Add Bookmark   Advertising Information   Contact Us   Daily News Archive: 2012 To access other archived Daily News pages, click on the required year: 2012  2011  2010  2009  2008  2007  2006  2005  2004  2003  2002  2001  2000  1999  1998  1997 2012 Daily News Search Type in the desired search term and click on the "search" button.   You will be popped a box with your search results. Wednesday, 16 May 2012 Fernandez inaugurates Manoguayabo overpass Government increases its payroll this year Dominicans paying more taxes Plenty of money available for Election Day Centro Economico Cibao poll gives Mejia the lead Sigma Dos poll gives Danilo the lead Midnight Friday is deadline for replacement cedula JCE awaits proof from Hipolito Participacion Ciudadana says campaign has been unfair The first 100 days of President Danilo? Former President Zelaya sent home Anesthetists to raise their rates New software for Viva Why it makes sense to be an informal business Colombian woman is missing in Punta Cana Dominicans arrested in Rhode Island Drugs taken on ferry to Puerto Rico What Dominicans do when there is a blackout Maria Montez at the National Theater Tuesday, 15 May 2012 Cruise ship terminal begun in Puerto Plata Government to start paying a debt to farmers Rosario: JCE will not interfere in social networks JCE invites Mejia to provide proof of allegations Danilo Medina would keep government jobs Mejia promises fiscal amnesty bill CONEP and Gallup to take exit poll Safety and unemployment on the minds of voters Campol and Benenson polls Bishops call for a day of prayer for peaceful elections Campos de Moya, new president of British Chamber of Commerce SCJ authorizes extradition of two Dominicans Marcos Lara sentenced in electricity fraud case Police confirm killers were former agents COE has alerts in seven provinces New York Times on Dominican photographer of new Europeans DR takes part in world programming tourney Monday, 14 May 2012 Fernandez campaigns in La Romana, San Cristobal and Santiago Bengoa says note about tax increases was forged JCE couldn't justify objections to Participacion Ciudadana list Chinatown goes public with support for Danilo Medina Greenberg poll: 51% Medina, 46% Mejia Alfonso, Cabrera y Asociados poll: 53.6% PLD, 43.3% PRD Credit bureau ordered to not poll for elections 287 non-Catholic priests can now marry couples A last plea for unity in the PRD Danilo Medina: riding a tsunami Specialist shortage leads to long wait to certify the dead Tobacco company says all are well Father, mother and son murdered in Santo Domingo East Fuel prices frozen, propane drops in price... for the election? John Calipari agrees to coach DR basketball Marcos Kwiek wants an Olympic medal by 2016 Friday, 11 May 2012 President Fernandez inaugurates aqueduct Medina against raising ITBIS to 18% Hipolito Mejia outlines key plans In memory of Pena Gomez New York may decide the Presidential election Warning not to sell cedulas on election day Poll reveals most think elections will be fair Nomura say Danilo will win The military will not intervene in the election Agora Mall announces opening date The rains go on and on Take care in storms Convicted rapist on the run in the Dominican Republic Police arrest one in young lieutenant murder Tobacco workers poisoned by gas leak Cid Wilson honored by his home community The humorous side of politics this weekend Thursday, 10 May 2012 President Fernandez inaugurates works in northeast Enhanced security for apostilles Squeaky wheels get attention CONEP rejects IMF tax ideas Capital affected by water shortages Very low inflation in April Two more days to pay ITBIS "It's the economy" weighs most for Dominicans Newlink poll shows Danilo Medina leading Mejia to file complaint with OAS Sunland case revisited Police arrest two killers of Italian tourist Happy Birthday Diario Libre Winter baseball starts 14 October Three more qualify for the Olympics Rains to continue Calvin Harris in Santo Domingo Wednesday, 09 May 2012 Ambassadors meet with President Fernandez RD$200 million will be spent on Election Day Insight poll puts Danilo Medina in the lead Health Ministry working to prevent disease outbreaks Fenatrado call off strike Dominican banks are in good shape Santo Domingo residents urged to save water Prepaid meters in El Manguito RD$10 million for each Las Terrenas business Canadian sentenced to ten years for resort murder Protest blocks Duarte highway More rain on the way Dominican qualifies in boxing for London 2012 Al Horford was superman to the Hawks Pop dance show back at Bellas Artes Tuesday, 08 May 2012 Las Terrenas restaurant row to be rebuilt Land use ruling for Cabarete What's coming after the elections? Truckers on strike today and tomorrow Remittances climb to pre-crisis levels Pharmacy chain accuses ARS of discrimination Penn Schoen gives Danilo Medina 5% lead Center for European Studies at Funglode university Dominicans get political in the United States Troy Douglas Brimm deported Drugs in mangos for Spain Eastern Europeans accused of trafficking drugs in Caribbean Police detain suspect in Korean disappearance COE keeps alerts for 18 provinces Grand Prix Volleyball 2012 Santo Domingo Festi-Band 2012 at Bellas Artes Monday, 07 May 2012 President Fernandez campaigns for the PLD Hipolito Mejia tours the Cibao New manager at EdeEste Shipper's urge government to break trucker's stronghold Monopoly in the sale of pharmaceuticals strengthens its grip French and DR anti-narcotics agreement Two arrested in canned cocaine case Fire burns Pueblo de Pescadores in Las Terrenas 3 youths die trying to save boy from drowning Manuel Zelaya falls but recovers at Cedimat Dominican Republic volleyball to the London Olympics Al Horford back in play for the Hawks DR makes fun of its politicians Friday, 04 May 2012 President Fernandez on campaign in Santiago? Freedom of the press day Dominican statisticians recognized by the United Nations Dominican