The Mall of San Juan hosting boat show June 3-4
May 31, 2017
The Mall of San Juan will host its first Boat Show on June 3-4, an event that will include store exhibits, live musical entertainment, kiosks and boat dealers in one place, at the lot adjacent to the North Entrance.
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PR small inns full during Memorial Day weekend
May 30, 2017
Puerto Rico’s “paradores,” or small inns, were between 90 percent and 100 percent full over the Memorial Day weekend, members of the Small Inn Owners Association said Monday.
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PR/DR ferry to resume service June 1, following repairs
May 30, 2017
Ferries del Caribe, operators of the maritime service between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, announced the re-start of service June 1, two weeks after its cruise ship was involved in an accident at the neighboring island’s pier.
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Bill to toughen home foreclosure mediation gets support
May 25, 2017
The Associate Chairman of the American Association of Retired Persons, Eddie Olivera-Robles, on Wednesday backed a measure amending the Compulsory Mediation and Home Preservation Act, to give it more teeth when it comes to foreclosure proceedings.
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ID’ing new gastronomic tourism areas on gov’t agenda
May 25, 2017
Recognizing the importance of gastronomy in the island’s economic development and tourism, the Department of Agriculture and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company have joined forces to work on what will be the island’s areas of gastronomic tourism.
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MIDA concerned over Trump budget cuts to SNAP funds
May 24, 2017
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Food Marketing, Industry and Distribution (known as MIDA by its Spanish acronym) expressed concern Tuesday about President Trump’s proposed budget cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, more commonly known as food stamps.
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Caguas concludes productive trade mission in Colombia
May 24, 2017
The municipality of Caguas headed a commercial mission to Colombia last week that produced some 60 business meetings and potential future business opportunities, city officials said Tuesday.
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Oversight Board certifies Highway, Retirement Title III’s
May 23, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced Monday it approved, certified and filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico voluntary petitions under Title III of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act for the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority and the Government of Puerto Rico Employees Retirement System.
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3rd call of ‘StartUp Popular’ program deadline is May 31
May 23, 2017
Those looking to participate in the third edition have until May 31 to submit their proposals, Banco Popular executives said Monday, adding there is $1.6 million available to winning applications
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Ferries del Caribe in accident in Santo Domingo
May 19, 2017
Just two weeks after resuming maritime passenger service between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, Ferries del Caribe had an accident Thursday when the ropes anchoring the vessel broke and allowed the boat to slip about 50 feet.
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Denny’s parks food truck in Hato Rey, 1st for entire chain
May 19, 2017
Denny’s Puerto Rico, operated by franchisee Marpor Corp., has rolled into Hato Rey in what is the first food truck for the company on the island and nationwide, Ricardo González, vice president of the local restaurant chain confirmed Thursday.
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FirstBank opens ‘Platinum Banking’ branch in Condado
May 18, 2017
Looking to cater to that high-net worth segment of Puerto Rico’s population who typically expect distinctive banking services, FirstBank officially unveiled its new branch in Condado, which houses its new Platinum Banking service, executives said Wednesday.
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Echar Pa’lante campaign marks 5 yrs. of empowerment
May 18, 2017
Echar Pa’lante, an initiative Banco Popular launched five years ago to empower a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, is looking ahead to further linking academia, the government and the private sector to help restore Puerto Rico’s economy.
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Sale of Marriott to XLD Group ‘positive for hotel, PR’
May 15, 2017
The recent sale of the San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino in Condado to Chinese investors XLD Group is a “positive step for the property and for Puerto Rico as a destination,” Joaquín Cruz, director of marketing for the iconic property told this media outlet exclusively.
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Caguas Mayor leads trade mission to Bogotá this week
May 15, 2017
Caguas Mayor William Miranda-Torres will lead a group of entrepreneurs in the municipality on a trade mission to Bogotá, Colombia today, to identify business and investment opportunities in the South American country.
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