‘Un Toque de Cariño’ enables 5 families to own a home
June 6, 2014
Five financially disadvantaged families along the island’s southwestern region benefited having their homes rehabilitated under the “Un Toque de Cariño” program, sponsored by Habitat for Humanity Puerto Rico and FirstBank, which donates $50,000 to the initiative.
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Liberty adds new HD channels to video lineup
June 5, 2014
Liberty Puerto Rico added Puerto Rico TV HD and TeleIsla HD to its high definition video lineup. Liberty is the first provider to offer TeleIsla HD in Puerto Rico.
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Orbitz launches ‘Orbitz Originals: Secrets of Puerto Rico’
June 5, 2014
Online travel company Orbitz Worldwide has partnered with the Puerto Rico Tourism Co. to launch "Orbitz Originals: Secrets of Puerto Rico," a 10-part online video series that is hosted by travel expert Richard Bangs and is available for viewing at Orbitz.com/PuertoRico.
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GrowBLOX Sciences open local subsidiary betting on legalized cannabis
June 4, 2014
Las Vegas, Nevada-based GrowBLOX Sciences Inc., a biotechnology and research company, announced Tuesday it has opened a local subsidiary, GB Sciences Puerto Rico Inc. in anticipation of what it believes will be the legalization of medical marihuana on the island.
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Toyota ‘adopts’ stretch of Muñoz Rivera Avenue
June 3, 2014
Looking to uphold its commitment to the environment and the community, Toyota de Puerto Rico announced its participation in the Department of Transportation and Public Works’ “Adopt a Highway” program, taking over the responsibility for cleaning and beautifying a stretch of Muñoz Rivera Avenue in Río Piedras, where its headquarters are located.
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Gov’t breaks ground on $16M ‘Sciences Boulevard’
June 2, 2014
Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla and U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx jointly announced over the weekend the beginning of construction for the “Sciences Boulevard,” a $16 million project that will become the main artery in the Science City district.
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EPA, Arecibo landfill settle contamination case
June 2, 2014
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a legal settlement with Landfill Technologies of Arecibo, the municipality of Arecibo and the Puerto Rico Land Authority to settle alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.
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Wendy’s reopens at Plaza de Armas in Old San Juan
May 30, 2014
Fast-food hamburger chain Wendy’s is making its return to Old San Juan, with the reopening of its redesigned spot at Plaza de Armas.
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Arcos Dorados ranked 4th ‘Best place to work’ in LatAm
May 30, 2014
Research institute Great Place to Work released the ranking of the companies that have created a consistent and trust-driven workplace across national borders. Arcos Dorados was ranked fourth, up two places from last year.
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DACO launches new ‘Citizen Inspector’ program
May 29, 2014
The Puerto Rico Consumer Affairs Department, known as DACO in Spanish, announced Wednesday the start of its new “Citizen Inspector” program, which aims to educate consumers and encourage citizen participation in efforts to implement the agency’s public policy.
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EPA grants $388K to assess Martin Peña contamination
May 29, 2014
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing grants totaling $388,000 to Corporación del Proyecto ENLACE del Caño Martin Pena to assess abandoned and contaminated properties.
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Simon Malls introduces new interactive brand image
May 28, 2014
Simon Malls, parent company of Plaza Carolina, recently announced the re-launching of its brand to create an identity that will highlight interaction between clients and its portfolio of shopping centers, company officials said Tuesday.
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Stryker launches development, mentorship program
May 28, 2014
Technology, surgery products and prosthesis manufacturer, Stryker, recently launched its professional development and mentorship program for women, Stryker Women Network, at its Arroyo and Guayama plants.
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Alvarez‐Diaz & Villalón up for nat’l architecture award
May 28, 2014
Alvarez‐Diaz & Villalón, an architecture and interior design firm with offices in San Juan and Miami, has recently been nominated for the Smithsonian Copper‐Hewitt ‐ National Architecture and Interior Design Awards.
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More than 5K professionals enroll for free English course
May 27, 2014
More than 5,000 professionals from a wide range of fields — from engineers, banking executives and public and private sector management staff — recently enrolled for a free English course offered by local firm América Aponte & Associates Corp. in conjunction with Rosetta Stone.
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