Arcos Dorados to exclusively source cage-free eggs
October 14, 2016
Arcos Dorados, the world’s largest McDonald’s franchisee, announced Thursday it will source 100 percent cage-free eggs by 2025, to reinforce its commitment to animal welfare, demonstrated by its existing practices in sourcing animal products including cattle and chicken.
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Volvo for the first time in the P.R. Int’l Auto Show
October 14, 2016
As part of its re-launch into the local market, automaker Volvo will showcase several of its models at the Puerto Rico International Auto Show (PRIAS) 2017, which will be held Oct. 17-30 at the Plaza Las Américas shopping center in Hato Rey.
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Suzuki to distribute portable outboard engine
October 14, 2016
Suzuki del Caribe announced Thursday it will begin distributing a “portable, quiet and easy-to-handle” outboard motor, described as the lightest four-stroke in its horsepower class in the market.
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Nissan again recognized as one of world’s top brands
October 12, 2016
For the fifth straight year, Nissan has been recognized as one of the world’s most valuable brands according to the prestigious Best Global Brands Study by Interbrand, the world-leading brand consultancy.
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LMM airport to carry out emergency exercise Oct. 13
October 11, 2016
Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC, operators of the Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport, will be conducting a full-scale emergency exercise at the facility on Oct, 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., as required by federal aviation regulations.
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Brands of P.R. launches new platform, adds new brands
October 7, 2016
Brands of Puerto Rico is marking two important milestones — the launch of a new and improved platform created with users and consumers in mind, and an innovative program with corporate brands, which will integrate a wider range of products that Puerto Ricans living abroad have been longing for, project founders said Thursday.
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Census Bureau to participate in upcoming ‘Hackathon’
October 7, 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau announced Thursday its participation in the upcoming two-day Hackathon, slated for Oct. 8-9, to share with participants how its statistics systems work.
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Liberty campaign calls awareness to pet abandonment
October 6, 2016
The second installment of Liberty Puerto Rico’s institutional campaign “Creando conexiones” (Creating connections), tells the story of a family that adopts an abandoned dog.
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Artlet Aviation signs deal with Heli-One to repair aircraft
October 5, 2016
Arlet Aviation LLC, a Puerto Rican company dedicated to servicing the local and international aviation industry announced Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Heli-One as their representative in the Caribbean area.
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PR hosts int’l maintenance & reliability engineering class
October 5, 2016
PdMTech, a Puerto Rican engineering and predictive maintenance firm and the Condition Monitoring & Maintenance Institute, will sponsor a “Maintenance & Reliability Engineering Master Class” on Oct. 5-6, the companies announced Tuesday.
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CBP seizes $1.5M in illegal counterfeit products in P.R.
October 4, 2016
U.S. Customs and Border Protection San Juan Field Operations announced today that 206 seizures where made of counterfeit products, valued at $1.5 million, which were illegally imported into Puerto Rico via international mail.
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Denny’s invests $1.5M in 13th restaurant opening in P.R.
September 30, 2016
Marpor Corporation, operator of the Denny’s restaurant chain in Puerto Rico, announced Thursday the opening of its 13th location, at the Las Cascadas Hotel in Aguadilla, which will create 210 new direct jobs. The company invested $1.5 million in the new eatery that opens today.
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Toyota holds on to market share of 29.4% in P.R.
September 30, 2016
The current economic climate notwithstanding, the automotive industry continues to show a slow but steady sales pattern, with Toyota leading sales with its positive performance.
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‘Hackathon’ event rescheduled for Oct. 15-16
September 30, 2016
HackPR, a nonprofit comprised of students and young professionals promoting the development of technical skills through unconventional teaching methods, announced Thursday the new dates for the event that was postponed due to last week’s power blackout.
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US Labor Dept. awards $6M to P.R. for Zika recovery
September 29, 2016
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday the funding of a $6 million National Dislocated Worker Grant initial award to the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources to employ temporary workers to assist with recovery efforts after the Zika virus outbreak in the commonwealth.
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