Add Bookmark   Tell A Friend   Advertising Information   Contact Us   Daily News Archive: April to June 2003 To access older archived Daily News pages, click on the required year: 2002  2001  2000  1999  1998 News Archives Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec   Monday, 30 June 2003 Mejía plans trip to Israel Leonel Fernández is likely PLD candidate Overspending on payroll Government revenues up Caram cites reasons for economic crisisv Baninter scandal makes Miami press WSJ examines Baninter scandal Bloomberg on the DR Congress must OK Iraq deployment Widespread firings in stores German embassy prepares move Miss Universe wants to be Games godmother Friday, 27 June 2003 Mejía calls statements by Viyella “nonsense” Paying hospital subsidies US$30 million for health care Departure tax increase is mistake Baninter liquidation a condition for IMF accord? Baninter crisis mishandled, better days ahead Alvarez Renta lawyers deny payment Alvarez Renta statementv Estrella calls for halt to activism Presidente beer campaign No soft opening of the athletes’ village Helicopters for the Pan Am Games Pan Am Games opening and closing Thursday, 26 June 2003 New export & investment office Despradel says FE revenues are up The speech: “What now?” Calling on Elena Viyella Continuing reactions to IMF accords Tourism executives protest The “little package” passes the Senate US$3.9 billion in 33 months Where does he get his numbers? Solidarity Need for moral education Wednesday, 25 June 2003 Government proposal to the IMF Dollar hits RD$39 to US$1 Reactions to the announcement ANJE and the IMF Senate to pass concerted tax reform bill EU ambassador warns about indebtedness No evidence against Alvarez Renta US$150,000 for Dauhajre economic research Electoral Board presents plans for 2004 Electricity will be up 11% Businesspeople announce major projects Laura gets 7 years Cenantillas and Haitian immigration Pan Am torch’s journey to the DR Felix Sánchez, archery, judo, boxing Tuesday, 24 June 2003 Iglesias and others before Congress Industrialists left out from IMF talks Intelligence agencies look into Baninter Báez Figueroa lawyers question some payments DR sequel to the LA economic script Lack of funds suspends surgeries Customs taxes at RD$25-US1 rate La Vega kidnapping case “Chino” Ramos García loses appeal PanAm notes Monday, 23 June 2003 Cardinal calls need for IMF “shameful” Catholic bishops demand transparency Military communiqué Discounts and advances fiesta Mejía urges waiting for primary War against the Vice President? Listín Diario website hacked All set for the PLD primary Bear & Stearns on DR financial crisis Focus on dolphins Pan Am Games torch and transport Fitting the bill for 2,000 airfares Friday, 20 June 2003 Perspectives on the economic outlook EU could step in Alvarez Renta on his innocence Government reaches deal with Cogentrix Colonial Zone cleaner Replacement sought for Morel Cerda Re-election could provoke crisis Free Trade Zones and the FTA Caribbean hoteliers meet in Bavaro Time to get your residency permit Pan American Games transport Wednesday, 18 June 2003 DR1 takes a break tomorrow RD$57 billion to fight poverty Iglesias: Confidence needed Silverio’s analysis of IMF accords More Silverio Here one day, gone the next Government has RD$100-million farm subsidy Hardware news and a mistake corrected Electricity generates big profits in DR Senate to hear case of Electoral Board Dominica or Dominican Republic? Laura in court Tuesday, 17 June 2003 IMF accords just around the corner Dollars at RD$28 to US$1? President turns on the gas Annie, get your gun “For want of a nail…” Calling Agripino, calling Agripino Malkum on Guaroa Liranzo’s money Herd mentality Family food costs up 30% Really cheap prices Eduardo Latorre passes away Installing the sports track at the Olimpico Pan Am Games Monday, 16 June 2003 IMF package Business to fit the bill? Business should not bear the brunt Details of IMF accord being withheld Peso rate “beyond a joke” – Mejía Baninter legal team accuses Malkum Spotlight on Mejía’s Jarabacoa house Senate to seek solution to JCE crisis Milagros calls for truce Leonel on handling of peso crisis Bancredito deal approved Bancrédito purchase welcomed Casabe exports at US$2.1 million Hoteliers on child sexual exploitation Finishing touches to Pan Am Village Friday, 13 June 2003 IMF accord will last two years Mejía considers review of tariffs Mejía will prosecute Zapete Reform public payroll, says report Morel accused of hijacking JCE Atallah questioned in Baninter case Authorities appropriate Telecentro Codetel correction Bancredito bought by E León Jimenes Tricom update Baninter to be dissolved next week Dollarization spreads 300 Dominican soldiers headed for Iraq New victory for Féliz Sánchez Pan Am Games facilities