P.R. gov’t, industry must ‘proactively’ seek federal broadband funding
November 21, 2011
Puerto Rico needs to be proactive and keep the pressure on the U.S. government, especially the Federal Communications Commission, to make sure the island gets the funding it needs to advance broadband deployment and availability, Henry Rivera, former agency member told the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators in Fajardo late last week.
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Op-Ed: Include branding as part of your marketing strategy
November 21, 2011
A great product or first-class service is seldom enough to sustain a lasting impression among your customers. In today’s competitive market, a great branding strategy will help ensure that customers remember your business as the “go-to” source for their needs.
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The Big Think Group nabs international award for Merck campaign
November 21, 2011
The Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals recently bestowed its Platinum Award to The Big Think Group a local public relations, communications and marketing firm, for its work with pharmaceutical Merck.
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Shoe Carnival targets P.R. market for ’12 expansion
November 18, 2011
Indiana-based retailer Shoe Carnival announced Thursday its plans to break into the Puerto Rico market next year through the opening of four new stores.
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Sea Star to pay $14.2M criminal fine in price fixing case
November 18, 2011
Jacksonville, Fl.-based Sea Star Line LLC will have to pay a $14.2 million fine upon reaching a plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division to settle a charge of violating federal antitrust laws with respect to Puerto Rico trade activity in a case dating to April 2008.
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TRB’s Santini rips order granting PRT’s cable franchise license
November 18, 2011
Telecommunications Regulatory Board Associate Member Nixyvette Santini filed a scorching dissenting opinion to the agency’s decision to grant Puerto Rico Telephone the cable franchise license it has been seeking since 2008, saying among other things that the order “is unfounded and lacks a responsible analysis that would look out for protecting the public interest and competitive environment.”
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GDB issues $450M in COFINA-backed debt
November 18, 2011
The Government Development Bank turned to the bond market last week, issuing $450 million in debt in less than a day, and will repeat the action again in two weeks, when it will seek to raise another $1.1 billion, agency President Juan Carlos Batlle said Thursday.
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Eagle’s Fábregas promoted to company SVP, to remain in charge of LMM operations
November 18, 2011
Pedro Fábregas, a long-time veteran of the airline industry has been promoted to senior vice president of customer service for American Eagle, a position from which he will be responsible for all airport and flight attendant operations for the more than 1,500 daily flights operated by American Eagle and its affiliate Executive Airlines.
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TRB issues order giving PRT OK to launch IPTV
November 17, 2011
The rollercoaster ride that began three years ago when Puerto Rico Telephone requested an islandwide cable television license from the Telecommunications Regulatory Board has seemingly come to a stop, with a decision by the agency to grant the petition.
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Urban Train becomes mobile advertising vehicle
November 17, 2011
If you happen to see the Urban Train zip by looking like it has been the target of graffiti, fret not. Starting this week, the mass transportation system will begin pulling double-duty as a rolling billboard, with the addition of “wrap around” advertising.
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Former FCC member Rivera to speak on need to expand broadband
November 17, 2011
Former Federal Communications Commissioner and Internet Innovation Alliance Strategic Counsel Henry Rivera will highlight the importance of expanding broadband and closing the digital divide for Latinos in a speech Thursday to the National Caucus of Hispanic State Legislator Summit.
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ATT 4G LTE launch in P.R. ‘a testament’ to market importance
November 17, 2011
With the quiet flip of a switch, AT&T de Puerto Rico this week became the first commercial wireless carrier on the island, and in the Latin American region, to launch a next-generation Long-Term Evolution network that is already offering blazing fast speeds.
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House to probe TRB members over IPTV license snafu
November 16, 2011
New Progressive Party Rep. José Chico filed late Tuesday a resolution ordering the House Government Affairs Committee to launch a probe into alleged irregularities by a number of Telecommunications Regulatory Board members that resulted in blocking the cable television franchise license requested by Puerto Rico Telephone (Claro).
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Kmart Puerto Rico expands with opening of new smaller concept
November 16, 2011
Just in time for the holidays and with the goal of keeping up with changing consumer shopping trends, Kmart Puerto Rico recently opened a new store concept in Puerto Rico called "Kmart Express," where it offers only the merchandise with more demand at regular Kmart stores.
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News is my Business marks 1st anniversary today
November 16, 2011
News is my Business, an idea born out of a desire by this career journalist to continue doing what I love to do — reporting about everything related to Puerto Rico’s business community — is turning a year old today.
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