Add Bookmark   Tell A Friend   Advertising Information   Contact Us   Daily News Archive: January to March 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, 31 March 2006 Digging the metro line Lending up in 2005 Dutch and DR investment agreement New Drug Council president Easter Accident Prevention Campaign JCE president on the "original sin" RD$593.7 million for politicians Political debates Get to know the candidates Days off at the UASD Radiologists stand by doctor Small plane crashed into mountain Rapist sentenced to 30 years Inventions exhibition Dominican TV hosts star abroad Thursday, 30 March 2006 Candidate for two positions JCE under fire JCE born "in original sin" Alburquerque and Antun aim for 2008 Miguel Vasquez sentenced "Vla" Pujols caught Church against sexual freedom Traffickers face charges Counterfeit cigars incinerated Search for missing plane Punta Cana bets on its coral reefs Orchids at the Botanico Wednesday, 29 March 2006 Revving up the competitive forces Fernandez pushes and things happen Bahia de las Aguilas saga update Woman to preside Drug Council DR gets Maritime Law Institute Remittances equal ten times aid Customs seizes 110 cars Once more into the fray Where are the candidates? United States demands approval of law US embassy confirms flights Beras Goico: The DR needs authority Police blotter Jeepeta sales up S&Ls get 58% of income from deposits Money talks to money Tuesday, 28 March 2006 RD$5 billion for eastern region Tourism Minister highlights his environmental plans IDB loans to Congress Banreservas profits over RD$2 billion US helicopter flights investigated "Sexual freedom" excluded from code DR: pardon Haiti's debt Medina supports protests in US Delays forecast for DR-CAFTA Prepaid power pilot program Large amount of heroin seized Physician convicted for malpractice Debate on life sentences Ruling favors clinic Historian proposes leaders honored Monday, 27 March 2006 President Leonel Fernandez returns Government: RD$35.40 billion so far in '06 Re-doing Madrid Accord could net US$758 MM DR files suit against AES Waiting for info on Bahia de las Aguilas hotels RD$2.72 billion for RD$1.46 billion EDEs still far from 80% Direct flights to and from India JCE allows candidacy registrations Dominican pharmaceuticals to enter the US Arnaiz call cops "inefficient" Possible solutions for deportees Tourists trapped in Punta Rucia Police jailed Falconbridge president dies in crash Friday, 24 March 2006 Royal audience for Leonel JCE has a mess in its hands WB loan for youth employment DR and Haiti unite against bird flu FINJUS: state protects corruption PC criticizes Congress Spot market energy profitable Milagros leads new PRD faction Progreso presents US consultants Musician Juan Lockward dies Thursday, 23 March 2006 Leonel visits British Parliament Flight agreement with the UK Validity of candidacies to be decided Senators vote for new province US medical team treats children AG and DA favor telephone tapping Pepe's extradition nears Several arrested for extradition Cocaine seized, three arrested Security company shut down Wednesday, 22 March 2006 Fernandez announces investments Metro first phase by 2007 A new proposal for Bahia de las Aguilas Park as an attraction, not hotel site Problems continue at the JCE EU to donate US$50 million for education VP says US troops are here for peace Pawning of crops is big business Obstacles to drug combatting Police capture Las Terrenas thieves Rafael Solano wins the Soberano Tuesday, 21 March 2006 Leonel meets with Tony Blair Bill Gates to support IT in DR Communities against rock ash decision Mixed reactions about bay development Priorities and protected areas Union Fenosa paid Crackdown on income tax evasion Watching the watchmen Call for Metro tender Problems with alliances Physicians against deposits Marc Anthony at Chavon Monday, 20 March 2006 Fernandez meets with Spanish businessmen Hotels for Bahia Las Aguilas Attention to hotel surroundings Changes over time in DR economy Major hikes in fuel prices Government to pay Union Fenosa DR has best Mechanotronic Center Vega likes the new numbers Deported Dominicans - myths and realities Penal Code may be reviewed Serial killers caught