Puerto Rico auto sales drop to ’09 levels, 88K sold in ’14
January 22, 2015
Puerto Rico new car sales totaled 88,175 units in 2014, down 12.3 percent versus 2013, and representing the lowest level of sales since 2009, members of the United Automobile Importers Group said Wednesday.
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Science Trust announces availability of $1.4M in grants
January 22, 2015
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust will be putting up to $1.4 million in grants to help scientists complete federal grant funding applications and to attract new talent to local universities, Interim Executive Director Iván Ríos-Mena said Wednesday.
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Puerto Rico’s 3rd Olive Garden planned for Barceloneta
January 22, 2015
Restaurants Operators Inc., owners of the Olive Garden franchise in Puerto Rico, announced Wednesday the start of construction of its third restaurant, representing a $3 million investment in the northern town of Barceloneta.
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United Airlines switching up meals on U.S. flights
January 22, 2015
United Airlines will introduce new meals and snacks to mainline flights within the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and leisure markets in Mexico, add meals to shorter flights, expand mid-continental and transcontinental meal service, and offer customers greater options, the carrier said Wednesday.
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Telecom Board opens Liberty/Choice deal for comment
January 21, 2015
The Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board has opened for public comment the petition submitted by Liberty Cablevision of Puerto Rico to buy Choice Cable TV, and fold the latter’s franchise license into its local operation, this media outlet confirmed.
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Puerto Rico to host ‘Routes Americas ’16’ global event
January 21, 2015
Puerto Rico was selected Tuesday as the destination for the 9th “Routes Americas” event, which will take place Feb. 7-9, 2016 in San Juan.
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Saborea Puerto Rico gets worldwide accolade
January 21, 2015
Saborea Puerto Rico, an annual food festival that gathers the best local and international culinary talent, will receive next week the 2014 Tourism Excellence Award from Excelencias Group of Spain, Clarisa Jimenez, executive director of the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association said Tuesday.
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AT&T launches unlimited calling to Mexico from US, PR
January 21, 2015
Following last week's acquisition of Mexican wireless service provider Iusacell, AT&T announced Tuesday that its international calling package, AT&T World Connects Value, now features unlimited calling from the U.S. to any number in Mexico, including mobile numbers, at no additional charge.
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Mall of San Juan opening ushers in era of luxury retail
January 20, 2015
In less than 90 days, Puerto Rico will become the official home to one of the most high-end shopping centers in the Caribbean, with the opening of the Mall of San Juan and its long list of luxury retailers.
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Venezuelan food company opens Puerto Rico plant
January 20, 2015
Industrias Alimenticias Alto de San Juan, owned by two Venezuelan companies, announced Monday plans to manufacture its products in Puerto Rico.
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CIO & IT Leadership Conference returns Mar. 20th
January 20, 2015
The Board of Directors of the Puerto Rico IT Cluster, a group dedicated to turning the information technology industry into a pillar of economic development of the island, announced Monday it will host the CIO & IT Leadership Conference for the second consecutive year.
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Crowley boosting capacity in Puerto Rico maritime route
January 20, 2015
Crowley Maritime Corp.’s liner services group announced Monday it will add flat deck barge to its South Atlantic Puerto Rico service in March, increasing the rotation between Jacksonville, Fla., and San Juan to four sailings each week.
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Puerto Rico banks announce Martin Luther King hours
January 19, 2015
Puerto Rico’s commercial banks will be observing today’s Martin Luther King holiday with special hours, scheduled as follows:
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Puerto Rico CIO González among ‘Top 100 Most Social’
January 19, 2015
Puerto Rico’s Chief Information Officer, Giancarlo González, was included in this year’s “State of the CIO” survey, which lists the top 100 information technology executives in the nation based on their presence on Twitter.
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Sea Star Line to supply new barge service to Puerto Rico
January 19, 2015
Sea Star Line, LLC announced last week it has entered into an agreement to lease two barges with combined additional capacity of 800 40-foot equivalent units.
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