Op-Ed: Will U.S. gov’t attempts to curb China’s influence hurt Puerto Rico?
August 31, 2020
The U.S. government is increasingly becoming aware of the challenges of China’s entrance in the Caribbean with their Belts and Roads Initiative. Some of China’s infrastructure logistics development projects will be designed with a military/civilian dual-use in strategic areas. Also, China’s economic proposals aim to gain political soft power, in an area that is considered the […]
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Economic Development & Commerce hosts seminar on exporting to DomRep
October 7, 2019
As part of its strategy to promote exports of local products and services, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce will host the “Seminar Export to the Dominican Republic,” a free event on Oct. 16. The workshop will be held at the agency’s Roosevelt Ave. headquarters in Hato Rey, starting at 9 a.m. “With the […]
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Seaborne Airlines returns to DomRep with nonstop San Juan–Santiago route
February 18, 2019
Seaborne Airlines returned to the Dominican Republic with nonstop service between San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and Santiago de los Caballeros Dominican Republic’s Cibao International Airport, the carrier announced. The new flights operate three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and will increase to daily service on May 23, 2019. “We […]
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Mastercard opens new offices in P.R., Jamaica; Boosting operations in DomRep
February 8, 2019
As part of its strategic plan to evolve and develop its Caribbean structure, Mastercard announced changes that will strengthen its presence on the islands, including expanding their offices in the Dominican Republic and opening new offices in Puerto Rico and Jamaica. This growth will promote greater agility and efficiency when providing service to clients and […]
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Seaborne Airlines relaunching P.R./D.R. route
December 19, 2018
The initial service will operate three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and will increase to daily service May 23 – Sept. 3, 2019.
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America Cruise Ferries to invest $15M in new facilities at Port of San Juan
July 6, 2018
America Cruise Ferries, the company that connects Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic by sea, has signed a letter of intent with the Puerto Rico Ports Authority to invest some $15 million to redevelop Piers 15 and 16 at the San Juan port.
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Air Century inaugurates new routes to the Caribbean
June 21, 2018
Dominican airline Air Century opened its operations to new Caribbean destinations Aruba, Curaçao and St. Maarten, with flight Y2-161, departing from Santo Domingo to Princess Juliana Airport in St. Maarten.
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P.R. businesses looking for market opportunities in DR
June 6, 2018
Puerto Rico Trade and Export will be participating in a multi-sector trade mission to the Dominican Republic June 5-8, along with a delegation of 15 Puerto Rican companies.
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Fusionworks reinvents itself with new corporate image, expansion to FL, DR
May 21, 2018
Puerto Rican business and technology consulting firm, Fusionworks, launched a new corporate image after completing 16 successful years in the local market and expanding operations to the Dominican Republic and Florida.
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Air Century announces offer to travel to Dominican Republic
February 23, 2018
Air Century airline unveiled Thursday an offer for air travel from San Juan to the Dominican Republic, for $99 one-way when purchased online.
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Ferries del Caribe to transport stranded PAWA passengers in PR/DR
February 5, 2018
Ferries del Caribe will transport some of the 12,000 passengers stranded in airports in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic after airline PAWA received a 90-days suspension for nonpayment of fees and aeronautical and airport services to the Dominican Civil Aviation Institute.
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DR airline authorities suspend PAWA Dominicana’s operations
January 29, 2018
The Dominican Republic’s Civil Aviation Board has suspended the operation of Santo Domingo-based PAWA Dominicana, which on late Sunday continued to negotiate with the regulatory body to reconsider its decision.
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TITLE Boxing Club franchise to enter PR, DR markets
August 9, 2017
TITLE Boxing Club, a boutique boxing fitness franchise with more than 170 clubs across the U.S. mainland, announced Tuesday a new international deal that will bring the brand to Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
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E-commerce site Gustazos signs with ad agency in DR
June 26, 2017
Gustazos, the top one e-commerce site in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic with more than $25 million in annual sales, recently signed an agreement with Pagés BBDO in the neighboring country to boost social marketing efforts.
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PR/DR ferry to resume service June 1, following repairs
May 30, 2017
Ferries del Caribe, operators of the maritime service between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, announced the re-start of service June 1, two weeks after its cruise ship was involved in an accident at the neighboring island’s pier.
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