Caribbean Business articles from May 1992

Caribbean Business archives from May 1992

San Juan braces itself for the Grand Regatta. (Grand Regatta Columbus 1992, San Juan, Puerto Rico) (CB Exclusive) (Column)
May 7, 1992... In just two weeks, the largest concentration of tall-sail ships ever assembled in the world for a single event will begin arriving in Puerto Rico. The more than 250 ships that will complete in the Grand Regatta Columbus 1992 as well as nearly...

Lourive to add 130 workers in Guanica. (Lourive Electronics Inc.; Guanica, Puerto Rico)
May 7, 1992... Company will expand work force to 200 within months; gets contracts worth $4M to produce electronic components Lourive Electronics Inc., a small electronics components subcontractor in Guanica, Puerto Rico, plans to expand its work force by...

Santander Overseas issues $225M in stock. (Santander Overseas Bank)
May 7, 1992... Capital will accommodate offshore bank's fast growth in Puerto Rico; add services to international clients Santander Overseas Bank has issued $225 million in preferred stock mostly to U.S. mainland investors, the second such issuance in...

Becton Dickinson to expand Cayey work force. (Becton-Dickinson and Co.; Cayey, Puerto Rico)
May 7, 1992... Becton Dickinson & Co. will be expanding its work force at its Cayey, Puerto Rico, manufacturing plant by 60 workers over the next four to six months to produce a new line of products. Becton Dickinson Diagnostics is completing a $5 million...

S.J. mayor urges commitment to city train. (San Juan, Puerto Rico mayor Hector Luis Acevedo; Tren Urbano light rail transportation system)
May 7, 1992... WASHINGTON--Mayor Hector Luis Acevedo said he wants the Puerto Rico Legislature to make a statutory commitment to the Tren Urbano light rail transportation system proposed for the San Juan metropolitan area. After testifying April 29 before...

P.R. retailers say Mother's Day sales good. (Puerto Rico)
May 7, 1992... Consumers are spending few dollars more for that special gift this year, which should put holiday sales over top Better late than never, said retailers the first weekend of May as the Mother's Day shopping rush got off to a late--but...

Navieras and PRMMI sign one-year contract. (Navieras de Puerto Rico; Puerto Rico Marine Management Inc.)
May 7, 1992... Since management firm's contract with Navieras expired, it has managing company on a monthly contract basis The Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority (PRMSA) and Puerto Rico Marine Management Inc. (PRMMI) have a signed a one-year contract...

When Bush talks, regulators don't listen. (United States President George Bush; federal banking regulators)
May 7, 1992... Regulators haven't eased up on supervision of industry despite Bush's plea, hurting economy, say P.R. bankers President George Bush is talking, but federal banking regulators are not necessarily listening. Two weeks ago marked the latest in...

Uncertainty playing havoc with investors. (Puerto Rico)
May 7, 1992... Given lingering doubts over the strength of the economic recovery, P.R. investors scramble for ways to beat market The economy may be showing signs of strength, but you wouldn't know it by talking to investors, including those in Puerto...

Sylvania plans to expand Fajardo facility. (Sylvania Lighting Co.; Fajardo, Puerto Rico)
May 7, 1992... Company to add 3,300 square feet of space and 13 workers; will manufacture tungsten-halogen lamps at expanded plant Sylvania Lighting Co. plans to expand its Fajardo, Puerto Rico, manufacturing facility and work force to manufacture a new...

Puerto Rico firms aim at Spanish market.
May 7, 1992... Executives for 10 Puerto Rico manufacturing firms will travel to Spain this week in search of markets for their products and business opportunities. The trade mission, sponsored by the Fomexport program of the Puerto Rico Economic Development...

Trailer Bridge to purchase Allen Freight. (Trailer Bridge Company Inc.; Allen Freight Lines)
May 7, 1992... Malcom McLean, founder of Trailer Bridge Inc., recently announced that he has reached an agreement in principle to purchase trucking line Allen Freight Lines of Kansas City, Kan. The purchase, which will include a fleet of 150 trucks and...

