Add Bookmark   Advertising Information   Contact Us   Daily News Archive: October to December 2007 To access older archived Daily News pages, click on the required year: 2008  2007  2006  2005  2004  2003  2002  2001  2000  1999  1998 Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec   Friday, 28 December 2007 DR1 breaks for the holidays Senate postpones passing budget JCE's Rosario: case closed Strengthening ban on fireworks COE will control motorbikes Haitians students in the DR on the rise Government courting Haitians? Decision on IMF due January Challenges for 2008 Dona Chucha dies Last days of Christmas exhibit Post season awards Post season update Thursday, 27 December 2007 Budget approved without delay First fireworks, now motorbikes Parents to be held responsible Firework ban doesn't stop injuries Holiday sales are a dud Austerity Law: piece of paper Jewelry and metal export ruling Pharmaceuticals welcome EPA Advantages of the EPA Exports to Canada decrease UN asks for disaster relief funds Fernandez celebrates birthday Crime decreases No break to drug deals Licey wins first game Wednesday, 26 December 2007 Respite from fireworks Fernandez promises stability Petrocaribe to be held here Budget goes to Congress EPA is a winner Small business is key to development Haitian-Dominicans go for politics IDAC to fund Christopher's defense Father Aleman dies Pardon for abused woman Venezuelan plane crashes Aguilas vs. Licey Friday, 21 December 2007 DR1 takes holiday break Happy Holidays! AILA expects many travelers Edesur: There will be light Police patrol streets US Ambassador visits JCE New jail for Santiago Drivers begin to get subsidize fuel Bottoms Up! Juan Luis Guerra doing his part Baseball updates Thursday, 20 December 2007 Fernandez to ratify PetroCaribe New homes for Bonao Education minister argues in vain FTA with Canada Cash-strapped JCE in RD$23m gift handout Major tourism breakthrough Investors want IMF Orlando's killer gets 30 years Popular Christmas bread more expensive Dominicans in NY save abandoned baby Dominican volleyball women shine Polanco honored Baseball updates Wednesday, 19 December 2007 No way to change the budget Morales on EPA Real estate boom Only two holidays shift during 2008 Three new ambassadors ANJE rejects subsidies RD$1.5 billion relief bill JAD: storm damage at RD$10.5 billion Scholarships for study in the US Energy Week 2008 Parts of Tamboril are sinking Pelaez killer loses appeal Baseball update Tuesday, 18 December 2007 Fernandez going to Cuba Santiago recovery program Holiday security measures JCE demands more funds Deputies will modify budget Government greenhouse clash Plan Renove case update DR-India relations doing well EPA is good news for DR Phasing out potassium bromate US visas more expensive Villanueva and Horford doing well Baseball updates Monday, 17 December 2007 No one is happy with budget EPA negotiations end CONEP vs FENATRADO Fernandez announces recovery plans President orders dredging of lakes Guards praised for heroism EdeNorte reports near full service Numbers increase in Olga's wake Lower Yaque under water They are back where they were Refugees get help and multiply A.M.: The truth Economic damage by Olga Baseball update Friday, 14 December 2007 RD$300 billion budget approved GDP up 7.5% says ECLAC Santiago protests cargo monopoly Recapping Olga Olga damages farms US doctor gets Dominican honor Dominicans can spell Juma 66 introduced Capt Kidd ship discovered One of the good ones killed Dominicans named in MLB probe Horford gets suspension Super Sanchez and Peguero to Beijing Baseball calendar extended Thursday, 13 December 2007 Official report on Olga and tourism Schools reopen Olga's path & aftermath San Cristobal hit again Fernandez promises help Tragedies could have been prevented Public Health issues warning Is the JCE being inconsiderate? Debt and power eat up budget Anadegas challenges diesel subsidy Orange Dominicana invests Aventura and Juan Luis nominated Horford visits Ford Wednesday, 12 December 2007 Santiago low areas under water COE first report Minimal effect in tourism areas Schools close for Olga Hacienda and IMF come to terms GDP growth sees few jobs Government hands over plans Deputies approve salary 14 FINJUS targets "little barrel" US ambassador on the way Court suspends removal of signs Fenatrado closes Haina port UNICEF numbers No baseball 2 DR teams in Caribbean Series Tuesday, 11 December 2007 Government's pockets getting deeper Almeyda issues stiff warning Barahona gets money Exports on the rise Luring purchases with easy credit Government and IMF at standstill WB advocates stability Sun Land and the Judicial Branch Drinking water concerns Vegetable and chicken prices on the rise Most expected better government More drugs found Subtropical Storm Olga The best time