Add Bookmark   Tell A Friend   Advertising Information   Contact Us   Daily News Archive: July to September 2005 To access older archived Daily News pages, click on the required year: 2006  2005  2004  2003  2002  2001  2000  1999  1998 Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec   Friday, 30 September 2005 Tax alternatives to VAT Executive Branch seeks transfer of funds Four more arrested in passport fraud case Senator indicted More surveillance for banks and streets Fuel up again on Saturday Consul's son case under investigation Tax-exempt status for artificial island Sans Souci purchase explained Punta Cana Group sued DR is haven for German criminals French citizens arrested in drug case 20-million-year-old spider fossil Day of the Elderly Thursday, 29 September 2005 Government-Church relations 'normal' Lawmakers asked not to "damage" tax reform Passport fraud to instruction court today Russia and DR to evaluate energy sector Dominican Consul's son arrested ONDA seizes equipment Special controls due to Haitian elections Sans Souci not to be bought in cash Venezuelan and Brazilian experts to drill for oil Military attache appointed to Venezuela Savings association robbed New US$10 bill presented UN report on inequality Communication and political management Wednesday, 28 September 2005 PRD announces no new taxes Russia offers help in electricity sector Citibank sees DR economy in right direction 7000 new jobs in free zones Cotui gold mining project approved Lynx show off new equipment. Three more arrests in passport case Birth Certificates are disposable Satellite piracy is a challenge for ONDA Yellow cabs for Santo Domingo Expo Cibao opens tonight Tuesday, 27 September 2005 President blames high prices on oil President cancels Colombia trip Punta Cana gets new weather station PLD rejects Bishop's criticism Ministry denies fuel is overvalued IMF letter of intent revised Grupo Leon and their tax proposals Banks to reduce opening hours Alvarez Renta to court in Florida Publico cars alternate service Dominican music in New York Monday, 26 September 2005 Taiwan and the Dominican Republic agree Puerto Rico and DR hunt for investors Gasoline overpriced by 14% - 17% Private groups can recover stolen cars Shell playing cat and mouse with earnings? A Civil Registry offices audit sought New flooding in Cibao Church gets tough on government Nuncio urges not to leave DR alone re Haiti Cibao Book Fair closes Friday, 23 September 2005 President to travel to Colombia No short-term solution to energy crisis President worried about new costs Petroleum bill up 98% in four years Electrical subsidy drains resources Tender for metro A man who is trying to make a difference Artificial island project to Congress PRD: No more provinces for now Cocaine seized, three arrested Contemporary Chilean cinema Thursday, 22 September 2005 Green light for Petro-Caribbean Ambassador summoned by Venezuela Mission travels to Washington Central Bank: we will keep rate stable ANJE study shows confidence is dropping IMF forecasts greater growth President of Taiwan arrives tomorrow Civil registry offices racket Public hearings scheduled PRSC will debate tax reform Customs agreement with more couriers Las Vegas company to invest in hotels INTERPOL instructed to arrest Pepe Bill establishes mandatory drug testing Liquid cocaine seized, Dutch citizen arrested Wednesday, 21 September 2005 Petrocaribe is almost here Refinery buys fuel from Brazil Generators to get fuel credit, too Consumers to pay twice for fuel? High cost of fuel transport DR should seek full Caricom membership New duties for AMET and Politur Somber picture The Gato Publico More provinces? Dominguez Brito goes after councilmen Customs reaches an agreement with couriers French business meets with DR commission A rehearsal at Santiago International Nasty memories Dominican Baseball dandies Tuesday, 20 September 2005 Fuel will be sold on Saturday Controlling illegal fuel sales Refidomsa rations fuel Military personnel at gasoline stations Customs crackdown on couriers IDB had criticized OPTIC operations Construction material dispute Pre-candidates must pass drug test Number of air passengers up Foreign exchange relatively stable Monday, 19 September 2005 Fernandez sets out changes in foreign debt President: Metro is the nation's project President returns to hot seat The refinery is under the gun Broadside from "Que se dice" Prepaid tolls coming No gasoline? No problem DR rides after alternative energy Rising oil prices force IMF to bend targets Remittances from Europe come from women Friday, 16 September 2005 President offers to mediate between US and Venezuela US: DR improves fight against drugs Less gasoline for Presidential Palace Congress will adopt energy saving plan Schools refurbished Taiwan seeks support from DR Radars lacking Marijuana seized on border Pepe's petition rejected by judge Tricom prepares to be sold Food prices increase AG: violence is reduced Presidente Festival tickets on sale Thursday, 15 September 2005 Public hearings for tax reform Ethanol agreement signed by DR and Brazil Tavarez: electronic project not to be financed by IDP ASONAHORES vs Tax Department Dominican Export Lobby on reform Limited radar services facilitate illegal flights Banreservas selling dollars at lower rate Former Bancredito executives sent to criminal court Spies in the Spanish Consulate? Violent death statistics Saving energy at home Engravings from Louvre at Museo Bellapart Wednesday, 14 September 2005 No date set for new traffic rules Leonel asks the OAS to look at oil issues Economist suggests changes to Monetary Law RD$25.7 million returned Mission travels to Paris Spain is looking into its consulate in Santo Domingo Tornado hits parts of Santiago The mass transit system will be a hybrid Support for DR business facing DR-CAFTA Internal Revenue looks at hotels High school by radio Tuesday, 13 September 2005 President creates new transport department Fuel saving plan begins Clampdown on electricity fraud Gasoline stations to reduce personnel Haitian PM denies giving check Eximbank will support energy projects Pilot turns himself in Priests and deacon arrested No hope for Joselito Another boy wounded by stray bullet Symphony season to begin Monday, 12 September 2005 Katrina pushes fuel prices out of sight President Fernandez outlines fuel reduction plan Commission to look at OPTIC bidding President Fernandez leaves on 10-day visit Fernandez calls for a World Oil Summit Agripino warns against inflation LEAD's agenda DR-CAFTA will speed up customs Dominican Refinery ups its dollar purchases by 34% Traders will not support VAT on some food products Former Central Bank governor says there is money Hotels to close for low season Friday, 09 September 2005 Tax reform bill submitted to Congress Opposition to tax reform bill Mexico willing to make funds available Senate requests UN help with Haitian migration No decision yet about Ambassador's case DR donates to hurricane victims Exchange rate starts to decrease Fitch Ratings: country-risk rating tends to improve Central Bank governor reports on economic achievements President: Exchange stability is safe Tourism sector loses thousands of jobs Injured boy taken to Miami Thursday, 08 September 2005 Petro-Caribbean oil deal with Venezuela Transit restriction will not be applied Credit line for oil bill Colombia to cooperate with gasoline and coal Working for a transparent government? Ambassador rejects "failed state" report, USAID supports it UN: DR scores average in human development AG: Sentence sends out bad signal Seven more wanted in Quirino case Sale of protected land investigated Cocaine seized, six arrested Wednesday, 07 September 2005 Deputies ratify DR-CAFTA DR gets 25-year credit terms for oil Judgdismisses case of greenhouse gang New consumer protection law passes deputies A busy day for "Que se dice" column Fare increases threaten tourist flow Pinalito Dam is well under way New gun law Santiago inaugurates the Boulevard of the Founding Fathers Tuesday, 06 September 2005 Deputies might ratify DR-CAFTA today Fernandez and Chavez meet today Ambassador under investigation Quirino and associates to trial today Announcement of measures postponed Commission wants resignation explained Exchange rate increases Cocaine seized, eight arrested Hospital director fired for negligence Monday, 05 September 2005 President wants to limit gun permits "Rebellion" in the industrial sector Vega and DR-CAFTA President to announce changes in work week today IADB thinks government has been successful with IMF How they set gasoline prices Government move people out-sort of A plan for a DR trademark Espaillat, a very plentiful province Friday, 02 September 2005 Fill your tanks today Restrictions on vehicular circulation More