Add Bookmark   Tell A Friend   Advertising Information   Contact Us   Daily News Archive: July to September 2004 To access older archived Daily News pages, click on the required year: 2005  2004  2003  2002  2001  2000  1999  1998 Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec   Thursday, 30 September 2004 Fernandez guarantees FTA Another loophole to sugar industry protectionism Central Bank announces plan to cut deficit Money seeking mission to Europe New taxes go into effect tomorrow Government inertia Prosecutors say new code is working National Housing Institute rocked by scandal Who had what Euri Cabral attacked Reformist party has a "few" on the dole Wednesday, 29 September 2004 Giving priority to the East Sugar lobby seeks Solomonic solution Cuello says free trade with US is irreversible Excessive appointments irk aid providers More taxes Industries may absorb tax increases Government seeks to renegotiate power deals Sticking up for the new penal procedures code Names of police with vehicles revealed Servio Tulio Castanos to FINJUS Mejia gave permission to build motels Mortal cookout Producer fulfills his promise Tuesday, 28 September 2004 No FTA if corn syrup surcharge stands Blasting the DR-CAFTA No names to be released Difficult to penalize corrupt officers Tax reform contains errors Miches to Higuey Laura Restrepo in Santo Domingo Cigars are "in" in the US Baseball tickets to cost more Monday, 27 September 2004 New penal code in place School breakfast program reinstated Santiago to get its city park Green light for government finances Increased cost of living IMF mission arrives for talks Goldman, Sachs on tax reform passing Pedestrian crossing of Chavon Millions in insurance claims The names, please Thursday, 23 September 2004 Friday is a holiday in the DR Good news for Santiago PRD may or may not exclude corn syrup Chief Justice: New Penal Code is revolutionary US$10 million to generators Blackouts and no water Refinery announces propane solution Office of Confiscated Goods recovers stuff Attacking the root of poverty No reduction in government payroll Mejia states his worth Cayman refugees arrive home Santo Domingo's extraordinary traffic jams Wednesday, 22 September 2004 First Lady speaks at UN assembly Tax reform to go to Senate floor today Electronic vote to be tested in primaries Thumbs down on electronic voting Rescuing Dominicans from Cayman Islands Blackouts to hang around Free hand in government appointments Rethinking development in the East Occupancy boost for Puerto Plata Theater Season Tuesday, 21 September 2004 Free zones vs. sugar industry Electronic vote by 2006 Solutions to problems only in the press DANR Conference Dominican Week in New York Seeking new investment Outrage over stolen vehicles Police involved in crimes Pepe Goico got clearing to leave Death toll at 25 Major damages to agriculture Official report on Punta Cana The La Romana-Higuey landlink Floating bridge lifted Monday, 20 September 2004 Propane shipment arrives Automating ID documents FINJUS director to INDOTEL Jeanne claims 13 lives Power restored in the East Senators moved by Jeanne Status in tourism sector following Jeanne Friday, 17 September 2004 Fernandez suspends his trip to New York Jeanne kills at least two in DR Regional war against corruption Central Bank sells Investment Certificates Senate approves alcohol for cars Experts advocate commercial union with Haiti New car prices fall 20% Parmalat has new life Recovered vehicles to be returned on Monday Que se Dice on internal tensions Gang member surrenders, Pujols still sought Thursday, 16 September 2004 Unwelcome visitor on East Coast Nerves and tension in Azua Fernandez reaffirms zero tolerance policy Entire police station under arrest AG places travel ban on Pepe Bitter debate on sweetener surcharge Meanwhile, in the Senate... Money down the drain New taxes on alcoholic beverages Wednesday, 15 September 2004 President Fernandez to NY and Chicago Stevens Institute in the DR Moving on the tax reform bill AG favors penalizing police officers Scandal needs to be brought to the open Goico's departure "irregular" Day of terror in Azua Jeanne threatens the DR Tuesday, 14 September 2004 Propane gas shipments coming Conditions for Paris Club talks Extending the sovereign bonds Unemployment at 17% says Central Bank CONATRA challenges government Congressional freedom? President discloses his worth Accused of fraud, Calvo countersues Pepe Goico travels to Paris Acting in good faith? Tropical Storm Jeanne could affect Samana Monday, 13 September 2004 Government asks Senate to change bill Inflation at 45% Economic overview Propane headaches continues Police cover-up