for baseball Baseball updates Monday, 10 December 2007 Government to Barahona DR and Canada start FTA talks Ministry bans fireworks sales More housing for Guajimia Pending IMF goals New kids' park for Santo Domingo ONAP questions salary 14 24 parties in May elections Fernandez ahead in polls Most pressing problems Dominicans pessimistic Sun Land contract revoked 18 scandals in 33 months Spain deports 1,000+ Red Alert just like Noel Baseball update Friday, 07 December 2007 Fernandez guarantees stability Government at an impasse with IMF FTA talks with Canada The 14th salary DR hosting spelling bee Huchi gets some studies Police, parties - the most corrupt Sun Land far from over Estrella warns of corruption risk Tobacco taxation back on the table Increased beer competition Consul wasn't fired Some drugs were dummies Juan Luis for a Grammy Baseball updates Thursday, 06 December 2007 Presidency decked for Xmas 8% budget to municipalities FTZs get money Paraguayans study competitiveness Government meeting with IMF Deputies approve 14th wage Unions agree on something Judges comments "excessive" Sun Land case closed? Consul fired in visa fraud case DNCD has info on drugs 60 kilos off a police officer Murdered on the job Baseball updates Wednesday, 05 December 2007 Judge asks Leonel to stop cutting ribbons ARS give in on primary care Doctors approve decision on fees Government tender on Shell's 50% Public Health warns about fireworks A.M. - Discovery Yaque River gets some help Popular is most popular DNCD nabs half a ton of cocaine Tsunami precautions and warning system Baseball update Tuesday, 04 December 2007 Cotui getting help Christmas bonuses are coming Protect our potatoes Transport unions at it again Lincoln getting a facelift Bengoa will meet with Shell Child labor program restarted Haina still has problems PLD thinks it's too early Ortiz Bosch joins Miguel Vargas Miss DR announced Columbus Park Arts Fair Horford named ROM Baseball update Monday, 03 December 2007 Samana - Santo Domingo Hwy update JCE 2008 budget: RD$7.7 billion Ambiguity affects protected areas Energy theft prosecution postponed Diesel issues still pending The lesser government "sacrifice" Auto Fair a big success Flea market millions Court convicts Baez Cocco Rapists get 20 years each Water scarce in some barrios Last Mirabal injured in fatal crash Keep fireworks away from kids Baseball update Friday, 30 November 2007 Government to subsidize fuel ANJE opposes diesel subsidy JCE begins late registration Schools getting much-needed money Education lags behind Asian meds without inspection Bribery a way of life Official proposes bonus cut First kidney transplant successful Bikini debate squashed DANR holds conference Hurricane season over Lincoln Road robbery suspects caught Arte Moreno visits Baseball updates Thursday, 29 November 2007 Fernandez inaugurates new center Fernandez at groundbreaking Election costs big bucks We're buying and that's that Opposition to purchase voiced Speaking out against trucking monopoly Plagiarism becoming a problem Tourism in danger? Hotel Montana contract revoked People want those jobs Drivers begin fuel system change Leptospirosis finally under control Violent deaths caused by guns Baseball update Wednesday, 28 November 2007 Government to subsidize diesel Baskets yes, parties no DGII deals Highways getting fixed up Competitiveness Law passes Squatters to be banned from highways An offer of 20,000 jobs Making it easier to get docs IMF and refinery sale Economist sees three major issues Shell execs to come and see Aerodom says it has offers Expert on alternative energy Female migration report Dominican Cooking wins web award Baseball update Tuesday, 27 November 2007 Financing for small business Refidomsa negotiations Rate hikes won't be accepted Public Health alerts Pro Artibonite River agreement Democracy takes a step back Employers re maternity subsidies Aerodom selling concessions Ambev offers new beers Rosa Perez Perdomo at DANR 115cc motorbikes to be detained Baseball updates Monday, 26 November 2007 Labels in Spanish on hold Refinery sale stirs more debate Tourist Highway almost finished Families return no matter what Low-cost housing: RD$2.0 billion Business wants IMF to stay Less perceived corruption Tender made to order? Kids are victims, too Santo Domingo mayor sued Killers killed Leptospirosis cases decline Sextuplets doing well Drugs from the skies Weekend Baseball update Friday, 23 November 2007 Refinery might have a partner Cheaper fuels for transport Herring and cod get tax break Classifying hotels Leptospirosis under control Petro Caribe summit in December Adding up Noel aid Tobacco loan approved Ministry of Environment flip-flops Minister could be charged 7,000 families need to be relocated Police Christmas security plan Parties will get lots