Go ahead for Colonial City US$90 million development fund
Wood Mackenzie hired to prepare hydrocarbons licensing round
Enhogar: Crime named top DR problem
Juan Hernández, first director of the DGII, dies
Residents of Macao ask to keep beach access open
Luis Rafael Pellerano says he will open a separate law firm
Drug haul in Azua
Dominican Top Model of the World hopes to make the finals
Host cities for 2020 and 2022 national sports games to be announced Sunday
Not to be missed: Convento de los Dominicos Christmas Concert
Comedy at the Escenario 360
Jazz at Casa de Teatro for Christmas
Go ahead for Colonial City US$90 million development fund
Government offices have reached an agreement for the creation of a trust that would oversee the implementation of the US$90 million Inter American Development Bank (IDB) funding of for the continuing of the restorations and renovations in the historic center of the National District. The funding of the Plan de Recuperacion de la Ciudad Colonial builds upon a first US$50 million loan by the IDB for the Colonial City that was managed by the Ministry of Tourism. Now for the US$90 million loan, the Ministry of Tourism is joined by the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Hacienda and the City Government of the National District (ADN).
Tourism Minister Francisco Javier García, Culture Minister Eduardo Selman, Hacienda Minister Donald Guerrero met with Santo Domingo city mayor David Collado to finalize the details prior to the signing of the agreement later this month. The entities had until 31 December 2018 to reach an agreement in order to keep the funding.
Wood Mackenzie hired to prepare hydrocarbons licensing round
The Ministry of Energy and Mines signed a contract yesterday, Tuesday 11 December 2018, with the consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie, to carry out a survey to estimate the potential fuel reserves of the Dominican Republic, before carrying out a tendering process to bestow rights for exploration and exploitation. With the signing of the agreement the country begins the licensing and preparation phases of the project. The Ministry contracted Wood Mackenzie to evaluate, plan, promote and execute a planned hydrocarbons licensing round.
The contract was signed by the Energy Minister Antonio Isa Conde and Michael Steinhacker, vice president of Wood Mackenzie and head of the hydrocarbon consultancy for Latin America.
Isa Conde confirmed that they would be looking at possible sites in Azua, Enriquillo, Bahía de Ocoa, San Pedro de Macorís as well as the eastern Cibao where natual gas may have been detected, specifically in the area of Villa Tapia.
Wood Mackenzie was selected following a call in which eight other companies participated. It is reported the government will pay the consultancy firm around US$1 million for the work.
Read more:
https://elnuevodiario.com.do/rd-firma-contrato-con-wood-mackenzie-para-realizar-ronda-petrolera/
https://www.woodmac.com/news/the-edge/the-case-for-investing-more-in-exploration/
Enhogar: Crime named top DR problem
According to the most recent study of the 2017 National Survey of Homes with Multiple Questions (Enhogar), presented on Tuesday, 11 December 2018 by Alexandra Izquierdo, director of the National Statistics Office, 76.6% of the Dominican population named crime as the main problem the authorities need to tackle. Only 5.6% of the population of the country considers their neighborhood or community is safe. Dominicans attribute crime to low unemployment, poverty, lack of educational opportunities and drug consumption.
The poll also had questions about road safety and learned that in 8% of the households in the Dominican Republic there was at least one person who had been in a traffic accident in the past 12 months. Of these 71.7% were men and 28.3% were women. 43.7% of those said to be in accidents were 15 to 29 years old, while 28% were 30 to 44 years old.
The poll revealed that while 98% of Dominican households are connected to the national electricity grid only 47.7% said they received power supply 20 to 24 hours a day. 25.6% said they had power 10 to 14 hours a day, while another 13% said electricity was only available on 1 to 9 hours a day.
Read more in Spanish:
https://www.one.gob.do/noticias/201...ional-de-hogares-de-propositos-multiples-2017
https://listindiario.com/la-republi...-no-hay-delincuencia-en-su-barrio-o-comunidad
https://noticiassin.com/solo-el-5-6-de-la-poblacion-considera-no-hay-delincuencia-en-su-barrio/
https://elnacional.com.do/encuesta-dice-98-hogares-tiene-luz/
https://www.diariolibre.com/actuali...-delincuencia-es-el-mayor-problema-AE11620642
https://www.one.gob.do/noticias/201...ional-de-hogares-de-propositos-multiples-2017
Juan Hernández, first director of the DGII, dies
The former director of the Taxation Agency (DGII), Juan Hernández, died yesterday, Tuesday 11 December in Boston, United States. He had been hospitalized for the past three months.
