Community pharmas to hold annual convention July 6-9
July 3, 2017
The Puerto Rico Community Pharmacy Association will celebrate its 33rd convention from July 6-9, when they will discuss the challenges facing community pharmacies while they continue making the necessary adjustments to move forward.
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Tourism: Cruise passenger arrivals up 47% YOY in May
June 30, 2017
Record highs were recorded in total cruise ship passenger traffic in May, with 95,139 visitors arriving, representing a 47 percent jump from the 64,632 passengers reported in May 2016, Tourism Co. Executive Director José Izquierdo said.
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2 hotels receive TripAdvisor certificates of excellence
June 30, 2017
Hix Island House in Vieques and Combate Beach Resort in Cabo Rojo each received a a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in response to outstanding traveller reviews over the past year.
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Oncologist wins court fight against Triple-S
June 29, 2017
Mayagüez Oncologist Sifredo Acarón got the San Juan Superior Court to San Juan to overturn a decision by health insurer Triple-S to cancel his contract as a medical services provider in the region.
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Oversight Board holding 8th open meeting June 30
June 28, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico confirmed Tuesday it will hold its eighth Open Meeting — and fourth to be held in Puerto Rico — in San Juan on June 30 at 8:30 a.m.
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Casino Metro unveils new VIP suite at Coliseum of PR
June 28, 2017
With an investment of more than $ 300,000 the Casino Metro of the Sheraton Hotel at the Convention Center in San Juan inaugurated Tuesday at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum of Puerto Rico, which it will open to VIP clients and to benefit nonprofits.
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Coca-Cola Golf tourney raises $500K for PR nonprofits
June 27, 2017
Coca-Cola Bottlers Puerto Rico celebrated the 10th edition of its Coca-Cola Classic Golf Tournament, which raised $500,000 that will be split among 13 island nonprofits, the company announced
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E-commerce site Gustazos signs with ad agency in DR
June 26, 2017
Gustazos, the top one e-commerce site in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic with more than $25 million in annual sales, recently signed an agreement with Pagés BBDO in the neighboring country to boost social marketing efforts.
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Ritz-Carlton to set sail in ’19 with fleet of luxury yachts
June 23, 2017
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announced its entry into luxury yachting and cruises — bringing the luxury hotel brand’s service and style to sea.
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CDCoop, Ag Dept. join to promote ‘agroco-operatives’
June 21, 2017
The Cooperative Development Commission (CDCoop) and the Agriculture Department (DA) signed a collaborative agreement Tuesday to promote the cooperative model through the development of agricultural enterprises and the creation of youth agricultural programs.
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CBP gathers feedback on USVI trade automation process
June 21, 2017
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently held an event at the Cyril E. King Airport to gather local feedback to incorporate the U.S. Virgin Islands into the Automated Commercial Environment, to expedite the importation process.
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Santander employees volunteer for cancer patients
June 20, 2017
Hundreds of Banco Santander Puerto Rico employees participated in recent volunteer activities focused on the health and well-being of children with physical and mental health conditions as well as cancer patients.
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Soul of Bahía Foundation conducts beach cleanup
June 20, 2017
To celebrate ten years of promoting the conservation of the environment, the Soul of Bahía Foundation and Bahía Beach Resort & Golf Club held its massive annual beach cleanup recently.
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UNOde50 moves to new space in Plaza Las Américas
June 19, 2017
UNOde50, the Madrid-born jewelry brand known for its creativity and unique handcrafted styles, has relocated its Plaza Las Americas store previously on the second level to the first next to MAC.
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USDA offers grants for rural community facilities dev’t.
June 19, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for technical assistance and training grants in the Community Facilities Program. The maximum grant is $150,000.
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