Boys & Girls Club creates tourism development program
May 5, 2015
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico, along with the Department of Housing and the Public Housing Administration, recently re-inaugurated its first club at the Ernesto Ramos Antonini housing project in Río Piedras.
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USDA lists repossessed houses for sale in Puerto Rico
May 5, 2015
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development office in Puerto Rico announced Monday the availability of repossessed homes for sale on the island.
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Universia survey: Job opportunities are off the island
May 4, 2015
A recent survey conducted by the Universia-Trabajando.com Labor Community revealed that more than half, or 69 percent, of respondents from Puerto Rico believe that there are more job opportunities outside the island.
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Guayacán hosts high-ranking SBA officer for workshop
May 4, 2015
Samuel J. Boyd, Jr. chief investment officer and director of program development of the office of investment and innovation at the Small Business Administration, visited Puerto Rico this past weekend to take part in a series of events hosted by Grupo Guayacán Inc. as part its ongoing efforts to promote a vibrant risk capital ecosystem on the island.
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Marriott unveils 4-yr, $15M remodel of Condado hotel
May 4, 2015
The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is showing off the results of a nearly four-year, $15 million renovation project of the iconic Condado-area hotel, which included its 525-room and suites, two restaurants, its casino, meeting rooms and pool area.
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QBE Optima Insurance launches new travel protection
May 4, 2015
Travel is meant to be enjoyed. With that in mind, QBE Optima Insurance Company recently announced a new product, QBE Travel Insurance, to provide travelers protection, security and worldwide coverage.
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DDB Latina Puerto Rico shines in FIAP competition
May 4, 2015
Advertising agency DDB Latina Puerto Rico won a Golden Sun award, three Silver Sun awards and a Bronze Sun award in the most important creative competition of the Spanish-and Portuguese-speaking markets, the Festival Iberoamericano de la Publicidad, for works created for its clients Unilever of Puerto Rico and the Department of Justice.
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FDIC terminates First BanCorp.’s Consent Order
May 1, 2015
Nearly five years after falling under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s watch, First BanCorp, parent company of FirstBank Puerto Rico, announced Thursday the regulator has terminated the Consent Order under which it had been operating since June 2, 2010.
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Frappe maker La Frutera finds growth within Walmart
May 1, 2015
The business relationship between local frappe maker La Frutera and Walmart Supercenters has helped the local chain find growth, as more than half of its sales, or 54 percent, are generated through its presence within the mega-retailer, company officials said.
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Gov. García-Padilla to ‘take steps’ to navigate fiscal crisis
April 30, 2015
Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla said Thursday the government will take specific steps in coming months to face Puerto Rico’s fiscal crisis, which include no new taxes and no job cutbacks.
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Jeb Bush supports Puerto Rico statehood, Ch. 9 option
April 29, 2015
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who is expected to announce his run for the U.S. presidency in 2016, expressed his support Tuesday for Puerto Rico’s statehood as well as its right of its government agencies to file for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 9 of the U.S. tax code.
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3rd edition of Tech Summit focusing on entrepreneurship
April 29, 2015
With the participation of important international players in the fields of technology and computing and chief information officers from Latin America and the U.S. mainland, the government announced Tuesday the upcoming third edition of the Tech Summit, slated for May 13.
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LMM launches ‘Green Airport’ recycling program
April 29, 2015
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport officials, along with partners Hugo Neu Environmental, announced Tuesday the launching of “Green Airport, an initiative that promotes public awareness of the importance of recycling in Puerto Rico.
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Public school students learn about construction careers
April 29, 2015
The Associated General Contractors of America, Puerto Rico Chapter, in coordination with the Department of Education will conduct the annual closing of its “Build Up!” and “On Site!” programs May 12, when some 300 children and 50 adults from island public schools will gather.
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Aon scholarship application deadline nears
April 29, 2015
Aon plc, a risk management, brokerage, reinsurance, and human resources consulting and outsourcing services firm, is inviting students to participate in its call for the Aon Scholarship Fund for Talented Students through the Puerto Rico Community Fund (FCPR, by its Spanish acronym). The outreach effort closes May 1, 2015.
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