Individual Puerto Rico bondholders announced the creation of Backyard Bondholders seeking to have a unified voice in the negotiations between the commonwealth’s government, the U.S. House of Representatives and other creditors on the restructuring of the public debt.
The 5th edition of “Puerto Rico Restaurant Week” will take place June 1-11, when premier restaurants will offer specially designed three course dinner and/or lunch menus at a fixed price.
Bridgestone North Latin America, through its subsidiary Bridgestone Costa Rica, announced the upcoming opening of the first Bridgestone Store service center in Puerto Rico, slated for June 2016.
Looking to avoid further increases in operating costs that prevent the island’s productive sector from contributing to Puerto Rico’s socioeconomic development despite the ongoing fiscal crisis, a group of associations on Thursday asked for a moratorium on the approval of certain labor laws being considered in the Legislature.
As part of its mission to strengthen environmental awareness among the island's young people, Toyota Foundation invites students to apply for its college scholarship program.
In time for today’s World Earth Day celebration, Verdanza Hotel in Isla Verde announced the installation of the Xeros polymer bead cleaning laundry system, which uses 80 percent less water than a traditional industrial washer, up to 50 percent less energy and approximately 50 percent less detergent.
As part of its 20th anniversary celebration, Money Express sponsored the ¡Resuelve y Gana! (“Find Solutions and Win!”) sweepstakes that ran from June 1 to Dec. 31, 2015.
After a $10 million investment, Metro Pavía Health System has become the private hospital network with the highest number of medical tourism certifications in Puerto Rico, company executives said.
Pan Pepín on Wednesday officially announced the establishment of a new $2 million, 10,800 square-foot facility dedicated to the production of its “Planitas” brand of wheat tortillas.
The Ford Central American and Caribbean division announced Wednesday the start of the application cycle for the 15th edition of its annual Conservation and Environmental Grants program, which seeks to support individuals and nonprofits to promote “green” projects in Puerto Rico.
“PR Business Link,” an online tool designed to to help Act 20/22 businesses and individuals who are considering moving or are already established in Puerto Rico to get the services they need through a directory that consolidates services and resources in one place.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week it is soliciting applications for grants to establish broadband in unserved rural communities through its “Community Connect” Program, which has some $12 million available to assign.
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority has identified and will be selling three properties in San Juan, Guaynabo and San Juan worth a combined $2.8 million to inject cash into its coffers, agency Executive Director Alberto Lázaro said Tuesday.
Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla announced Tuesday the appointment of Secretary of State Víctor Suárez as executive director and sole member of the Financial Advisory Authority and Fiscal Agency to act as the Commonwealth’s fiscal agent, financial advisor and information agent.
The Center for Investigative Journalism (CPI, as it is known for its initials in Spanish) scored a legal victory in its fight against the government for access to information on the identity of Puerto Rico’s bondholders.
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