and jailed Lax controls on watchmen Bloody protests in Licey over, for now DNCD seizes 235 kg of cocaine DR doesn't get to finals Friday, 17 March 2006 President travels to Europe WB supports "Solidarity" program DR Special Advertising Section in Fortune Rock-ash to be incinerated Bill to create new province JCE explains process to diplomats Poll: 63% expect electoral fraud RENOVE case in SCJ Lawsuit to be filed against clinic Private security firm closed down Dominican "mule" caught in NYC Weekly paper launched PGA golf clinics and tournament DR to play Cuba on Saturday Thursday, 16 March 2006 IMF adjustments completed Modernizing national accounting Health units in Capotillo Government seeks US$80M in damages Government electricity trap Power is obstacle to competitiveness DR receives award OAS accepts DR proposal National Dialogue wants anti-crime force International treaties ratified Adoption service or human trafficking? Renewable energy law requested Leonel and Candelier lead in poll Amable Aristy for President in 2008? Castillo case update Crime update Wednesday, 15 March 2006 Asturian bagpipes serenade Fernandez Leonel Fernandez goes to court The DR requests deferral from IMF Birth certificate copies to cost more JCE wants guaranteed financing 34% more in taxes Face off over LPG market Pharmacies regroup White-collar theft Wiring warehouse busted More police patrols Caught! Clearing up a fatal incident WHEW! Dominican team scrapes through Tuesday, 14 March 2006 Leonel Fernandez to visit the UK Billions to be invested by government 58% approve of government Sovereign bonds placed Spanish ambassador summoned EU Agreement consultation begins Consulate to offer services in Santiago Canada to host Expo Canada Fernandez & Jeffrey Sachs Graham to speak at FUNGLODE Exports grow 20.5% Hipolito, the jinx? DR wins vital Baseball Classic game Monday, 13 March 2006 Banks doing well People doubt nation's course Santo Domingo dark and other stories US Commerce says DR has to get a move on Anadegas backs down before army takeover Young boy shines in the US Victory and defeat at the WBC Friday, 10 March 2006 DR to host CA summit EU supports transparency Talking shared challenges Financial Times supplement on DR Fuel shortage VP: former administration soft on drugs Pina: state not liable Goodson to sue DR government Penal Code needs to be reviewed Castillo requests prison for bankers Voting center in jail Long power outages DR classifies for WBC 2nd round Thursday, 09 March 2006 Leonel travels to Panama Women honored Leonel saying less to the press US: DR has poor human rights record Hans Dannenberg, first envoy to India French company wins metro tender More on gasoline retailers Coal generator proposal modified Government sued by Herrera airlines JCE approves coalition pacts Former CDEEE official indicted Criminal action expires in bank case Illegal Haitians deported World-class football in the DR Wednesday, 08 March 2006 Anadegas and the government are trying Ho-hum, now equal opportunity blackouts Cut spending, not increase borrowing Government spent RD$255m on advertising DR unemployment highest in LA A tough look at high school grads Europe funds Haiti road to DR Ole merged into Sirena Santiago Chamber speaks out on crime From the police blotter Orlando dice and Que se dice agree Chomsky talk in Santo Domingo Doors open for Pavel Nunez DR whips Venezuela in WBA Tuesday, 07 March 2006 Infrastructure for northern provinces Leonel: Bautista was unfair Power agreement on hold? Retailers not buying gasoline No dual citizenship Haiti's diaspora seeks dual citizenship Insulza: campaigns must be regulated Hertell warns about drug trafficking Two arrested in aircraft case AG to indict 37 in passport case Sextuplets are doing fine Swedish ping-pong champ visits DR and Venezuela play today in WBC Monday, 06 March 2006 Fernandez and Insulza speak out More investments, fewer loans Xrate fades against CDs Power agreement "just whitewash" Deal brings more blackouts Petty crime? Cops warned about heist Criminals stop churchgoers Customs mafia suspected of murder Weak political system Where your ITBIS goes? President-elect favors dual citizenship Thirty heart operations Thousands