Popular reports $96.2M in 2Q17 income
July 27, 2017
Popular Inc. reported a net income of $96.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, up .08 percent compared to a net income of $88.9 million for the same year-ago quarter
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PR to host Techstars Americas Community Summit
July 27, 2017
Puerto Rico will host the Techstars Community Summit 2017 on Oct. 12-15, an event that is expected to bring together some 180 leading entrepreneurs from more than 15 countries across the Americas.
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Execs named in auto, insurance, tourism industries
July 27, 2017
This edition of “Climbing the Corporate Ladder” reports on executive appointments in the automobile, insurance and tourism industries.
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Aireko receives nods from engineers for 2 projects in PR
July 27, 2017
Construction and building-maintenance group Aireko recently received recognition for its “innovation, creativity, and compliance” on two projects developed for two manufacturing plants in Puerto Rico.
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Paradores full last weekend, despite holiday changes
July 26, 2017
The confusion caused by the repeal of traditional July holidays and misleading ads about inns offering sub-par services caused Puerto Rico’s small inns to experience a delay in reservations last weekend, which nonetheless exceeded 90 percent occupancy, Paradores de Puerto Rico executives said.
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Medicinal Cannabis courses tempered to new Law 42
July 26, 2017
Following the signing of the new Law 42-2017 regulating the local medicinal cannabis industry, Puerto Rico Legal Marijuana is ramping up its educational services to doctors and patients regarding the correct use of the marihuana flower.
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Marazzi to stay at Statistics Institute; La Fortaleza balks
July 25, 2017
The Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics announced Monday the appointment of Mario Marazzi-Santiago as executive director for a second 10-year term.
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Study: Independent digital media under attack in LatAm
July 25, 2017
SembraMedia, a nonprofit that supports entrepreneurial journalists, in partnership with Omidyar Network published “Inflection Point,” the most comprehensive study to date on the growth, impact, and threats to independent digital media in Latin America.
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Ponce Health Sciences Univ. launches new MS degree
July 25, 2017
Starting in August, Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) will offer Puerto Rico's newest Master of Science in School Psychology degree, school officials announced Monday.
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Doctors, restaurants lead Jan.-June bankruptcy petitions
July 24, 2017
During the first six months of the year, 17 medical doctors filed for bankruptcy protection, reporting more than $23.5 million in combined debt to the court, a report by research firm Boletín de Puerto Rico confirmed.
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Oriental: Uncertainty looms about PR debt restructuring
July 24, 2017
Upon releasing second quarter results, Oriental Financial Group President José Rafael Fernández said despite solid performance, there is a “great deal of uncertainty” moving forward about the economic impact from Puerto Rico’s fiscal restructuring.
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Foundation for PR to develop 1st visitor economy profile
July 24, 2017
The Foundation for Puerto Rico and Estudios Técnicos will work together to develop the first economic model of the island’s visitor economy, which is expected to be ready by September.
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DDR sponsors ‘Say Present This Back-To-School’ drive
July 24, 2017
DDR Corp., which owns 12 shopping centers in Puerto Rico, announced the start of its "Say Present This Back-To-School” community effort that begins today to provide healthy snacks to 2,100 low-income children from public schools and areas of extreme poverty on the island.
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Coliseo de PR remains Caribbean’s top ranked venue
July 24, 2017
As it approaches its 13th anniversary celebration, the Coliseo de Puerto Rico announced it remains the top ranked venue in the Caribbean, according to Pollstar Magazine.
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Architects open call for ’17 Henry Klumb award
July 24, 2017
The Puerto Rico Architects and Landscape Architects announced the start of nominations for the Henry Klumb award, which recognizes the work of architects who emulate the spirit of the German-born professional.
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