Republic is on automatic pilot JCE reconciles differences with 20 May election observer group Asisa: Latest poll has Danilo in the lead Newlink posts Medina leading with 52.3%, Mejia 45% Bendixen & Amandi: PRD 50%, PLD 43.9% Domestic workers aren't thieves DR is No. 1 in foreign investment in the Caribbean Australia: new honorary consul, scholarships and mining Hanesbrands contributes to improve medical facilities in Bonao DR plays Canada for the Olympics Karina Pasian Concert Thursday, 03 May 2012 Stem cells center at Plaza de la Salud The Metro plan European Union plans for the DR JCE has delivered 40% Overseas students can validate coursework CDEEE makes example of Puerta de Hierro Dominicans head to conquer Antarctica McCann studies Dominican eating habits Yes, we have bananas The whole country produces vegetables Remains found prove to be Jourdain Doctors complain of lawsuits Forensic specialists worry about crime scenes Another campaign death Miguel Reyes wins literary prize Green alerts for five provinces Dominic Miller at Hard Rock Cafe Wednesday, 02 May 2012 New hospital in Monte Plata DGII reports 17% increase in tax receipts Central Electoral Board rejects observers Prisoners on remand not allowed to vote DR contributes to burial in NY tragedy Woman who sold child in Santiago arrested President was not in danger British man deported from the DR now in jail Final days to nominate for The Dominican List Nuryn Sanlley, La Pinky, passes away Six earthquakes in one day is not a problem Rains to continue Davis Cup Tennis in Santiago DR to the Olympics trial volleyball semi finals Latin American PGA Tour at Cana Bay GC Camerata Mirabal Rock, beats and dance at Cabarete Tuesday, 01 May 2012 Deputies get RD$136 million for Mother's Day Ok to simultaneous broadcast of election results JCE to save millions on transportation Gallup sets the Dominican agenda Gallup: 50.6% PLD, 44.6% PRD Hamilton: PLD 51%, PRD 44% Cabrera poll: PLD 50.9%-PRD 45.8% Danilo Medina in Puerto Rico Business does not want more FTAs Talking Australia Burial for family tragedy in DR Land dispute behind kidnapping 708 kilos from DR seized in Barcelona COE issues more alerts DR defeats Canada in volleyball qualifier The Cure makes it to Cannes Santo Domingo is Caribbean Jazz city Thursday, 26 April 2012 DR1 breaks for the Labor Day holiday New highway to link Ocoa and Bonao DR-CAFTA review Dominican government decorates David Jessop People are upset over all the political signage Mejia reiterates his stance on judges Hipolito Mejia summarizes his proposals PLD joins PRD in questioning transmissions OAS Observers guarantee transparency Benenson latest poll shows Medina leads National Congress floating in cash Paying much more for metro cars Police down two and nab one of kidnappers Lawyer arrested for changing files Rains and more rain affect thousands More about the new Miss Dominican Republic Talented foreigners in the DR Dancing to the music of the Beatles Wednesday, 25 April 2012 New southwest road construction begins Haitian and Dominican officials meet Claro and the JCE ready for 20 May Danilo Medina highlights his plan Multiple cedula holders hunted down Commemorating 25 April Improved air traffic control at Cibao International Exit ban requested for Anthony Santos Rains to continue Floods in Puerto Plata province and Santiago Miss DR Dulcita Lieggi From Vivaldi to the Beatles at the Book Fair Tuesday, 24 April 2012 DR signs Kyoto Convention for customs procedures Will the JCE revoke the transparency resolution? Election results will be known on 20 May Hear the presidential candidates Please mark your calendars: Labor Day is 30 April Campaign to move refuse dump continues Primary care in the air Cholera deaths at six Authorities face accusations from Hartley Senator reports on plot against Nuria Where is Hak Sun Kim? Live shows at the Book Fair Monday, 23 April 2012 Legislators take a long break Loophole in government appointment law No overseas deputy vote for Canada The goals for industry Journalists rally round in support of Nuria Oliver A. Willis deported to Canada Michael Brown deported to Spain Sex suspected to be behind murder of engineer Bakery for Dona Chucha Juan Luis Guerra tours Australia Rains forecast Free concert by Kinito Mendez at the Book Fair Tierra back at the National Theater Friday, 20 April 2012 Inaugurations in Pedernales Environmental red tape made easier Tsunami alert installed in Barahona Pension funds at RD$161 billion Agreement to share confiscated assets The election is expensive Presidential candidates debate called off Miguel Vargas hands check to Hipolito Las Americas highway patrol Three cholera victims so far Canadian rabies case confirmed as from DR American Airlines to close lounge Jean Gentil gets reviewed in the NYT Norceca Girls Youth Championship Time to go to the Book Fair Thursday, 19 April 2012 XV Book Fair opens Manufacturers set five-year goals World Bank says DR will do better than most NJ + DR child support agreement Felix Bautista's flexible budgets at OISOE There are lots of beers on the Dominican market Manuel Arsenio Urena Police identify killers of lawyer Six cases of cholera confirmed Chief says he will solve recent killings Commission appointed for threat to Miguel Vargas Nisibon naval contingent relocated Police arrests 4 for stolen parts Building a winning solar car Aumi Guerra at the USBC Queens Caribbean Jazz Festival Wednesday, 18 April 2012 President inaugurates Duarte overpass Start of Corredor Duarte II announced Final design of ballot papers Estrella denies alliance Another alleged plot recorded on tape More 24-hour electricity Outbreak of suspected cholera claims first victim Canadian contracts rabies Taiwanese Embassy official murdered Oscar de la Renta backs Adriano Espaillat Haitians call conspiracy a farce Drug arrest Miss Universe Dominican Republic For love Book Fair opens today Tuesday, 17 April 2012 Migration