Plaza Carolina plans further expansion. (shopping center)
May 7, 1992... Compass Retail Inc., parent company of Plaza Carolina, is considering the possibility of expanding the 1 million square- foot shopping center. Preliminary plans include the addition of a fourth anchor tenant to the mall. Compass Retail has been...

Retailers Association faces Wal-Mart arrival. (Puerto Rico Retailers Association; Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)
May 7, 1992... The inevitable entry of Wal-Mart to the local market is threatening the future of small retailers in Puerto Rico, specifically in Fajardo and Arecibo where the Arkansas-based chain will open its first two stores, said Ignacio Veloz, president...

Bahia Hotel Corp. transforms Tanama hotel. (Puerto Rico)
May 7, 1992... Management company to completely renovate 100-room hotel; firm to target mid-market niche in Venezuela, D.R., Italy After more than three decades of operating with little or no maintenance, a small hotel property -- walking distance from...

Mayor seeks reinstatement of VA services. (San Juan, Puerto Rico Mayor Hector Luis Acevedo; veterans affairs)
May 7, 1992... Island center rips mere 4-day notice on cuts; outpatients suffer most as service-connected disabilities stay stable WASHINGTON -- Veterans Affairs Department officials told San Juan Mayor Hector Luis Acevedo they will try to reinstate...

Siscomp upgrades Bufete legal aid software. (Sistemas Computarizados Para Profesionales)
May 7, 1992... Sistemas Computarizados Para Profesionales (Siscomp) is introducing the new version of the firm's Bufete software. Bufete 2.1 is an update of the software Siscomp developed for law firms a year ago. The product automates a law firm's daily...

IBM introduces faster 386SX systems. (International Business Machines Corp.) (Product Announcement)
May 7, 1992... IBM recently introduced a series of personal computer (PC) systems equipped with the 386SLC microprocessor, one of the most powerful and fastest processors to date. This microprocessor was developed as part of a agreement between IBM and Intel,...

VI cruise passengers become hotel guests. (Virgin Islands, U.S.)
May 7, 1992... 25% of passengers or on cruise ships return for longer stay; government works to entice vessels to stay in port longer Approximately a quarter of the cruise ship passengers who visit the U.S. Virgin Islands return to stay on the islands as...

Trial date set for 'runaway plants' suits. (suits filed by Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union against American Home Products Corp. and Puerto Rico government)
May 7, 1992... Judge sets Aug. 3 as trail date for suits filed by OCAW union against American Home Products and P.R. government WASHINGTON--U.S. District Judge Jaime Pieras set Aug. 3 as the trial date for two consolidated Racketeer-Influenced and Corrupt...

McCann-Erickson CEO addresses P.R. pros. (McCann-Erickson Worldwide's Robert L. James; Puerto Rico's advertising executives)
May 7, 1992... Robert James asserts firms that keep advertising in hard time increase visibility, get the drop on competitors Robert L. James, chairman and CEO of McCann-Erickson Worldwide, visited Puerto Rico last week for the local agency's 50th...

19.95 chain allocates $600,000 ad budget. (Puerto Rico owned franchise store chain)
May 7, 1992... 19.95, a Puerto Rico-owned franchise store chain, will invest up to $600,000 in this year's advertising campaign. The account has been awarded to Badillo/Saatchi & Saatchi and will be supported by all mass media as well s cinema advertising....

FCC rules anew on radio station ownership. (Federal Communications Commission)
May 7, 1992... On March 12, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a new regulation that stipulates that one radio broadcasting chain may own 30 AM and 30 FM stations nationally, instead of 12 each as the old regulation provided. Anthony...

Can you meet the hidden prerequisites of today's employers? (Human Resources)
May 7, 1992... You're looking for a job and you think you've finally found it. It's just what you've been searching for and you meet all the qualifications. You can practically hear the job calling your name. You have everything the company is looking...

