Liberty Business absorbs Cable & Wireless operations to boost enterprise tech solutions
June 20, 2019
Liberty Business, the business market division of Liberty Puerto Rico, announced the completion of its integration with C&W Business Puerto Rico. As a result, the company is in a stronger position to provide end-to-end IT and telecommunications solutions aimed at mid and large companies, said Antonio Llona, vice president of Liberty Business, in an interview […]
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U.S. House approves Velázquez amendment on Martín Peña Channel cleanup
June 20, 2019
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) aimed at advancing the cleanup of the Martín Peña Channel, a 3.7-mile stretch in San Juan that has long been plagued with environmental problems. “The people of the Martín Peña Channel are suffering tremendous public health problems through their […]
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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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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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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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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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Nuestra Escuela Students create new space for agricultural production
June 18, 2019
Students of the alternative and personalized education organization, Nuestra Escuela in Caguas, over the weekend began an agricultural project at a farm in the mountain town of Orocovis. A group of students and teachers that founded Nuestra Escuela and members of the Toro Negro community, started the sowing of some 5,000 sweet potato seeds, which […]
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New car sales skid 3.1% in May, as demand for vehicles drops
June 17, 2019
New car sales in Puerto Rico reflected a drop in May, when a total of 8,865 units were sold, representing a 3.1% drop in comparison to the 9,152 units sold during the same month last year. Statistics released by the United Automobile Importers Group (known as GUIA for its initials in Spanish,) also said the […]
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