Add Bookmark   Tell A Friend   Advertising Information   Contact Us   Daily News Archive: January to March 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, 30 March 2007 Stavridis meets with Leonel Fernandez could sit in wage talks Fernandez on the campaign trail Fernandez submits bill Pie could loose citizenship Imaginary border controls IMF plans revision Being fair re electricity penalties Hospitals getting funds Hubieres ends hunger strike Cardinal speaks out Burned workers released Canadian embassy gives funds Journalist found dead Susan Sarandon to film in DR Thursday, 29 March 2007 Fernandez inaugurates new park Deputies return to work IMF: energy sector doing well Government suspends CNS Money for the Metro Juan Bosch Bridge gets maintenance Pigs need government help, too Southern Command chief makes visit Fake cigars confiscated and burned Hubieres, on hunger strike Interpol captures killer British announce new visa prices Rains expected to stop Brangelina getting married in the DR? Paulina Rubio in the DR De la Renta honored Nieve Xue wins gold in table tennis Horford receives post season honors Wednesday, 28 March 2007 Government convenes CNS Government buys ambulances Remittances save the bacon INAPA sends water to Bani Joy along the border Deputies take stances Hot potatoes Looking for gold and silver Less new car sales this year Rains to continue Cardinal looking good PUCMM students to train in Disney Charitin gets her Soberano Tuesday, 27 March 2007 New registration for foreign births US$30 million international campaign Country launches plan to fight HIV/AIDS Wages impasse continues OPRET and driver's unions meet More privileges for power companies Site for heliport found Is dengue fever back? Breathalyzer campaign causes confusion Fernandez still the most popular Rains cause death and damages Government pays for chickens Youth gangs promise peace Chinese Dominicans have success DR becomes a soccer nation? Casandra awards tonight Monday, 26 March 2007 Fernandez for President US$81.3 million loan for dam Congress has to pass guarantee' Singular honor for Castanos Minister favors change in curfew Management position sparks debate Consumer confidence down Cigar exports are up New bill to boost sector He got caught, tried and convicted Nice try! Cid Wilson turns to politics Police have two killers Coke on the beach Rains forecast to continue Friday, 23 March 2007 LF discusses business Business organizations support President's Plan Using pension funds is not unusual Segura challenges business sector for solution Wind power park conflict ends Alburquerque to mediate wage impasse JCE creates 41 electoral colleges Government surprises public; pays compensation Amarante considers AI report one-sided Hertell receives Order of Merit Developments in EU agreement are positive Pension thieves are on the run Ex-judge questioned More surgery for bus bombing victim Unionists to wait before appealing Tragedy in San Francisco Omega gets deported Strange but true maternity mishap Santiago reigns with beauty Thursday, 22 March 2007 Turning the DR into an exporter nation Investors trust the DR Almeyda asks for help No wages deal in sight Macarrulla calls for privatization AES International deposits funds Samana project suspended AI calls discrimination "deeply rooted" France's responsibility in Haiti Mother turns activist US Embassy moving? Getting ready for Easter Week Colonial Zone getting a makeover Wednesday, 21 March 2007 Two new free zones created Singular honor for Castanos Congress has to pass guarantee TCW explains its lawsuit Iglesias says growth is not enough Wage talks to continue Union leaders get bail, vow to fight on Debates open on migration policies Police have two killers Minister favors change in curfew Women in photography Tuesday, 20 March 2007 Competitiveness Plan launching US big chains coming to DR Haiti and DR sign telecom agreement DR fights terrorism Judge sentences transport leaders Geologist calls for metro works halt Segura says lawsuit has no foundation Calling for a strike DR could lose banana export market Tampa Energy will invest March Madness continues Havana Nights in DR Monday, 19 March 2007 Fernandez blames US for drug increase Chilean support for DR innovation JCE suggests changes Sugar making headlines Fuel up 7 weeks in a row Sustainable development for Miches Merchants say sales are down Smith Enron has new name and owners DR sued for US$680 million