Add Bookmark   Tell A Friend   Advertising Information   Contact Us   Daily News Archive: April to June 2006 To access older archived Daily News pages, click on the required year: 2007  2006  2005  2004  2003  2002  2001  2000  1999  1998 Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec   Friday, 30 June 2006 Fernandez in Seoul Fewer import taxes Postponing DR-CAFTA Embassy studying procurement bill Council of Finance Ministers Cardinal celebrates 15th anniversary Constituting assembly favored Water rationing in Santo Domingo Cibao telemedicine project re-launched US$23 million for Puerto Plata airport Remittances statistics Wanted drug trafficker caught Private watchman company closed Step back in time? Rain forecast Tango at Plaza Espana Thursday, 29 June 2006 President Fernandez in Seoul President Fernandez announces Taiwan FTA Work advances on new port No date for DR-CAFTA Limiting the sale of alcohol Protected area law modification Pretexts to increase taxes Margarita Ruiz Gomez gets RD$400m contract More debt for dubious purchases The Senate's final days Baninter trial continues today PRD ratifies date Know your parking rights Santiago technological job fair Naco is champ after 30 years Cinema and music Wednesday, 28 June 2006 Fernandez is working for modern state OMSA buses go gas New steps against tax evasion Verizon is biggest taxpayer Penal Code modified Pepe Goico has 15 cars Valdez Albizu explains his advisory services Mobile phones The road to Samana MLB prepares players for the future Tuesday, 27 June 2006 Democratic revolution Taiwanese interest in Santiago No concern for shade Motoconchos being organized US$132.5 million to fight crime Banking holds back secondary markets Brineman on corruption Complicities with corruption Police agents fired Proposal for a technical police Women's quota not reflected in election Tricom slashes price of US calls Phelps buys Falconbridge Eolic energy in Samana Dominican appointed by IMF in Africa The Beauty and the Beast David Ortiz: Extraordinary Monday, 26 June 2006 Fernandez, the DR's best salesman Electricity highway to get started Housing Fair a success Estrella on education Big job fair in Santiago Another Brineman blast Violence promotes self-defense measures Eight cops dropped for jailbreak Nuncio traces crime to corrupt police Fire chief arrested for visa fraud Rains affect 2000 families in Santiago Friday, 23 June 2006 385,000 jobs short of goal Metro construction to UASD area Billing to be linked to Tax Department DR-CAFTA for institutionalism Treaty requires numeric portability Official election results released Who's who in the PRD now Young politicians bid Cowell farewell Brineman complains about corruption Need to reform penal code now Baez questioned by DA Department It's illegal to carry 2 or more on a moto Multi-million jail business Tornados affect the Cibao Thursday, 22 June 2006 Leonel on 21st trip Hertell: DR-CAFTA date uncertain CB: employment increases Brineman: Educational system weak South Korea wants more trade Orange sees bright future here PRD to choose candidate in November Drugs seized in several actions Drug sales behind increase in crime Explosion attributed to carelessness Drink more water DR basketball banned from defending title Green alert, rain to continue Wednesday, 21 June 2006 President's Far East trip agenda New US$225 million dam contracted Governmental overspending Rich and poor sack Green Belt Biggest tax cheats: big business Huge housing fair Many are called: Most fail Large numbers without potable water Senate sends Code changes to committee Some lower prices with DR-CAFTA Huge blast at Diamond Mall Tuesday, 20 June 2006 President Fernandez to visit Far East DR-CAFTA likely to be postponed No more internal debt Customs and tax bills signed into law DR ambassador in India Reform dialogue in July Minister expects record tourist arrivals 30,000 applicants for 484 jobs Search for DR oil continues High liquidity of S&L system Subero opposes stricter terms Pepe: "I never met Quirino" Naco is favorite to win in basketball Monday, 19 June 2006 Reform will include national consultations Section of Maximo Gomez closed Plates for motorcycles Tax income up Subsidies to be maintained this year Cost of power is double here Andy blasts government proposal Housing costs more in the DR Study shows need for lots of jobs The downside of Haitian labor Designer of world's tallest tower visits DR is leader in cigar exports Hard look at life sentences Water, soft drinks and fans sales up Whale refuge under threat Luperon, 57 years on Wednesday, 14 June 2006 DR1 breaks for Corpus Christi Congress approves autonomy for two agencies Beginning of the end for subsidies British chamber event Subero cites problems with reform