will be ready in time Thursday, 12 June 2003 IMF accord "in the bag" – Malkum Mejía offered Morel a post Hipólito willing to join summit Doing Leonel’s work? Zapete freed Aster confiscated in Baninter case Peso crisis provokes “panic" DR leads in cigar exports Free-zone park recovery International Day against child labor DR criticized for human trafficking La Vega kidnapping and rumors Sosa gets seven-game suspension Pan Am athletic stadium at a standstill Businesses asked to buy Pan Am tickets Wednesday, 11 June 2003 New Center for Exports and Investments Foreign Minister denounces corruption No more loan passing, for now Government payroll is in the news Leonel not in favor of IMF agreement IMF is strong medicine Dollar continues up Farmer’s group defends subsidies Conep speaks out on Electoral Board crisis Digital journalist arrested by security forces Tropical depression in the Caribbean Tuesday, 10 June 2003 Mejía off to Puerto Rico IMF teams on their way Standard and Poors lowers rating Setting responsibilities for bank supervision Paying for others’ broken dishes DR abandons CAFTA talks Gómez Mazara against old laws Central Electoral Board still in the news IFC loans BHD US$20 million Government to sell Intercontinental Insurance Chamber of Commerce survey not good news The dollar and the peso went to market Monday, 9 June 2003 Malkum and Despradel are economic spokesmen IMF arrives for talks Public employees forced to campaign for Mejía Government behind in hospital subsidies Two priority bills languish in Congress The saga of Columbus’ remains Puello promises works on time Friday, 6 June 2003 Leonel’s addresses nation as "ordinary citizen" Hipólito considers Leonel a threat JCE rules on Estrella victory Threats to a journalist Concessions to farmers Change Trujillista monument – Mejía Swift accord sought with bilaterals Mejía meets with bankers, exchange and remittance agents Bank Invest changed RD$300 million Christians unite Sammy gets 8-game suspension Will the facilities be ready on time? Pan Am Games prices Thursday, 5 June 2003 AMET cannot collect fines Legal consultant’s role debated Supreme Court shows support for Subero Isa Baninter employees questioned CONEP unimpressed by “paquetico” Report favors fewer state employees, better pay Government needs to apply its own recommendations JCE president decision revoked Fernández Mirabal calls for Mejía’s resignation Peynado defiant Pepé Goico seeks shelter from the storm Editorials salute the new queen Sammy cleared of cheating? Published ticket prices not quite right Wednesday, 4 June 2003 New Miss Universe is ours Amount varies, help is coming Central Bank will not mess with dollars Politics dictating economic measures Supreme Court has issues with Mejía US legislators request FTA for DR Senate acts on tax law Electoral Board names Estrella Pharmaceutical companies want to play Car sales down 80% Profile on Vivian Lubrano Say it ain’t so, Sammy Tuesday, 3 June 2003 US$800 in financial assistance Surveillance agreement with the IMF? Devaluation over last year: 77% Chief Justice terribly explicit Gómez Mazara in the limelight Publish the list of the beneficiaries Central Electoral Board and witchcraft Overseas electoral rolls A negotiated stepping down? Social Security database a little off Police to return to foot patrols One of the Most Wanted Monday, 2 June 2003 Vice President launches candidacy Government payroll continues to increase Lack of confidence Vega opposes rescuing Grand Cayman bank US$255 million, too high cost for highway CONEP says problem is psychological Peso peaks at RD$30-US$1 New governmental scapegoat Palacio de Yaniqueques closes Demolish that Trujillo monument! Cardinal criticizes monument Trujillo bestseller Two parachutists perish Friday, 30 May 2003 New health system for September Pension plan to go Gas pump fraud names Congressional festival of pensions Irregularly requested, irregularly granted New name for Las Americas International More US$ loans Business cannot carry the burden alone Leading Dominicans into the vacuum? Public spending vs. private spending Lower rates on certificates Miami Herald on Baninter scandal Poultry, hog and egg producers protest Price Smart closes store Finger-crossing not necessary Thursday, 29 May 2003 Government may pick up bill for Fenatrano Baninter assets sale fast-tracked Baninter crisis damaged economic recovery - Malkum Would the Baninter generals please stand up? Leonel may sue César Sánchez Liranzo questioned in Baninter case Hipólito open to agreement with PRSC Peynado to hold party convention Confusion at JCE 6 years instead of 4? School books up 30% Exporters authorized to transact in currency Fitting the bill for Haitians born in the DR Las Americas highway in time for Games? Wednesday, 28 May 2003 Monetary