on foreign exchange Dominican consul tracking down victims South African mission to visit Dominican and Haitian police chiefs meet US will continue plans to require passports South Korea offers cooperation Director of Pro-Reforma resigns Improving competitiveness Presidente Festival approaching Brazil beats DR out of championship Thursday, 01 September 2005 President to travel to US Foreign exchange rate varies Debt renegotiated with Japan Foreign experts in EdeSur IMF: DR scores badly on energy Banks surprised by new tax Chile ambassador appointed NYU to train Police members AMET trash Fuel from sugar cane SCJ on Orlando Martinez case Government expresses sympathy to US Dominicans in Louisiana Wednesday, 31 August 2005 Monte Grande Dam to halt flooding Customs fires 25 for contraband Gold for Bangles Sans Souci project Northwest Aqueduct loan Wisening debate on the Immigration Law Nobody wants it! Good math, bad news Barrio wants Police protection Marc Anthony & Jennifer Lopez Tuesday, 30 August 2005 President receives tax reform project Energy saving plan US$300 million sought for Union Fenosa deal President to speak at Dominican Week Lower fuel consumption Helicopter to be auctioned Another plane accident US Consulate: get your visa appointment New modality for robbing vehicles Dominican-Haitian information website Monday, 29 August 2005 DR-CAFTA passes Government to the rescue ASIEX calls for more golf We are using less fuel World Bank defends companies, not the DR Shocking details about the artificial island Vega on the geopolitical situation Data from an island of two peoples Deacon gets 20 years A "miracle" Dozens of bodies left unclaimed Capotillo is quiet, for now DR does well in Pre-World Basketball Friday, 26 August 2005 Senators will ratify DR-CAFTA Thousands of free zone jobs lost Textile center in Santiago Lower fuel prices expected Hotel industry Shorter campaigns, please Haiti summons ambassador Squatters will be arrested Arrests in Capotillo Marte denies reported fortune Security plan for Boca Chica Wounded boy may lose sight Big time robbery investigated Santo Domingo film festival Thursday, 25 August 2005 New official transport fares Petro-Caribbean agreement to become official More regulation and transparency needed Fernandez looking more like Mejia? PLD: Evaluation lacks credibility Vincho's appointment questionable DR to propose extension of UN mission in Haiti Haiti condemns murders 800 Haitians deported Dominicans should learn creole Another province? Senate will debate DR-CAFTA tomorrow Senate president criticizes Sans Souci project Cost of fuel causes increase in ferry rates Alleged killer of US citizen arrested Wednesday, 24 August 2005 President: contractors deceive government Where's the decree? Sans Souci for sale No savings in Fenosa deal IMF sees further losses in electric sector EDEs asking for even more money Ministry revokes official passports Insurance brokers reject tax proposal Bus fares up CONATRA boss has RD$113 million Tamboril devastated by flash flood Police blotter Pre-World Basketball Championship Latin Grammy Tuesday, 23 August 2005 Fernandez: Oil prices could affect stability Higher public transport fares Inter-daily taxis Transmission faults are cause of outages WB to lend US$50 million for Civil Registry US$2 million for hospital in Santiago Sanchez's woes Popular is Bank of the Year Advocating fewer taxes for tourism sector PRD gives government bad grades Stray bullets wound two children Patrolling Capotillo on Harley Davidsons 480 Haitians arrested Weapons caught being smuggled Monday, 22 August 2005 Government moves to the Cibao Valley School starts Educating Haitian neighbors Promises, promises Three strikes and you're out! Ortega to Ministry of Foreign Relations Small businesses will not lose out under the FTA Record fuel prices Hotels propose some changes Tourism seeks to compete R.I.P. dear Beeper Alvin Curling: new Canadian ambassador Political parties alphabet soup Court sends Police officers to trial 118 extradited over last seven years Friday, 19 August 2005 US passport requirement may be changed First year government achievements Burned plane being investigated Liquid cocaine smuggler caught Following up on prices Goods to be excluded from VAT PR Governor supports DR-CAFTA New beer on the market General blackout affects activities Dominican cinema turns to horror Miss Universe and her