Election final announcement postponed Latin American botanists meet here Cement producers lose millions Scotiabank looking for more Vanessa's killers had been jailed before Flood alert Anniversary of the 14 June Expedition Japanese Navy ships visit Tuesday, 13 June 2006 DR after UN Security Council seat 26% of Dominican children unregistered Free zones: treaty delay would cause loss Half of jobs are in informal sector Avoid 27 Febrero/Maximo Gomez Small business vs. mass tourism Cardinal favor life terms Murder suspects arrested Millionaire fines for activating stolen phones Baby found in trash bin Tropical storm not a danger Showing at Cinemateca Dance festival Monday, 12 June 2006 Fernandez on energy and debt Power deficiency is biggest obstacle An experiment in biodiesel underway Jobs, jobs, who's got the jobs? The only feasible alternative, says Pena Up, up and away! Money for greenhouses "Chino, chino, where is the chino?" 351 mules caught at airports SJC renews RENOVE Murder suspect freed on bail Death of a student stirs Cibao "Our" sextuplets at 5 1/2 months Dominicans active in Maryland politics Friday, 09 June 2006 Chilean President visits Cyber Park to provide huge export values Disputes Chamber issues decrees, but... Big government, poor country Montas blames politics for '03 debacle Tax the rich The most expensive option Dominican education is woeful Another Dominican first Dominican seeks AG position in Maryland Insiders make drug busts difficult Colonel is jailed on murder rap A/C for Santo Domingo Cathedral Thursday, 08 June 2006 Santiago sees plan Economic stability may equal no subsidies CDEEE blames fuel and breakdowns Closer watch on S&Ls Leonel favors consensus on reforms What the people want Herrera is no more Amable's million dollar helicopter Armed Forces drop 1000 Colonel to jail Pre-Columbian artifacts retrieved Judy Reyes wins Alma award Princeton salutatorian is illegal Dominican Wednesday, 07 June 2006 Declaration of Santo Domingo Metro trains will arrive in 2008 Much ado about nothing II Lopez Rodriguez on the JCE Political will to fight corruption Patricia Juniot arrives in DR Medicine and DR-CAFTA Free zones get a break Housing doubles in 21 years DR looking at regional bank Little babies World Cup venues Tuesday, 06 June 2006 Bachelet to visit Venezuela - Peru conflict in Assembly Panama to host 37th Assembly Assembly causes traffic chaos Effect of treaty postponement minimized Alternative energy Three minority parties survive Samana airport ready in November CB to sell land for tourism Tall ships coming to the DR It's raining Monday, 05 June 2006 Much ado about nothing OAS assembly without Rice SICA ends with little to show for DR Bastian on rules for investments Dominican business community and FTA CONEP and ANJE try for alliance REFIDOMSA to get makeover Earth Day in Santiago Pepe out on bail Friday, 02 June 2006 Traffic closed for OAS assembly Condoleezza not attending assembly Central Bank ponders tourism Hard currency abounding PR delegate: don't postpone treaty Maintenance of park costly Subero on election results and Pepe More than 40 candidates without votes 500,000 undocumented residents Salsa and merengue popular in India Medals at the XX Karate Pan Ams World Cup Games Thursday, 01 June 2006 SICA meeting begins today US confirms DR-CAFTA requirements WB: problems affect growth JCE to present all rulings at once Management plan for Jaragua Park Another evasion scandal in Customs Pepe free on bail Harley patrolling in Colonial Zone Earth tremor felt in Santiago Wednesday, 31 May 2006 JCE continues with challenges Nunez Collado warns on reform LPG subsidy under review The squeaky wheel gets the oil DR ready to start DR-CAFTA Historic storm hits Santiago and Cibao And the ground shook Jails too small and poorly equipped Carjackings are up Trujillo's death 45th anniversary Invisible in Villa Mella Baseball Hall of Fame program Tuesday, 30 May 2006 Ministry refurbished for OAS meeting Security reinforced at airports Leonel promoting constitutional reform Nuncio favors changes Ito Bisono remains as deputy JCE reserves ruling in 14 cases AMET equipped INDOTEL OKs Verizon sale Price of cement agreed Business environmental protection alliance Lack of inter-regional understanding 29 indicted in passport case Monday, 29 May 2006 Leonel calls for reform Cardinal speaks on reform PLD obtains majority in chamber Government backing spurs crop pledging Rebar down RD$300 a hundredweight (qq) Survey says 66% are staying Huge travel bunko at Las Americas Greenhouse case going to criminal court Police rescue kidnap victim Friday, 26 May 2006 Big shopping weekend Bengoa promises no new taxes Leave Law 173 alone Specialized floor at Robert Reid The coveted two-thirds majority No more