P.R. Energy Affairs, USDA announce availability of energy conservation funds
January 23, 2012
The Puerto Rico Energy Affairs Administration and the U.S. Department of Agricultrue —through the National Resources Conservation Service — announced the availability of funds for energy audits aimed at reducing energy consumption at their farms and help farmers upgrade equipment through the Environmental Quality Incentives program.
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Treasury opens taxpayer orientation centers
January 18, 2012
In preparation for this year’s tax season, the Treasury Department announced Tuesday it has already opened six centers throughout the island to orient taxpayers on the terms of the Law to Strengthen Public Health and Safety and the recently granted tax credit for citizens who are 65 or older.
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Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino inaugurates Red Coral Lounge
January 17, 2012
The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino recently inaugurated its popular lobby bar area, now known as the Red Coral Lounge, the result of a $2.3 million remodeling project begun in August 2011 that wrapped up in December.
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P.R. Coffee Roasters launches online shop
January 12, 2012
As part of its plan to revitalize the island’s coffee industry, Puerto Rico Coffee Roasters has launched an online store on its website to sell Puerto Rico’s premium coffees to the world. Some of the most familiar brands — Yaucono, Café Crema, Café Rico, Café Rioja, Café Encantos, Alto Grande and Yaucono Selecto — will be sold, company officials said Wednesday.
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MCS founding partner to head company’s life insurance business
January 12, 2012
José Durán, one of Medical Card System Inc.’s founding partners, has been appointed president of its MCS Life Insurance Co. division. He has been assigned the responsibility of overseeing and strengthening the division’s growth this year, MCS CEO Jim O’Drobinak announced Wednesday.
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BPOP to host USVI food fest
January 5, 2012
Banco Popular will host a one-night culinary event that will draw an all-star lineup of chefs from the Caribbean and the U.S. mainland who will showcase their best recipes for eager foodies. The “Ultimate Flavors of the Islands” will take place Jan. 20 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the recently renovated Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Marriott St. Thomas Beach Resort.
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Walgreens toy drive benefits 125 nonprofits
January 5, 2012
Under the slogan “Every child deserves a Christmas gift,” close to 5,000 children will be getting a present during this holiday season, collected by Walgreens in Puerto Rico. The kids who participate in programs run by 125 community groups have been receiving their toys during visits the retailer’s staff has conducted and that conclude on Friday’s Three Kings Day celebration.
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‘The Banker’ names Banco Popular ‘Bank of the Year’
December 28, 2011
Despite the ups and downs it had in 2010, Banco Popular has been selected Puerto Rico’s “Bank of the Year” by “The Banker” magazine, a highly respected publication in circulation since 1926 and run by the Financial Times.
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$36K Internet center opens in Gurabo
December 23, 2011
The Telecommunications Regulatory Board recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art $36,000 Internet center in Gurabo, the fifth town to have such a facility designed to continue bridging the digital divide in rural areas.
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Walmart benefits Hogar Teresa Toda with $10K grant
December 19, 2011
Hogar Teresa Toda, a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and services to girls aged six to 17, is getting a $10,000 grant from retailer Walmart, which made the announcement as part of its "12 Days of Giving" Facebook campaign.
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Continental moves in with United at LMM’s Terminal B
December 15, 2011
Continental Airlines is moving in with sister carrier United Airlines, whose ticket counter is currently located inside Terminal B of the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport. The carriers, owned by United Continental Holdings Inc. will share space as part of the integration of both airlines, company officials announced Wednesday.
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P.R. Convention Bureau appoints new SVP of sales
December 15, 2011
The Puerto Rico Convention Bureau announced Wednesday the appointment of Neil J. Mullanaphy as its new senior vice president of sales, effective this week. The Rutgers University graduate will be based in Washington, D.C., from where he will oversee the organization’s long-term selling strategies, as well as manage and supervise the Bureau’s sales team.
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Exotericapr.com joins e-commerce sector in time for holidays
December 13, 2011
Exotericapr.com a new online lingerie store launched by a Puerto Rican entrepreneurial couple recently opened its virtual doors to the world, the company announced.
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Ford’s ‘Operation Goodwill’ drives more than $100K in charitable giving
December 9, 2011
Ford Motor Co.’s “Operation Goodwill” this year donated more than $100,000 to help local organizations and community drive their health, environmental protection and education initiatives, including Nuestra Escuela, Sapientis, Hispanic College Fund, San Juan Community Library, Centro para Puerto Rico, Susan G. Komen/Race for the Cure, American Cancer Society and “Ready, Safe, Drive.”
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Heineken launches limited edition bottles representing 140-year history
December 8, 2011
Heineken, the renowned Dutch beer that has been a global favorite for more than 140 years, recently unveiled a new package that represents the history of the iconic brew. Th "Heineken Limited Edition 4-pack" contains four aluminum 16-ounce bottles, each with its particular history and captures Heineken’s past, present and future.
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