announces enhanced security Book Fair full of surprises RD$8.4 billion to DGII for Presidente sale JCE: "No excuses due to fraud" Water blamed for 231 suspected cholera cases Apple releases new iPad for sale in DR Criminals come from the family setting Haiti hot potato goes to Yeni Berenice Honoring constitutional fighter Supreme Court orders extradition Not a good day for some COE reduces alert levels Rockies to have new academy in DR Tribute to Whitney Houston Monday, 16 April 2012 President Leonel Fernandez returns Fernandez visits hi-tech firms in Florida Ride the metro to the book fair Duarte highway overpass opens today Money in circulation Focus on Haiti and the DR election Presidente to partner with AmBev Trinidadian company sells its assets in KFC A parent's worst nightmare happens in Santiago Cases of cholera reported in Santiago More Haitians found in capsizing of boat Spanish soldier caught drug trafficking DR moves up in the FIFA football ranking Celebrating International Jazz Day April is Dance Month Latin Music Tour in Punta Cana Friday, 13 April 2012 Government tax revenues up in February March inflation was 0.15% Sale of Presidente getting closer Plot to overthrow Haitian government denounced DR Senate apologizes to US President PRD Booklet highlights worsening DR's rankings Protest targets JCE Asset laundering creates inflationary bubble SAMBIL starts promotion for huge mall Navy says boat trip was aborted New website for Public Prosecutor DNCD to undertake lie detection tests Drugs ring dismantled 39 injured in jail riot Rains to continue Surf Competition in Santo Domingo Thursday, 12 April 2012 Fernandez proposes study group for food and oil prices Public Works to close Av. Monumental overpass No penalty for taking out 58 duplicate cedulas Half agree that Fernandez plays a role in elections ANJE changes date of presidential debate Claro says network is secure for presidential election Pan Am Health warns of dengue outbreak 100 MW gas-powered generation to be installed by Aggreko 34 deputy Sports ministers Another tragedy at sea Preventive custody for killing in campaign Vladimir Guerrero and police major settle dispute Two Canadians sentenced to 10 years jail for drugs Lawyer killed in broad daylight Rains damage hundreds of houses Preparing for the Book Fair Wednesday, 11 April 2012 Dominican economy "doing well" Another loan agreed for Coral Highway Bullish on export free zones Shopping malls changing Santo Domingo As We See It! DR has highest number of overseas baseball players in the US Dengue and leptospirosis alert Bavaro losing the coral reef Car parts thief shot dead in Santiago Fire in Santo Domingo Baseball player accused of violence Marcos Martinez axed by television station Romanian faces deportation Plaza de Espana fiesta nights Tuesday, 10 April 2012 President Fernandez decorates Dr. David Lanning DR praised for reducing maternal deaths Barrick to pay nearly a billion in taxes Take the Metro 2 to the Book Fair JCE starts training of party delegates Benenson: 48% Medina, 40% Mejia Sad numbers DR has extradited seven to the US Moca incident heats up PLD-PRD rift Villa Tapia shocked by killings Holy Week death toll increases Onamet warns of two days of rains Irka Mateo wins Grammy research award DR men defeat US in beach volleyball, fail to medal Yamilet Pena: 3rd in Zibo World Cup Under My Umbrella at MAM Monday, 09 April 2012 President to UN and Cartagena Summit New ambassadors Santiago women take charge of Santo Domingo justice Guibia pool-beach a success Holiday accidents report Politicians irritate holiday travelers Cardinal calls for end to gender violence Priest says politicians are country's main problem Newlink puts Medina ahead 49.1%-44% New checking rules Organic exports up Nuria protests visits of state intelligence One person got 58 cedula duplicates DEA and DNCD agents capture pilot of Chapo Guzman Spaniard's body found in Bavaro Front brings rains Final days of Abordage boat replica exhibit Wednesday, 04 April 2012 DR1 breaks for Easter holiday Easter Week precautions and statistics President opens Vima cold storage plant DR is self-sufficient in power generation Adventists to help train public drivers Young Dominican diplomat elected to FAO DR is biggest importer DR CAFTA Bendixen and Amandi International election poll Agreement signed for 2012 election observers Felix Bautista denies accusations re Martelly Plastic Surgeon deported from US Thieves stealing electricity towers DR fined for Narcisazo disappearance case Cost of US visa to increase Sunny weather for Easter Easter Concert at the Cathedral Tuesday, 03 April 2012 Fernandez helps set new Guinness Record COE unveil Easter Week safety plans JCE conditions PC electoral observers Most feel there will not be a second round Asisa gives 52% to Danilo Medina Attorney General sends Bautista case to DPCA UASD suspends classes, again "Et tu, Cesfront?" Bad start to the week: 5 dead in Neyba Fugitive killer arrested Promoting the London Olympics Monday, 02 April 2012 Motorized water sports restricted for Easter Campaign activities to rev up Mejia and Medina campaign in the US Candidates agree to less aggressive campaign Greenberg: Hipolito 49%, Medina 44% Mejia leads in Zogby poll Felix Bautista scandal gathers heat Julissa Reynoso appointed US Ambassador New York Yankees top brass visits Presidente to sponsor Marlins Final days of cacao exhibition Friday, 30 March 2012 Guibia gets 12 splash pools for Easter Santiago heroes remembered Cases of malaria declining 86% of Dominicans don't believe in local justice Aster sold for US$27 million Educational ballot papers ready Political parties on trade and foreign investment Nomura Securities concerned about Hipolito UN criticizes police and treatment of Haitians Haitians going home New police station for Las Galeras Head of prison dismissed following murders Police proud of new Dominican boxing champ DR prepares for Volleyball