excuses Need to reform electoral law The best Presidents Dancer Michelle Jimenez to Holland Thursday, 25 May 2006 Fox and Uribe to visit PLD will lead both chambers Agripino: Don't subdue opposition No electricity price hikes Construction costs skyrocket DA receives death threat from Pepe Vincho wants spotlight on politicians Bank boss' driver murdered Church has good image Internet use spreading Multi-million peso labor case Momentous symphonic concert Dominican supermodels in X Men 3 Wednesday, 24 May 2006 Final count due today Bulletin #17 Power at the service of the people DR-CAFTA could create 100K jobs Protecting their turf Read the "small print" Sharp rise in software piracy Possible new electric rates Surveillance on city streets Attorney general sounds off Pepe Goico will go on trial Jimani, two years on Rice entrepreneur passes away "La Madame" passes away Tuesday, 23 May 2006 Dominican flag in space mission JCE: 24 hours to finish process Private customs operations Micro drug traffickers Pepe sent to La Victoria jail Mysterious timing re Pepe Goico De Camps discharged from hospital Bush will not come to summit Another US humanitarian mission British focus on DR Cardinal speaks out against movie DR does well in weightlifting Blackouts back More scorchers ahead Busy hurricane season forecast Monday, 22 May 2006 DR to host XXXVI General Assembly of OAS JCE guarantees result will come in Death toll climbs as vote count slows AmCham praises election process Pepe Goico arrested in Santo Domingo AIRD worried about energy costs 50 years of Japanese migration Dance Choreography Encounter 2006 Friday, 19 May 2006 20 PLD Senators in bulletin 9 Celebrations result in violence More science careers needed US troops leaving country Baninter case to court today Baninter letter of credit started Cap Cana Greenhouse ruling announcement suspended Five prisoners escape AES increases DR presence The Economist on DR Tourism grew, but spending down Travel investment at US$5.3 billion DR1 and DOWS online forum Thursday, 18 May 2006 PLD ahead in Congress Presidential Palace celebrations OAS calls for respect for results Report card on election Wallet-driven politics The Pink Alliance's poor showing "Dangerous" control of Congress Dominguez Brito virtual winner Alliance admits defeat in DN Salcedo tells of his plans for Santo Domingo Standard & Poor wants more reforms Greenhouse case hearing today 92 deportees arrive DR migration history The Da Vinci Code opens in Santo Domingo Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Voting: numbers coming in slowly Praise for voters' behavior Some deadly incidents Election board acted quickly The high cost of politics Low voter turnout Major networks followed the elections Banks get fewer dollars A fiscal surplus for first quarter Got milk? Rancho Luna Steakhouse is no more Tuesday, 16 May 2006 Voting day Baltazar Garzon comes to observe Quick vote count President's mom operated ITLA's numbers Banks benefit from RD$25 billion plan Monday, 15 May 2006 Time to think Legislators vie to stay in Congress JCE to count votes faster Bishops call to vote Electoral Pact falls apart Hatuey operated on in NYC Competitiveness Plan under way Alburquerque speaks in Vienna Metro, Part II S&P maintain DR credit rating Waste not Rice growers dispute Central Bank Guarantees are costly Drug trafficking spots Marichal ranked among the best Friday, 12 May 2006 CB offers spectacular growth report Resigning candidates list disclosed OAS inspection in Pedernales German Ambassador: campaign expensive PLD charters flights for its voters Short working day on Monday Contraband seized South Korea wants stronger ties Wind generator in Montecristi Thursday, 11 May 2006 Matters "under control" at JCE OAS to investigate voter transfers No military in JCE list All in the family Mano dura Dominicans favor re-election IMF review outline published Grupo Hazoury owes the most Electricity solutions without politics Study encourages use of LPG Verizon executive honored Consultant fired for lack of discretion Elemental, elemental National Symphony Orchestra to Spain Earliest Caribbean settlement? Wednesday, 10 May 2006 Displaced voters can vote Nunez Collado asks for proof Some military and police on voter rolls Possible 40% abstention in these elections Dominican Republic country branding 10,000 homes to get solar panels State loses RD$2.0 billion on LPG Internal Revenue rakes it in Hurricane season approaches Help with export crops Bakeries face price hikes The JAD wants VAT removed More Dominicans elected in New Jersey Be very careful while driving Prague Black Theater in Santo Domingo Tuesday, 09 May 2006 Parties sign pact PRSC may withdraw from pact Hertell confident in process Schools break for elections