Your resume makes or breaks chances of meeting prospective boss. (Human Resources)
May 7, 1992... "There is never a second chance to make a good first impression," says executive recruiter Terence Ryan, summing up in one telling phrase the essence of a resume. "If I see a dirty resume with coffee stains on it, I will assume the person...

Despite recent tough times, industry predicts $100M in billings this year; outplacement and rent-a-manager concepts soar. (Human Resources) (Industry Overview)
May 7, 1992... The essence of the human resources industry is people. According to recent reports by the Puerto Rico Labor Department, the island has a work force of approximately 1 million people. Taking this figure into consideration, the people industry...

MCI introduces advanced 800 call services. (MCI International Inc.)
May 7, 1992... World reach and enhanced voice services are now available in P.R.; product targets destination, even leaves messages MCI recently introduced several advanced 800 services and world reach calling. Both world reach calling and the new...

A garland of delight. (Chinese restaurant Lotus Flower, Condado Plaza Hotel and Casino) (The Chef's Table: A Guide to Dining Well)
May 7, 1992... In the great epic of Western literature, Homer's "Odyssey," there is a dream-like place of gentle beauty whose inhabitants eat only the flowers of the lotus tree. The lotus flowers induce a joyous trance-like state; the lotus-eaters are...

Ristorante Due Amici: friends to the end. (Italian restaurant in Puerto Nuevo, Puerto Rico) (The Chef's Table: A Guide to Dining Well)
May 7, 1992... If any business can be called a labor of love, Ristorante Due Amici at 1114 Roosevelt Ave. in Puerto Nuevo certainly fills the bill. Co-owners (and good friends) Mike Smith and Ronald Leal started dreaming of their own place a few years ago...

Integrand considers possible acquisitions. (Integrand Assurance Co.)
May 7, 1992... Assurance firm seeks to acquire general insurance agency or an insurance firm with a portfolio similar to its own As part of strategic move to boost its premium volume and at the same time reduce operating costs, Integrand Assurance Co. is...

Will Bush bust unions' political left arm? (United States President George Bush's decision on protecting American workers from paying union dues for political activities with which they disagree) (National Outlook) (Column)
May 7, 1992... President Bush has finally, though belatedly, recognized the union label as something that touts more than the maker of a product. By executive order, he has implemented a Supreme Court decision that protects American workers from being...

Lessons to be learned from Los Angeles riots. (riots prompted by protest over jury verdict acquitting white policemen who beat a black man) (National Outlook) (Column)
May 7, 1992... The economic and business damage Los Angeles will suffer from the recent chaos is incalculable. Whatever the total cost of burned buildings, stores and homes turns out to be, it will only be superficial. The real losses could be in...

Integrand's Victor Salgado gets insurance Top Management Award. (Integrand Assurance Co.'s director, chairman and chief executive officer) (SME: Top Management Awards)
May 7, 1992... Nineteen ninety-one was a tough year for most businesses, and particularly for insurers, which faced spiralling reinsurance costs in the midst of a recession. Nonetheless, Integrand Assurance Co. had its best year ever, according to company...

SME activities include banquet, seminars, awards presentation. (Sales and Marketing Executives Association of San Juan Inc.) (SME: Top Management Awards)
May 7, 1992... On Saturday night, May 9, 1991, starting with cocktails at 7 p. m. at the Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino, the Sales & Marketing Executives Association of San Juan Inc. (SME) will hold its annual Top Management Awards ceremony. This activity...

SME events contribute to professional development of members. (Sales and Marketing Executives Association of San Juan Inc.) (SME: Top Management Awards)
May 7, 1992... The Sales & Marketing Executives Association of San Juan Inc. (SME) is 41 years old this year. Founded by six men-- Samuel Badillo, Cesar Vizcarrondo, Salvador Vizcarra, Don Scott, Glenn Lawrence, and Francisco Freiria -- it originally had only...