fiance Thursday, 18 August 2005 New officials appointed President insists on energy fraud "Electronic government" begins Lots of money for government "Jeepetocracy" prevails Toral sees no need for fiscal reform Ambassador warns about IMF Liability Management Swap Migratory agreement a must Governor of Puerto Rico to visit Higher energy subsidy Two wanted for extradition released Pepe will turn himself in Dominicans deported from PR XXIII Arts Biennial winners Wednesday, 17 August 2005 President Fernandez calls for a war on crime Government to receive tax proposal today AIRD backs CONEP plan on taxes Government fuel saving plan in "diapers" Oil prices weigh on energy deficit Union Fenosa debt reduced Congress will pass DR-CAFTA if... Shoot out in Piedra Blanca Sam Goodson arrested in Miami, granted bail XXIII National Visual Arts Biennial Tuesday, 16 August 2005 Fernandez wants lower energy bills Venezuela refutes Refidomsa RD$32 billion for petroleum Petroleum causes food prices to increase No final agreement on tax reform Public hearings wanted for tax reform Asonahores rejects Conep proposals Lobby of Dominican Exporters Trade deficit with the US Names please, Mr. President More gold found in DR Evans Paul on Haitian birth certificates Illegal Haitians deported Illegal Dominicans intercepted in PR Quirino case is sixth most important worldwide Friday, 12 August 2005 DR1 takes a break Reactions to proposed tax reform Lawmakers oppose taxing basic foodstuffs IDB on economic recovery Complaint submitted to France President: businesses don't pay for energy Steps towards ratification of DR-CAFTA Six more wanted in Quirino case A youngster's dreams come true Assaults in Mirador Park Merengue festival in Puerto Plata Marcos Diaz arrives triumphant Thursday, 11 August 2005 Progress towards agreement on basic tax reform Subero Isa objects to Ambassador's interference EU invests in bi-national projects DR spending more on petroleum SHELL recommends rational use of fuel Update on problems at new airport Orange to invest US$50 million US deports 91 ex-convicts Heavy traffic expected on Lincoln Avenue Wednesday, 10 August 2005 Leonel and CONEP get together High oil prices represent a challenge to the DR Que se dice: To act in consequence More problems for new city airport 5,000 new housing units Basic foodstuffs cost less Stand-By review delayed two months Focus on the environment Houston to Punta Cana The Gallup Poll continued Puerto Plata merengue fest Felix Sanchez crumbles to injury Tuesday, 09 August 2005 Explaining the economic recovery OAS secretary general visits Scholarships for graduate studies Making textiles for exports Haitian beggars to their consulate Dominican swimmer makes Beijing time Marcos Diaz crosses Gibraltar Strait International Theater Festival Monday, 08 August 2005 President nixes coal-fired generators Gallup-Hoy poll Morales: Rich nations avoiding Haiti Haitians in farming and construction Monsignor summons Dialogue committee JCE goes electronic despite World Bank Telecoms and commerce lead Expensive telephone service Turtle pace for starting a business In Santiago, industry is first One coroner for every 1000 sq. km. Vietnam buses to DR? Another issue for Mejia First National Carnival Congress Friday, 5 August 2005 President sends bill to favor retirees WB attention on energy crisis Re-design for less bureaucracy Government could collapse without tax reform Officials should refrain from doing business Hotels against more taxes South African mercenaries in Haiti 117 arrested in Santo Domingo Este Metro or Trans-millennium? Higher toll on Duarte highway Airport certification expected soon Casting for dancers Adverse conditions for Marco Diaz Thursday, 4 August 2005 Sticker deadline over New ministries announced Public transport analyzed Two long blackouts yesterday DA not intimidated PRD conditions for approval of DR-CAFTA UNIBE student murder update Cubans arrested with false documents Juanes in concert tonight Wednesday, 3 August 2005 Bush signs DR-CAFTA Summit between Leonel and Hipólito Same story, different angle CONEP conditions continuation of talks A move to pay taxes at the Customs Office Power generators can't do more Do you have your new license sticker? Maintenance worker confesses; another is sought Tuesday, 2 August 2005 5.8% growth of GDP New Customs offices Long lines for driving stickers WTO refutes Tourism