London Olympics Qualifier Jurassic Dinosaur Replicas Punta Cana Marathon Thursday, 29 March 2012 New generator enters service Holy Week Operations include 14,000 cops Universities to teach in prisons UASD unhappy over role in cancer hospital Expert calls for more daycare centers RD$170 million donation for agriculture Medina will sign with IMF Orange shows off for JCE Expat vote could be crucial in 2012 Dominican voters and where they live A new earthquake Officer refused a bribe Rosado Mateo thinks Figueroa case still open The saddest of stories Onamet says showers will decrease Last chance at the Olympics From Tchaikovsky to Sibelius Wednesday, 28 March 2012 Fernandez inaugurates projects in Sabana Grande Masters and doctorate scholarships Preparing for Easter week Political Parties to receive JCE money Felix Bautista denies corruption Presidential candidates to discuss trade and investment positions Julian Serulle outlines proposals Sale of Presidente beer to be announced soon? Possible Dominican Senator The increase in the neither-nor generation PRD stolen property recovered Riots in San Cristobal Witness murdered in Navarrete Figueroa Agosto pleads guilty Carol Fryd exhibition Tuesday, 27 March 2012 Martelly honored at Presidential Palace DR-Haiti Bilateral Commision renewed Catalina Gonzalez to direct cancer hospital Deputies have long agenda JCE begins printing of voter rolls Recalling corruption cases Robbery and threats at Mejia call center Suspected hackers in preventive custody Five arrested with illegal weapons Betting parlors and gangs in Cienfuegos Rains could increase Nearly 20 quakes of 3.0 or more Easter concert Monday, 26 March 2012 Focusing on French-Dominican business exchanges Fernandez in Duarte province Hato Mayor is first 24-hour electricity province Works advance to prepare Book Fair The presidential candidates First Lady to dedicate herself to campaign JCE says electoral results trial was successful 1.82% for education in 2011 Job shortage for unskilled young people Two million Haitians live in DR Improving the UCNE University US visa renewals DNCD-DEA confiscate 1,500 kilos cocaine La Marchanta at Fine Arts Philippe Quint at the National Theater Friday, 23 March 2012 President Martelly to visit Monday Dominican Republic increases forestry coverage Post Office cooperation Three women candidates for Vice President Hipolito under fire for comments DR has most deputies Deputy remanded for 12 months Beware electricity conmen says Edenorte Only a third of homes have water inside Air Canada on strike today The Vaseline Thief Drugs belonged to Sinaloa German deported Armin van Buuren in Santo Domingo Thursday, 22 March 2012 Fernandez to deliver 10 sports facilities this year Penny-pinching affected Education Solidarity has delivered RD$34 billion in aid DR meat can now be exported to US Whether or not to invest in Haiti Surveillance bill is obsolete Mejia says he will not pay old bills Small parties register candidates Bernardo Vega: Focus on the undecided voters Eduardo Estrella makes his points Propane gas comes to you NGOs call for halt on human trafficking Today is International Water Day Children at play in the Haunted House Court to hear Biwater case Job Fair at Agora Mall Kite Flying Festival Wednesday, 21 March 2012 President Fernandez inaugurates housing project DR has positive outlook according to Fitch Lawmakers make surveillance cameras cheaper Former Turks and Caicos PM has been in the DR PUCMM smart parking lot Neighborhood group wins fight against antenna tower Presidential candidate Max Puig urges change The Unknown Soldier is laid to rest Drug smugglers jailed in Bermuda JCE asked to delay printing of ballot papers Calls for alcohol-free driving Santo Domingo n Cibao train study is ready Radar hunting for rare bird Farm Fair Tuesday, 20 March 2012 Ministries launch plan to prevent teen pregnancies Public Health warns of dangers from unusual rains Indotel will require greater connectivity Overpasses delayed until April and May DGII increases collection Ministry removes 68 kids from landfill Importing black beans to export to Venezuela? JCE installs 13 information booths People want a different election discourse Guillermo Moreno tells why you should vote for him Oil prices push up local produce and other prices Gold Quest finds gold in SJM and Jarabacoa Bocho to preventive custody District Attorney says lawyers are delaying Figueroa case Turks & Caicos prime minister might have fled to DR French Week at Altos de Chavon Monday, 19 March 2012 President Fernandez proud of his achievements Puerto Rico-India-DR alliance Ban to protect lobsters Danilo ready for debate Expat vote could decide elections Hipolito Mejia + Aristy Castro alliance Juan Hubieres to campaign for Hipolito I am corrupt, but you are more! DR students place third in robotics contest Protesting Barrick Gold Police officer caught smuggling cocaine into jail Omega out of jail Venezuelan arrested for exporting US$375,937 Seven young people in traffic accident Al Horford: Best Athlete of the Year Friday, 16 March 2012 Caucedo Port readies for Panama Canal expansion Las Americas Tunnel to close Consumer Rights enable payments of over RD$92 million TB on the decline Dominicans need to start exercising Dominican Republic is not racist Danilo ahead in Insight Poll Military suspect in 807.4-kilo cocaine shipment Air Force Lieutenant Colonel arrested for drugs Beauty salons closed Man murdered by 75-year old Omega is still in jail Dead whale in Puerto Plata Muestra Internacional del Cine Thursday, 15 March 2012 Fernandez meets with legislators Farm producers see Ministry as enemy Finjus criticizes TSE decision Court denies bias Conep wants to privatize electricity X-ray contract studied by executive commission Some 37 ways to ship drugs Justice officer arrested on sex charges Omega to jail Police announce arrest of Caamano murder suspect Victim of UASD shooting said to have