Gov. Ricardo Rosselló on Thursday signed an agreement to include Puerto Rico in the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) to create a wireless broadband network on the island exclusively for emergency services.
The Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank and the Justice Department announced Thursday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will streamline processes, increase administrative efficiency and strengthen enforcement efforts related to the Property Registry for both agencies.
As a preamble to the Christmas season, FirstBank customers who use their ATM debit card until Jan. 13, 2018, will have the opportunity to participate in the "Win with FirstBank" contest.
High-tech medical devices manufacturer Boston Scientific is investing $10.5 million and creating 100 new jobs at its Dorado plant, company and government officials confirmed Wednesday.
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico notified Gov. Ricardo Rosselló and the Legislature that the compliance certification issued by government Aug. 1 regarding the recently passed Act 47, failed to provide the required formal estimate of the law’s fiscal impact.
Girard Manufacturing, a wood office furniture store based in Canóvanas, has filed for Chapter 11 protection at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, listing more than $3.8 million in debt, according to court records.
It is unfortunate that given the legal and positive development Puerto Rico’s Medicinal Cannabis industry is having, there continue to be obstacles and pitfalls placed on patients.
Starbucks Puerto Rico opened its 24th store at The Outlets at Montehiedra mall’s food court, following a $500,000 investment, Baristas del Caribe announced Wednesday.
Triple-S Salud has selected Optum to implement a digital innovation strategy that will help it enhance services to its members, clients and providers.
Puerto Rico Trade and Export will host on Sept. 6-7 a multi-sector business event, “Expo Puerto Rico 2017” at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
El Portal Visitors Center in El Yunque National Forest will be closed temporarily for annual maintenance starting in September to begin the first phase of a revitalization project that will conclude in 2019 with a renovated Visitor Center, officials said.
Mexican pharmaceutical Neolpharma Group, which began operating in Puerto Rico in 2013, will invest $35 million to expand its Caguas facility, creating 150 new jobs over a 24-month period, company and government officials said.
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico an “Adversary Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief” seeking to enforce the certified Commonwealth’s Fiscal Plan.
Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnership Authority Executive Director Omar Marrero announced that due to “high interest” from consulting firms, the agency has re-opened the Request For Qualifications (RFQ) process through Sept. 6.
The Serafina Beach Hotel, a 96-room oceanfront property in the heart of San Juan’s Condado tourist district, is set to open Nov. 15, according to published reports.
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