Puerto Rico bankruptcy cases up 0.7% in May
June 3, 2014
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico received more than 1,000 petitions in May, when filings were up 0.7 percent in comparison to the same month in 2013, according to information provided Monday by local research firm Boletín de Puerto Rico.
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Toyota ‘adopts’ stretch of Muñoz Rivera Avenue
June 3, 2014
Looking to uphold its commitment to the environment and the community, Toyota de Puerto Rico announced its participation in the Department of Transportation and Public Works’ “Adopt a Highway” program, taking over the responsibility for cleaning and beautifying a stretch of Muñoz Rivera Avenue in Río Piedras, where its headquarters are located.
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Puerto Rico’s 1st Olive Garden opens June 30 in Bayamón
June 2, 2014
Years of anticipation for the arrival of the Olive Garden Italian restaurant chain to Puerto Rico will end June 30, when the island’s first location will open to the public in Bayamón, franchise owners Restaurant Operators Inc. announced.
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Kona Grill restaurant to open at Mall of San Juan in ’15
June 2, 2014
Modern American grill and sushi bar, Kona Grill, will be opening its first restaurant outside the continental United States on the island in 2015, when it takes its place among some of the world’s most high-end retailers at The Mall of San Juan, this media outlet confirmed.
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Khoury: Broadband deployment key for economy
June 2, 2014
Broadband Internet adoption in both the residential and business sectors is vital for Puerto Rico’s economic development because it can serve as a tool to create jobs and promote businesses, said Naji Khoury, president of Liberty Puerto Rico.
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Gov’t breaks ground on $16M ‘Sciences Boulevard’
June 2, 2014
Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla and U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx jointly announced over the weekend the beginning of construction for the “Sciences Boulevard,” a $16 million project that will become the main artery in the Science City district.
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EPA, Arecibo landfill settle contamination case
June 2, 2014
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a legal settlement with Landfill Technologies of Arecibo, the municipality of Arecibo and the Puerto Rico Land Authority to settle alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.
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Denny’s marks silver anniversary in Puerto Rico
May 30, 2014
Casual dining restaurant chain Denny’s is marking its 25th anniversary in Puerto Rico and apparently has no plans to scale back its presence, announcing the construction of a new $2 million location in Aguadilla that is slated to open in February 2015.
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Wendy’s reopens at Plaza de Armas in Old San Juan
May 30, 2014
Fast-food hamburger chain Wendy’s is making its return to Old San Juan, with the reopening of its redesigned spot at Plaza de Armas.
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Arcos Dorados ranked 4th ‘Best place to work’ in LatAm
May 30, 2014
Research institute Great Place to Work released the ranking of the companies that have created a consistent and trust-driven workplace across national borders. Arcos Dorados was ranked fourth, up two places from last year.
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Actavis investing $48M to expand in Manatí, Fajardo
May 29, 2014
Pharmaceutical company Actavis is investing $48 million to expand operations in Manatí, where it will develop a solid dosage manufacturing and packing facility, and expand its current hormone production in Fajardo, Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla announced Wednesday.
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Southwest Airlines rolls out mobile boarding passes
May 29, 2014
Southwest Airlines announced Wednesday mobile boarding passes are now available for customers traveling throughout the United States, including San Juan.
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EDB, Microfinanzas PR partner to spur self-employment
May 29, 2014
As part of an initiative to promote the development of micro-enterprises and self-employment among Puerto Rico’s low-income residents, the Economic Development Bank has partnered with the Puerto Rico Microfinances Corp., known as Microfinanzas PR, to establish a case referral system between the institutions.
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DACO launches new ‘Citizen Inspector’ program
May 29, 2014
The Puerto Rico Consumer Affairs Department, known as DACO in Spanish, announced Wednesday the start of its new “Citizen Inspector” program, which aims to educate consumers and encourage citizen participation in efforts to implement the agency’s public policy.
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EPA grants $388K to assess Martin Peña contamination
May 29, 2014
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing grants totaling $388,000 to Corporación del Proyecto ENLACE del Caño Martin Pena to assess abandoned and contaminated properties.
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