P.R. pesticide distributors settle with EPA, fined $210K
August 19, 2016
Under a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, two pesticide distributors, Superior-Angran LLC and Superior Angran Caribbean Inc. of Guaynabo, will come into compliance with the Clean Air Act and federal pesticides law, the agency announced Thursday.
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PRABIA, Pontifical Univ. ally to further science, biotech
August 18, 2016
As part of a shared commitment to promoting and supporting education, research and community outreach, the Puerto Rico Agricultural Biotechnology Industry Association (PRABIA) and the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico entered a general collaborative agreement to foster and provide opportunities to students majoring in science and biotech fields.
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PR scientist among 65 women in STEM award winners
August 17, 2016
Puerto Rico native Mónica I. Feliú-Mójer, vice-director for Ciencia Puerto Rico and Science Outreach Program Manager for iBiology, has been selected to receive the 2016 Inspiring Women in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, CienciaPR announced Tuesday.
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Embassy Suites by Hilton PR marks 20th anniversary
August 17, 2016
Embassy Suites by Hilton, which raised its flag in Puerto Rico in December 1996, is marking two decades of history on the island with a series of events at its Isla Verde and Dorado properties this year, leading up to a gala benefit next year, hotel officials said.
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Open Mobile to hold massive phone recycling program
August 15, 2016
Wireless service provider Open Mobile announced a massive recycling program at its 18 stores throughout Puerto Rico, where it will be receiving all kinds of phones, of any company and in any condition.
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Puma Energy Caribe launches new gas product
August 12, 2016
Puma Energy Caribe announced Thursday the availability of a newly formulated gas product, Puma with Hitec 6600, an additive that introduces premium benefits to regular (87 octane) and premium (93 octane) gasoline at service stations in Puerto Rico.
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TOTE Maritime P.R. completing equipment upgrades
August 10, 2016
TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico has begun implementation of major equipment upgrades aimed at keeping their fleet the youngest in the Puerto Rican trade market, the shipping company announced Tuesday.
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SBA, AARP renew ‘Summer of Encore Mentoring’ events
August 10, 2016
The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP announced Tuesday they have renewed their “Summer of Encore Mentoring” educational events targeting entrepreneurs over the age of 50 who want to start or grow their small business.
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P.R. Economists, European Union rep exchange ideas
August 9, 2016
The President of the Puerto Rico Economists’ Association, Juan Villeta-Trigo, met Monday with Marie Donnay, economist and representative of the Mission of the General Directorate for Economic and Financial Affairs of the European Union to discuss the island’s fiscal situation and exchange strategies focused on achieving economic growth.
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DDR launches ‘Say Present on Back-to-School’ initiative
August 9, 2016
DDR Corp., a company that owns several shopping malls throughout Puerto Rico, on Monday invited the public to join its community effort “Say Present on Back-to-School,” which seeks to donate school supplies to Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico.
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FirstBank finances Tijuana’s Bar & Grill expansion
August 5, 2016
FirstBank recently granted $230,00 in financing to local Mexican food chain Tijuana’s Bar & Grill, for operational expenses and the purchase of a warehouse located in Cervantes Street, Condado.
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New York Fed to launch blog series on Puerto Rico
August 4, 2016
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s “Liberty Street Economics” blog will launch a blog series on Puerto Rico’s economy and factors that may be important for generating sustained growth starting Aug. 8, the agency announced Wednesday.
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Oriental awards $32K in college scholarships
August 2, 2016
Oriental Bank recently bestowed $32,000 to college students as part of its in-house scholarship program for employees' children, the bank announced Monday.
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Aon Hewitt opens 200 new jobs in P.R.
August 1, 2016
Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc, announced that it has more than 200 positions for full-time client services representatives for its call center in Puerto Rico.
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Allegiant airlines to launch new Orlando/SJ route in Dec.
July 29, 2016
Las Vegas-based Allegiant airlines announced Thursday the start of nonstop service between Orlando Sanford airport and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport starting Dec. 14, with four weekly flights.
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