enjoy carnival Ortiz and Belliard guide DR to victory Friday, 03 March 2006 Strengthening DR-Haitian ties Haiti and DR-CAFTA Weakness admitted in trafficking control Officials appointed JCE computer center off-limits Business should push for energy alliance Peso stability forecast Telmex interested in DR PRSC leader to run for PLD Castillo attorneys: suspend process Alvarez refuses to give information Court rules in favor of Punta Cana Group Customs inspector murdered Marc Anthony at Altos de Chavon Thursday, 02 March 2006 Leonel promotes officials, removes others US: DR still vulnerable to trafficking Preval arrives today UNICEF: child abuse is tolerated in DR Deadline for coalitions Scotiabank appoints executive Popular opens branch in Miami Forex rate lower DR team weakens Wednesday, 01 March 2006 No inspection stickers Preval arrives tomorrow Police to train 10,000 US report on the border Madrigal redux Everyone pays the EDEs Lower LNG prices good for DR Quality Control in "Que se dice" Pope Benedict sends Lopez to Lima Bishops call for improved education Seismological Institute warns of quakes Tuesday, 28 February 2006 Leonel optimistic about future Reactions to Leonel's speech Complains of official criticism Preval to visit Thursday Expecting confirmation of Bush visit Opening to world markets Calling in the United Nations Competitiveness = clusters movement Enforcing laws re gravel extractors Less demand for charter flights at AILI Power deal signed Blackouts cost Verizon US$3 million An unorthodox solution to blackouts Cardinal calls for austerity Next sports games in Salcedo and Santiago Thursday, 23 February 2006 Flag Day Herrera closes, AILI opens Electric tariff increase refused Bridging decree signed today Need to deprivatize government Puerto Plata judge caught taking a bribe Preval wants stronger relations Verizon to invest US$151 million Jamaican firm interested in DR Progreso requests coercion measures Extradition and new DNCD recruits 18 lost at sea Film festival Spanish photography at Centro Leon Juan Luis awarded at Vina del Mar Wednesday, 22 February 2006 Fernandez and Bush Sr. meet in La Romana The IMF likes what it sees World Bank worries about accord Consultations open for EU trade deal Electronic dollars for government General Accounting Office audits JCE contract Subterranean waters delay metro construction CAASD starts on Guajimia Creek Political businesses Freddy Perez blasts cities Julio Hazim and his RD$4.2 billion debt Police blotter Scary numbers Distracted whale rescued Tuesday, 21 February 2006 Focus on the Environment Low energy lightbulbs RD$1 billion for classrooms RD$10 and RD$25 coins, and change DR and EU negotiating agreement DEA concerned over drugs stay here Plan Renove recourse filed Guillermo Gomez withheld US$10 million Airlines: new airport not ready Cayo Levantado construction without permits Calling on the Navy Highest crime rates US soldier buried in San Pedro Duarte Bridge reopens Friday Bush Sr. visits Monday, 20 February 2006 AMET will not retain driver's licenses Money for Guaigui Dam 1.55% inflation in January Clinton to help attract Indian investment Weather to affect new airport Real estate sales up Romero to seek Senate seat Senator sent to justice Cardinal on politicians request for $ Toral calls for end to electricity mafia Blackouts punish North and South Price round offs Progreso shareholders take action New record-breaking film? Friday, 17 February 2006 Bush might visit in May DR first visit by Preval DR consulates to open in India CB tenders US$300 million in bonds EDEs must pay back RD$32.5 million Segura vs. Mejia Bills expire in Congress AG starts transparency plan You can do no wrong RD$500 million for political campaigning Millions for politics, not for schools Rescued children escape from shelters Boat intercepted trying to reach PR Turtle eggs hatch in Punta Cana National Games open today Thursday, 16 February 2006 Leonel congratulates Haiti DR-CAFTA documents submitted IMF evaluating government performance VP accuses PRD of authoritarianism Masons: vote against corruption Recourse against Plan Renove ruling Baninter defendant files OAS complaint DA to begin Progreso investigation