Columbus Landing future on hold as court fight heats up
April 10, 2017
The future of a controversial resort development that got off the ground last year on a prized parcel along the Aguadilla coastline is up in the air as opponents of the project and its developers square off in court.
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Op-Ed: Income tax exemptions for the young
April 10, 2017
As a general rule, income received by a person resident in Puerto Rico is subject to Puerto Rico income taxes, which is paid by means of income tax withholding or by filing an income tax return.
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DFW Airport police heading to PR to recruit new staff
April 10, 2017
A team of Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport Police officers is heading to Puerto Rico in search of new recruits.
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Members urge Congress to extend Medicaid grant in PR
April 7, 2017
On Thursday, 74 Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) urging immediate action to prevent the nearly 1 million residents of Puerto Rico who rely on Medicaid from losing their coverage.
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Ports Authority, Royal Caribbean partner to repair pier
April 7, 2017
The government of Puerto Rico will partner with cruise line Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. to improve the Muelle Panamericano II pier in San Juan, officials announced Thursday.
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MM Consulting launches app to expedite online services
April 7, 2017
Puerto Rican consulting and IT services company, MM Consulting Services, announced the launch of PSO, an application designed to expedite and facilitate paperwork and online requirements for a variety of transactions.
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Story Code PR to lead multiplatform storytelling
April 7, 2017
The first meeting of Story Code: Puerto Rico will take place at 6:30 p.m. today at the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust to explore immersive experiences with augmented reality, virtual reality and transmedia documentaries, organizers announced.
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Rosselló announces deal with PREPA bondholders
April 6, 2017
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announced that the Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority acting on behalf of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority has reached an agreement in principle regarding an enhancement of the terms of the restructuring support agreement with the Ad Hoc Group of PREPA bondholders, its fuel line lenders, the monoline insurers and the Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico.
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Moody’s downgrades $13B of PR bonds, revises outlook
April 6, 2017
Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday lowered the ratings on debt of the Government Development Bank and five other Puerto Rico issuers, with a total of approximately $13 billion outstanding.
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Ferries del Caribe to re-launch PR/DR service in May
April 6, 2017
More than a year after a fire consumed the vessel used to provide transportation between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, maritime company Ferries del Caribe will resume the service in May, company officials announced.
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Consortium for Clinical Investigation marks 1st year
April 6, 2017
The Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation (PRCCI), an initiative created and promoted by the Puerto Rico Trust for Science, Technology and Research, marks the first year of operations this month, executives announced Wednesday.
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González meets with SBA chief to promote development
April 6, 2017
Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González, participated in a public hearing convened Wednesday by the Small Business Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, where the discussion focused on the priorities will be for the development of small entrepreneurs, as well as the administrative priorities of the Small Business Administration.
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MMM gets national re-accreditation for quality services
April 6, 2017
MMM Healthcare, LLC received the National Committee for Quality Assurance accreditation for the third consecutive time, reaffirming its commitment to developing and implementing initiatives aimed at promoting quality in services their members receive, the company announced Wednesday.
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VAPR Federal Credit Union opens Guayama branch
April 6, 2017
The VAPR Federal Credit Union inaugurated Wednesday a new branch in the municipality of Guayama. With this expansion VAPR FCU extends the offer of its financial services to the island’s southeast region and increases its portfolio of partners to 21,365.
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CBP hiring officers, border patrol agent positions
April 6, 2017
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency responsible for securing U.S. ports of entry and international borders, is accepting applications nationwide for CBP officer positions at select locations.
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