Manuel Morales Davila: committed to advertising after 56 years. (chairman of the board of West Indies and Grey) (SME: Top Management Awards)
May 7, 1992... After 56 years in the advertising sector, Manuel Morales Davila is undoubtedly part of the history of Puerto Rico's advertising industry. This is why Morales, chairman of the board of West Indies & Grey, has been selected to be a member of...

Top Management Award winners must be distinguished citizens. (Sales and Marketing Executives Association of San Juan Inc. awards) (SME: Top Management Awards)
May 7, 1992... Every year, the Sales & Marketing Executives Association of San Juan Inc. (SME) gathers at its annual banquet to present its Top Management Awards to those who have distinguished themselves in their professions and in other activities that...

Hugh Andrews gains fame for turning bankrupt hotels to gold. (president of Williams Hospitality Corp.) (SME: Top Management Awards )
May 7, 1992... If all goes according to plan and El Conquistador Hotel in Fajardo opens next fall, Hugh Andrews, the man with a reputation for taking formerly bankrupt hotels and turning them into winners, will most likely have yet another success story under...

Jose F. Mendez: educator with a vision of P.R. students' future. (president of Ana G. Mendez Educational Foundation; Puerto Rico) (SME: Top Management Awards)
May 7, 1992... The Ana G. Mendez Educational Foundation has a accomplished many milestones in the past 15 years due in large part to its president, Jose F. Mendez. Encompassing two universities, a junior college, and two PBS television stations, the Ana...

The marketing mix: how has the recipe changed? (marketing strategies and trends)
May 14, 1992... "A pinch of this, a dash of that." Although neither marketing nor cooking is an exact science, both can be judged by the final result: how good did the cake taste? how well did the product -- or service -- sell? Few things have been selling...

Ronin opens yacht-making facility in P.R.. (Ronin Shipbuilding Co. Inc.; Puerto Rico)
May 14, 1992... Company to produce 41-foot and 50-foot convertible boats; planned Ponce facility to employ up to 80 skilled workers PENUELAS, Puerto Rico -- Ronin Shipbuilding Co. Inc. has established a temporary manufacturing facility in Penuelas for the...

April bankruptcies drop more than 23%.
May 14, 1992... Sharpest decrease in bankruptcy cases in more than a year can be read as positive indicator that recovery is at hand In April, the total number of bankruptcies filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Puerto Rico dramatically dropped 23.8%...

King to start S.J.-N.J. cargo service. (King Export starts refrigerated cargo transport from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Jacksonville, Florida)
May 14, 1992... King Export, which provides refrigerated cargo transportation service between San Juan and Jackonsville, Fla., plans to start a new service between San Juan and New Jersey. King Export is a Federal Maritime Commission-tariffed and bonded...

Local property/casualty insurers to merge. (Universal Insurance Co.; Eastern America Insurance Co.)
May 14, 1992... Universal Insurance Co. and Eastern America Insurance Co. announce that owners issued a letter of intent for merger Universal Insurance Co. and Eastern America Insurance Co., two local property and casualty insurers, announced last week...

Dutch coming to P.R. on economic mission. (businessmen from Netherlands explore trade and business opportunities in Puerto Rico)
May 14, 1992... A group of 40 business and government executives from the Netherlands is scheduled to visit Puerto Rico May 27-30 to explore trade, investment and business opportunities and to encourage more cultural exchange between Holland and the island....

Local venture capital reflects U.S. trade trends.
May 14, 1992... VCFI, other, targeting institutional investors, favoring existing businesses, specializing in specific industries In many ways, the development of venture capital funds in Puerto Rico this year mirrors certain underlying trends...

P.R. mortgage activity continues to rise. (Puerto Rico)
May 14, 1992... Refinancings represent bulk of all mortgage originations and spur economy by providing homeowners with extra cash If mortgage originations are any indication, the economic recovery on the island is right on course. Similar to reports of...