Calvo cites "big mistakes" Police question transport leaders No transport strike for now Police capture four assailants Yet another bishop "Tornado" hits parts of Santiago Friday, 16 March 2007 Fernandez and Preval Drug summit today Castanos considers leaks a problem Santiago historical buildings get facelift US company building low-cost housing Competitiveness improves; still not good enough Exports estimate high Unions meet on the down low Study reveals alarming statistics Babies being registered Chaos in obtaining good conduct document Tourism rates decrease Subero taken to Miami Sosa and Sosa Thursday, 15 March 2007 Fernandez prohibits cancellations Heads of state come for Drugs Summit Judge Fernandez on SOMO investigations JCE and Public Health inaugurate civil registry DR presents projects; looks for investments Inflation for February 0.31% Dominicans polled on work Police apprehend bomb throwers 911 in the DR American doctors help children Breathalyzers not reliable Construction on bi-national market begins Subero robbed by man he knew Wednesday, 14 March 2007 Fernandez and Preval meet for drug summit Re-election stirs more debate Senate overrides veto Wage talks stall a bit Pluri-employment is the way to go AG to investigate firebomb attack Centennial sold to Trilogy Marchanta Plaza opens in Santiago Ferries del Caribe reject new port Car insurance up 30% Thief lynched in Bonao Tuesday, 13 March 2007 DR prepares for drug summit Montas in Mexico Hispanic Chamber of Commerce visit DR-CAFTA workshop EU gives more funds Transport deficiencies affect exports Italian hotelier murdered Bus stoppage causes chaos Beer companies dispute Almeyda Paraiso de Dios to be cleaned Plan Renove back in court Five reasons to watch March Madness Luis Castillo hosts clinic Monday, 12 March 2007 Exporting education A green airport for SPM Small business drowning under new taxes Nunez C. pushes for talks, not strikes Authorities can't control cable theft Unions threaten a 35% cargo hike Drivers begin actions today Breathalyzers, much ado about nothing? Bishop links army to Haitian immigration Whales are really a sight Friday, 09 March 2007 Leonel to make candidacy official Customs to speed up process Industrialists' proposal sparks debate Breathalyzers hit the streets DEA head in the DR Creating efficiency at the JCE Blacksmith back in the DR Bus and taxi unions to meet OPRET Brugal exports big German wind power Youths receive tourism scholarships Hiding the truth? Government will eliminate "fichas" Celebrating a patriot Forbes Top 10 pitchers list Thursday, 08 March 2007 Leonel Fernandez in PR Voters increase for 2008 election Valentin and others fire back Haiti and DR announce agreement Communication continues increase Will there be a sugar quota? Diandino asks for patience First Industrial Congress DR opens fair in Panama Voters increase for 2008 election Breathalyzers will be used today La Vega will remain La Vega International Women's Day Juan Luis #1 Israel Baseball League contracts Dominicans Wednesday, 07 March 2007 Closer ties with Saudi Arabia Coal-fired generators, redux For deputies, "Food comes first" No sugar for the European Union Rules of origin give boost to DR Capellan on industry issues Attorney General to cleanse files Strikes in Bonao, Salcedo and Santiago Chief sends 100 patrols to the streets US State Department on human rights John XXIII Center is a model Tuesday, 06 March 2007 Fernandez at building site Time for Arabian investments Energy distributors increase collection JCE in Puerto Rico CEI-RD forecasts increased exports Businesses ready for CAFTA Hipolito and Danilo comment on FTA Importers wait 45 days for DR-CAFTA DR finally ready for San Jose Pact? Sugar production slows Darys Estrella to Bolsa de Valores Rockash funds will be used for clean up Vicente Fox visits DR Hubieres: "anything can happen" Naming the "jevitos" Rains expected Sosa, Horford and Mejia get honors Monday, 05 March 2007 President Fernandez to Guyana Bear & Stearns positive on DR Redesigned 'cedula' will stall forgers JCE to get out the documents Rock ash settlement Martinez Moya on DR-CAFTA Health workers return to jobs Fewer drug arrests in 2006 Are you on file? Two tourists hurt diving with whales Grand Finale for 2007 Carnival Friday, 02 March 2007 Fernandez: DR-CAFTA historic opportunity Buy from the USA DR-CAFTA to help end cargo monopoly DR to get European sugar quota Eradicating child labor DR and