CBP at Plaza Las Américas to recruit agents, officers
June 9, 2017
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday it is recruiting for positions of border patrol agent, field operations officer, pilots and maritime agents throughout the United States.
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USDA opens call for community development grants
June 7, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday opened a call for grants to support economic development in rural communities.
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T-Mobile unveils ‘DIGITS’ to free up phone numbers
June 6, 2017
Wireless carrier T-Mobile on Monday unveiled “DIGITS,” a new technology that breaks down the limitation of one number per phone and one phone per number. T-Mobile customer’s phone numbers will be upgraded to DIGITS for free — and customers can get another DIGITS line for $10 a month with AutoPay, company officials said.
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USDA celebrates ‘National Homeownership Month’
June 6, 2017
Acting Deputy Undersecretary for Rural Development Roger Glendenning kicked off on Monday “National Homeownership Month” to mark the contribution homeowners have made to communities throughout the United States mainland and its jurisdictions.
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MBA gears up for annual convention June 8-9
June 5, 2017
Under the slogan of “Working toward a new Puerto Rico,” the Puerto Rico Mortgage Bankers Association will host its annual conference June 8-9, an event that is open to industry professionals as well as the general public.
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Cataño gets $200K EPA grant for site revitalization
June 1, 2017
The Municipality of Cataño was among 172 communities across the country selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday to receive funding for brownfield site revitalization to help local governments redevelop vacant and unused properties, transforming communities and local economies.
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PR Hilton hotels take part in annual global career event
June 1, 2017
Caribe Hilton, The Condado Plaza Hilton, Embassy Suites San Juan Hotel & Casino y Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort recently took part in Careers@Hilton Week, Hilton’s annual global career event showcasing the many opportunities available in the hospitality industry for youth and other job seekers.
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Evertec opens call for ’17 scholarship program
May 31, 2017
Seeking to contribute to Puerto Rico’s development and growth, Evertec announced Tuesday that its Scholarship Program is now open for applications.
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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/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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Ola Yogurt Bar opens in Plaza Las Américas
May 26, 2017
Ola Yogurt Bar, a new business line for the owners of Soft & Creamy, officially opened its first location in Plaza Las Américas in Hato Rey Thursday, at an investment of $500,000, company executives said.
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Gustazos adds PayPal to its payment options
May 25, 2017
Puerto Rican company Gustazos has added online payment company PayPal to its options, with the goal of simplifying and expediting the buying experience for its customers, the companies announced Wednesday.
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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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Liberty Puerto Rico adds Stingray music service
May 25, 2017
Liberty Puerto Rico announced Wednesday it is launching Stingray Music service for its video and Internet customers.
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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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