Top Local News Headlines
These are the top local news stories from News is my Business for Tuesday, March 26, 2019.
P.R. scores 61 in ‘Economic Freedom Index,’ reflecting somewhat limited growth
Published 26 March 2019, 5:05 am
There is evidence that suggests that economic freedom is associated with a healthier economic society
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COR3 to take over review, reimbursement of FEMA recovery funds
Published 26 March 2019, 5:04 am
To date, more than $5 billion of FEMA Public Assistance Grant Program funding has been obligated toward response and recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.
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Facebook, parallel18 looking for Caribbean startups ‘driving meaningful social impact’
Published 26 March 2019, 5:02 am
The application window for the accelerator program will be open through April 18th.
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FirstBank calls on entrepreneurs to participate in EnterPRize competition
Published 26 March 2019, 5:01 am
The competition will conclude with the award ceremony on Dec. 12, when winners will be announced.
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P.R. gov’t, FEMA announce agreement to expedite recovery fund allocations
Published 26 March 2019, 5:00 am
Puerto Rico will now be able to work to expedite the allocation of critical funding and accelerate the island's recovery process post-Hurricane María.
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Liberty Puerto Rico adds channels to its mobile app
Published 26 March 2019, 5:00 am
Liberty Go is Liberty’s live TV app available free for all customers.
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Toyota, Navy join to offer operational excellence methodologies workshop
Published 25 March 2019, 5:00 am
To achieve the certifications, participants will have the opportunity to take two workshops.
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Casino Metro unveils $2M expansion, adds 41 new slots and 8 gaming tables
Published 22 March 2019, 5:03 am
The Casino Metro broke ground on its expansion late last year, when it began remodeling empty commercial space the hotel had available for leasing.
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CNE’s Black Start Summit gathers leaders to rethink island’s outdated energy model
Published 22 March 2019, 5:02 am
A set of six “lightning rounds” also took place, allowing guest speakers to deliver concise presentations on existing cutting-edge technologies that could be considered for Puerto Rico’s energy future.
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P.R. gov’t officials evaluate U.S. Treasury proposals to transform property tax system
Published 22 March 2019, 5:01 am
The elimination of the inventory tax has been under discussion for the better part of the last 18 months.
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T-Mobile unveils $200K mobile sales and service unit for Humacao customers
Published 22 March 2019, 5:00 am
This year, the carrier will make an additional $1.6 million investment to continue providing a better customer experience.
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Scotiabank sues Metropolitan Bus Authority for $32M loan default; seeks embargo of buses
Published 21 March 2019, 5:05 am
As of this month, the MBA owes the bank $32.5 million, broken down into $28.2 million in principal and $4.3 million in accrued interest.
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P.R. population not displaced by hurricanes for now — It’s the economy, study says
Published 21 March 2019, 5:04 am
In the study, they concluded that “there is a delicate mix of optimism and pessimism to consider regarding the restoration of Puerto Rico.”
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Discover P.R. outlines 1st year efforts to reposition the island’s brand
Published 21 March 2019, 5:03 am
The achievements are the “beginning of a more comprehensive plan” that includes the development of a new brand identity.
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PRiMEX launches program to support food businesses create safety plans
Published 21 March 2019, 5:02 am
The purpose of the project is to ensure a safer food supply chain, shifting the focus from reactive to pollution to pollution prevention. The plan is free.
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