Haitian ministers to meet Agreement against terrorism Selman appointed New York consul Methane gas to generate power Prosecutor gets identity stolen JCE centralizes civil registry Corporate America, Census box priorities Family business succession conference Santiago gets Serie del Caribe 2008 Carnival at the Malecon Thursday, 01 March 2007 Bush clears FTA with DR AES and DR government settle LF to Guyana A few cabinet changes CEI-RD projects increased investment Electric highway Scholarship students receive debit cards Medicine cheaper beginning today Metro won't be ready JCE seeks to dismantle mafia Salary committee meets today Auxiliary police receives criticisms Don't drink and drive Emissions affect tourism Brazil will cover PanAm costs Wednesday, 28 February 2007 President Fernandez speech A.M. on the Speech Free zone closures affect all Investors meet with Fernandez Pay incentives OKayed by JCE Publico drivers recover part of subsidy Don't drink and drive Regulating police promotions 12,700 promotions President creates the Police Auxiliary Massive roundups in Herrera New tax makes weddings expensive Monday, 26 February 2007 DR1 breaks for Independence Day President state of the nation speech Now Rosario notices losses at JCE Fuel prices up for four straight weeks Two new deals needed for DR-CAFTA New wharf for Puerto Plata? Labor unions will not attend meeting Divided opinions over planes Nunez de Caceres park is finished Four thousand jobs in education More gold Haiti is a captive market Basic foods up 10.8% DR looks to sell more sugar to Europe Santo Domingo Music Festival Friday, 23 February 2007 President Fernandez's meets Slim Fernandez leads flag celebration DR-CAFTA coming soon No decision regarding wage increase JCE postpones incentive decision Road work Exporters might be exempt from tax Van Der Horst on tourism Wind park doesn't have permission DR to become a AA hub? A break in the Vimenca robbery case Mazarrasa speaks Costa Rica will help DR with energy Leakages And the winners are... Naif paintings at the CCE Thursday, 22 February 2007 Fernandez to delay Constitution bill FTA with Canada on the table Chevron and carriers resolve problem Small business creates jobs US helps DR control airspace Cuban engineers help look for oil Plutonium may be detoured Playing cat and mouse PR could tax remittances to DR La Cabra finally caught Police fire 650 Runaway children tell their story Children will receive treatment Dominican Pop Art Wednesday, 21 February 2007 The incentives still divide the JCE Traffic woes in Santo Domingo Cespedes gets literature prize Victor Capellan to lead DANR Ocean World side to controversy Transparency costs more Free zones ask for emergency measures Four removed from PEME trial Five runaways found in Higuey Steals car and goes to work in it What the country doesn't know Carnival supplement Master of the Ocean 2007 Tuesday, 20 February 2007 High consumption sustains DR economy Unemployment down Castanos will not take incentives "We've fulfilled the requirements" Still no agreement on salary increase Rum sales down in January More money for city halls No money for Bani aqueduct Ministry to answer Spanish ambassador Taiwan lawnmowers for baseball Sexual stimulants still unregulated Cold breeze blows through DR Finalist for Woman/Man of the Year Clara Elena Ramirez passes away Monday, 19 February 2007 Telecoms companies to spend RD$2 billion The bridge that started out cheap 24/7 power for some World Bank funds still stuck Recapitalization calls for more bonds United Nations likes re-privatization JCE to pay taxes A plan to rescue industries Business owners offer a 5% increase Ambassador's comments get heat Mortgage fair sells RD$3.35 billion Trump's Cap Cana Fanjul Group in takeover move Local tomato production at risk Bani is thirsty Friday, 16 February 2007 Sharma's visit: "historic" Shopping for airplanes? IMF on the DR Ministry of Health to fortify foods Protecting the ecosystem Dominicans in Cuba Dominicans in Dutch communities Sirchal revitalization workshop Pared Perez asks for the truth The tallest building JCE charges 50 Rockash case update Dominican prostitution ring dismantled Haitians gang members arrested in DR Drug shipments busted Thursday, 15 February 2007 Fernandez in Puerto Rico IMF agrees on letter of intent More taxes for tourism areas Air Dominicana in 2008? Indian investors interested in DR Indotel opens new center Constitutional