had ties to drugs Father Juan Linares: Man of 2011 Green Santo Domingo Comedy at Teatro Las Mascaras Wednesday, 14 March 2012 President Fernandez opens school Larimar school to open Diplomatic relations with Bangladesh Inflation down compared to last year What is in salami? Hipolito says he has reached agreement with Amable Gallup polls on leading concerns Protest against Saona Island renovations New Liquefied Natural Gas terminal for SPM Remittances on the rise Murder trial of Montreal men delayed again Dominican charged with terrorism Murder of Haitian under investigation The Casandra Awards Mana at the Quisqueya Ball Park Tuesday, 13 March 2012 CDEEE reports on improvements DR rejects racism charges Labor Ministry removes 68 children from garbage dump PNVC could get no funding People approve Fernandez, but want change The leading concerns of Dominicans Barrick reports investing US$4 billion in DR DR and Haitian bishops meet today Thousands stranded in northwest In the wrong place, at the wrong time Casandra Awards tonight Monday, 12 March 2012 2012 presidential election results in early Head-to-head race for 20 May election First Lady Margarita gets favorable vote Gallup poll shows Medina leading by 3 points Danilo reminds voters of Hipolito's bad days Mejia presents his campaign, poll shows him leading Mejia focuses on negative of government farm imports PRD vice president: Medina is more of the same 20% of children are unregistered, says UNICEF Business sector calls for lower costs to do business in DR DNCD chief wants more dogs Anti-Money Laundering report link correction Dominican judge sworn in to UN International Criminal Court El gobierno de la manana dissidents move to Zol 106.5FM Preparing for the Casandra Awards Men's World Volleyball Tournament in Santo Domingo Friday, 09 March 2012 International Women's Day honors President Fernandez opens aqueduct Foreign Minister responds to US drug trafficking report Police and Interior Minister responds to US Bananas going bananas Sugar cane workers to receive higher salaries Repatriations on the increase Motoconcho protest US man charged with underage sex Accused murders of cameraman acquitted Windy conditions expected David Ortiz passes DNA test Punta Cana Carnival Parade Philippe Quint at Spring Concert Thursday, 08 March 2012 President to decorate 11 outstanding women Attorney General: Zero tolerance for gender violence Nuria Piera receives plaque from US DR delegates meet Canadian mining execs Cardinal wants judges to be firm or leave the bench Strong Criticism of DR efforts Hatuey meets with deputies and some issues More than 300 companies in Farm Fair 2012 Dean warns of collapsing building Hijacking in Haiti closes frontier Cops catch fatal trip organizer Futuros Divorciados and their great shows at Casa de Teatro Wednesday, 07 March 2012 Political alliances for 2012 presidential election Reasons for Fernandez's declining popularity Debt quadruples 21 deputy ministers in Public Works Calls for investigation into Felix Bautista Strike in San Francisco de Macoris Women still at a disadvantage Another pardoned man dies Jails overcrowded Deaths of police officers Marc Anthony helps orphans in La Romana Two earthquakes in last two days Caribbean Series to include Cuba? Play ball in the DR and do good Jose Rincon Mora art exhibition Dominican Cacao exhibition Tuesday, 06 March 2012 Honoring Rafael Corporan de los Santos EU will provide EUR73,000,000 Huge difference in political spending Hipolito counters Leonel's 27 February speech PLD answers Hipolito Vargas says he will not campaign for Mejia Last minute registrations of allies Margarita goes on the offensive ADOCCO looks at OMSA bus rental deal Suing doctors no longer rare Another drug case dismissed Nearly half of women are killed with guns Orange hosts media directors Spanish ceramics exhibition The Artist at Novocentro Monday, 05 March 2012 Presidential debate for 17 April 2012 Adding Central Bank debt to get real public debt Government payroll up tenfold in 15 years Vehicular stats in the Dominican Republic What's your idea for idea for sustainable energy? US$937,500 for bioenergy studies Colombians invest US$850 million Investors want Roco Ki completed Superheroes in El Caribe More drugs confiscated now Rafael Corporan de los Santos passes away Movie Festival in Santo Domingo Friday, 02 March 2012 Ministries to present achievements of past eight years Hatuey and Hipolito team up Las Americas Highway construction works postponed Amet had a busy year External debt not too high Hotel associations back Navy efforts in Saona Broadcasters leave "El gobierno de la manana" Campaign to discredit the police Bachata singer jailed Is the DR the new command center for Mexican drug cartel? Interpol looking for Dominicans Oxfam calls for change 600 expats will not be allowed to leave the country Samana marathon Santo Domingo's big carnival parade Thursday, 01 March 2012 Labor Minister suggests changes Watch for nighttime detours on Las Americas SIE fines San Felipe RD$12 million Martelly to visit Dominico-Haitian Commission sets agenda New offices for BVRD Shippers and industrialists oppose route change Bean problems in San Juan de la Maguana One-fourth of young are unemployed Marcos Diaz to campaign for Danilo Hatuey de Camps backs Mejia Marcos Martinez denies story Marco Irizarry tells about jail in the DR Cut the sleeves of top ranking military Stars observatory Wednesday, 29 February 2012 Pact for a clean and non-violent election campaign More on the Navy station at Saona Where was the rendering of accounts? Las Americas highway to close Two judges dismissed Who handed over First Lady's bank account information? Crime figures for 2011 French man and English woman arrested US man extradited for fraud Morning after pill being overused Dominican Republic takes over Hollywood 180,000 Dominicans apply for US visas Joven Gastronomia Espanola Tuesday, 28 February 2012 