Board okays direct sale of dollars First-quarter shortfall of nearly RD$800 million With or without the IMF? Baninter scandal hits NYTimes Lawyers argue on sale of Baninter properties IADB to mediate Cogentrix conflict Housing sales fall by 60% Poultry and hog producers fear bankruptcy Electricity Police are watching you Tripartite Commission still in limbo Refrain from tiguerocracy 2002 Census shows many abortions USA Today says Airbus blew it Beauty Queen looking good Pan Am Games update Tuesday, 27 May 2003 Hipólito Mejía’s speech President Mejía sure of assistance Baninter properties to be sold off Monción Dam wins award The Canada-DR Free Trade Agreement Remittance and exchange companies fear black market The collapse of the peso Peynado rallies against PPH-Estrella alliance Drinking and driving Exporters want to sell direct to buyers Airport security enhancement Build the highway at whatever cost Monday, 26 May 2003 Mejía complains of opposition in his cabinet Puppet of the US Leonel launches his campaign Peso collapse debate Bankers opposed fixing the system Who needs the Central Bank? Lack of confidence is main problem The Coral Highway debated Friday, 23 May 2003 Free trade parity equals saving jobs Mejía scores big with trip Meat exports to resume Still no agreement on Social Security Central Bank to control the exchange rate The effects on the consumer Alvarez Renta gives himself up Have faith in justice system, says Subero Proposal to return media assets Orlando Gil on the PPT document The "curse" of party defections Haina after the removal of surcharge Athletes of the Year Thursday, 22 May 2003 Hipólito back from US visit Mejía asked US Treasury to scrutinize banking system Business community favors agreement with IMF Baninter officials not transferred to Najayo Baninter case should be made an example I’m corrupt, I pay my taxes Further restrictions imposed by Monetary Board Bear Stearns on Baninter case 250 Dominicans to help reconstruction of Iraq No decision yet on PRSC result OMSA on a thread Armed Forces in reforestation drive Olimpia to face justice Absentee voting discrimination Wednesday, 21 May 2003 President Mejía and trade DR-US Business Council in Washington, D.C. President Mejía asks for help While they slept… APAP story correction Update on APAP scandal Judge orders Najayo for Báez An epidemic of teenage pregnancies? Slight earthquake Beauty queen pregnant with triplets Tuesday, 20 May 2003 Mejía & Bush meet in Washington Insights into Mejía visit with Bush Good news for drivers Monetary Board yanks RD$12.3 billion JP Morgan Securities report on DR New sovereign bond issue has issues Board of APAP refuses to budge Former Attorney General says “No thanks” Federation head asks about taxes IMF pleased with steps taken Clean face for Santo Domingo Kidnappers nabbed Albanians get through Streakers out on bail Monday, 19 May 2003 President Mejía to Washington, D.C. What will the President bring back? Optic fiber transmission line Burden of Baninter solely on private sector? Monetary Board resolutions Day one of the Baninter case in court Where are the money laundering charges? Were the bank supervisors on holiday? Separating banks and the media Complicity of government? New York Times focuses on DR OMSA bus transport up to RD$5 Absentee vote Bacho to run for President Car-Free Day in San Francisco Friday, 16 May 2003 White House confirms Hipólito visit US$255 million in infrastructure notes Baninter crisis affects DR credit rating Báez Figueroa to face formal charges today Listín published today "Bad News" Changes at the Listín Guido at the Listín RNN employees walk out Fernández says Baninter was his firm’s client Grullón suggests government publish audits Country “not ready” for dollarization Euros continue to be rejected at airport Venezuelans still waiting Seventh streaker named and detained Thursday, 15 May 2003 Listín taken over by government Báez Figueroa in custody Vincho criticizes handling of Baninter case Short-term ambassadorial stay Baninter Group's assets will not fill the gap Business community with government Subero Isa on gifts from Baninter Who is misinforming the public? IAPA criticizes Central Bank request Business community supports dollarization Organization to fight sexual exploitation of children JCE presses to promote overseas vote Just 50 applications were binned Protesting Placer Dome contract Streakers held in the nude, say relatives Wednesday, 14 May 2003 Government says Baninter case was embezzlement The Baninter vacuum The scandalous loans & savings affair A move to control the media? Báez Figueroa summons monetary authorities Senate approves life sentence Government payroll The two missing exhibitionists? Police stop carjacking Hotel occupancy up 15.4% Electricity, what else? Children at