Monthly Archives: May 2007

Puerto Rico’s Doral Financial (NYSE: DRL) has entered into a purchase agreement with a pool of private equity investors led by Bear Stearns Merchant Banking (BSMB) for US$610mn, the Puerto Rican company said in a press release.

The gym routine for 11-year-old Daniel Alvarado mixes music and games with jump ropes and stationary bikes.

Puerto Rico has responded to a 25-percent obesity rate by encouraging islanders to pursue more active lifestyles with an $8 million program called “Puerto Rico in Shape,” launched last year to hire physical trainers and nutritionists in each city and … Continue reading →

By MICHAEL MELIA GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – The gym routine for 11-year-old Daniel Alvarado mixes music and games with jump ropes and stationary bikes. But like the other children sweating through workouts, he doesn’t come just for fun. He is … Continue reading →

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – The gym routine for 11-year-old Daniel Alvarado mixes music and games with jump ropes and stationary bikes. But like the other children sweating through workouts, he doesn’t…