Airbnb signs tax agreement, MOU with gov’t of P.R.
June 22, 2017
Puerto Rico government officials and representatives from hospitality company Airbnb signed a tax collection agreement that is expected to generate some $2 million a year for the island’s economy in the form of room taxes, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced Thursday.
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5th Edition of P.R. Investment Summit slated for October
June 22, 2017
The 5th edition of the Puerto Rico Investment Summit will be held Oct. 9-10, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, organizers announced Wednesday.
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Gov’t looks to incentivize creative industries, exports
June 22, 2017
Looking to spur the growth and creation of creative industries, and small and medium businesses with export potential, Gov. Ricardo Rosselló on Wednesday announced the opening of the “Creative Matchmaking” call.
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Pataki: P.R. Gov’t, OBoard acting in ‘bad faith’
June 21, 2017
George Pataki, Former New York Gov. and advisor to Ad Hoc Group Of Puerto Rico General Obligation Bondholders, Issued a memorandum saying Gov. Rosselló and the Fiscal Board are acting in bad faith.
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P.R. Treasury Dept. collects $708.8M in May
June 21, 2017
Net revenues recorded to the General Fund totaled $708.8 million in May, with fiscal year-to-date (July-May) revenues reaching $8.3 billion, Treasury Secretary Raúl Maldonado Gautier said Tuesday.
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FirstBank grants $777K in financing to Grupo Minuto
June 21, 2017
FirstBank announced Tuesday it has expanded its business relationship with Grupo Minuto, LLC. by financing the restoration and remodeling of a new hotel project in Old San Juan, granting $777,000 in financing.
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Puerto Rican dietitian receives national recognition
June 21, 2017
Puerto Rican nutritionist Marisa Santiago was named Retail Dietitian of the Year by the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance, a professional entity that represents more than 600 licensed retail dietitians in the United States, working mainly with supermarkets.
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CDCoop, Ag Dept. join to promote ‘agroco-operatives’
June 21, 2017
The Cooperative Development Commission (CDCoop) and the Agriculture Department (DA) signed a collaborative agreement Tuesday to promote the cooperative model through the development of agricultural enterprises and the creation of youth agricultural programs.
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Bahía Salinas Beach Hotel faces room tax evasion charge
June 20, 2017
The Puerto Rico Justice Department announced Monday the filing of 123 charges against the Bahía Salinas Beach Hotel — also known as the Grand Bahía Ocean View Hotel — for room tax evasion totaling $199,630, agency Secretary Wanda Vázquez confirmed.
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Sam’s Club swaps imported melons for local product
June 20, 2017
Sam's Club Puerto Rico announced Monday it has substituted another product line that was formerly imported with local produce from Puerto Rican farmers.
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Santander employees volunteer for cancer patients
June 20, 2017
Hundreds of Banco Santander Puerto Rico employees participated in recent volunteer activities focused on the health and well-being of children with physical and mental health conditions as well as cancer patients.
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Soul of Bahía Foundation conducts beach cleanup
June 20, 2017
To celebrate ten years of promoting the conservation of the environment, the Soul of Bahía Foundation and Bahía Beach Resort & Golf Club held its massive annual beach cleanup recently.
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Bill shifting taxis, UBER oversight to PSC almost ready
June 19, 2017
House Bill 1084, which seeks to transfer and centralize authorization, supervision and regulation of public transportation, including taxis and UBER drivers, to the Public Service Commission should be approved this week, House Government Committee Chair Rep. Jorge Navarro said.
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Cannabis dispensary opens in Ocean Park; 1st in San Juan
June 19, 2017
A new health and wellness alternative, the b.well Healing Center, opened its doors in the area of Condado and Ocean Park becoming the first medical cannabis dispensary in San Juan.
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UNOde50 moves to new space in Plaza Las Américas
June 19, 2017
UNOde50, the Madrid-born jewelry brand known for its creativity and unique handcrafted styles, has relocated its Plaza Las Americas store previously on the second level to the first next to MAC.
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