Minister New airfare charge Bush to sign agreement today Puerto Rico on DR-CAFTA Business sector rejects tax proposals 35,000 mobiles sold monthly Cathedral closed for renovation Hipolito speaks out Robbery: motive for murder Monday, 1 August 2005 Coming soon: $10 and $25 currency coins Citizen Watch on Congress Remember to use 809 as from today Fox and Fernández get together or do they? Talks on tax reform package seem to stall Economist Canto proposes just two taxes Vega and the "bad bets" Government vs. the Cardinal Some barrios want 24-hour patrols Big hole closes Charles de Gaulle Avenue Ten villages cut off by overflowing rivers Friday, 29 July 2005 10-digit telephone numbers President receives honorary degree DR-CAFTA a great victory Hertell asks for ratification Padre Aleman says DR-CAFTA is a new start Tax reform on center stage Position on Pedernales and La Romana Dominican Embassy reopens in Egypt Debate over origin of crisis DR wants a seat in ICAO DR condemned for discrimination Baez Figueroa assistant murdered 91 arrested in Operation Paloma More facilities for betting than sports Two kayakers to world championship Thursday, 28 July 2005 US Congress approves DR-CAFTA Standard & Poor’s on DR-CAFTA approval DA against slot machines Get your driving sticker Income tax may increase Tax on interests highly debated Hernandez: Goico was lying Authorities to ask Spain to arrest Pepe Protecting beggar children Santiago hospital caters to Haitian mothers Mejia asks Fernandez to look ahead Fifty-five deported from US French Embassy follows case Orange has signal problems Sosa hits HR number 587 Wednesday, 27 July 2005 Fernandez to Panama FINJUS and the Supreme Court Credit bureaus to be regulated Hertell & DR-CAFTA Approval of a tax on assets Arabs want to build generators Thousands of jobs lost in La Vega DR begins shipping banana plants The border: Invasion or business opportunity? Jamaica focuses on the DR Judge orders arrest of Pepe Ramon Baez Figueroa counsel responds Leonel Almonte to Najayo Four tiny delinquents Tuesday, 26 July 2005 15% wage increase for government employees More police on the streets Subero: Judicial Branch totally independent Appeal for full trial in Baninter case Westmont contract violates law Puig will uphold the law DA orders Pepe's arrest Almonte turns himself in Haitian immigration analyzed Banks oppose tax Slot machine controversy Ambassador deceased Conference on governance Ping-pong in October Presidente Latin Music Festival Monday, 25 July 2005 President wants technology A new look for President Fernandez? Public Works to eliminate crossings Subsidies don't get to the poor Millions for Dominican image Attorney General uneasy with Haitians Trafficking of young Haitians a serious problem Hertell on failed state topic Bernardo Vega's lesson in logic Researchers study number of AIDS/HIV patients in DR Stealing parrots Friday, 22 July 2005 De Niro visits President Petroleum refinery proposed Census details Offers to buy failed banks' portfolios Looking for Leonel Almonte Pou Castro sent to Najayo Hernani-Vincho case reopens today Spain did not give Pepe a visa Puerto Rico wants stronger ties with DR More air passengers Standard & Poor's assessment Demolition begins at port European cinema at Cinemateca Nacional Misa Flamenca - Los Gitanos Cantan a Dios Thursday, 21 July 2005 Morales Troncoso on foreign relations More on energy Central Bank measures "a model" for LA No DR-CAFTA without compensation Avocado producers ask for help Cargo rates up 30% President Fernandez signs up as PLD candidate Taiwan concerns about DR relations Leonel Almonte arrest ordered Pepe's extradition process begins Angelina Jolie and Robert De Niro Wednesday, 20 July 2005 Central Bank has a property sale New tax on fuels? Consensus is difficult to achieve Questioning of Foreign Residents Census Study reveals Police deficiencies CDEEE has not signed with Westmont European Union: DR is not a failed state A lot of cocaine still in storage Horrific accident leaves seven dead It's raining Tuesday, 19 July 2005 First Lady visits Ireland Census of foreigners Investment in airports DR-CAFTA may cause businesses to close DR well connected Energy company involved in bribery case Former official charged Two extradited to US Cocaine seized on boat Pepe on use of credit card Keith Smart trains DR basketball team Monday, 18 July 2005 Government payroll