reform in trouble? PRD not convinced JCE to decide on incentive Parties receive money Sewage system vs. metro Drug tests for judges and prosecutors Drinking less beer German nationals arrested Storms in NY affect flights in DR Big Papi big on charity Wednesday, 14 February 2007 Tackling propane shortages NGO swapped for incentives The best of all possible worlds Manning on FTA 90% of farm workers are Haitian Major traffic tie-ups near UASD Pared wants SCJ to get tougher Attorney General blames gangs Two officers killed Drugs Council says judges are afraid Resources for love Tuesday, 13 February 2007 IMF to review Stand-by agreement Promese to reduce medicine costs Indian Foreign Minister in DR Agreement with U of Barcelona "We've done our job!" PRSC meets with Leonel Estrella looks to be favorite Aristy Castro gets his visa back Dominican peso devalued 12% Las Terrenas wants to close late Conatra drivers on drugs Spain wants license change Dominican children overweight American Football in the DR Ballet from around the world Monday, 12 February 2007 Moratinos in DR Consumer Price Index lower Metro got more than most Government to spend in Dajabon Aura Celeste once more Aura Celeste led it off Chamber of Accounts: Judge and side Government will audit officials Corruption officer frustrated TCW should sue AES High interest does not halt plastic Self-employed earn more Huge Sancocho Minister disputes Attorney General Athletes of the Year DR to 2nd round David Cup Friday, 09 February 2007 Leonel to discuss Constitution with parties DR and Central America sign agreement SESPAS will fight malnutrition Government changes urged Excess regulation Pediatric Unit for Cedimat SDSS says city halls also owe TCW case update JCE prepares for 2008 election PLD approves candidates Clinics closed due to abortions Help for Puerto Plata to fight drugs Pujols becomes a US citizen Dominican tennis Arabian Nights Thursday, 08 February 2007 El Catey airport inaugurated The Biometric Initiative signed Talks with Trust Capital of the West Government owes Social Security Customs to adapt to DR-CAFTA Transport unions make first offer Metro affects business Increase in hunger worries UN The new Vicini Group PLD still thrives on patronage Caribbean Series Independence Cycling Tour Wednesday, 07 February 2007 Bidding will save RD$750 million CDEEE studies lawsuit Ministry of Environment closes tannery Drastic reduction in GLP subsidy Department of Taxes reports large increase Government wants limits increased OGM data bank Forum looks at ideological stalemate China is not the problem A drug bust with implications Police talk to barrio leaders DR wins Caribbean Series Tuesday, 06 February 2007 Leonel and Hipolito meet DR ratifies disabilities agreement Dominican doctors at work Creating jobs JCE inquires if incentive is illegal NY JCE rep defends himself AES ash case update AES Dominicana sues government DR-CAFTA in limbo US cuts all military aid to DR DNCD head receives death threats Charges against Customs head Vigilantism "not the solution" Armed Forces on pensions issue Is she or isn't she Sonia Pierre? Political poll DR leads in Caribbean Series Monday, 05 February 2007 Public hearings on reform are over Saudi investments imminent? Getting to know the breathalyzers Grant Thornton on the DR The Millennium Challenge Account Official confirms "diverted" checks DNI uncovers JCE complicity JCE salaries go down Corruption cases fail in court Supreme Court on Plan Renove US DEA looks at Haitian frontier The dangerous profession of journalism Self-defense brigades in barrios Several hurt in Jimani Puerto Plata hotel pioneer passes away DR leads in Caribbean Series Friday, 02 February 2007 Aura Celeste and JCE policies DR takes on Grupo Rio presidency JCE close cedula center Clarifying the breathalyzer controversy UNICEF offers help in registering kids Expatriates want citizenship to be automatic Danilo fights for his people Cheap labor now creating a problem 200 caught and brought back to the DR Fraud at the Armed Forces Please say no to dolphins Roberto wants heliport Caribbean Series gets underway Jazz, soul and blues Thursday, 01 February 2007 Spotlight on Aura Celeste No consensus for Electricity Law changes 100 public works projects to be finished Salary Committee meets today Delays in diplomatic wages Warning AMET about breathalyzers Unions want debt cancellation Villa Juana to get 24-hour power DR becomes BCIE member