Navarette big drug sales point Drug-related crimes in Santiago Attorney General and District Attorney out of sync Friday, 10 September 2004 Hurricane Ivan puts people on the move No discord within the Armed Forces Police with recovered vehicles in trouble AG revokes release for Alvarez Renta The law is the law, warns the judge Business community divided on salaries August inflation lowest since 2003 Electricity returns to "Intensive Care" You can tell by their uniforms Only 57% of students pass the exam, but... Thursday, 09 September 2004 Massive public works program Armed Forces revokes and demotes A pressing challenge for government What happened to austerity? Forget the train Grand auto theft Good faith or impunity? Guns, guns, where are the guns? Blackouts: They're baaack! Two held in Navarrete homicides Royal blood to wed in DR Caribbean Sea alert Wednesday, 08 September 2004 Pass the tax reform bill now New appointments Single speaker? Zero tolerance for crime More on the police vehicle scandal Anecdotes of stolen cars Who owns Parmalat? Former VP answers Vincho Dominicans seek to lead in MLB Ivan no longer threat for DR Tuesday, 07 September 2004 Fernandez appoints official spokesman Watch where you park Government revenues up 14% in August Embassy in New Delhi Take it or leave it Listin back to Baez Scandal over Mejia's mountain home Cespedes "pardons" under investigation Bello Rosa urges not to defend corruption Opening a can of worms Bloody murder of seven in Navarrete News on Ivan is good for DR Monday, 06 September 2004 School starts for 2.5 million children Poverty reduction program New role for the Ministry of Finances New technology office More appointments New migration law Gas prices on the decline DR vote could be decisive in the US Reaching out to US expatriates Fifty vehicles returned More missing vehicles Breaking the silence Proposal to close early Hurricane Ivan threatens the DR Friday, 03 September 2004 Fernandez pledges full support to tourism Fernandez to propose two-year IMF deal IMF likes what it sees New monetary board More taxes EDEs in for contract review New appointments at IDSS Who's who at Foreign Relations Ministry Foreign minister of India to visit Sweet pressure on Senate Courts are busy Bus, bus, where's the bus? Reward ideas, not favors Don't be a litterbug! Felix Sanchez runs again Thursday, 02 September 2004 Powell and Fernandez meet in Panama Business leaders and PLD against salary hike And now, propane inspectors Caram urges Senate to reduce taxes Fines for littering Inquiries into use of state funds Cespedes freed his cousin Recovered cars used by police What future for wetlands in the DR? Former VP passes away Wanted man nabbed in shootout Frances damage report Latin Grammy for Ventura Wednesday, 01 September 2004 Propane gas update New government appointments Government employees to be paid on the 25th School starts Monday Restaurants in for hard times Mexican company takes over Productos Sosua Sugar protection paragraph High profile rape case Pedophile case against priest moves Frances shifts north, avoids DR Super Sanchez, greatest in sports? Tuesday, 31 August 2004 Fernandez to Panama Propane gas subsidies eliminated Power service improves Appointments Retirement for Pepe Goico Frances is threat for the DR Trouble at the UNPHU More remittances this year Permit to Bavaro hotel could be revoked Tax increase may prompt restaurant closures Rock in the DR Nostalgia at the National Theater Monday, 30 August 2004 President continues to fill posts Jaime David declined job offer Pacheco: tax package was hard-fought Reforms in banking, public administration key AG orders review of prison releases Large mess in Transit Department Still no propane Electric solution in three phases Cost of electricity to rise State stands firm on Bahia de las Aguilas Jimani returns to obscurity Friday, 27 August 2004 Impasse averted, tax reform passed Appointments, belt tightening continue AG overturns Cespedes' orders Special funding for Public Health Propane subsidy to last until 2005 Creditors prefer renegotiation to default A look at a problematic law No need to renew cedulas expiring in 2004 Sanchez brings home the gold Other Dominicans at the Olympics Thursday, 26 August 2004 PLD forgot about jobs Government and Deputies agree on tax pack "A billion here, a billion there… Central Bank lowers interest rates Government launches a plan for propane Government to renegotiate electric contracts Convicted drug trafficker freed Police ill-equipped Turn on the TV at 3:30pm Wednesday, 25 August 2004 Leonel promotes, retires and moves PLD to “tweak” tax reform All pensions suspended for 2004 Ministry