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National Puerto Rican CofC endorses Vía Verde
Issued: September 8, 2010
The Washington, D.C.-based National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce (NPR) on Wednesday joined several professional and political groups in endorsing...
House speaker signals gay marriage ban in doubt
Issued: September 8, 2010
House Speaker Jenniffer González indicated Wednesday that a proposed constitutional ban on gay marriage may not make it to a vote in the lower...
Health official warns of malaria in D.R., Haiti
Issued: September 8, 2010
State Epidemiologist Carmen de Seda is urging Puerto Ricans to keep trips in the tropics short due to confirmed cases of malaria. ...
P.R. woman appointed as N.Y. Secretary of State
Issued: September 8, 2010
Puerto Rico-native Ruth Noemi Colón has been named New York’s secretary of State. ...
S.J. artists to represent nation at Venice Bienalle
Issued: September 8, 2010
San Juan-based multi-media artists of Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla have been picked by the U.S. State Department to represent the nation...
Doing business in D.R. seminar set for Thursday
Issued: September 8, 2010
The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic is hosting a seminar in San Juan on Thursday titled “How to Do Business in the Dominican...
De Castro Font faces 12 more counts as trial looms
Issued: September 7, 2010
A judge found cause Tuesday to bring former Sen. Jorge De Castro Font to trial on 12 additional bribery charges, meaning the disgraced politician will...
Fortuño: RNC chair no job for a sitting governor
Issued: September 7, 2010
Gov. Luis Fortuño said Tuesday he would not be inclined to seek the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee (RNC) since it is a full-time...
Planning Board OKs $1.2B in projects in 2 months
Issued: September 7, 2010
The Puerto Rico Planning Board announced Tuesday that it had approved 84 site consultations over the past two months worth an estimated total...
Manpower survey: Dull 4Q job market in P.R.
Issued: September 7, 2010
U.S. employers anticipate a slight gain in employment levels for the fourth quarter of 2010, the fourth successive quarter of modest to favorable...
Bahamas: Human remains found in shark’s belly
Issued: September 7, 2010
NASSAU, Bahamas — Bahamian police said Tuesday they are trying to identify human remains found in the stomach of a tiger shark caught off the Exuma...
Toyota courts Latinos with Hispanic pride decals
Issued: September 7, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif. — Toyota Motor Corp., hoping to solidify its standing as the top brand for Hispanic buyers in the U.S., is offering drivers a series...
Crowley expands logistics with Islandwide deal
Issued: September 7, 2010
Crowley Maritime Corp.’s logistics group has acquired local Islandwide Air and Ocean and entered an agreement with its sister company, Islandwide...
Government reorganization reaches Corrections
Issued: September 7, 2010
Secretary of State Kenneth McClintock announced Tuesday a new government reorganization plan that looks to merge entities and processes within the...
P.R. journalist stabbed 22 times in spat with teen
Issued: September 7, 2010
A well-known radio journalist was stabbed more than 20 times early Tuesday and police say they detained a teenager he befriended several months ago. ...
Agency rolls out more options for coffee growers
Issued: September 7, 2010
The island Agriculture Department continues to roll out economic incentives for coffee growers aimed at improving quality and reducing the high costs...
Mandy’s BBQ files $3M Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Issued: September 7, 2010
Mandy’s BBQ has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (reorganization) listing nearly $3 million in total liabilities. ...
Gaston fizzles to wet mess; new systems off Africa
Issued: September 7, 2010
Forecasters were monitoring two new systems off Africa as the disorganized remnants of Tropical Storm Gaston brought showers to Puerto Rico and the...
Chrysler launches new campaign ‘El Destino’
Issued: September 7, 2010
Chrysler Group International Services LLC has launched a new commercial titled “El Destino (Destiny),” with former Miss Universe Zuleyka Rivera once...
Treasury revenue haul slow at fiscal 2011 start
Issued: September 6, 2010
Net revenue to the general fund was down sharply in the first month of fiscal 2011, the Treasury Department’s numbers for July show. ...
Miranda Marín bust unveiled at Caguas city hall
Issued: September 6, 2010
A bust of the late Caguas Mayor William “Willie” Miranda was unveiled Monday outside the new city hall of the city he is credited with transforming...
Coast Guard calls off search for Ukrainian sailor
Issued: September 6, 2010
The U.S. Coast Guard has called off its search for a Ukrainian sailor who disappeared from a cargo ship off the west coast of Puerto Rico, ending a...
NBA’s Balkman finds home on P.R. national team
Issued: September 6, 2010
ANKARA, Turkey —Apparently, all it took was for Puerto Rico officials to ask. ...
EcoEléctrica deal to boost natural gas production
Issued: September 6, 2010
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority will add 33 megawatts of natural gas-generated power into its system allowing it to further cut the fuel...
Environmental agencies answer Vía Verde critics
Issued: September 6, 2010
Fortuño administration environmental chiefs on Monday refuted criticism that an executive order declaring an energy state of emergency opens the doors...

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