Local delegation bears down on DC lawmakers this week
April 12, 2016
A broad group of public and private-sector representatives from Puerto Rico are bearing down on Washington lawmakers this week, when a draft of the bill proposing an oversight board for the island is expected to be released and discussed during a hearing Wednesday.
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S&P lowers GDB’s rating over debt moratorium law
April 12, 2016
The Puerto Rico government’s decision to enact a debt moratorium and declare a state of emergency at the Government Development Bank prompted ratings agency S&P to downgrade the agency and Moody’s to warn of looming creditor lawsuits.
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Survey: PR meets academic expectations of int’l students
April 12, 2016
Puerto Rico is an attractive academic destination for international students who confirmed in a recent survey commissioned by the Foundation for Puerto Rico that their expectations are met.
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Op-Ed: P.R. banking sector fully transformed in 10 years
April 12, 2016
In the past 10 years, the size of the local economy has shrunk by 14 percent, total employment has dropped by 21 percent (more than 250,000 jobs) and the total population has decreased by 9 percent.
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Assured supports proposal to restructure P.R. GO bonds
April 12, 2016
Debt insurer Assured Guaranty has aligned with the Ad Hoc Group of Puerto Rico's General Obligation Bondholders, agreeing to the deferral of principal repayment of Puerto Rico General Obligation Bonds on terms “economically consistent with the previously released term sheet,” the group said Monday.
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Coliseo de Puerto Rico ranks among top 20 in the world
April 12, 2016
The Coliseo de Puerto Rico has been ranked 15th in the list of Top 100 arenas worldwide in Pollstar Magazine's 2016 rankings, venue officials confirmed Monday.
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Gov’t revises terms in 2nd offer presented to creditors
April 11, 2016
Members of the government’s Working Group for the Fiscal and Economic Recovery of Puerto will release today details of a revised voluntary exchange proposal presented to advisors to the Commonwealth’s creditors in March.
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Hotel, insurers tap executives for top posts
April 11, 2016
The Rincón Beach Resort, Triple-S and MMM recently made some executive appointments in their operations, as the private sector does its part to move the economy.
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USDA earmarks up to $44M for new bio-based products
April 11, 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making up to $44 million available to farmers, ranchers and businesses to develop new bio-based products and expand markets through the Value-Added Producer Grant program.
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GM Security Tech strikes partnerships for cybersecurity
April 11, 2016
GM Security Technologies, a provider of secure cloud computing, big data and integrated security, recently announced a strategic agreement with the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, and the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, to launch an innovation and incubation "cluster" for cybersecurity.
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Diaspora, local execs join forces on message to Congress
April 8, 2016
A broad segment of the Puerto Rican diaspora and local economic and social organizations met Thursday with House Speaker Jaime Perelló to identified critical areas that must be addressed jointly in Congress, as it shapes solutions for the island’s fiscal crisis.
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Urban Outfitters opening at The Mall of San Juan in Sept.
April 8, 2016
Lifestyle and fashion apparel retailer Urban Outfitters Inc. will be opening its first store in Puerto Rico in September at The Mall of San Juan, this media outlet has learned.
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Saborea ’16 gathers culinary stars for weekend of eats
April 8, 2016
The 9th edition of “Saborea Puerto Rico: A Culinary Extravaganza” fest will bring together more than 80 local chef and invited Food Network and Travel Channel chefs who will demonstrate their skills this weekend.
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Op-Ed: Who should file US individual income tax return?
April 8, 2016
Every U.S. citizen is subject to the provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code ("USIRC") regardless of their place of work or residence. Since people born in Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens, they are subject to the provisions of the USIRC.
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Law firm McConnell Valdés marks 70 years in P.R.
April 8, 2016
Puerto Rican law firm McConnell Valdés LLC is marking seven decades of uninterrupted contributions to the development of the island’s legal profession, as well as its economic and social transformation.
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