Highways Authority to invest $254.6M in road projects
October 30, 2015
The Highways Authority will invest $254.6 million in federal funding on 53 road infrastructure projects that should be awarded in June 2016, agency Executive Director Carmen Villar announced Thursday during a meeting of the Associated General Contractors, Puerto Rico Chapter.
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Roosy Roads Authority: Hospital up for redevelopment
October 30, 2015
Two months after the U.S. Navy officially turned over the former Roosevelt Roads hospital and grounds, the Redevelopment Authority for the property is seeking Requests for Proposals from companies interested in leasing and operating the facility.
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Science Trust to host 3D printing in health conference
October 30, 2015
The advances of the latest 3D technology, three-dimensional impressions and their impact on dental and medical services, will be presented at the 1st Annual Caribbean 3D Printing Conference, an event hosted by the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust, Nov. 11-13.
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Universia launches 3-month scholarship program
October 30, 2015
Employers in all industries and sectors will be able to take in college students for a three-month internship, through Universia Puerto Rico’s “Fogueo Laboral” program, which recently received a $210,000 investment for scholarships.
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Report: GDB knows bondholders IDs, but withholds info
October 29, 2015
The Government Development Bank has contracted New York-based Bondholder Communications Group, LLC to develop a communications database of information regarding bonds issued by the government and their value, a report by the Center for Investigative Journalism released Wednesday confirmed.
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Private sector moves ahead with executive designations
October 29, 2015
In recent months, the private sector has continued to buckle the unemployment trend by announcing executive appointments across a number of industries.
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USDA assigns Puerto Rico $120K to repair rural housing
October 29, 2015
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is investing $3.7 million to help rural families repair and rehabilitate their homes across 46 states and Puerto Rico, where 10 towns will equally split $120,280.
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GDB will not release annual report as promised Oct. 30
October 28, 2015
Puerto Rico Government Development Bank President Melba Acosta confirmed Tuesday that the agency will not be publishing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report on Oct. 30, as it had announced earlier this year it would do.
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Puerto Rico gov’t to promote tourism, biz offer in NY
October 28, 2015
Puerto Rico’s tourism and business offer will have a special place with the opening of a new interactive space at the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico office in Manhattan, Economic Development and Commerce officials announced Tuesday.
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First BanCorp earns $14.8M in third quarter ’15
October 27, 2015
First BanCorp., parent company of FirstBank Puerto Rico, on Monday reported net income of $14.8 million for the third quarter of 2015, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $34.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2015 and net income of $23.2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2014.
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1st American Cut Bar & Grill eatery opening in December
October 27, 2015
LDV Hospitality, a New York-based restaurant group, will be expanding into the Puerto Rico market with its first American Cut Bar & Grill restaurant, slated to open in December 2015, founder John Meadow said Monday.
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Accounting firm RSM ROC & Company rebrands as RSM
October 27, 2015
Independent accounting, taxes and consulting services firm RSM ROC & Company announced Monday it has rebranded as RSM, in line with the adoption of a single global brand by RSM International, the network to which it belongs.
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P.R hosts conference on trade reform between Cuba, U.S.
October 27, 2015
Microjuris.com, the Inter-American Bar Association and the National Organization of Collective Law of Cuba are joining forces to host the “Cuba: Investment, Trade and Financial Guarantees/Forging New Economic Opportunities in the Caribbean” conference Nov. 4-5 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
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Swarovski opens new boutique at The Mall of San Juan
October 26, 2015
Crystal cutting expert Swarovski recently opened its newest location in Puerto Rico, at The Mall of San Juan, where it customers can enjoy the retailer’s fashion accessories, home objects, watches and men’s pieces as well.
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Popular, Oriental reduce exposure to government risk
October 26, 2015
Puerto Rico’s two largest banks — Banco Popular and Oriental — confirmed separately on Friday that they’re working to reduce their exposure to risk associated with the island’s government, which they have financed in different capacities over the years.
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