In 2012, during the Fernandez administration, Hernandez was charged with transforming the old tax collecting systems of the government into the very computerized DGII agency that we all know today. The extensive online network has made it possible for the government to increase revenues and reduce tax evasion considerably.
Read more in Spanish:
http://eldia.com.do/fallece-juan-hernandez-fundador-de-la-dgii/
Residents of Macao ask to keep beach access open
The announced investment of US$600 million in the construction of high rises and hotels in Macao, in northern Punta Cana beach area, including an 18 floor tower for the Hotel Moon Palace, has been agreed to by the majority of the members of the community as it is seen as a great opportunity to increase economic development of the municipality.
Interviews carried out among the local population have confirmed their approval but have insisted that the authorities and the private investors allow them unrestricted access to the beach at Macao.
Those interviewed recalled that the beaches that were once full of mosquitoes, wild boars and terrapins and that hunting was a favorite activity. The old-timers are amazed at the transformation and development of the beach areas.
Uvero Alto which was where people from Macoa used to go to look for crabs is now full of hotels. Some are concerned that their artisanal fishing and foraging for wildlife in Macao is coming to an end because of development. However, many local residents welcome the investment as it will provide employment opportunities specially for the young people.
Read more in Spanish:
https://elnuevodiario.com.do/comuni...turistica-pero-piden-tener-acceso-a-la-playa/
Luis Rafael Pellerano says he will open a separate law firm
Lawyer Luis Rafael (Goyito) Pellerano, former of Pellerano & Herrera law firm, announced that he would be opening a new law firm. Last week his brother Ricardo, another partner in the firm, ousted him from the firm founded by their father in 1952. Just weeks after the death of their father, the board of the firm met to give leadership of the firm to Ricardo Pellerano.
Pellerano announced the new law firm would continue to deliver the quality of services he has been offering his clients since 1979, continuing in the legacy of his father.
Read more in Spanish:
https://www.metrord.do/do/destacado...rano-anuncia-abrira-nueva-firma-abogados.html
Drug haul in Azua
On the evening of Monday, 10 December 2018, the police confiscated 198 kilos of cocaine, two rifles, two pistols and arrested four people on the road from Azua to Bani, in the Viyella sector.
Those arrested are Colombian Juan Mesa Panterina; Venezuelan Jesús Paz, and Dominicans José Manuel Núñez and Bertilio Ramírez, residents in nearby Hatillo. The operation was directed by Colonel Miguel Sánchez Corniel, Major Sergio Cruz Ángeles and prosecutors Dante Castillo Medida and Wandy Ramírez
Read more in Spanish:
https://almomento.net/azua-la-pn-decomisa-198-kilos-de-cocaina-y-arresta-a-cuatro-personas/
https://www.elcaribe.com.do/2018/12...no-y-un-colombiano-con-198-paquetes-de-droga/
Dominican Top Model of the World hopes to make the finals
18-year old Dominican model, Maite Tiburcio, is optimistic she will reach the finals in the Top Model of the World contest in Egypt. Already she was selected among the 40 participants for the photo shooting at the Meraki Resort in the Hurgada beach area. The contest is taking place in the beach area. The finals will be on Saturday, 15 December 2018, at the same Meraki Resort. In 1996, the title was won by Dominican Selinee Mendez.
Prior to being named the Dominican Top Model, in 2017, Tiburcio had won the Princesa Miss Beauty Teenager RD 2017 title.
Host cities for 2020 and 2022 national sports games to be announced Sunday
Deputy Minister of Sports Heriberto Morrison announced the Medina administration favors the National Sports Games continue to be held every two years. The games were interrupted in 2006, after they were criticized for mega spending in installations that were later abandoned. The Medina administration backed new sports Minister Danilo Diaz and his interest in continuing the sports games. The National Sports Games thus resumed with the celebration of the Hermanas Mirabal games from 5 December through 16 December 2018 with the participation of 4,000 Dominican athletes in 32 sports, eight zones, including two from abroad.