Fernandez rides Metro 2 State of the nation address 38 deputy ministers at Agriculture President pardons only six Central Bank says rates are stable SJM bishop calls for Cibao-Sur highway Plan for Primary Care on agenda Guzman Fermin and Crispin Zorilla travel to US Chavez and Petrocaribe Silence surrounds Chavez in Cuba Anonymous in DR hacked Listin Diario server DR is the Promised Land for PR capos Saona base controversy Samana 5K-10K marathon Friday, 24 February 2012 DR1 News breaks for long weekend Margarita does not have Danske Bank account PLD blames Hipolito Marcos Martinez disappears for a while Hipolito ahead in Cibao Sued speaks out Nine pardons are recommended out of 916 requests received US$1.6 billion in corruption, criminal activity and tax evasion Dominican Republic ratifies UN Convention against Torture Possible fuel shortage Crime in Juan Dolio Fifth annual ProCigar festival Santo Domingo for art lovers Thursday, 23 February 2012 President promotes natural gas Revocation of visas stirs media Margarita's bank account JCE to prosecute "dirty politics" New taxes for whoever wins election Hipolito has a birthday party SJC orders investigation of discharge in drug case Huge cocaine haul Three generators to go offline Really sad numbers Master of the Ocean starts today Wednesday, 22 February 2012 Presidential aides have US visas revoked Plot thickens in hacking scandal First Lady's lawyer prepares case Danilo still in the lead Two billion pesos to run the election Ex Santiago mayor expelled from PRSC SPM court frees drug traffickers Printing press was to pay for cocaine Stolen weapons More casinos on the way Diatribe of Love Against a Seated Man Tuesday, 21 February 2012 Presidential appointments announced No US personnel on Saona base New elements in hacking case MINERD has money to fix schools Experts insist on inspections Government tax relief Vargas supports transmissions Expensive paper Judge challenges his removal Spain rocked by DR gangs Woman chains self to Justice Palace Holly Holden in Santo Domingo Monday, 20 February 2012 PLD and PRSC announce alliance New posts for PRSC members JCE president warns about dirty campaign Too many deputy ministers US naval base in Saona? Expert views on the Dominican economy Only 16 pardons Counterfeit printing press discovered More drug raids Drugs and stress are ruining the health of young people Hydroelectric power on the increase Macao Surf festival this weekend Friday, 17 February 2012 President Leonel Fernandez inaugurates new projects First Lady responds to allegations Cosmetic surgery clinic closed Miriam should have stopped but police exceeded duties Drivers protest Residents destroy electricity meters Warehouse robbery at Las Americas Returning Dominican drug dealers Interpol captures German in Luperon Hospital releases body Son, Merengue and Jazz in the Colonial City Thursday, 16 February 2012 Stand-by arrangement ends Business sector reacts to IMF break Neo-natal equipment for border region hospitals The bishops are watching CAASD identifies new water sources CNTU rejects tender on 300 buses Another industrial park abandoned Judge orders RD$100K bond for meter UASD tunnel closed today Moreno Fassi Jazz at La Cantina Wednesday, 15 February 2012 Jarabacoa n Constanza road opened Election campaign opens today Poll puts Danilo in the lead New Director of Prisons Corruption in town halls Russians to drill for oil Training conference for the police Firearms on the increase New service for remittances Three Canadian drug mules arrested Helping young mothers Rafael Nadal has new home in the Dominican Republic ProCigar Festival 2012 Tuesday, 14 February 2012 Arson attack on Villa Altagracia Environment offices Armed Forces deny politics Rosario says there are recalcitrant parties Three more bodies found in Samana Martinez and IAD at odds over titles OMSA is a cemetery of old buses Low quality of students is "humiliating" Carnival makes money, lots of money Study finds high rates of teen alcohol use Dominican Marine killed in Afghanistan Cooler days ahead Good day for David Ortiz Desalia 2012 at Punta Cana Monday, 13 February 2012 New Road linking Cibao with the south Journalist targeted in hacking raids National Police arrest PRD members Jailed Barcelo executives case to be investigated Police fire at Miriam Cruz Poor state of children's rights Quickie divorces in the Dominican Republic Problems with Blackberry phones Complaints about robberies at sea Another yola going to Puerto Rico Dominican arrested at JFK Four people shot Rain on the way Ednita Nazario at the Jaragua Friday, 10 February 2012 President inaugurates housing projects US to reduce support for war on drugs PLD and PRSC discuss alliance PRD first on ballot papers Barcelo executives jailed Lack of water in Puerto Plata Commemoration of the 9 February massacre 27 February tunnel to close It's raining RS$2,000 bills Improvement to garbage New Public Relations company in Santo Domingo Theater in Sosua Jazz in Samana Thursday, 09 February 2012 Leonel calls for review of ranks in Armed Forces JCE accepts agreement between PLD and PRD Fadul to close down bars Two suspects in hacking case Pardons Commission faces problems DR to spend US$5.4 billion if oil averages $95 AEIH joins protest against imports Alvarez is new PC coordinator general Tragic toll climbs to 47 in Samana Illegal trips are huge business Cristian Castro at the Jaragua tonight Wednesday, 08 February 2012 Fernandez visits Barrick Gold mine New poll says Mejia 50% and Medina 39% Investigation into hacking Problems with checks issued by Santiago municipality Census of refugees Prices of rice and other foods up Yola death toll reaches 26 Man arrested in La Romana drug haul was out on bail 20 million year old bat fly discovered Laura Pausini live in Santo Domingo Tuesday, 07 February 2012 Leonel and Miguel agree on JCE plan Perhaps a first presidential debate IDB concedes US$130 million