Lendreams reopens microloan program for women
April 18, 2017
Nonprofit organization Lendreams announced Monday the reopening of its Microfinance Program, designed to encourage self-employment among low-income women or to create employment opportunities for low-income people.
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Claro unveils ‘My First Smartwatch’ for children
April 18, 2017
Telecommunications carrier Claro unveiled Monday a new concept called “My First Smartwatch,” a device that will allow parents to have communications with their small children at all times.
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Sacred Heart supports entities focusing on innovation
April 18, 2017
Four educational entities specializing in the areas of robotics, programming and 3D production are partnering with Sacred Heart University’s Innovation and Collaboration Center-Neeuko to spread innovation among students and professionals.
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7 P.R. TV stations to go off-air following FCC auction
April 17, 2017
Seven television stations operating in Puerto Rico will go dark following a recent spectrum auction by the Federal Communications Commission that generated more than $44.7 million for the properties.
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Payless ShoeSource closing 12 stores in PR; 389 in total
April 14, 2017
Payless ShoeSource is closing 389 underperforming stores in the United States — including 12 in Puerto Rico — providing “a rare opportunity for savvy shoppers to snap up footwear for the whole family at liquidation prices,” the company said Thursday.
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Ports Authority, Royal Caribbean partner to repair pier
April 7, 2017
The government of Puerto Rico will partner with cruise line Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to improve the Muelle Panamericano II pier in San Juan, officials announced Thursday.
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MM Consulting launches app to expedite online services
April 7, 2017
Puerto Rican consulting and IT services company, MM Consulting Services, announced the launch of PSO, an application designed to expedite and facilitate paperwork and online requirements for a variety of transactions.
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Ferries del Caribe to re-launch PR/DR service in May
April 6, 2017
More than a year after a fire consumed the vessel used to provide transportation between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, maritime company Ferries del Caribe will resume the service in May, company officials announced.
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Norwegian Air Shuttle to drop P.R. routes by year’s end
April 4, 2017
Norwegian Air Shuttle, which officially touched ground in Puerto Rico in November 2015, will drop service between Europe and San Juan effective this winter, the company and local airport officials confirmed.
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Santander agrees to sell Island Finance to J.C. Flowers
April 4, 2017
Santander Financial Services Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to sell the personal loan and sale finance loan assets comprising the Island Finance business to funds advised by J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC and affiliates.
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Rosselló signs law creating DMO for P.R.
March 31, 2017
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló met one of his campaign promises Thursday with the signing of the law creating an independent Destination Marketing Organization to handle branding and marketing efforts for Puerto Rico as a tourism destination.
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AT&T to build $40B public safety broadband network
March 31, 2017
AT&T has been selected by the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) to build and manage the first broadband network dedicated to police, firefighters and emergency medical services.
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Casa Norberto bookstore to open in Plaza Las Américas
March 31, 2017
The Casa Norberto Libros & Cafébar bookstore will open its doors April 28 at the busy Plaza Las Américas shopping center in Hato Rey, company officials announced Thursday.
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INVID gets $377K from EDB to create jobs, expand reach
March 30, 2017
Looking to double its client base at the local level and export its services internationally, Internet Vision Development (INVID) has signed a financing agreement of $377,000 with the Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank, company and bank officials said Wednesday.
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Treasury announces ‘Taxpayer Rehabilitation Program’
March 28, 2017
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department unveiled Monday a new initiative called the “Taxpayer Rehabilitation Program,” to encourage citizens to meet their tax responsibilities by granting payment plans.
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