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Daily News - 18 February 2000
105 megawatt barge coming in April
A 105 megawatt generator barge will dock in the port of Boca Chica in the beginning of April. The plant is expected to go on line shortly after, contributing to reduce blackouts in the DR. The announcement was made in Singapore by Temístocles Montás, Technical Secretary of the Presidency, who is accompanying President Leonel Fernández on his Asian tour. He explained that the barge, property of Western Energy, has a cost of US$60 million. Its installation will not cost the Dominican state, as it will derive its profits from sale of energy to whoever will purchase this. The owner of Western Energy, Mr. Dato Joseph Chong, a Malaysian businessman, had visited President Fernández in Santo Domingo. Montás announced in Singapore, that the barge is one of two that will come. Another is expected to arrive in July.
Pedestrian overpasses to be built
The Ministry of Public Works announced it will build pedestrian crossways over 27 de Febrero Expressway (between Núñez de Cáceres and Dr. Defilló) and John F. Kennedy Expressway (in front of Leche Rica). Several persons have died when attempting to cross the dangerous avenues.
Vehicles with tinted windows to be stopped
The National Police is detaining drivers of vehicles with tinted glass. The Chief of the Police ordered that all vehicles remove the tinting material. He said that assailants have taken advantage of the tinting to carry out assaults on victims within their cars. The measure began to be applied to taxi cars, but the Police said it would be extended to all vehicles. Yesterday, 150 cars were detained and taken to the Police headquarters until the owners peeled their vehicles to get their release.
No daytime maritime transit along Ozama River
Transit of ships will be banned during daylight hours as of the opening of a floating bridge across Ozama River. The new floating bridge near the Port of Don Diego will enter into operation at the end of this month. It has capacity for six lanes and will contribute to decongestion traffic along the avenue. Once it is in operation, two of the four lanes of the Duarte Bridge will be alternatively closed to allow for major repairs. The floating bridge will be in service for the nine months time the bridge repairs will take, according to a report in El Caribe newspaper. The floating bridge can handle all kinds of cargo, even that of heavy trucks.
One million children to be vaccinated
Ministry of Public Health and 10 international cooperation agencies announced a five-year vaccination program (2000-2004). More than a million children will be given DPT, measles and tuberculosis shots. The World Bank is making a US$3 million contribution to the program. The program also has the participation of the Pan-American Health Organization, the United States Agency for International Development, UNICEF, the Interamerican Development Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency, International Cooperation Agency of Spain (AECI), International Plan of the DR, Malta Order, Sammy Sosa Foundation, and the Dominican Social Security Institute (IDSS).
Artistic shows in Santo Domingo
Joaquin Sabina. Sunday, 20 February. Teatro la Fiesta Hotel Jaragua 8:30 pm. RD$500. For ticketing information, call 221-1435.
Victor Manuel & Ana Belen. Thursday, 24 February. Teatro La Fiesta. Hotel Jaragua RD$500. 8:30 pm.
Victor Manuel & Ana Belen. Friday, 25 February, Saturday, 26 February. National Theater.
Diablos cojuelos in Santo Domingo
The Dominican Republic's most colorful carnival, that of La Vega is coming to town. Do not miss the parade of the colorful "diablos cojuelos" from La Vega this Friday, 18 February along the Calle El Conde Peatonal, in the Colonial City. The carnival devils will parade from the Columbus Park, accompanied by the Municipal Band of La Vega. The parade is organized by the Union Carnavalesca Vegana, Comité Organizador del Carnaval, the Ayuntamiento Muncipal, Fundación Pro Desarrollo de la Vega, with the financial support of Induveca products.
Carnival Millennium 2000
The Ministry of Tourism announced the program for the 2000 Carnival. This year the Cervecería Nacional Dominicana is sponsoring the carnival. The CND manufactures Presidente Beer.
Highlights of the Carnival are:
5 March. Santo Domingo. Malecon. 2 pm.
Santiago: 27 February. Av. Las Carreras. 3 pm.
La Vega: Every Sunday in February. Av. Los Framboyanes. 3 pm. Bonao: 12 March. Parque de Bonao. 3 pm.
Puerto Plata. 12 March. Malecon. 3 pm.
Moca. Every Sunday in February. Parque Caceres 3 pm.
Mao. 12 March. Calle Duarte. 3 pm

The Gran Gala Cerveza Presidente Friday, 25 February at the Salon La Fiesta Hotel Jaragua at 9 pm

Presidente Beer is also sponsoring the participation of several well-known orchestras, with shows to be staged at the Avenida del Puerto.
The orchestras to perform there as of 9 pm are:
Sergio Vargas (Sunday, 20 February)
Cocoband (Friday, 25 February)
Sin Fronteras (Saturday, 26 February)
Eddy Herrera (Sunday, 27 February)
Rubby Pérez (Friday, 3 March)
Freddy Gerardo and Grupo Mío (Saturday, 4 March), Fernando Villalona and Los Toros Band-Grand Parade (Sunday, 5 March.)

Presidente beer is sponsoring costumes parties at the following cafes and bars:
Santo Domingo:
Trio Café, Wednesday, 16 February
Beer House, Friday, 18 February
Monte Cristo Café, Wednesday, 23 February
Kassandra Café, Saturday, 26 February

Santiago
Francisfol, Friday, 25 February
Baha Club, Thursday, 2 March

La Vega,
Karetas Club, Thursday, 17 February
Costa Verde-Rio San Juan Carnival
The northeastern coastal region known as Costa Verde (María Trinidad Sánchez province east of Puerto Plata) is preparing for its Carnavarengue 2000 slated for 13-20 February. The event merges carnival and merengue festival celebrations. Events will take place in Nagua and María Trinidad Sánchez province.
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