more money New DR ambassador in Nicaragua Haiti getting its own CESFRONT DREAM Project opens high school Baseball update Thursday, 22 November 2007 New health units for border region Energy saving plan into action All change to save energy Leptospirosis: Slowing but still dangerous Dunes are in protected area SISALRIL announces coverage increase Parties keep spending A little plan goes a long way Bullen wants commitments fulfilled US donates vaccines Qatar donates COE carries out preventive operations Gasoline close to US$100 Catalonian parliament hosts students Baseball update Wednesday, 21 November 2007 Salcedo is now Hermanas Mirabal Pan Am health experts arrive Senate approves US$15 million loan Parties greet JCE halt on regulations An end to conflict in Dajabon Infant mortality rates up AMET writes a lot of tickets Food prices up Red and Yellow alerts still in effect Fine art comes to Santiago Baseball update Tuesday, 20 November 2007 More jobs coming Hanes stays in Santiago FTZ Vega sees problems in buying Shell Energy sector deficit increasing Ministry defends aggregate extraction Everybody back to classes Government received much money Drinks, food and transport usurp income Ocoa gets money JCE gives green light to ads Leptospirosis numbers climb Evacuations and rains continue CR worried about prostitutes Joan keeps swinging Rodriguez wins MVP! Baseball update Monday, 19 November 2007 Bottoms up!! A shift in subsidies? Government subsidy for telecom Cesfront has more issues Better beans and pigeon peas ANJE does not see austerity Back into the river (beds) Bromate bread still on shelves Legislators take too many days off Shell asking US$183 million Cruise ships are a-coming DR-EU agreement gives jobs a chance New US Ambassador Red Alert for 11 provinces 14 wounded in prison riot Baseball in the Dominican Republic Friday, 16 November 2007 President outlines energy saving plan Fernandez presents check Fuel situation back to normal Giuliani vs. Olivares: truce called Congress passes resolution Leptospirosis sparks red alert Vehicles without 'marbete' will be impounded Tucanos coming in January INVI builds in Bonao PRSC in NY wants investigation HIV/AIDS vaccine fails Santiago's Most Wanted More drugs found Chinatown almost finished Baseball Thursday, 15 November 2007 Fernandez to speak, again Producers exonerated RD$3 billion surplus for relief Eighth IMF review Where's Waldo? At the CMD Possible leptospirosis outbreak US doctors offer help Schools get cleared out Cesfront corrupt, says Mayor Giuliani vs. Olivares: round 1 Election organization on schedule Tricom to offer WiMAX Dell fighting sentence Illegal migrants beware Baseball update Wednesday, 14 November 2007 Salcedo gets new name Billions for waterworks Farm export overview 100 kilos of cocaine near Macao Senasa garners pharmacies Gasoline supplies returning to normal Sun Land sent to AG PLD pulls TV spot A.M. and the JCE and spots Rains cause havoc in the east Met Office warns of more rains Panel calls for educational funding Luxury SUVs popular Highway accident halts traffic Baseball games Tuesday, 13 November 2007 RD$400 million for Noel victims JCE crisis brewing? Running out of plantains Less bread for your money Premium still at a premium Cocco going home CESFRONT soldiers get rest Bloomberg remembers victims Inside the Civil Aviation Institute Adding up the aid Leading media lawyer dies Rains forecast for DR Baseball games Monday, 12 November 2007 Tax break for Noel Free zones jobs School shelters halt classes Southern Command helps in Bani Senate passed Noel bond issue Red/yellow alert for most of DR Noel damage shuts down refinery Premium gasoline shortage Water shortage exasperates JCE says it will stand firm Parties keep TV spots on air Dell is ordered to cease and desist Banreservas good grades 12 honored for reforestation Juan Luis is biggest winner Friday, 09 November 2007 Fernandez speaks Reactions to Fernandez's speech Deputies approve bonds Low-cost dwelling proposal US$1.5 million in US aid No more gravel from rivers DR tourism model expanded Explaining Sun Land deal to IMF Teen mothers could get cedulas Parties on premature campaigning Pro DR-CAFTA program US Consulate appointments Ex-consul dies Juan Luis Guerra wins Thursday, 08 November 2007 High expectations for tonight's speech Government to receive more aid Preventive health measures Aid not political Cocco slightly better Politics could endanger your health Airplane bill goes to Senate Petroleum hits record high San Cristobal still in the dark Sun Land back in the news Money mule gets sentenced De la Renta "among most influential" Juan Luis honored Tuesday, 06 November 2007 President Evo Morales visits No housing in high-risk areas Early warning realities Emergency Bulletin 18 Land use Ocoa getting re-connected Donations