Federal guarantees of 936 loans extended. (Internal Revenue Code exemption for United States corporations investing in Mexico)
May 14, 1992... Existing loan guarantees and those in works in Caribbean were to be authorized; new guarantees were to be cut off WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration extended federal guarantees which were scheduled to be terminated next month for 936...

P. Campofresco makes gourmet orange juice. (P. Campofresco Inc.)
May 14, 1992... Company plans to process organically grown wild oranges from harvests of 150 island growers and to export juice P. Campofresco Inc., the Puerto Rico maker of tropical fruit juices, has expanded its operations to include production of...

Hearing on Colorado's Lancers bill slated. (United States Resident Commissioner to Puerto Rico is Antonio J. Colorado, Jr.)(Lancer-class containerships financed by shipping subsidies)
May 14, 1992... Bill would allow 9 vessels built using federal subsidies to be exempt from foreign-cargo requirement on P.R. route WASHINGTON -- A hearing is scheduled for May 20 on a bill which would allow the Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority...

Sea-Barge Trader begins S.J.-Fla. service. (new barge-service from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Florida, United States)
May 14, 1992... Fast barge has maximum capacity for 400 container units; reduces time of Jacksonville-San Juan service by 18 hours Sea-Barge Group Inc. has incorporated the Sea-Barge Trader, a new faster barge specifically designed for deep-sea towing,...

Multiple Computer Services inks IBM pact.
May 14, 1992... Agreement stipulates that MCS clients will have access to IBM's Tampa disaster recovery center if P.R.'s fails Multiple Computer Services (MCS) recently signed a Business Recovery Service agreement with IBM Corp. This agreement stipulates...

Wang unveils Open/Image software. (Wang Laboratories Inc. Wang Microsystems Div.)
May 14, 1992... Wang recently unveiled its Open/Image software for Digital VAX computers, part of Wang's Office 2000 strategy which also includes other Open/Image products. One of this software's main features is that it was designed to offer quick development...

Can lawyers really replace pr practicioners? (public relations)
May 14, 1992... Public relations group studies |two for the price of one' concept, explains diverse functions, viewpoints involved Many might wonder if "two for the price of one" is really the best bargain a consumer or, this case, a businessperson can...

Hewitt Associates open new offices. (Hewitt Associates Caribe)
May 14, 1992... Hewitt Associates Caribe, a Puerto Rico outplacement and human resources consulting firm, recently inaugurated its new offices in the American International Plaza in Hato Rey. According to Bettye Baldwin, a Hewitt consultant, this office has...

Private firms to manage P.R. public housing. (Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration's housing projects)
May 14, 1992... P.R. Public Housing Administration to begin advertising for |requests for proposals' to manage housing projects WASHINGTON -- Aug. 1 is the target date for transferring Puerto Rico's public housing projects to private management firms,...

House oks outer continental shelf grants. (House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee approves Outer Continental Shelf Block Grant Fund for Puerto Rico)
May 14, 1992... WASHINGTON -- Puerto Rico is listed as one of 22 "inactive coastal states" scheduled to receive $1,968,750 each in fiscal 1993 as shares of an Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Block Grant Fund approved April 30 by the House Merchant Marine and...

Travel agents will arrange details of your trip to Spain's Expo. (Summer Travel & Vacation)
May 14, 1992... Vacationers traveling to Spain this summer are in for a treat -- the world's largest showcase of culture and technology -- Expo '92. Over 20 million visitors are anticipated to attend the global event in Seville. For those who want to get...

Travel agencies. (Industry Overview)
May 14, 1992... Today's agencies offer more services than just ticket sales; airline buyouts, mergers, changed fares transform industry Travel agencies make up one of the most competitive sectors within Puerto Rico's tourism industry. Although the specific...