Morrison highlighted the games are key to detecting new talents and replacing retiring athletes. He said the National Sports Games limits participation to athletes who are under 23 years of age.
The competition is on for the site of the 2020 sports games. Southwestern Peravia and Azua are competing with Santiago de los Caballeros. The Ministry of Sports said it will announce during the closing ceremony on Sunday, 16 December 2018, the host cities for the competitions in both 2020 and 2022.
Read more in Spanish:
https://listindiario.com/la-vida/20...s-nacionales-tras-el-rescate-de-una-tradicion
.
Not to be missed: Convento de los Dominicos Christmas Concert
The National Choir will be singing Christmas carols on Monday, 17 December 2018 as of 8pm at the Convento de los Dominicos. The acoustics at the convent are exceptional. The concert is free, but arrive no later than 7pm to get a seat.
The Cathedral of Santo Domingo also has a Christmas concert, on Christmas Day, 25 December 2018. As in the case of the Convento de los Dominicos, to get a seat inside the Cathedral one must get there no later than 6pm because a large number of seats in the church are allotted to government officers and diplomats.
Comedy at the Escenario 360
The show hall of the Galeria 360 shopping mall, the Escenario 360 presents “Humor con el Mismito Sabor,” with comedian Felipe Polanco (Boruga) and the performance of the Conjunto Quisqueya, best known for their catchy merengues. Thursday, 20 December 2018 at 9pm. Tickets for sale online at Uepa Tickest and at the Supermercados Nacional/Jumbo/Centro Cuesta ticket stands. This is a Ramses Peralta presentation.
Jazz at Casa de Teatro for Christmas
Saxophone player Sandy Gabriel will be presenting his 8th Jazz Christmas concert on Friday, 21 December 2018 as of 9pm at Café Teatro of Casa de Teatro in the Colonial City. Playing with his Pop Jazz Ensemble Orchestra are Jairo Milanes, keyboards, Daniel Alvarez, bass; Hisdra Alvarez, drums and singer Pirou Perez. Tickets for sale at the Casa de Teatro box office.
Wood Mackenzie hired to prepare hydrocarbons licensing round
Enhogar: Crime named top DR problem
Juan Hernández, first director of the DGII, dies
Residents of Macao ask to keep beach access open
Luis Rafael Pellerano says he will open a separate law firm
Drug haul in Azua
Dominican Top Model of the World hopes to make the finals
Host cities for 2020 and 2022 national sports games to be announced Sunday
Not to be missed: Convento de los Dominicos Christmas Concert
Comedy at the Escenario 360
Jazz at Casa de Teatro for Christmas
Go ahead for Colonial City US$90 million development fund
Government offices have reached an agreement for the creation of a trust that would oversee the implementation of the US$90 million Inter American Development Bank (IDB) funding of for the continuing of the restorations and renovations in the historic center of the National District. The funding of the Plan de Recuperacion de la Ciudad Colonial builds upon a first US$50 million loan by the IDB for the Colonial City that was managed by the Ministry of Tourism. Now for the US$90 million loan, the Ministry of Tourism is joined by the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Hacienda and the City Government of the National District (ADN).
Tourism Minister Francisco Javier García, Culture Minister Eduardo Selman, Hacienda Minister Donald Guerrero met with Santo Domingo city mayor David Collado to finalize the details prior to the signing of the agreement later this month. The entities had until 31 December 2018 to reach an agreement in order to keep the funding.
Wood Mackenzie hired to prepare hydrocarbons licensing round
The Ministry of Energy and Mines signed a contract yesterday, Tuesday 11 December 2018, with the consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie, to carry out a survey to estimate the potential fuel reserves of the Dominican Republic, before carrying out a tendering process to bestow rights for exploration and exploitation. With the signing of the agreement the country begins the licensing and preparation phases of the project. The Ministry contracted Wood Mackenzie to evaluate, plan, promote and execute a planned hydrocarbons licensing round.
The contract was signed by the Energy Minister Antonio Isa Conde and Michael Steinhacker, vice president of Wood Mackenzie and head of the hydrocarbon consultancy for Latin America.