Armed Forces School Dominican words in Royal Academy Dictionary Tuesday, 13 May 2003 Government announces end to 10% surcharge INDOTEL, hospitals & videoconferences Ministry of Labor orders investigation Census data still out there New Penal Code Riverwatchers World Bank economist and dollarization Lots of pesos for the dollar IMF urges more fiscal discipline Strange deposit for loan contracts Democracy turned into tigercracy Problems at the tollbooths Nudity not acceptable Monday, 12 May 2003 Mejía promises not to increase taxes Hipólito says “power is power” Cardinal on President’s bid for re-election The Supreme Court Palace in abandonment Former President and Vice President campaign Doubling government customs revenues Economic recommendations Financial costs up 48% in first trimester Construction materials cost much more FTA realities Canadian newspaper supports DR-Haiti cooperation Deputy urges DR to stay out of Haiti politics Baroness Amos promoted Lincoln Avenue exhibitionists DR wins Judo Championships Friday, 9 May 2003 President suspends European trip at 11th hour Hipolito & Hatuey lunch off Haitian suspects freed Venezuela withholds oil shipments? X-ray screening suspended Tricom to invest RD$500 million Mirador Sur to be named after Balaguer Pepe Lottery case moves forward Laura case adjourned Good news from a barrio Thursday, 8 May 2003 X-ray dispute goes to court Detained Haitians under suspicion of plotting coup Laura Hernández case in court Euro establishes itself in DR economy Fewer contracts for foreign workers Concern over falling car sales Hipólito to visit Europe British government to fund schools in frontier region Wednesday, 7 May 2003 Re-election in the news Bear Sterns not happy Our man Chino García again DR seeks more trade Baroness Amos’ visit Johnson & Wales in La Romana CBC will cover 600 hours of Pan Am Games Tuesday, 6 May 2003 Electricity Superhighway Debt and repression mark re-election bids Cardinal López Rodríguez rejects certain tourists Every ten days a policeman dies Dominican Republic needs a national tree Book Fair a success INDRHI to build dam for Bávaro Lowering the costs of remittances NY Consulate in the news Great Britain wants more business Friday, 2 May 2003 DR1 takes a break on Monday Mining defends Placer Dome contract Mejía says to save by cutting vicesRe-election update Spotlight back on corruption cases Literature prize for legal "masterpiece" Gas prices to fall Paying the highest interest rates Billing exporters for a service no one wants Historians call for demolition of monument Mirador Sur Libre? Mango TV converts to Christianity Thursday, 1 May 2003 Social Security postponed for one month Zona Colonial buildings under scrutiny Government insists it is good payer More reactions to re-election decision Peynado fights on Venezuelans granted asylum Plight of women migrants in Europe Dominican press “semi free”Container tax reduced to US$20 May Day marked by job losses Doing one thing in Canada, another abroad Wednesday, 30 April 2003 Re-election woes in PRD US$151.8 million in new loans Deputy gives up his parliamentary immunity DR handling of Iraq war endears country to Bush European Union ambassador not happy Southwestern plant to operate independently Spain offers 485 more jobs Money laundering, fine thank you Inspection surcharge criticized Countdown on adjustments Tuesday, 29 April 2003 Re-election is central theme Independent analysts on re-election Is re-election valid now? Mons. Núñez Collado receives decoration President Mejía’s European tour The cesantía impasse Cenantillas favors dollarization Infant mortality For some users, lower electric bills Dominicans in Alaska Monday, 28 April 2003 Mejía to seek PRD nomination Milagros Ortiz Bosch on the statement Peynado to take his loss to court Strengthening the Superintendence of Banks Driving for more business in a good year SARS could boost DR export prices Friday, 25 April 2003 Venezuelans seek asylum Shortlist for new Ombudsman Roxanna Reyes reinstated New measures by Central Bank Mejía stops talking to media Sand extraction threatens rivers AILA Doctors no longer using rum Leonel to become father for third time "Leer es Saber" Día de la Secretaria Thursday, 24 April 2003 Catholic Church refutes corruption accusations Re-election debate steps up Estrella announces campaign themes Pro Comunidad announces RD$48 million worth of social projects SARS alert Doctors use rum! Vehicle sales down 85%, sales of parts too 1.2 million join pension plans Acropolis businesses shut down Book Fair opens today Wednesday, 23 April 2003 Hipólito Mejía still not clear on re-election PRD candidacy hopeful opinions Central Bank has surplus Noted Assistant District Attorney fired Olimpia González gets a plum Dollar reaches RD$25.85 Church’s Chicken flies