FirstBank, Madre Tierra Atabey partner for environment
March 18, 2015
FirstBank donated $10,000 to Madre Tierra Atabey, to sponsor the “Brain Challenge” program, whose mission is to promote environmental protection among the student population.
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SME to host 14th edition of ‘Digital Forum’
March 18, 2015
The Sales and Marketing Executives Association announced Tuesday the upcoming celebration of the 14th edition of its Digital Forum, this year under the “Playing the Social Game” theme.
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Statistics Institute wants public input on worker survey
March 17, 2015
The Puerto Rico Statistics Institute announced Monday plans to use a new method to collect information on households to measure unemployment in Puerto Rico.
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Constellation Health pursuing islandwide service by ’16
March 17, 2015
Medicare Advantage provider Constellation Health is looking to expand its services to Puerto Rico’s 78 municipalities starting January 2016, anticipating that the move will create more jobs and usher in the acceptance of more members who will benefit from the advantages of that health plan.
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SBA launches competition for female-driven innovations
March 17, 2015
Addressing the needs of women and the role they play in America’s economy, the U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a nationwide competition for entrepreneurs who are developing products and services that will enhance the lives of women and their families.
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EVERTEC’s ATH Móvil processes 1 millionth transaction
March 17, 2015
EVERTEC Group, LLC and Red ATH announced Monday that its electronic money transfer service, known as ATH Móvil, has processed its one millionth transaction since its launching a year ago.
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Treasury collections at $709.3M in Feb. up $39.4M YOY
March 16, 2015
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department collected $709.3 million in February for the General Fund, a figure that was up $39.4 million, or 5.9 percent when compared to the same month last year, and $6.5 million, or 0.9 percent, below estimates.
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Popular reviewing Doral’s social responsibility programs
March 16, 2015
Two weeks after picking up the majority of the assets of the failed Doral Bank, Popular Inc. is reviewing the six corporate social responsibility programs the former institution had going, which benefited hundreds of Puerto Rico residents over the years.
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San Patricio Plaza: Security is an ongoing strategy
March 16, 2015
Looking to ensure customers have the best and most secure shopping experience while at San Patricio Plaza, mall officials recently said they are “strategically working” on an ongoing preventive surveillance plan with municipal and state Police to uphold its mission of being one of the safest shopping centers in Puerto Rico.
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1st Microsoft BA tech degree launched in Puerto Rico
March 16, 2015
Microsoft Puerto Rico and Columbia Central University in Caguas have entered into partnership to offer the first degree in Microsoft Technology in Puerto Rico that trains students to enter the workplace as Microsoft Certified Professionals.
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First BanCorp. reverses asset valuation results for 4Q14
March 13, 2015
First BanCorp., the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, announced Thursday the reversal of a significant portion of the valuation allowance recorded against the deferred tax assets of its subsidiary bank, FirstBank.
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Political campaign contribution data available to public
March 13, 2015
As part of their efforts to promote and facilitate improved governance through greater transparency and civic participation, OPEN Puerto Rico and the Commonwealth’s Office of the Electoral Comptroller (OEC) announced Thursday the availability of a new tool to interact with the information available on political campaign contributions.
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4th, 8th grade students in Puerto Rico fall short in math
March 13, 2015
Many of Puerto Rico's fourth- and eighth-grade public school students are falling short in mathematics achievement, according to “The Nation's Report Card: 2013 Mathematics Assessment in Puerto Rico.”
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Puerto Rico on Priceline’s list of top Spring Break spots
March 13, 2015
Puerto Rico has landed the 34th spot among the 50 most popular Spring Break destinations chosen by stateside college students, based on advance hotel reservations for March.
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Doral Financial Corp. files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy
March 12, 2015
Less than two weeks after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. ordered the closing of its banking arm, Doral Financial Corp. announced Wednesday that it has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
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