Isa Conde confirmed that they would be looking at possible sites in Azua, Enriquillo, Bahía de Ocoa, San Pedro de Macorís as well as the eastern Cibao where natual gas may have been detected, specifically in the area of Villa Tapia.
Wood Mackenzie was selected following a call in which eight other companies participated. It is reported the government will pay the consultancy firm around US$1 million for the work.
Read more:
https://elnuevodiario.com.do/rd-firma-contrato-con-wood-mackenzie-para-realizar-ronda-petrolera/
https://www.woodmac.com/news/the-edge/the-case-for-investing-more-in-exploration/
Enhogar: Crime named top DR problem
According to the most recent study of the 2017 National Survey of Homes with Multiple Questions (Enhogar), presented on Tuesday, 11 December 2018 by Alexandra Izquierdo, director of the National Statistics Office, 76.6% of the Dominican population named crime as the main problem the authorities need to tackle. Only 5.6% of the population of the country considers their neighborhood or community is safe. Dominicans attribute crime to low unemployment, poverty, lack of educational opportunities and drug consumption.
The poll also had questions about road safety and learned that in 8% of the households in the Dominican Republic there was at least one person who had been in a traffic accident in the past 12 months. Of these 71.7% were men and 28.3% were women. 43.7% of those said to be in accidents were 15 to 29 years old, while 28% were 30 to 44 years old.
The poll revealed that while 98% of Dominican households are connected to the national electricity grid only 47.7% said they received power supply 20 to 24 hours a day. 25.6% said they had power 10 to 14 hours a day, while another 13% said electricity was only available on 1 to 9 hours a day.
Read more in Spanish:
https://www.one.gob.do/noticias/201...ional-de-hogares-de-propositos-multiples-2017
https://listindiario.com/la-republi...-no-hay-delincuencia-en-su-barrio-o-comunidad
https://noticiassin.com/solo-el-5-6-de-la-poblacion-considera-no-hay-delincuencia-en-su-barrio/
https://elnacional.com.do/encuesta-dice-98-hogares-tiene-luz/
https://www.diariolibre.com/actuali...-delincuencia-es-el-mayor-problema-AE11620642
https://www.one.gob.do/noticias/201...ional-de-hogares-de-propositos-multiples-2017
Juan Hernández, first director of the DGII, dies
The former director of the Taxation Agency (DGII), Juan Hernández, died yesterday, Tuesday 11 December in Boston, United States. He had been hospitalized for the past three months.
In 2012, during the Fernandez administration, Hernandez was charged with transforming the old tax collecting systems of the government into the very computerized DGII agency that we all know today. The extensive online network has made it possible for the government to increase revenues and reduce tax evasion considerably.
Read more in Spanish:
http://eldia.com.do/fallece-juan-hernandez-fundador-de-la-dgii/
Residents of Macao ask to keep beach access open
The announced investment of US$600 million in the construction of high rises and hotels in Macao, in northern Punta Cana beach area, including an 18 floor tower for the Hotel Moon Palace, has been agreed to by the majority of the members of the community as it is seen as a great opportunity to increase economic development of the municipality.
Interviews carried out among the local population have confirmed their approval but have insisted that the authorities and the private investors allow them unrestricted access to the beach at Macao.
Those interviewed recalled that the beaches that were once full of mosquitoes, wild boars and terrapins and that hunting was a favorite activity. The old-timers are amazed at the transformation and development of the beach areas.
Uvero Alto which was where people from Macoa used to go to look for crabs is now full of hotels. Some are concerned that their artisanal fishing and foraging for wildlife in Macao is coming to an end because of development. However, many local residents welcome the investment as it will provide employment opportunities specially for the young people.
Read more in Spanish:
https://elnuevodiario.com.do/comuni...turistica-pero-piden-tener-acceso-a-la-playa/
Luis Rafael Pellerano says he will open a separate law firm
Lawyer Luis Rafael (Goyito) Pellerano, former of Pellerano & Herrera law firm, announced that he would be opening a new law firm. Last week his brother Ricardo, another partner in the firm, ousted him from the firm founded by their father in 1952. Just weeks after the death of their father, the board of the firm met to give leadership of the firm to Ricardo Pellerano.