continue Food products still expensive Back to school for many Venezuela continues helping US sends more helicopters Woman sentenced Baseball is back Friday, 02 November 2007 DR1 breaks for Constitution holiday Leonel's promises Government creates fund US$2,500 cap on Xmas imports International help arrives Venezuelan engineers arrive tomorrow Unions help efforts Fuel supplies Food costs more; water shortage Phone service is back UASD closed until Tuesday Death toll rises DR Volleyball takes on world challenge DR Jazz Festival Thursday, 01 November 2007 Tourism unaffected by Noel President Fernandez Borrowed money Death toll keeps rising Helicopter shortage? Helicopters and more Eximbank financing SP calls for vaccination drive Noel leads to fresh food shortages Prisoners were transferred No power in the southwest And the total is... Plate renewals until the 15th Small business gets a chance Big Papi a Big hit Wednesday, 31 October 2007 Noel's toll COE: Noel came too fast for us Bani-Azua road re-opened Most blackouts were in EdeSur Sunny days may be coming INDRHI recommends evacuations Phone service restored in south west CAASD working to bring water DGII gives extension to Thursday Public Health takes steps LPG ship aground in SPM DR rejects UN report Corripio awards prizes Tuesday, 30 October 2007 Noel continues to affect DR Schools still closed Noel causes general blackout Government gets its act together Noel affects telephone service Noel takes toll on agriculture Flights at AILA resume Dominicans in Miami will help More drug mules caught The DR has a volleyball league Monday, 29 October 2007 President Fernandez to attend summit Red alert for Noel Weather Dept caught off alert SFS fines up to RD$1.0 million Fuel prices down a bit Conep and economist urge prudence Urologists latest to leave SFS Competition lowers broadband costs BanInter judges go on vacation Still need US$60 million Sun Land loan is illegal A.M. on the new economy More Sun Land deals Police tracking killer gang Police announce capture of killer Friday, 26 October 2007 Fernandez defends Sun Land deals Fernandez reveals addendum Official holidays in 2008 Cell phone nation Codetel says it invests CMD contests legislation DR formalizes relations with Bahrain McDougall on Haitians in the DR The Church on the offensive Pope gives his blessing End of October gastronomy events Thursday, 25 October 2007 DR takes leadership in WiMax It's a mobile nation Competitiveness bill for more exports CEI-RD reaches out to small exporters Tourism numbers to be studied Fernandez receives credentials Fernandez leads in CIES poll New procedure for selling state property More Sun Land loans Wheat and corn more expensive DR's trade with Trinidad Teacher run down on main avenue Vla's sentence confirmed Two arrested in mob incident Baseball update Wednesday, 24 October 2007 Steven Covey visits Leonel GDP grew by 8.2% Cesfront chief says job well done Dunes contract null and void Fernandez to speak on Sun Land More details on Sun Land deals Council halts new med schools JCE announces measures for 2008 JCE divided over TV spot UN observers visit Cardinal to speak on abortion Court rejects Bancredito case Three wounded in confusing incident Tuesday, 23 October 2007 Government spending more Sun Land Part II Bani lands are protected area Judgment on the judgment Venezuela and DR on migration Dominicans in Spain complain Financing homes for Dominicans Pope appoints new archbishop Canadian mules arrested Florian staying in jail Mexicans head home Baseball update Rains could continue Monday, 22 October 2007 President looks at energy plan today Unprecedented fuel price hikes More than patches for industry Two new telecoms in the DR More issues between HMOs and SFS Decision on BanInter case Comments on the verdict Against PEME decision Plot thickens in Sun Land case The dunes controversy continues UN to look at racism in the DR PLD halts cash for posters Friday, 19 October 2007 Fernandez will promote competitiveness Private schools in trouble Politics pays, but cause headaches Clientelism threatens development CIECA doesn't see the difference Deutsche Bank provides loan Drug ring details Looking for Narcisazo's killer Government will absorb increase Trade deficit with El Salvador increases PRD asks to annul deal Baseball updates Macadamia Festival at the Melia Thursday, 18 October 2007 51% happy with SFS Montas on energy and more DR will grow by 8% DR/US trade deficit increases Mexicans stuck at airport Father Quinn received like a hero Politics equal cash Cash exporters held DNCD helps drug bust Merengue singer goes free Regulating motor-taxis 450 cases of breast cancer Play ball! Wednesday, 17 October 2007 Costa Rica gets UN seat Deputies approve amendment with Argo Treasury slow to pay clinics Almeyda denies lack of