Agripino favors reinsertion of ex-cons Puerto Rico expands its parks Expo Europa 2006 Sting is coming World Baseball Classic forum Wednesday, 15 February 2006 Nobel laureate Tutu visits DR Central Bank increases interest rates IDB sees progress Autonomy for two agencies Coal-fired tender saga continues Taking steps backwards Kid gloves for corruption cases JCE rejects electronic voting Participacion Ciudadana gets new leader Las Americas not Punta Caucedo Sextuplets at home RD$25 million for Classic Team Tuesday, 14 February 2006 Senate passes budget bill Low wattage light bulbs Opportunities within DR-CAFTA Police officers involved in fraud Subero wants stricter judges What's with this deal? More police officers 39 wanted for extradition Slot machine bill passed Pink alliance seeks to bring Mejia back Aircraft accident cause uncertain Flights resumed Sextuplets home Valentine's Day Monday, 13 February 2006 Leonel meets with Haitian students Lopez Rodriguez slams RENOVE decision Senate postpones budget debate Coal-fired deal on hold World Bank holds up US$50 million AMET behaving Palmnappers caught Abuse voids drug case Livestock Fair opens Plane down in Samana People differ on coins Friday, 10 February 2006 Funds for the police Prices of hardware items down Bear Stearns on budget approval Senators: identify metro funds sources 290 more NGOs included in budget Former bank president indicted Something fishy in tender winner No more drivers licenses retained US$1.8 million program for Bayahibe RD$10 and RD$25 coins Crusades analyzed Thursday, 09 February 2006 Budget bill passed by Deputies Park of the East under siege New power plants deal questioned AES replies to Segura Debt restructuring approved Agreement with Colombia Making the most of DR-CAFTA Puerto Rico trade mission to visit Market to be moved from Dajabon Thousands of DR inmates in US and PR Israeli police officer fired Cheaper purified water Carnival in Santo Domingo Wednesday, 08 February 2006 Bio-diesel fleet given push Dollar sales reach US$12.39bn in '05 AES is smart, real smart IDB calls for 70% collection rate Parque del Este controversy RENOVE decision questioned Candidates on the campaign trail Santiago to get Democratic Security Cop killer arrested in New York Violent Tuesday Baseball: Venezuela wins Caribbean Series Tuesday, 07 February 2006 Ministry of Tourism's plans Budget addendum to Congress Spanish investment over US$1.36 billion Lots of vehicles For-ex rate stable Plan Renove defendants acquitted Ministry optimistic about Haitian elections US reserve squadron established Colombian minister visits Israeli police beat DR ambassador's wife Germans remember accident victims Homemade gun man released Cesar Estrella Sadhala passes away DR closer to winning series Monday, 06 February 2006 George W. Bush to visit RD Sonia says July is too soon Bani sand dunes were damaged Environmental chase El Catey Airport set for this year Questions raised on coal-fired tender Nothing new on electricity talks Valdez Albizu receives prize Foreign investment pushes DR growth Bernardo Vega: The good and the bad Former CREP chief out on bail Sextuplets cost RD$1.2 million Beer's best kept secret Friday, 03 February 2006 Graduating in English Budget agreement reached Aerodom probe continues Foreign workforce displacing Dominicans Jesuits: no more Haitian workers needed New ambassador to promote harmony Dominican air space used by traffickers Audit discloses unlawful CB transaction Bank directors squandered millions Alcohol abuse in barrios Elderly lady caught smuggling drugs DR wins first game in series Thursday, 02 February 2006 Works inaugurated in Azua Armed man caught near President Cocco: tax evasion at Las Americas The art of negotiating with government 20% foreigners in workforce Focus on electricity woes Report on budget ready London Club debt restructuring Inflation and depreciation affect salaries DR presides ACP Ministers Council Funding for vocational schools New Haitian ambassador AG to run for Senator New colors for Hatuey's party 78 deported from US Casandra Awards nominees Wednesday, 01 February 2006 Police get computer hook-up Emirates get coal deal Contract labor only for sugar mills Use of 