Pellerano announced the new law firm would continue to deliver the quality of services he has been offering his clients since 1979, continuing in the legacy of his father.
Read more in Spanish:
https://www.metrord.do/do/destacado...rano-anuncia-abrira-nueva-firma-abogados.html
Drug haul in Azua
On the evening of Monday, 10 December 2018, the police confiscated 198 kilos of cocaine, two rifles, two pistols and arrested four people on the road from Azua to Bani, in the Viyella sector.
Those arrested are Colombian Juan Mesa Panterina; Venezuelan Jesús Paz, and Dominicans José Manuel Núñez and Bertilio Ramírez, residents in nearby Hatillo. The operation was directed by Colonel Miguel Sánchez Corniel, Major Sergio Cruz Ángeles and prosecutors Dante Castillo Medida and Wandy Ramírez
Read more in Spanish:
https://almomento.net/azua-la-pn-decomisa-198-kilos-de-cocaina-y-arresta-a-cuatro-personas/
https://www.elcaribe.com.do/2018/12...no-y-un-colombiano-con-198-paquetes-de-droga/
Dominican Top Model of the World hopes to make the finals
18-year old Dominican model, Maite Tiburcio, is optimistic she will reach the finals in the Top Model of the World contest in Egypt. Already she was selected among the 40 participants for the photo shooting at the Meraki Resort in the Hurgada beach area. The contest is taking place in the beach area. The finals will be on Saturday, 15 December 2018, at the same Meraki Resort. In 1996, the title was won by Dominican Selinee Mendez.
Prior to being named the Dominican Top Model, in 2017, Tiburcio had won the Princesa Miss Beauty Teenager RD 2017 title.
Host cities for 2020 and 2022 national sports games to be announced Sunday
Deputy Minister of Sports Heriberto Morrison announced the Medina administration favors the National Sports Games continue to be held every two years. The games were interrupted in 2006, after they were criticized for mega spending in installations that were later abandoned. The Medina administration backed new sports Minister Danilo Diaz and his interest in continuing the sports games. The National Sports Games thus resumed with the celebration of the Hermanas Mirabal games from 5 December through 16 December 2018 with the participation of 4,000 Dominican athletes in 32 sports, eight zones, including two from abroad.
Morrison highlighted the games are key to detecting new talents and replacing retiring athletes. He said the National Sports Games limits participation to athletes who are under 23 years of age.
The competition is on for the site of the 2020 sports games. Southwestern Peravia and Azua are competing with Santiago de los Caballeros. The Ministry of Sports said it will announce during the closing ceremony on Sunday, 16 December 2018, the host cities for the competitions in both 2020 and 2022.
Read more in Spanish:
https://listindiario.com/la-vida/20...s-nacionales-tras-el-rescate-de-una-tradicion
.
Not to be missed: Convento de los Dominicos Christmas Concert
The National Choir will be singing Christmas carols on Monday, 17 December 2018 as of 8pm at the Convento de los Dominicos. The acoustics at the convent are exceptional. The concert is free, but arrive no later than 7pm to get a seat.
The Cathedral of Santo Domingo also has a Christmas concert, on Christmas Day, 25 December 2018. As in the case of the Convento de los Dominicos, to get a seat inside the Cathedral one must get there no later than 6pm because a large number of seats in the church are allotted to government officers and diplomats.
Comedy at the Escenario 360
The show hall of the Galeria 360 shopping mall, the Escenario 360 presents “Humor con el Mismito Sabor,” with comedian Felipe Polanco (Boruga) and the performance of the Conjunto Quisqueya, best known for their catchy merengues. Thursday, 20 December 2018 at 9pm. Tickets for sale online at Uepa Tickest and at the Supermercados Nacional/Jumbo/Centro Cuesta ticket stands. This is a Ramses Peralta presentation.
Jazz at Casa de Teatro for Christmas
Saxophone player Sandy Gabriel will be presenting his 8th Jazz Christmas concert on Friday, 21 December 2018 as of 9pm at Café Teatro of Casa de Teatro in the Colonial City. Playing with his Pop Jazz Ensemble Orchestra are Jairo Milanes, keyboards, Daniel Alvarez, bass; Hisdra Alvarez, drums and singer Pirou Perez. Tickets for sale at the Casa de Teatro box office.