ICPR Junior College keeps an eye on evolution as it marks 65th anniversary
December 7, 2011
The longevity of any educational institution mostly depends on its capacity to keep up with the times and job market changes. Meeting these two criteria seems to be the secret to ICPR Junior College’s latest milestone — marking its 65th anniversary since its founding in Hato Rey.
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Pierluisi, FSA partner to spread word on federal aid available to P.R. farmers
December 7, 2011
Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi on Tuesday urged Puerto Rico farmers to participate in the six orientation sessions the U.S. Farm Service Agency will conduct through Dec. 15, to let them know of the assistance programs available to them in the case of natural disasters and other emergencies.
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EPA, Polytechnic U team up to curb pollution at SJ port
December 6, 2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is helping to reduce air pollution in and around the Port of San Juan, by providing the Polytechnic University in Hato Rey with $886,095 to install pollution reduction technology on 72 heavy-duty trucks and replace 10 old heavy-duty trucks with 2010 or newer less polluting models.
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Economic Activity Index up slightly in October, driven by cement sales
December 6, 2011
Puerto Rico’s Economic Activity Index (GDB-EAI) reached 127.7 in October 2011 compared to 126.7 registered during September 2011, reaching the highest level since November 2010, the Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico said Monday.
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Treasury collections up 9.3% in October, Law 154 shores up $172M
December 6, 2011
General Fund gross revenue collections increased 9.3 percent to $638 million in October, or $54 million more in comparison to the total for the same month in 2010, Treasury Secretary Jesús F. Méndez said Monday.
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CPA Society hosts seminar on ‘art’ of fraud
December 6, 2011
Considering that financial fraud is seemingly becoming more sophisticated with each passing day, The CPA Society of Puerto Rico will host a daylong seminar Dec. 8 to discuss the most recent cases and present tools to prevent, control and manage it if it happens again.
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Urban Train moves 10M passengers so far this year
December 5, 2011
During the first 11 months of the year, the Urban Train has moved a record-breaking 10 million passengers, Transportation Secretary Rubén Hernández-Gregorat said.
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NY Fed to use financial literacy videos by P.R. college students
December 5, 2011
The New York Federal Reserve Bank will incorporate 19 videos on financial literacy created by local college students who participated in the third edition of the “Puerto Rico Financial Awareness Video Contest,” co-sponsored by the Puerto Rico Bankers Association.
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Chef Quiñones wins ‘MasterChef Latino’ competition
December 5, 2011
Chef Christian Quiñones, the 29-year old executive chef and owner of Laissez Faire Cuisine Internationale Restaurant in Mayagüez, won this year’s edition MasterChef Latino culinary competition, considered one of the most important events of its kind in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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CPA firm Centeno Figueroa gets Florida certification
December 5, 2011
CPA and business advisory firm Centeno Figueroa & Co. received accreditation from the Florida Department of Professional Regulation: Board of Accountancy to do business in the southern state, the company announced. The certification was the result of a rigorous evaluation process of the 20-year firm, said CPA and company President Néstor Centeno
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Kia Motors Puerto Rico unveils 5th generation Rio model
December 5, 2011
Kia Motors Puerto Rico recently introduced to market the fifth generation of one of its most popular models, the Kia Rio. Quinto is the new, redesigned version of the Rio five-door that promises greater fuel efficiency, security and convenience for the consumer.
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November bankruptcies plunge 19%, YTD totals 9% below ‘10
December 2, 2011
The number of bankruptcy petitions filed last month in Puerto Rico was 19 percent below the same month last year, Boletín de Puerto Rico revealed Friday. The preliminary numbers show that so far this year, the number of filings on record is 9 percent lower than those on record for the same 11-month period in 2010.
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Menonita Hospital System picks up San Juan Bautista assets for $5.1M
December 2, 2011
The Menonita General Hospital Health System has been selected by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court as the winning bidder to buy the assets of the San Juan Bautista Hospital in Caguas for $5.1 million, the company revealed Thursday.
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Treasury mails 5K taxpayer debt notices
December 2, 2011
In accordance with the recently approved Law to Strengthen Safety and Public Health, the Treasury Department mailed Thursday 5,000 debt notices and will continue the practice through the rest of the month, agency chief Jesús Méndez said.
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Doral launches ‘Despegue Empresarial’, 3rd prong of ‘Mujeres d Éxito’ program
December 2, 2011
Two months after launching the “Mujeres d Éxito” corporate social responsibility program, Doral Bank is introducing the third aspect of the initiative, called “Despegue Empresarial.” The bank will assign $50,000 to five small businesses, all directed by women who demonstrate growth potential.
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