Registration opens for FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show to be held in San Juan
June 20, 2019
Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, the trade association that represents the mutual interests of Caribbean and Latin American destinations and stakeholders along with cruise ship lines that operate 95% of the global capacity, announced that registration is open for the 26th annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show. Taking place in San Juan from Oct. 21-25, it […]
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Scrub Island Resort partners with Coldwell Banker to sell 5 luxury villas
June 20, 2019
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, a AAA Four Diamond resort in the British Virgin Islands, has teamed up with real estate brokers Coldwell Banker BVI to sell five new luxury villas. With expansive views of the Caribbean’s turquoise waters and surrounding islands, the five private villa estates range from two to six bedrooms and […]
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Discover Puerto Rico says island’s golf courses reporting growth
June 19, 2019
Destination Marketing Organization Discover Puerto Rico announced that local golf courses and resorts have reported “substantial growth in rounds and revenue” during the first four months of 2019, versus the same period in 2018. Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort’s country club — which includes two Troon-managed courses — reported a 128% revenue […]
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Inter American University breaks ground on new student housing complex
June 19, 2019
The Inter American University officially broke ground on its new $36.9 million student housing complex, which it will include in its internationalization plan of recruiting students from other countries to offer the opportunity of cultural and social exchange. The new residence hall to be located at the college’s San Juan metro campus, will address the […]
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Mujer Innova-Agribusiness edition underway to further sector’s recovery
June 19, 2019
Innovation and entrepreneurship platform INprende will co-host an event for women-owned agribusinesses and female farmers as part of a subsidies program created by the American Red Cross in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust. The call to participate in the program was opened during the “Women Innovating in Agriculture” event. Applications […]
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Sartorius inaugurates $130M expansion of its Yauco facilities
June 19, 2019
German company Sartorius inaugurated the expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Yauco, following an investment of $130 million, and the creation and retention of 895 jobs. “In mid-2018, we announced an increased commitment by Sartorius to expand the company to double its production, despite the difficult situations that we’re facing in Puerto Rico after the […]
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T-Mobile launches new bid to lure customers from competition
June 19, 2019
T-Mobile Puerto Rico has launched its latest marketing campaign to lure new customers from the competition, by having them test drive its 600MHz LTE network for 14 days, or it will pay them to go back to their former carriers. The effort includes five spots featuring stories that narrate everyday situations where the protagonists are […]
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AC Hotel San Juan-Condado by Marriott to open new $590K meeting space
June 19, 2019
The AC Hotel San Juan-Condado by Marriott’s expansion plans are moving forward, with the July opening of its new meeting and event space, which entailed a $590,000 investment. Hotel officials announced that the new facilities will have capacity for 100 people during social activities or up to 70 for meetings, depending on the event. Cindy […]
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Barra de Quesos, specialty cheese eatery, tapas bar to open in San Juan
June 18, 2019
Puerto Rico’s first specialty cheese eatery and tapas bar, Barra de Quesos will open this week in the Miramar sector of San Juan, after a $250,000 investment. Owner Lila Avalo, who is a chemical engineer and life-long cheese enthusiast, said the new 1,700 square-foot restaurant will create 15 direct and about 40 indirect jobs. In […]
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Guayacán Venture Accelerator reaches 100 participants in P.R.
June 18, 2019
Grupo Guayacán Inc. (GGI) announced the start of the 11th edition of the Guayacán Venture Accelerator (GVA), its business development program for established companies in search of new growth opportunities. The class of 2019 includes 11 companies and a nonprofit organization, for a total of 12 participants representing a wide variety of industries in Puerto […]
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AT&T invests some $350M in 3 years to boost P.R. networks
June 18, 2019
AT&T has invested nearly $350 million in its Puerto Rico wireless and wired networks during 2016-2018, the company announced The investments boost reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and businesses. The carrier has also improved critical services that support Public Safety and first responders using the FirstNet communications platform. In 2018, AT&T made […]
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Hydroponics farm expands operations with $250K gov’t investment
June 18, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Carlos Flores announced the recent expansion of the F&F Hydroponics agricultural project in Ciales, with a contribution of $250,000 from the agency’s Farm Investment Program, adding 13 new jobs to the agricultural region of Utuado. The project that specializes in growing a variety of the “salanovas” lettuce variety in structures featuring a controlled […]
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Tourism Co. sponsors 2nd ‘Voy Turisteando’ fair in Ponce
June 18, 2019
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company, in keeping with its commitment to inform about the diversity of options available to all residents so that “Puerto Rico is always our best vacation,” will hold its second “Voy Turisteando” event. On June 22, the agency will highlight the tourist spots along the island’s so-called Porta Caribe region, which […]
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Burlington opening store at Plaza Las Américas in the Fall
June 18, 2019
Empresas Fonalledas announced that Burlington Stores will open a new store this fall, at the former ToysRUs location at the entrance of the Plaza Las Américas mall. The 60,000 square-foot store will be Burlington’s 12th location in Puerto Rico. Burlington’s updated store design will allow for a “fresh, simple and attractive shopping experience for customers, […]
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Ford Motorcraft announces competition for auto mechanics students
June 18, 2019
Ford Motorcraft, with the support of its authorized dealers, Alcalde Auto Parts and The Parts House, announced a competition for auto mechanics students, to continue contributing to the development and education of students in Puerto Rico’s automotive industry. The “Motorcraft Challenge,” whose open call is June 17-20, consists of two stages, in which participants will […]
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