to review Protected Areas law A tight-lipped Hertell visits Dominguez Brito Refinery suspends propane service Bus service improves Health care for tourists a great business Last-ditch jobs for PPH Tuesday, 24 August 2004 More government officials named Fewer and fewer generals Long cabinet meeting Publicity, insurance escape VAT increase Exit tax raises a lot of money AES is producing energy, but….. Propane subsidies to target families Stalled projects OMSA: On the road again Dominicans in the Olympics Monday, 23 August 2004 New appointments by Fernandez US offers to collaborate with Fernandez team Fernandez to make first trips in September IMF panel gets tough Attorney General to weigh performances Police chief puts patrols back in uniform Got lights? The DR loses one of its best… Happy 1,000th, Diario Libre Dominicans in the Olympics Friday, 20 August 2004 Better days ahead for justice More appointments Clean-up in the Armed Forces The new chief of police 30 days to pay taxes on cars OMSA busses Madrid Accord renegotiation Tax reform advances in Chamber of Deputies Positive expectations drive peso up IMF statement Bilingual call centers boom Secret jail room Boat trips continue Calventi ends a medical era Sanchez arrives in Athens Thursday, 19 August 2004 Propane gas supply to improve Blackouts to diminish Advocating lower prices of power Record high petrol prices Three cabinets More appointments Controversial appointments Jaime David to be the ombudsman of the PLD? Tax reform back to Congress Goodbye to Jacinto Peynado Dominicans in the Olympics Wednesday, 18 August 2004 Mini-summit at Presidential Palace Funds for child nutrition and education Advancing tourism investment money Cultural revolution promised No more mass pardons Segura + US$65 million for power sector Eddy Martinez to CEI-RD More government appointments Who’s who at Customs Ana Mitila Lora fired from Listin The new primary law Reality show baby Dominicans in the Olympics Tuesday, 17 August 2004 Fernandez promises austerity President announces his cabinet New military chiefs DR’s Central Bank way overstaffed Santana appointed to Listin Environment Ministry stops Globalia in its tracks No pardons for the prisoners Funeral for Peynado The new and old Dominican Republic New law for political party primaries Brazilian football team in Santo Domingo Friday, 13 August 2004 DR1 holiday schedule Mejia departs with a clean conscience What he didn’t promise New generals Wage increases in Attorney General office Mejia orders checks to pay sovereign coupon Advancing on tax reform in Congress Reasons for the decline in the FX Mejia to remain for inaugural ceremony Mini-Summit Participacion Ciudadana’s wish list Globalia wants to start construction European Union style integration Thursday, 12 August 2004 President Hipolito Mejia says adios Which promises? New name for Las Americas RD$250 million to Pan Am contractors The Dominican commissioners Banks profit from Central Bank policy Default likely, says Moody’s Bonds coupon payment postponed Caram against tax reform as is Tax reform would be mortal blow to business Anti-mosquito paint DR in the Olympics Comedy at National Theater Not to be missed Wednesday, 11 August 2004 Guajimia go ahead Decoration for Eduardo Fernandez FINJUS wants a piece of Justice Department Inflation nears 32% for the year Silverio looks at the first signs Monetary analysis by Bear Stearns Tax reform bill slips in Chamber of Deputies Will oil prices affect tax reform? Propane arrives Third major blackout in three days Power arrears Survivors! Local telecast of Olympics Marcos, the new man of La Mancha Tuesday, 10 August 2004 New information law Parks law opposed in Supreme Court Jana blames Hipolito for IDSS mess Two total blackouts in 48 hours Mejia to erect his kingdom in San Cristobal Attorney General’s welfare list Two days of mourning Inaugural VIP list PLD politicians to government Watch it with the tax exemptions Speculations on the bondholders list Perils of unlimited state guarantees Boxers go for medals in Athens Monday, 09 August 2004 Former VP Peynado dies in Miami Lois Malkun faces judicial citations Tax reform faces big test tomorrow An untimely tax package Pros and cons of Law 28-01 Banks authorized to issue preferred stock All talk and it’s still dark Grant-Thornton looks at the energy situation Energy Institute chief speaks out Health minister answers Defillo No trace of the 79 Friday, 06 August 2004 DR-CAFTA is official Mejia inaugurates unfinished housing The giveaways continue Hernani ploy causes rift in PRD Low liquidity hinders government operations No money, no buses Inside the fuel crisis The new economic team Doctors