for highways Death toll reaches 22 in Samana sinking DR reduced fuel consumption 4.5% in 2011 Competitiveness index for trips and tourism falls Over 300 seek pardons on 27 February Another major drug gang bust Dominican Republic wins Caribbean Series FRACA art exhibition Monday, 06 February 2012 Ministers from Haiti and DR meet at the National Palace Yola sinks, several dead and missing A possible end to the problem at JCE More than 6 million Dominicans will vote on 20 May Tourism up in 2011 Business with Cuba up 45% in 2011 'Dominican Day' in the UK Doctor allegedly heads drug ring Solution for Lake Enriquillo? A need to improve math teaching Dominicans skipping school Teenage pregnancies in San Juan Groove Fest in the Dominican Republic Jazz Mondays in Santiago Friday, 03 February 2012 President Leonel Fernandez inaugurates housing complex The importance of wetlands The Metro saves money Too many municipalities in the Dominican Republic Illegal immigration continues Improved electricity in the south Dominican Republic links with Moscow US$200 million in charges for remittances Protest in El Millon Jordan's family in legal limbo DNCD agent murdered Dominican extradited for killing partner Pop, rock and comedy at Teatro Guloya Thursday, 02 February 2012 Monsignor Agripino hopeful of JCE solution Watch the electoral polls ANJE asks government to be careful of spending Drug war in DR needs more help from US District Attorney extends hours UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Haiti Haitians get first work visas Country needs seismic measures now Use of natural gas grows Where are the billion pesos? That was an old plane wreck Baseball today in Quisqueya Wednesday, 01 February 2012 Fernandez congratulates the Leones Minimum income tax threshold increases Banreservas makes no change to interest rates 3,000 retired teachers to receive a pension WTO says Dominican Republic has illegal tariffs Young people demand change 213 kilos of cocaine in Caucedo Marriages of convenience to Dominican women in Spain Puerto Rican ex-legislator found in Puerto Rico Judge frees woman who killed the man who beat her Tonty's ex-wives defend him Study reveals 35% have high blood pressure Chronic malnutrition Watch the Caribbean Series in the movies Experts to talk about recent earthquakes Photos by Wifredo Garcia Tuesday, 31 January 2012 Baseball Roundup - Escogido wins Championship #14 La Canela Park still closed Hotels in Puerto Plata report 80% occupancy Fishermen from Sabana de la Mar appear in Haiti Ruddy Giuliani on how to eradicate crime Weekend toll was 4 fatalities and dozens injured Caribe Tours Bus accident injures dozens Police bust drug trafficking ring An airplane and victims found in Enriquillo Fugitive legislator from PR said to be in DR Cool spell will continue Chinese New Year: The Year of the Dragon Friday, 27 January 2012 DR1 breaks for Duarte holiday Archbishop asks to stop moving Duarte day First hearing for Constitutional Court Blackouts this weekend Senate slips up Johnny Jones formally elected Guillermo Moreno: Political system is perverted Armando Almanzar wins National Literature prize Hecmilio Galvan said to be victim of a plot Morrison family to attend court hearing 21 stowaways arrested American scientists warn about earthquakes Aguilas win second game in playoffs Thursday, 26 January 2012 Today is Duarte's birthday National Development Strategy ready for application Metro 2 will cost US$830 million DR is measles and rubella free League Against Cancer 32 schools were damaged due to earthquake Business sector want a 4-day week Ramos Group is largest employer Rural school in Jarabacoa is best The DR roads are least safe of 28 countries Mejia tries to mend fences Penn, Schoen & Berland and the PRSC Diatribe of Love Against a Seated Man Hip Hop Festival Wednesday, 25 January 2012 Inaugurations in Elias Pina Launch of National Development Strategy More earthquakes New buildings in Santiago are safe Call for Vargas to resign Hatuey De Camps says he is open to alliances New broadband company Citizen safety and fiscal schemes biggest concern Briton deported from the DR is jailed on sex charges Search on for alleged drug plane crashed in rugged mountains Dollars seized at Las Americas Aguilas win game 3 of playoffs Performance International Festival Tuesday, 24 January 2012 More shakes Earthquake preparedness Ministry reiterates that 26th is a workday CDEEE announces reduction of energy Chaos and lack of hygiene at the Model Market AMET calls for education Texting and cell phones cause 1/3 of accidents Poll gives Danilo 46% and Hipolito 44% 49.97% of the vote in four provinces and ND Chief doubts "La Soga" would be killed Baseball Roundup Mana at the Quisqueya Ball Park Monday, 23 January 2012 6.5 million voters for 20 May 2012 Working towards a strategic alliance with the UK The bloated foreign service More debit than credit cards No victims over Altagracia holiday Carmona out on bail Crime stats drop for Santo Domingo Mail order marijuana Escogido leads playoffs France at Altos de Chavon Japanese Dolls and Calendars Friday, 20 January 2012 Currency market under control FDC says speculation fuels runs on peso Wifi coming to the Metro Preparations for Altagracia Day Disagreement on the change of carnival route Pedestrian bridge in danger of collapse False bomb threats to the US embassy Dominican sailors to return from Venezuela Tonty Rutinel pays bail bond Baseball player arrested German accused of molesting minors is sent to jail The Police arrest a false consul Where is "La Soga"? Night of celebration in Santiago Santos de Palo at La Guagua Thursday, 19 January 2012 Improving traffic flow New SCJ judge to be selected today JCE signs agreement with OAS PRD leads in CID-Gallup poll Bishops speak out Finnish first for Santo Domingo Dominicans on Interpol list Tonty needs to post bail to get out COE recommends practice evacuations Chilly temperatures in