Thousands come to vote Dominguez and Pared ahead in poll The Economist on DR politics Justice is blind First stage of metro tunnel US aid for Police Constanza gets its landing field Geography means a lot for DR DR 10th in Latin Business Chronicle Consultant fired for defending Bay Macadamia is the future Monday, 08 May 2006 Parties to sign civility pact today JCE carries out simulation Election board sends out material Mayoralty polls Corruption and lack of jobs One vote pulls all Spotlight on Judge Salvador Ramos Next step trade negotiations Dominicans in general favor DR-CAFTA IMF to look at DR Letter of Intent Questions on customs bill The fus$ about Bahia de las Aguilas Gasoline sales down 40% over two years Las Manaclas to get clean energy Major drug baron extradited Friday, 05 May 2006 Government tax bonanza RD$1.2 billion invested in metro Supreme Court rules against monopolies Poll: Leonel favorite for 2008 An outsider would be considered Support not strong for woman President Salcedo's vision for the city Cardinal warns JCE Unsustainable politics OAS delegates verify schedule US Embassy minimizes roster error Eco-development bulletin No need to compensate anyone Bogus "Da Vinci Code" a sham Asafa Powell to run in the DR Thursday, 04 May 2006 OAS mission installed Minister meets with OAS Secretary Gen Police to protect elections Bahia de las Aguilas ownership impasse Recruiting votes in Santo Domingo? PC makes demands to JCE Ambassador: DR has right to deport Argentina and DR review cooperation Buying is up Cid Wilson ranked No. 1 by Forbes DR does better on Failed States list Fuel demand down Dominican casualty in Iraq Promoting slavery-watching trips to the DR Dominican music in FIFA World Cup Wednesday, 03 May 2006 GDP shows "surprising" growth Oil may affect IMF accord Double checks for voter tallies Voters moved about Agreement for the campaign ?Que se dice? today's column Senate approves new province Tick-tock Turtles Tuesday, 02 May 2006 DR position on US immigrants heard DR requests European aid Ministry awards 1,300 scholarships Electric sub-station for UASD Ballots printed, staff chosen Candidates for SD Mayor debate tonight IMF revisions explained today Central Bank issues more CDs Baez: Hipolito planned Baninter collapse Legal conflicts affect Bay development Greenhouses case to court today Amelia Vega -- People's 50 beautiful Friday, 28 April 2006 DR1 takes a break Funding electoral observers 150+ candidates resign Leonel to receive international award Subero favors justice reform High Court hearing for Renove case Taiwan aid for textile plant Cesar Sanchez coercion measures 89 deportees in three days Cell phones popular Edwin Espinal wins award Historical music moment Thursday, 27 April 2006 Candidates roster ready Electoral observers meet today Electoral transparency expected US supports the rule of law Hertell praises Customs Dept Drugs incinerated Police officers test positive for drugs Renewable energy bill Robots at book fair Sting rocks Altos de Chavon Wednesday, 26 April 2006 Students get credit cards First step towards renegotiation UASD reopens after costly strike Just who are the candidates? Hertell and extradition ADAFP says 450,000 not covered SCJ 'untrustworthy' says Veras 2006 Book Fair off to a good start Cardinal off to Peru Oscar de la Renta and Milly Sting at Chavon Tuesday, 25 April 2006 Time for the Book Fair Agreement at the UASD No energy saving until politics are over Who are the candidates? Wrong interpretation of polls Politics 2006 Presidency is biggest advertiser The President's campaigning US Attorney General visits Theft at Verizon office Criminals in the Police Fast-buck culture behind suicides Pasta-eaters Albert Pujols off to a great year Monday, 24 April 2006 Book Fair opens tonight Government to get new energy plan Ranking politicians Tejada and Boquechivo on politicians Young people want an end to corruption Ministers of Justice meeting The Bahia de las Aguilas study confusion Gallup poll on Bahia de las Aguilas hotels Care for Haitians in San Pedro hospital Traffic accidents are biggest killer One cop booted out every two days Cops solve recent kidnapping Increase in car fares hurts Dominicans getting fatter DR to Group I Fed Cup Friday, 21 April 2006 Bahia de las Aguilas hotels on hold Public access to beaches? Priority bills in Senate Pina: revise extradition treaty with US No agreement at UASD Bush visit still not confirmed Coastal surveillance costs RD$15 M Progreso Bank has new directors Suicide statistics Time Magazine story on DR Baseball is more than baseball Thursday, 20 April 2006 Oil price hikes will not slow growth Agripino: reinstate fuel savings Australian ambassador on the DR ITBIS refunds to audited companies Environment employees