give up on Public Health Commentary on new road Soldiers from Iraq cannot travel Dominicans lost at sea La Casa de Cristal’s baby Andy Garcia pleased with filming in DR Thursday, 05 August 2004 President Mejia in Colombia Economic crisis management team DR-CAFTA signing today Most expiring certificates belong to banks OMSA buses out of service On why Serra was sent to Elias Pina CEA land for JCE judge Guido wants to be PRD’s secretary general False alarm at Spanish Embassy Brazilian football team in DR Wednesday, 04 August 2004 President booed at UASD DR-CAFTA resistance continues Silverio preaches austerity Tax reform follow up Electricity news Gas stations accused of fraud New 10-digit telephone numbers DR bonds “outperform” CONEP, FINJUS and Law 92-04 PPH leader now in the Senate 80% percent of criminal cases die in courts Be wise, don’t improvise Tuesday, 03 August 2004 President Mejia to travel to Colombia Salazar and Rodriguez to the Senate? Why was Judge Serra transferred? FINJUS demands transparency Public transport falls flat Fuel shipment not enough JCE’s rushed tender Protests over dismemberment of parks Hidalgo plans to build in Park of the East Clarifications on ATMs and credit card taxes Heads of government expected Fernandez on Dominican time Anniversary concert Monday, 02 August 2004 Propane gas scarcity park publicos The rich now protest the blackouts Double taxation of wages? Border provinces protest any changes to their law VAT discussions Bad news for the propane subsidy Paris Club Yield reduced on savings certificates Gasoline fraud estimated at RD$4 billion Bernardo Vega, master trader Prison stats Friday, 30 July 2004 And it is not even Christmas! Mejia asks for RD$1.2 billion for lights Blackouts spawn new breed of protesters AES, you gotta be kidding! Tax package a bitter pill Migration employees jailed Que se dice? Miss DR out of danger Santiago: water, water everywhere Thursday, 29 July 2004 Propane better, gasoline still scarce Leon Jimenes proposal a hit ATMs as tax collectors Malls overcome by BO AmCham urges caution A call for mourning Prices drop on some pharmaceuticals Academy of Sciences confronts the law Brutal attack on Miss DR Adios to SD West’s municipal police force Wednesday, 28 July 2004 Supreme Court says nobody should say who is guilty Mejia's selective reign Barak in Congress Leon Group sets out plan for RD$28 billion Leonel and the bishops meet Back to the past Urban chieftains in transport sector Majority of inmates are not apt for pardons Cenantillas warning Dominican team to Athens Tuesday, 27 July 2004 President Mejia in denial Not even Edenorte has power Postal code Congress to stay on the job Scandalous pardoning of jail sentences Long route to Constanza Banks oppose taxing deposits Most judges don’t know the code Time for more mega-projects Former President of Colombia in SD Super Sanchez does it again DR on standby for 4 x 400 relay DR mermaids win silver Monday, 26 July 2004 Energy crisis needs US$18 million Refinery rations fuel FTA signing for 5 August More loans passed in Congress Congress dismembers national parks Strong disapproval of tax reform Poor will pay more than the rich Bernardo Vega can be humorous Finding better yield for the retirement funds Geriatric facilities without subsidies The Robert Reid Cabral Children’s Hospital Where is INESPRE? Dominican patriots Friday, 23 July 2004 President wavers over FTA Exports are the way to go Cut spending, instead of more taxes Trial by fire for PLD government Foreign pressure to resolve bank fraud cases Senate acts against nepotism and environment 1,500MW of alternative power Antun to lead PRSC Army behind deforestation Good news for Haiti? More on the judo case Thursday, 22 July 2004 Darkness envelops the nation Electricity Superintendent is helpless IDSS hospital service stopped Lapayese’s 100 words Leonel will have to pay PLD willing to change tax legislation What’s being said In case you didn’t know… Where are the Cubans? Pre-Colombian treasure recovered in Miami Wednesday, 21 July 2004 Mejia changes law for a third time Bush and Mejia to sign FTA in August AmCham backs DRFTA Business spokespeople want tax reform now Steve Hanke proposes bold monetary reform Hospitals at breaking point Family Health Plan put on hold - again Long blackouts cause consumers to change ways Prisons are not nice places What a day for Albert Tuesday, 20 July 2004 Mejia washes his hands from tax reform Festival of retirements Will the generals be the first to go? Mejia aide promoted to senator Bad news for Dominican diplomatic corps No phones again for Education The exception to the rule EUR5.62 million for environment Legal