the DR Baseball Roundup Wednesday, 18 January 2012 JCE holding on parties' decision on IT head Little change in exchange rate Electricity sector loses a billion to deviations AmCham in Puerto Plata Tunnel inaugurated in Santo Domingo Dominican crew on Concordia praised Businessman denies receiving bribe from Biwater Chief of Police to investigate deaths in custody 20 officers dismissed from Police Two fatalities and 17 injured in accident Atlantic coast on green alert Juan Marichal Golf Classic Independencia Cycling Tour Tuesday, 17 January 2012 City will arrange for repairs Hacienda says "no tax reform" JCE approves evangelical marriages At least seven Dominicans were on board Concordia Two survivors talk of terror at sea The controversial 130-pound Philly cocaine bust DNCD says lots of drugs going to Europe Moneychanger not guilty Detachment arrested for death of civilian Series of killings in La Romana Baseball update Comedy in Cabarete Casandra Awards 2012 Monday, 16 January 2012 Four Dominicans on capsized Concordia ship PRSC to seek alliance for 2012 presidential election Dominican makes Forbes Magazine 30 Under 30 List Dona Ligia tells the story of Alfonso Moreno Waste recycling expert to speak here Contraband ecstasy pills? Yamilet Pena to the London Olympics in gymnastics Julio Alsogaray wins Cabarete Regatta Bartolo Colon to pitch for A's Baseball round robin comes to an end Friday, 13 January 2012 President Fernandez inaugurates new Haiti university branch National Development Strategy passes in Congress Taxation discussions with IMF The Central Bank intervenes foreign exchange market National Music Conservatory to have A/C Dominicans ate a lot of chicken and eggs in December Urban unemployment increasing slowly Cholera reduced dramatically in DR iPhone 4S now for sale in the DR Metaldom announces steel complex in Trinidad Mamajuana Restaurant branches out The monument to Los Palmeros at Las Americas highway The DNCD arrest alleged drug ring led by National Police captain Human Rights denounces the deaths of civilians Police orders investigation into alleged aggression against a cameraman Court frees ballplayer Willy Aybar Al Horford shoulder injury is serious Laser sailors meet in Cabarete Thursday, 12 January 2012 Crusade against cholera is launched Inflation was 7.76% in 2011 More pesos to buy dollars Duarte Highway lighting Senate approves RD$1.4 billion for rice crop Senate approves Dominican Naval Auxiliary Vargas and Mejia still at it Insight Poll: Danilo 47.9% and Hipolito 41.8% Naco's new supermarket Hotels in Puerto Plata reemploying workers Engineers say towers could be risk-prone DNCD update on drug trafficking USA repatriates 132 Dominican ex-convicts US Marshals capture Dominican murder suspect Suicide on the increase amongst young people Sunny skies ahead Baseball update Wednesday, 11 January 2012 President Fernandez to travel to Haiti Higher Education in Haiti 2011: 17% growth in export free zone sector Services improve at Prof. Juan Bosch Trauma Hospital Nicaraguan bank to open in Santo Domingo Good times for coffee, cacao and sugar Case against Affe Gutierrez Gil reopened Hipolito Mejia: Personality of the Year Canoa gets preventive custody order Luxury watch buyers not listed with DGII 207 kilos of cocaine caught at Multimodal Port Lawyer resists armed robbery Licey continues to lead Tuesday, 10 January 2012 Major investment in natural gas Large backlog of cases at Supreme Court of Justice Duarte Hwy to be closed at night A big week at Funglode Consumer confidence is up AEIH and FAI look for development Fitch comments on DR debt and per capita income Barrio dwellers say blackouts cause crime Plastic moves RD$500 billion Another official in jail for abuse Irony: Lawyer kills a client British fraudster cons Dominicans, gets arrested Forest ranger killed in Bahoruco 27 Figueroa Agosto watches sold Looking for a good idea Earthquake felt nationwide Don't forget your umbrella Baseball Roundup Wednesday, 04 January 2012 DR1 Daily News breaks for 3 Kings holiday 15 movies could be filmed in DR in 2012 Remittances back to over US$3 billion More taxes after the elections? Supreme Electoral Court gets to work President to travel to Haiti, responds to foreign editorials on Haitian migration Neglect by city government leads to chaos New IDs for all staff at Santiago hospital 30,000 burn patients a year Crocs opens store in Punta Cana 30 years for killer of taxi drivers Reasons why Barrio Seguro has failed Baseball Round Robin update Rudolph Guiliani in Santo Domingo Tintin in Santo Domingo Ednita Nazario's Valentine's Day Show Tuesday, 03 January 2012 Fernandez names the year Central Bank governor bullish on economy 505 megawatts to electric system Exports up Council completes Supreme Court assignments Judges request promotions New cancer hospital causes rifts FEDOMU weighs choices Travel to Haiti without visas SCJ orders investigation of San Cristobal court Tonty Rutinel sent to Najayo Court in Puerto Plata frees suspects The final toll is 47 year-end fatalities Bani shaken by tragedy Two female swindlers arrested Cocaine confiscated at Cap Cana marina Fake doctor turns himself in Baseball round-up Baseball: Show for the family, or pornography? How People Live in the Colonial City Monday, 02 January 2012 New judges sworn in Participacion Ciudadana criticizes higher courts judge selection Judicial Branch Council to review judges' performance Yeni Berenice Reynoso is new National District prosecutor Mario Vargas Llosa praises democracy in Dominican Republic RD$1.44 billion for political parties Central Bank forecasts year-end inflation at 8% Government debt at 29% GDP 21 dead over New Year holiday Hospital imposter named but on the run Tonty Rutinel spent Christmas and New Year's in jail Amelia Vega denies she is pregnant Luguelin Santos signed with Puma and Diamond League Baseball Round Robin

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