Excess of office space expected in San Juan in next 12 months. (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
May 14, 1992... For those interested in renting office space in the San Juan area, the pickings are plentiful. The area has recently seen the opening of many new office buildings. Currently under construction, several more are scheduled to be completed...

Phase one of Haciendas de Palmas sold out to 90% P.R. residents. (Puerto Rican residents buy housing units)
May 14, 1992... Despite the recession, the first phase of Haciendas de Palmas, a luxury residential development in Humacao, has been completely sold out, according to Bill Stowell, president of La Jolla Development Corp., the firm which built the residences....

Construction projects have difficulty securing bank financing.
May 14, 1992... Developers have seen banks become progressively choosier when it comes to financing construction projects. At present, banks are looking for top-notch projects with guaranteed repayment and demanding stricter requirements of developers,...

Victoria Court new housing development, suitable to Miramar. (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
May 14, 1992... Seldom does a new housing development built in an old, affluent neighborhood satisfy the needs of its residents and the project's developer while at the same time meeting the approval of the community association and complying with zoning...

Slatwell panels form an elegant backdrop for any product display.
May 14, 1992... For retailers looking for a new way to display or exhibit products, Slatwell may be the answer. Slatwell are wood panels, 48 inches by 96 inches, with a variety of 3-, 6-, and 12-inch groove spacings (or even cross-hatching for special...

A company to which success means a lot more than turning a profit. (Top 10 Business Leaders of Puerto Rico - 1991)
May 14, 1992... In November 1986, when Joaquin Viso founded Mova Pharmaceutical Corp., the first locally owned pharmaceutical manufacturing firm, it seems he was really just following his nature. A self-described true explorer who loves venturing into remote...

Galeria Paseos planned for December '93. (community mall)
May 14, 1992... Unicenter S.E., the mall's developer, to spend $30 million to construct five-level Cupey mall; bids to be heard soon A few years ago, Galeria Paseos, a 189,000-square-foot community mall in Cupey, was only the dream of a group of local...

F.W. Woolworth files counterclaim. (F.W. Woolworth Co.)
May 14, 1992... The battle continues between the managing company of Mayaguez Mall, Empresas Puertorriquenas de Desarrollo, and F.W. Woolworth Co. to block the entry of Wal-Mart to the mall. Now Woolworth has filed a counterclaim with the U.S. District Court...

A call to arms: an interview with Robert L. James. (chairman and chief executive officer of McCann Erikson Worldwide) (Interview)
May 14, 1992... An interview with Robert L. James, chairman and chief executive officer of McCann-Erickson Worldwide and recently elected chairman of the American Association of Advertising Agencies. Robert James, an advertising and marketing expert for...

Battle of the titans. (mass media advertising)
May 14, 1992... Some major changes have been taking place in marketing in the past 10 years, changes which began in the States and have taken hold locally. For many years, a tug of war for the advertising dollar has been developing between the mass media...

Electric car technology gets boost from industry. (Industry Overview)
May 14, 1992... Encouraging things are happening in the growing effort to produce an electric car. To begin with, the enthusiasm for non-polluting electric vehicles is resulting in the first serious effort in 70 years to change the internal combustion...

After the freeze: Puerto Rico's economy warms up. (CB Analysis) (Column)
May 21, 1992... Puerto Rico's economy warms up You're certainly not alone if you believe Puerto Rico's economy is beginning to warm up -- or if you feel uncertain about how strong the recovery is or how long it will last. Many people are waiting to see a...

New firms to create 460 manufacturing jobs. (expansion of apparel and label manufacturing companies in Puerto Rico) (In the News: CB Exclusive)
May 21, 1992... Combined annual payroll of new projects will exceed $4M; companies to manufacture apparel and packaging components Three new manufacturing projects being promoted by the Puerto Rico Economic Development Administration (Fomento) have pledged...

GDB to lend hand to development projects. (Puerto Rico Government Development Bank) (In the News: CB Exclusive)
May 21, 1992... Now that financial aid is granted El Conquistador, bank eyes Old S.J. waterfront, Palmas del Mar, airport hotel With the negotiations of El Conquistador Resort & Country Club now in the past, officials of the Government Development Bank...