Quirino money handed over US proposes increase in costs DJ Tiesto at the kartodromo Sanky Panky in theaters today Juan Luis premieres new video Baseball update Wednesday, 31 January 2007 Giant push for agriculture New Presidential Guard Give twelve, pay for two Breathalyzers go on trial Wedding fees are blow to tourism Over a million fake IDs Church asks for definition Children will not be tried as adults Cardinal doing fine New call for an end to violence Diversifying in free zones Texaco-Chevron insists on transport Goodbye Verizon, Codetel is back Connecticut baseball drive Tuesday, 30 January 2007 Fixed fees at civil registry offices Cedulas for a million Haitians Negotiator against trade monopoly Tax collections up High taxes on fuel Breathalyzers arrive today Illegal beans Aristy voted to LMD Miguel Vargas wins PRD candidacy Estrella: transparency re the metro Time runs out in Goico case Cardinal doing fine Ex-Brazilian President in DR Marcos Diaz impresses in Argentina It's official; Sammy a Ranger Baseball update Friday, 26 January 2007 DR1 breaks for Duarte Day holiday Juan Pablo Duarte's birthday Strike canceled; unions to negotiate IDB provides funds Cid Wilson to PepsiCo board DR could lose credit No new FTA's Aristy can't lose this one Things get dirty as convention nears George is curious about his jewels Pensions accused haven't paid bond Departments cooperate in war against drugs Carnival in La Vega Baseball Thursday, 25 January 2007 6% growth forecast for 2007 Vanderhorst: Young Global Leader DR-CAFTA playing the waiting game Caricom agreement will be reviewed EU funds national budget UASD increased registration Transport unions meet for solution Error upon error Choosing the presidential candidates USAID celebrates 45th anniversary in DR Clinton foundation signs agreements Buyer of Vanessa's phone now free DNCD keeps working The academies go recruiting Baseball Wednesday, 24 January 2007 Treasury & Economy ministries Military ready for transport strike Government agencies call for a halt to strike Motorcycle tags in April Tax revenue up by RD$28.3 billion DR now a part of BCIE Most Wanted Supreme Courts looks at troops in court Court orders trial for Vanessa's killers A call for renewed USAID programs Marranzini calls for a consensus Attacks on Law 28-01 stymie investors DNCD warns of child drug use Baseball finals Tuesday, 23 January 2007 Education and health get money Dominican ship prohibition lifted Que se dice Hotels to get rating Underground for Santiago? Microsoft DR donates US$1.9 million MVP and Ortiz big spenders; JCE wants reform Transportation strike warm up Fake trip to Spain; 270 get conned Haitians repatriated Cardinal to go home Dominicans and Alzheimer's disease Baseball Monday, 22 January 2007 Forum suggests new Ten-Year Plan Agricultural production up in 2006 Talk about nepotism! Free trade with Taiwan has to be flexible Bishop of Higuey speaks out Lower oil prices have little effect Cardinal and Freddy on the mend Kidnappers caught quickly Lucky escape Propane supply back to normal Bear Stearns sees low inflation in DR Baseball Friday, 19 January 2007 LF inaugurates public works in SPM Pension funds make 11.5% Quicker Customs clearance Wage increase talks Monitoring pollution JCE begins clean up Government to keep GLP subsidy Metro accountability DR to open US trade offices Government officers campaign for Leonel PRD supporting Aristy Boca Chica trash scandal DR to host drug summit Cardinal recovering well Baseball update Thursday, 18 January 2007 JCE in shambles Taxes for political jobs The DR will head Rio Group DR-CAFTA around the corner USAID to give more money Conep's new leader gives speech AEIH on trade with Caricom EdeEste wants end to vicious cycle Cardinal's surgery a success Reduced use of birth control Pensions thieves in jail Baseball looking to remove barriers Sammy's back... sort of Barry Bonds in the DR Licey to the finals Wednesday, 17 January 2007 President lauds students and teachers SEA to sell poultry cheap, cheap Forests grew by 5% Cocco demands attention JCE cries foul! Superpowers to Power Superintendent Ecuador offers energy help "Scrap" exports push mining The academies go recruiting Important discovery in Bayahibe Cardinal under the knife 20 years for smuggling deaths Teen drinking brought to light Carnival news from Santiago Baseball Tuesday, 16 January 2007 Diandino promises Metro surprise Stand-by agreement postponed again