specialists urge halt to new penal code Pardons spur crimes Kidnapping gone wrong Judo president resigns Monday, 19 July 2004 LF: Tax reform not to hurt the poor Tax Reform proposes tax amnesty Camilo defends PLD tax increase proposal Sovereign bonds were financial folly Dollar goes down, prices stay up Total energy collapse in Santiago Ailing hospital gets help US$72 million for helicopters Bahia de las Aguilas to become Boca Chica? World Bank condemns DR water Trickledown effect of tourism in Santo Domingo Dominicans have sent back US$14.6 billion Mona Passage update Better times ahead for sports finances? Diaz wins in Greece Friday, 16 July 2004 Tax reform needs 2/3 vote ANJE criticizes tax reform package Cut government spending And now the garbage bill… Torturers in the State Migration inspectors fired Fernandez in Valencia UN Human Development Report French ambassador focuses on bank crisis Free Canadian info The University Games Africans to compete in city marathon Thursday, 15 July 2004 Doctors consider handing over hospitals Central Bank lowers interest rates Lobbying starts on tax proposals Fewer taxes needed, not more Owners and workers agree on salary hike Never a day without energy news Oldest chain goes on the market A fabulous business Hang on to your cell phones In spite of horrors, they still try Wednesday, 14 July 2004 Mejia pays millions to creditors Sweeping public access law approved Tax reform bill starts discussions Dream projects seem to go up in smoke Agri-business worries they were tricked Deportees not deported Eighteen missing, one dead, thirteen survive Fernandez in Spain Now it’s the Dominican All-Star Game Tuesday, 13 July 2004 Mejia to submit PLD tax bill to Congress The tax reform proposal Najri lashes out at tax reform Justice lags behind Reformistas reject Bello resignation Debate on visa or no visa for Haiti Good luck or bad? Dominicans in the All-Star Game Miguel Tejada is new Derby King Monday, 12 July 2004 Visit from John Taylor National Energy Commission want to return EDEs Aerodom’s sweet deal Big guys weigh in Dominicans in Spain don’t change Rafael Bello Andino resigns post Dominicans need to watch the sun Hurricanes in Diario Libre DR wins gold in Centrobasket Friday, 09 July 2004 Higuero airport left to Fernandez President Mejia in denial over hospital crisis Homes without doors Toll booth won’t stand Inflation up 2% in June Prince of Asturias coming for inauguration More on Fernandez’s trip to London Travel costs soar Homerun for Hazim DR passes to Centrobasket finals Thursday, 08 July 2004 Santiago’s park Public hospitals strike Closing the fiscal gap at any cost? PLD tax proposal Free import agreements? More taxes do not mean more services Goldman Sachs update Foundation says it doesn’t need permits Ramos Garcia case postponed again PRD divide in Congress Reasons for Leonel’s wanderlust President-elect in Europe Keno legal suit Wednesday, 07 July 2004 Government turnover fiesta: RD$12 million A CONEP warning on tax reform Worry about money aspects Agripino lashes out at government Meanwhile, at the Altagracia Maternity Hospital… Bond scheme or scam? A tale of four cities Republic Bank speaks out No plastic surgery infection patients here UN HIV/AIDS 2004 report Sanchez dips under 48 seconds Centrobasket in Santo Domingo Tuesday, 06 July 2004 Report on Fernandez in London Financial gap is larger? PLD economists want higher taxes Emam Zade favors less taxes Improving the quality of spending No parking meters for Santo Domingo New! Here come the Saratoga bonds Local aviation industry hurting HIV/AIDS declines in women Elias Pina incommunicado Vicbart: the “Chapulin Colorado” of sports? Monday, 05 July 2004 Mejia ratifies tax package and Herrera turnover Vega suggests five alternatives No salary increase for now A new "hole" in Banco Mercantil Bear Stearns follows Goldman Sachs US ambassador guarantees support One heck of a new business Ace student gets awards in the USA Felix Sanchez's golden races Friday, 02 July 2004 Mejia changes his mind on tax reform The burgeoning quasi-fiscal debt Export tax still on Supreme Court judges to stay Signage for the colonial city Junk being sent to Asia Greenpeace addresses Globalia Illegal shipyard for Monte Cristi Dominican girlfriend for Tyson Utopia to build in Connecticut and DR Thursday, 01 July 2004 The airport that never should have been IDSS medics leave hospitals Import and export taxes expire Fiscal reform bill up to PLD technicians Bad omens The wages dilemma Violence in public schools Get married by your church Strong support for democracy Hollywood entertainment complex for DR? 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