control Cemetery decree reverse requested Parties reject JCE rules Tit for tat Prosecutor accuses two in BC death AIDS vaccine fails to work All labels to be in Spanish Customs accuses two in money case Dominicans in US grow and grow Baseball supplement Tuesday, 16 October 2007 And the winner is... OPRET defends Metro purchases CDEEE looks for answer FTZ subsidy could be high Search for new rector begins Seven kidney transplants at HOMS ASODEFE to import Could the DR be left behind? Hewlett-Packard interested in DR ASF presents recourse The dunes scandal Police get motorcycles Fabiancic finishes mission PLD asked to remove TV spot Baseball update Monday, 15 October 2007 Fernandez to Miami DR goes after UN seat Public Health looks at water bottlers Working hours might change Gas prices up again Cement can be imported Metro leads in spending Perhaps this is why DR attracts commercial aviation Bill to lower interest on plastic Destruction in Haiti after rains Forum announces plans Playa Dorada toll stirs debate Cops on the take are moved out Court orders DNA test for proof Cops nab two in BC murders We lost Father Quinn Friday, 12 October 2007 President inaugurates theater Fernandez's appointments criticized Taiwan asks Dominicans for help Preparing for bird flu The dead are no longer insured Forgiveness should be mutual The ancestors of Moca Trade with Aztecs on the rise Cement becomes an issue Nothing new: tourists pay more Buying votes the old fashioned way Crack down on drugs Driving in DN dangerous Good news for Puerto Plata Thursday, 11 October 2007 Fernandez makes changes BanReservas doing well New office in NY Fighting malnutrition Dominican economy must change Curing the dead? Taiwan should be in the UN Cesfront receives complaints Equal rights for religions Sun Land replies; doesn't say much Metal thefts reach new lows There were more dead Wednesday, 10 October 2007 Another save energy plan Cops are not on the streets Deputies approve intercept law Defillo blasts SFS startup Physicians leaving health plans Where are the patients? Where is the ventilator? Ortega Tous suspended While exports grow, Haitian trade falls Construction workers are scarce Basic Instincts The nightmares continue on high seas Haitian embassy indifference Quisqueya Ball Park remodeling Focus on DR culture at Disney Tuesday, 09 October 2007 Fernandez issues decree WB gives DGA good marks Drivers should be clean One more hour for drinking Bautista tries to defend himself Taiwan wants FTA Radars up and running Leasing out the dunes? Apology sparks debate Creepy findings become science project Interpol helps in case Three Dominicans found dead End of an era: Yanks lose Baseball City in 2008 Dominican Taekwondo does well Monday, 08 October 2007 Lula to visit the DR Montas and the economy Questions for Sun Land Bautista audited Government gets back half of tax Republic Bank leaves DR Bishop asks for forgiveness Park makeover uncovers old cemetery Red palm aphid "not a threat to crops" Internet and Wi-Fi in Santo Domingo Suspected arsonist arrested. Kids' parks for Santo Domingo Big Papi and Manny go long Friday, 05 October 2007 Studying the economy Fernandez inaugurates projects Government making money PRD defends itself Norwegian company breaks law SUV nation DGII reminding drivers Police recover vehicles Quisqueya Verde is back DR Red Cross signs agreement DNCD makes arrest Sports update Thursday, 04 October 2007 They did it, so we could, too Hold on cigar tax increase Petrol changes Seven metal exporters authorized JCE okays Candelier Legalization office opened E-UASD goes online EPA's need work Increasing export quality Sports update Green alert for 12 provinces Santo Domingo film festival Wednesday, 03 October 2007 Stability in spite of oil prices New currency Praise for two airports SFS collects RD$2.1 billion Guajimia work goes well Deputies to probe Sun Land deal Strike toll Washed-out strike Rains to continue today Victor Capellan behind NYC award Tuesday, 02 October 2007 First half strike The strike is on Brazilians makes contact Investment climate gets better Cacao exports increase Customs gets tough Medicine sales fall 50% Attracting Chinese tourists Senior citizens get help IMF studying Sun Land case SDN gets Barrio Seguro Police get drug tested Get your passports! Dominicans dominate in baseball Junot Diaz on the big screen Monday, 01 October 2007 Strike is on, maybe What is behind the strike? Armed Forces and Police are ready Government fuel plan not working Sun Land case Many pharmacies cannot fill RXs Anti-theft program for cell phones Cesfront seems to be working Jail for bus killer Four perish in arson attack Church goes on the offensive EU prosperity sends more home Daily News Archive  |  Message Board Archive

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