2 manufacturing plants in P.R. earn EPA’s ‘Energy Star’ certification
March 28, 2018
Avara Pharmaceutical Services in Arecibo and Merck in Las Piedras were two of 93 manufacturing plants that earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2017, the government regulator announced.
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Coalition promotes co-op model to transform P.R.’s electrical system
March 27, 2018
The Coalition for Energy Cooperation in Puerto Rico, which promotes the cooperative model as an alternative to transform the power system, asked the Senate to stop the fast-tracked process of privatizing the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's assets and convene an independent panel of experts to identify the public and private sectors' needs.
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PRMA offers suggestions on announced tax reform
March 27, 2018
The recently announced tax reform should include measures to encourage locally financed enterprises and contain provisions aimed at creating a level playing field for local businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises, said Rodrigo Masses president of the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association.
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Liberty, Volcom join to donate clothing to communities in need after Hurricane María
March 27, 2018
Liberty Puerto Rico joined Volcom to donate sporting clothing and accessories to people who are still in need after Hurricane María struck the island six months ago.
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FirstBank joins Ponce NHS to provide orientation to Yauco community
March 27, 2018
As a result of Hurricane María’s strike last year, the 135 homes at the Luchetti community in Yauco were completely flooded, and 35 percent of those homes are still inhabitable.
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SBA provides federal disaster assistance for businesses in P.R.
March 27, 2018
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available for businesses and private nonprofits that suffered physical damage or economic losses due to hurricanes Irma and María, the agency announced.
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Uber, Piloto 151 grant Codetrotters scholarships to driver partners
March 27, 2018
Uber has joined the Codetrotters Academy, the first programming school on the island, to award web development platform scholarships to five Puerto Rico drivers.
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FEMA aid for mitigation work in P.R. could reach $30B
March 23, 2018
The Federal Emergency Management Agency could assign as much as $30 billion to address damage mitigation work in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane María’s destruction, Alejandro De la Campa, director of the agency’s Caribbean Region II, said.
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P.R. credit unions file ‘adversary proceeding’ in P.R. bankruptcy case
March 23, 2018
A group of Puerto Rico credit unions filed an "adversary proceeding" before Judge Laura Taylor Swain, who presides over Puerto Rico's Title III bankruptcy proceedings.
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Op-Ed: PREPA board chair explains new CEO’s compensation
March 23, 2018
There have been questions about the compensation of Walt Higgins.
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PMI P.R., Keller Williams Grand Homes join to offer full investor real estate services
March 23, 2018
International real estate franchisor Property Management Inc. (PMI) announced that PMI Puerto Rico property management company and Keller Williams Grand Homes brokerage have formed a strategic alliance to create a comprehensive real estate investment service for property owners.
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Oriental launches new online payments service, ‘Mis Pagos’
March 23, 2018
Oriental announced the launch of its new online service, “Mis Pagos,” through which customers will be able to make payments to loans and credit lines through the bank’s website with a checking or savings account, or credit or debit card from any financial institution.
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Il Forno Enoteca, the successor to Al Dente, opens in Caguas
March 22, 2018
A new Italian eatery opened in Caguas a little more than a week ago by the owner of a restaurant that was a landmark in Old San Juan until last year.
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Two Roads Hospitality to manage El San Juan Hotel that reopens Oct. 1
March 22, 2018
After an all-encompassing renovation, El San Juan Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton, announced that Two Roads Hospitality is overseeing the property’s management and operations in Isla Verde.
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Banco Popular Foundation, Hispanic Federation to reward ‘Big Ideas’
March 21, 2018
They say that times of crisis ignite the spark of creativity and elicit the best ideas. With this in mind, the Banco Popular Foundation and the Hispanic Federation announced the launch of the “Puerto Rico Big Ideas Challenge,” a contest of innovative ideas with a social impact with awards of up to $1.5 million.
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