over IMF limits CONEP submits document regarding DR-CAFTA ANJE proposes government spending cuts Leon Jimenes publishes vision statement Bernardo Vega looks at taxes and the FTA Reopening of early May exchange offer Air Force opens El Higuero airport Public Works Ministry to regulate speed bumps East Coast wants to activate Tourism Cabinet Ocoa produces 35% of the veggies Watch out for these swindlers Friday, 15 July 2005 Reaction to President's speech The President knows something The unification solution Haiti wants joint solutions Cariforum update DR wants to join CARICOM More on tax reform Tourism Fund proposed Excess of cash in banks WB offers loans Brewery will invest RD$300 million DR-CAFTA expected to pass this month Hospital equipment donations Emily not felt in DR Southeast Coast Thursday, 14 July 2005 President condemns "failed state" report Ethics and anti-corruption plan Move to La Isabela Airport starts tomorrow Cariforum meeting opens today DR and Czech Republic negotiating agreement Support for anti-terrorism law Leon Jimenes Group on tax reform WB wants changes Central Bank: 0.06% inflation in June More troops arrive US deports 75 Dominicans A-Rod backs out Marcos Diaz to swim across Strait of Gibraltar Holiday suburbia presentation wins award Hurricane Emily set to pass well south Wednesday, 13 July 2005 Government anti-crime plan IMF: Apply the law CONEP hardens stance Government equips Social Security hospitals Taiwan donates US$10 to cyberpark Czech minister visits Bohenco and the audit Orphanage case decision: "a monstrosity" The most expensive milk Police kill three in robbery attempt Four cops get 30 years DR shines in All Star Game Emily is on her way Tuesday, 12 July 2005 US$100 laptop with MIT Relations with Vietnam Support for Haiti DR will pay OAS debt Customs will collect less Luxury vehicles seized More police on the streets PRSC election results Petroleum affects prices Cocaine trafficker sentence reduced Population concentrates in SD and Santiago DR in the path of Emily Monday, 11 July 2005 Central Bank reaches RD$139 billion IMF suggests government save its money Government proposals Young business group wants broader VAT More on tax reform Importers urge action in face of higher oil prices Armed forces & US advisors tour border Minister versus police chief 243 kilos more Job losses in the free zones Tourism creates 100,000 jobs East Friday, 08 July 2005 President condemns terrorist attacks Security reinforced at airport President wants HP in the DR Government proposes tax alternatives DR-CAFTA needs more votes DGII: License plate deadline is 3 August Evangelical churches want law modified Avocado boycott a problem Punta Cana to have first wind power plant Thursday, 07 July 2005 33% increase in income Air tickets with higher taxes CONEP: Get rid of 13% tax now Hertell wants DR-CAFTA ratified asap Military aid prohibition removed Armed Forces and drug trafficking Spanish troops going to Haiti The provinces that count Preferential vote shelved Milo Jimenez in the limelight again Cocaine seized in Punta Cana "Victor Victoria" going to National Theater Caribbean Soccer Cup begins in DR Monitoring weather in the DR Wednesday, 06 July 2005 Grades are in The National Tests cost millions The two sides to the power crisis The automating of the postal office Que se dice/What's being said Cardinal wants better protection DOM = Baseball powerhouse Storm warnings Tuesday, 05 July 2005 The best kept secret? Improving the slums DR: the pivot state for Haiti? Haitian visa applications down Conch banned Crime concerns Stray bullet compensation Tropical Storm Dennis Monday, 04 July 2005 The President's agenda Economic sustainability and tax reform Valdez once gave Baninter thumbs up 14.5% financing from BNV Country will extradite FINJUS wants them all indicted The high cost of the Haitian crisis Shootout in Los Prados Cops on trial still on active duty Santiago Rodriguez, land of cassava 12 Dominicans to All Star Game Friday, 01 July 2005 DR will pay with goods and services US Senate approves DR-CAFTA Reforms must be rushed British Embassy wants contract explained DR not a "failed State" Visas not required of all Official under investigation Six more wanted in Quirino case Quirino was warned before being caught More rain expected Daily News Archive  |  Message Board Archive

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