Tax-free wage limit raised CDEEE renegotiates Madrid Accord HOMS vies for health tourism Show your license plate South Korean legislators visit Libro de Extranjeria DGA submits cases French rapist arrested Baseball heats up Monday, 15 January 2007 Electoral Board to reduce size Metro ups and downs Lights won't go up in 2007 Authorized bill numbers Urging end to trucking monopoly Lost jobs in free zones Business wants more credit Exorbitant government wages Lack of interest in national problems Too early start at sex Freddy recovering Nintendo saves the birds Rain, rain, go away USCG rescues 23 Visa to Spain now more costly A smile for thousands Cardinal hospitalized Concert in Higuey Miguel Tejada to join Aguilas Here is the baseball Friday, 12 January 2007 Leonel returns from Nicaragua Exports increased Dominicana in London Farming gets a break Breathalyzers Santiago getting railway? RD$12 million for primaries Threatening to strike The DR leads in lead Abortion at San Lorenzo maternity Children used for drug trafficking S&L process finished Serial rapist caught Wisin & Yandel at Chavon Mets could build their own academy Baseball update Thursday, 11 January 2007 Leonel attends Nicaragua inaugural Energy law approved Resolving birth certificate problem UASD goes digital Fast pace for Metro construction Speeding up budget approvals Government aids Central Bank DR-CAFTA news Flyash case going to trial Big increase for freight Government aids Central Bank Maternity ward reports abortion numbers Tremor shakes up DR 108 repatriated from US Police catches kidnappers Lovewrecked on ABC Gigantes still in the lead Wednesday, 10 January 2007 Constitution proposal and Congress Navy gets more swiftboats Parking meters work well in Santiago Education will not change texts so often Public debt rises to US$13 billion Vega warns on Metro funding Trucking natural gas vs. pipeline Yet another CAFTA stumbling block Supreme Court sets paternity standards A special cell phone court Wheat shortage fears Deadly results Nine named in Pensions case Contraband had a common owner Fernandez chooses Miguel Vargas? Baseball results Tuesday, 09 January 2007 President to visit Nicaragua President discusses economy Constitutional reform debate all set Getting documentation Rockash case to be heard FTZ new companies Harmonizing legislation to international rules Verizon charges less CDEEE house in Jarabacoa Conatra and Fenatrano join forces Gas price increase PUCMM and Sorbonne sign agreement Jorge Blanco leaves hospital Back to school Minors caught with drugs Baseball update Monday, 08 January 2007 Austerity didn't reach Congress Subero Isa calls for changes Hospital charges to be removed Not enough AMET officers Study for Santiago tramway Former President recovering Going bananas Wedding tourism on the rise Metro CC bond issue Customs officials under arrest Vanessa Foundation helps 33 Pope calls in Dominican bishops Too many chickens? AgroFair for February Baseball Friday, 05 January 2007 Budget goes through Senate Fernandez in Nicaragua Malecon beautification Fighting HIV/AIDS JCE approves rules for primaries DR-CAFTA office Phasing in fuel price increases The money for the metro Dario Contreras to be remodeled Spanish Attorney General visits DR New diplomats Bush choice for ambassador Landing in Guatemala Illegal Haitians detained Jewelry thieves go to jail Dogs for DNCD Juan Luis and Oscar in People Baseball roundup Thursday, 04 January 2007 Leonel on budget concerns Still no consensus on 07 budget Debt increases because of Metro Fernandez postpones trip Things are peachy for Medina Fiscal reform reformed Spain donates buses Consuls have to go Beer and other costs soar Tasty chickens New Year's baby Drive through venues still open Customs makes bust Accused to be extradited Martinez Pozo proof Panamanian sailors abandoned Visas to be easier? Baseball round robin Wednesday, 03 January 2007 President greets more than 1,000 Lotsa money for the Metro Pensions for good friends Committee suggests budget changes Government budget priorities Budget priorities vs. development Cogentrix to natural gas Benign drug bail revoked Politicocracy Electoral board gets tough New car taxes go into effect in August Self-generation costs billions New Year's toll Hospitals filled up *788 Police hotline Police to seize weapons Baseball Round Robin Daily News Archive  |  Message Board Archive

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