the coop Chicken prices fall Enerolisa back home Tuesday, 22 April 2003 Adding fuel to the fire High interest rates slow credits Central Bank pays out RD$18 billion Rains causing problems in small towns National Emergency Commission: Good job Back to school Deputy “Chino” Ramos might lose immunity US lawmakers to meet here Spider quest to the Dominican Republic Monday, 21 April 2003 Dominicans return after holidays Land conflict behind killing of prosecutor Saved by the dolphins Honoring Trujillo’s military?Hipólito, the politician Spotlight on expatriated profits Glut of commercial real estate Canadian know-how for Pan Am Games Wednesday, 16 April 2003 DR1 takes a break Lifting restrictions on private borrowing The government will not follow IMF suggestions More taxes? Shortfall at the Social Security Institute The night shift at Herrera RD$24 million for buses? Haitian vessel capsizes off North Coast Important numbers on AIDS Drivers complain about AMET Holy Week Plan goes into effect Tuesday, 15 April 2003 Chrétien official visit Prime Minister signs new agreements New Mining Law De Camps vs. Mejía? The IMF warns the government Retail sales down 25-35% Financial markets Garlic for all Several beaches are closed this week DATE 2003 increases tourist flow Child abuse case: 20 years Dominican dies in Iraq Monday, 14 April 2003 Prime Minister Chrétien visits Canada to fund AIDS and watershed projects Coming soon: Center for Export and Investment Well done, Atallah? More government shuffling Pepe Goico bounces back Press gagged to cover bank scandals? Bank borrowing criticized Tax collections down Félix Sánchez at the Pan Am Games Friday, 11 April 2003 Hipólito's declarations compound PRSC crisis New loans approved Baninter clients “satisfied” Bancredito denies "false rumors" of merger talks Doctors suspend strike action All set for Semana Santa Hotel occupancy up 16.2% PLD suspects freed Kidnapping attempt foiled Thursday, 10 April 2003 Foreign interest in Baninter More on why the Progreso deal went sour Milagros takes on teachers' union AG seeks missing prisoners Hipólito admits to PPH involvement Attempted murder of a deputy? The high cost of condo living Wednesday, 9 April 2003 Independent District Attorneys E-signatures validated Relief from high power bills? Business worried about the cost of money Banks disprove RD$5 billion savings certificates Central Bank Certificates slow going New board named for Baninter New changes in Monetary Board President’s son in El Gobierno de la Mañana Senate approves US$238 million in loans Volunteers in the military Not much sense Taiwan’s 5,000 computers Hot corners provide work Tuesday, 8 April 2003 Central Bank takes over Baninter Central Bank Certificates US proposes Free Trade but… Morel Cerda lets it all out EDE Este starts to pay up Rice for the whole year Commerce with Haiti up Three giants on the beach at Las Terrenas Self-employment is on the rise Name change for medical association Monday, 7 April 2003 Foreigners need to get their residency New savings certificates The big prize goes to the most corrupt PPH and the PRD Eduardo Estrella named PRSC candidate Peynado rejects results DR defeats Cuba in Davis Cup Gold in Pan American karate tournament Friday, 4 April 2003 Government will not extend 10% import surcharge PRSC investigation into San Pedro de Macorís irregularities PPH to register Hipólito as pre-candidate Rains to continue today Doctors call for Jana's resignation Hotel occupancy stable Bishop of Barahona calls for protection of nature reserve Malecón Libre to continue Lama kidnappers arrested Peace Thursday, 3 April 2003 Mejía on sharing resources with Haiti President visits radio station program Measures to prevent SARS flu announced Doctors' strike extends to more hospitals Change of heart on helicopter purchase Estrella acknowledged as virtual winner Leonel and 6 others summoned by judge Business leaders question economic restrictions Apparel contract work up Son confesses he killed father for money Alex youngest ever player to hit 300 home runs Pan-American Karate Championship Wednesday, 2 April 2003 President shakes up economic teams Mejía and re-election The costs of subsidies Election on hold for PRSC Family violence in the public eye European aid When a DATE is looking good PanAm Games now have buses Qualifying events for Athens Olympics Help for stray animals Tuesday, 1 April 2003 Electricity, again Las Americas tunnel to be closed Dollar steep, but stable Eduardo Estrella still leads Pepe is innocent Handicap center staff fired Watch it when offering “tips” Human Rights Kidnappers caught Sosúa tourism holding up Announcing the Dominican Dream Project Post-Secondary Education Fair Daily News Archive  |  Message Board Archive

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