Pridco raises rent on industrial properties. (Puerto Rico Industrial Development Co.) (In the News: CB Exclusive)
May 21, 1992... The Puerto Rico Industrial Development Co. (Pridco) has increased the rent on its industrial real estate properties by an average of 54%. The increase is expected to raise nearly $20 million in additional revenue within the next four years for...

West Indies U to have supercomputer center. (University of West Indies, Jamaica) (In the News: CB Exclusive)
May 21, 1992... The first supercomputer center in the Caribbean is in the midst of being established at the University of West Indies in Jamaica at a cost of $10 million. All the necessary computer equipment is being supplied by Hoyos International, the...

Western's 6.95% mortgage raises eyebrows. (Western Federal Savings Bank) (Banking/Finance: CB Analysis)
May 21, 1992... Observers are surprised by lowest interest rate in market; mortgage can be refinanced in 2 years with no closing cost Not even the most optimistic observer analyzing the prospect of lower mortgage interest rates expected the 6.95% rate now...

Personal loans responding to Reg. 26-A. (Regulation 26-A, deregulation of local interest rates) (Banking/Finance)
May 21, 1992... The rise in personal loans on the island predicted last February in the wake of the deregulation of local interest rates appears to be materializing, especially in banks with a heavy presence in that market. Still, the increase has not been as...

Bacardi to become privately held. (Bacardi Corp.) (Manufacturing)
May 21, 1992... Four main independent Bacardi firms form holding company; firm's dissident family shareholders and SEC approve plan Four of the five main independent Bacardi companies plan to reorganize into a consolidated group under a single holding...

American Eagle pilot mediation continues. (American Eagle Inc.'s negotiations with the Allied Pilots Association over pilots' wage increase) (Tourism)
May 21, 1992... Union nixes 30% raise, wants same as stateside Eagle pilots; three-day negotiation session hoped to avoid pilot walkout Executive Airlines, Puerto Rico's second-largest passenger carrier, is scheduled to return to the bargaining table this...

Goya sues Casera for copyright infringement. (Goya Foods Inc.; Casera Food Inc.) (Retail/Commerce)
May 21, 1992... Goya Food Inc. has filed a lawsuit against its main competitor, Casera Food Inc., for both copyright and trademark infringement as well as unfair trade practices and competition. In the suit filed with the U.S. District Court for the...

Capmat offers pharmaceutical expertise. (Center for Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Training) (Human Resources: CB Exclusive )
May 21, 1992... Center offers personnel training to help companies stay competitive in world-class manufacturing, global economy The Center for Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Training (Capmat), which is affiliated with the School of Pharmacy of the...

Sen. Pryor pounces on 936 tax exemptions. (Arkansas Senator David Pryor; Section 936, tax exemptions for pharmaceutical manufacturers in Puerto Rico) (Washington Dateline)
May 21, 1992... WASHINGTON -- When Arkansas Sen. David Pryor pounced last week on the Section 936 tax exemptions for pharmaceutical manufacturers in Puerto Rico, he was telling the world his Prescription Drug Cost Containment Bill, S.2000, is not dead. ...

Carribean Medical Testing is computerized. (Carribean Medical Testing Center) (Medicine: CB Exclusive)
May 21, 1992... Caribbean Medical Testing Center (CMT) offers physical examination and testing backed by an innovative computer software system. According to Rufino N. Vale, president of CMT, the testing center is one of the few labs in Puerto Rico with a...

Borschow expands its medical product line. (Borschow Hospital and Medical Supplies Inc.) (Medicine)
May 21, 1992... Hospital and medical supply firm to work in conjunction with smaller dealers to distribute Mada products in P.R. Borschow, one of the island's leading medical supplier, is expanding its product line. The medical supply firm is the exclusive...