2005 budget hurts everyone JCE settles Santiago Election Board Cops ambushed and killed Stowaway case in St. Maarten La Vega to Moca protest Citizens and voters Lower prices spur construction Environmental workshop for journalists Caribbean World Series ESPN to air World Baseball Classic Tuesday, 31 January 2006 Natural Monuments Commission created Parking meters for Santiago Mella bridge direction change Ambassador in Luxembourg Charcoal-fired plant tender New national accounts system Step backwards Dominguez Brito to seek senator seat Hotel on Agua Luz grounds authorized Policeman arrested for shot in the air Migrant trafficking is big business Free zone industries update La Vega carnival Aguayo makes it again to Pan Ams Friday, 27 January 2006 DR1 breaks for Duarte holiday Protecting the Bani Dunes Delay in paying government wages Maximo Gomez stretch to be closed Certificates of Deposit Migration Director on Haitian immigrants Deputy-hopeful proposals Can DR-CAFTA countries compete? Multiple truck crash National literary prize A Guinness world record? Juan Luis Guerra honored at Berklee Thursday, 26 January 2006 Preliminary agreement on budget Little interest in tender for trains Herrera airport ordered to close Overpass inaugurated Government to fund scholarships Universities to be evaluated Promoting French in schools Electoral process officially begins today Majority thinks politicians dishonest Baby killed by stray bullet Licey is champion Wednesday, 25 January 2006 LF wants congressional talks asap DR getting tough on crime Central Bank to release US$100 M Bids out for Metro rolling stock DA's office opens a Life Line Big questions about the GDP numbers Propane subsidy down 29% The EDEs owe us US$923 million Las Americas to become an expressway The sextuplets are almost home Tigers roar Tuesday, 24 January 2006 IMF approves 5% discretional fund President to meet with lawmakers Active deputies EDEs should pay for outages Computers for safe neighborhoods and Police Highest growth in Latin America High Court issues arrest warrants 33 parties and movements refused recognition Santiago wants safe neighborhoods too OAS Assembly simulation Closed bridge causes traffic jams Licey ahead in playoffs Monday, 23 January 2006 Leonel was "misquoted" Armed Forces link farmers to Haitian traffic Haitian births at La Altagracia Teenage pregnancies big problem Debt and electricity eat up budget Pension funds accumulates RD$24 billion Bishops question administration Spanish money for housing in the DR Businessmen claim end to dispatcher Billion pesos worth of beans Cement prices way down A success story Pink Pact Julia Alvarez and Mary Perez Ph.D.s Baseball playoffs all tied up Friday, 20 January 2006 Hospital inaugurated in San Juan Minister travels to Guyana and Honduras Ministry warns about graduate studies Ministry requires RD$40 billion yearly Dialogue sought for approval of budget Government spends more Letter addresses corruption in government Government reacts to metro criticism Parents will attend workshop 800 Haitians deported in three days Counterfeit cigars seized EDEs to refund customers Sales of chicken up 31% Organic cacao market dominance Supermarket to maintain prices Barry Bonds arrives Aguilas win, playoffs tied Thursday, 19 January 2006 Merit awards presented to students The Senate vs. the President Mental health center in Gualey Kids returned to parents DA warns Pepe No homicides in "safe" neighborhoods 56% think public officers are corrupt Soldiers received "gifts" Civil registry or electronic vote? EU provides RD$30 million EU to contribute in migratory policy Does the DR depend on Haitian labor? UN: It's time to define migratory policy A-Rod decides to play for US Aguilas and Licey to playoffs again Wednesday, 18 January 2006 Xcaret Group interested in DR A little shortfall? RD$2.08 billion Some long distance calls to be free Metro goes full speed ahead DGII admits price hikes Kids off the streets IDB sees no risks for loans Hertell says DR needs Haitians Haitian migrants intercepted The whales are back! Charles Aznavour to visit Baseball playoffs start tonight Tuesday, 17 January 2006 Government establishes priorities Health centers for