suspended UASD hunger strike Dominicans do not favor return of Hipolito Candidates registered in other locations Fewer divorces US judge ruling favors Castillo 102 deportees arrive Cocaine and vehicles seized La Zurza being vacated DR advances in Davis Cup tennis Book fair preparations DR world premiere of The Da Vinci Code Wednesday, 19 April 2006 SCJ recognizes Press Law 6132 Preparations under way for observers Capitalization goes slow Please don't waste water UASD Profs vote to continue strike CEPAL sees DR economy growing by 6% Citibank confirms sale to Scotiabank Crude oil over US$70 threatens economy Four miners die in larimar mine Corripio receives Taiwan's highest honor Impact of MLB in the DR The Lost City in US theaters Tuesday, 18 April 2006 OAS Assembly to Santo Domingo Ambassadors present credentials DR has surpassed worst crisis Bear Stearns on the economy UASD crisis mishandled? Bahia de las Aguilas hotel proposal Lopez retracts partnership claim Judge cannot "strike" law High Court fires judge US/DR joint exercises Ambassador explains warship visit Businesspeople call for transparency Dogs find drugs in fuel tank Night flights restricted at new airport Reopening flight AA587 case? Pedro Martinez: 200 wins Monday, 17 April 2006 Holy Week ends Leonel meets with US Senators Metro investment at RD$1.5 billion Customs reaps more than expected Bees buzzing for exports Dollar down, inflation down Niches with Central America JCE fears massive abstention Explaining the high abstention Gallup poll shows virtual tie 47% prefer PLD party No magistrates for the provinces Judge "strikes" press law Adriano Tejada and "La Fiesta del Chivo" Marc Anthony & JLo in Chavon Pujols beats up on Cincy Wednesday, 12 April 2006 DR1 breaks for Easter Offer to end UASD strike World students come for UN event DR-CAFTA will increase trade 30% Germany honors Sosua immigrant Hotels are full Steel prices up DR working to improve credit ratings Dominican in Italian legislature The high cost of street drag racing Cardinal Easter Week criticisms TJ Pena gets to the bigs Tuesday, 11 April 2006 New coins circulating State-of-the-art toll paying system Driving license confusion JCE to lay off staff Planner and investor credentials questioned Minister: Bahia de las Aguilas is fragile Girl abducted and raped Rock star survives assault Night raiders Haitian criminals sought in DR 942 deportees so far this year Isabella Rosellini comes for premiere Monday, 10 April 2006 Foreign investments grew by 44% "New" Penal Code facing tests Verizon buyout still news Docs say million left out Exporters need help Fuels rival VAT as income source Politics get violent All that glitters is not gold Old cars invade the streets Holy Week under way Friday, 07 April 2006 Leonel to travel to Taiwan and Qatar DR aspires to EUR300 million in aid Days of consular invoice are counted Bonao courthouse Spain OKs DR driver's licenses EdeEste explains outages Metro tunnel digger tested Pink alliance for 20 years? PRD and PRSC leaders resign Balaguer to feature on postage stamps Cardinal: expel homosexuals Preventive prison for Vla Santiago-Panama air route Thursday, 06 April 2006 Cariforum ministers strategize RD$22M for social security Interest rates down Puig points to real estate speculation Pink alliance supports new province Army officials test positive for drugs High Court hearing of Plan Renove case Judge summons Pepe and Quirino Another to be extradited US Embassy on stolen vehicles British cinema Wednesday, 05 April 2006 Valdez sees economy growing by 5.5% Haitian migration Police look to control family violence Deputies cite two from Santiago Subervi warns JCE about candidates DATE 2006 in Punta Cana Verizon buyout heats up cell business Staple prices are down a bit Demand up at children's hospital Joselito needs some help DR is shortstop heaven Tuesday, 04 April 2006 Investment in SD and Monte Plata Expropriate Bahia de las Aguilas EU investment strategy analyzed Size of deal unprecedented Impeachments hinder printing of ballots Senate candidates debate today OAS election observers expected Public hearings for new province bill Running for office but... Former officials at Baninter trial High court watching judges Musician in trouble Monday, 03 April 2006 President links crime to globalization Greenhouse case back in court Four perish in small plane IMF review over CONEP vs. Defillo Verizon Dominicana sold to Telmex Huge numbers in fraud cases The downside of the fuel-buying practices US$1 million to train police "Vla" jailed Metro moves money Limes are gold Alvarez Dugan receives National Press Prize Dominican-German Shepherd wins abroad Play Ball! Daily News Archive  |  Message Board Archive

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