security plan neighborhoods Trademarks in 48 hours Products costlier Students encouraged to choose technology Pepe formally accused by DA Seven soldiers found guilty Baez attorneys warn potential buyers AG could run for senator Public Opinion Institute opens Monte Plata sports games Dominicans in World Baseball Classic Monday, 16 January 2006 President Fernandez on Taiwan President's travels abroad DR-CAFTA update Limit for tax exempt wages raised 2005 inflation rate at 7.4% More troops for frontier Energy Plan not working Bidding tender for Metro station Metro minister is big investor in Samana A call to end INESPRE and IAD Rescue workers are heroes Violent storm hits Santiago Cardinal speaks out on Haiti Differing opinions on computer voting Baseball heats up Friday, 13 January 2006 Executive Branch extends legislature Public credit bill passed Laws must be refined for DR-CAFTA US reserve personnel to Barahona Protest impedes burial of Haitians Investigation demanded Haiti is DR's problem Banreservas assets increase Popular is most admired bank DR favorite to win World Classic Barry Bonds to visit Max security around Angelina Jolie Thursday, 12 January 2006 Focus on people smuggling tragedy A horrendous crime Fuel sale schedule de-regulated US official visits Approval for US$300 million in bonds Merca SD work progresses Price of chicken expected to drop Double taxation Quiet nights under security plan Man wanted by US turns himself in Widowed mother of 10 receives home US humanitarian program in Barahona Roman chapel to honor Dominican virgin Wednesday, 11 January 2006 Gasoline sales restricted again Government abandons island project First future prosecutors graduated Political grease buys metro funds DR has to ask for exemption from IMF Rumors caused price hikes Traders threaten boycott Solar fiasco Bad Moms jailed Rains wreak havoc in Puerto Plata Two serious accidents near Santiago The Good Shepherd filming Baseball results Tuesday, 10 January 2006 Budget commission meets Tuesday Government invests US$611m in energy Fuel prices go up and then down Presidente defends price increases Computers now pay 16% What triggered the price increases Metro construction disrupts Maximo Gomez Caribbean industry spokesman to visit Security Plan to 12 neighborhoods Focus on crime Armed Forces alert Man arrested, wanted by US Opposition parties favor political pact Cardinal against foreign interference Filming under strict security Angelina Jolie arrives Friday, 06 January 2006 DR1 will not be published Monday No agreement on exchange commission Economic goals for 2006 Investment in hospitals Financial aid for sextuplets Opposition legislators say island is dead Another contract for the Agua y Luz Pena: Metro won't affect theater President Bush to visit Insulza to visit DR and Belize united by database JCE wants to start campaign now No alliance after all De Niro and Damon arrive Thursday, 05 January 2006 Government: price increases unjustified Exchange commission still being applied PRD warns against double taxing Hundreds claim damages by fuel Soldiers sent to border Online passport renewals DR could join common passport with CA Trujillo's home converted into school Duarte Bridge closed for a month Diandino awaits invitation from Congress 36 political parties await recognition Women swindled, offered to travel NYT: A-Rod to play for USA Wednesday, 04 January 2006 Central Bank explains for-ex rate hike Electric subsidy to continue Gasoline fallout Government against speculators Plague of one-armed bandits 24 hour patrols Dead beat dads Labor Department report Congressman from US visits Altos de Chavon's famous professors Mark your calendars Tuesday, 03 January 2006 President Fernandez's wishes for 2006 The Clintons visit Central Bank posts recovery figures RD$75 billion in infrastructure Santiago businessmen oppose metro Two burdensome subsidies Floating electricity Gasoline problems Refinery takes responsibility Price increases cause concern Not unexpected: DR-CAFTA did not start Foreign relations outlook Understanding Haiti Holiday Toll For-ex rate opens year on the rise Daily News Archive  |  Message Board Archive

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