2007 – Page 12

The flooding brought on by the opening of the Tavera Dam floodgates during Tropical Storm Olga has led to millions in losses for Santiago’s commercial sector alone. The figure of RD$100 million is being quoted by the Wholesalers Association (AMAPROSAN), which also reports that the businesses along the Valerio Avenue were most seriously affected. Amaprosan …

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In Friday night’s action, the Toros del Este defeated the Leones del Escogido 7-0 in Santo Domingo. The Estrellas Orientales left the Aguilas Cibaenas in the field with a two-run rally in the bottom of the ninth to snatch a 4-3 victory from the third place Aguilas. On Saturday, the Estrellas continued their winning ways …

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Hacienda Minister Vicente Bengoa has announced that the National Development Council approved a RD$300 billion budget and public spending bill for 2008. The 2008 budget is RD$50 billion more than the 2007 budget. Bengoa, speaking at a press conference, said that public employees’ salaries would not be increased. The bill will be sent to the …

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The Dominican economy grew by 7.5% in 2007, well below the 10% registered in 2006, but above the 5.6% regional average. The DR’s economic growth places the country fifth on the list of countries with the highest rates of economic growth in 2007, according to the Economic Commission for Latin American and the Caribbean (ECLAC). …

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Santiago business organizations published an advertisement today, calling for national support to put a stop to private groups that use violence, intimidation and threats to continue to control the transport of goods and passengers. The Santiago Chamber of Commerce, Association of Traders and Industries (Acis), Association of Industries of the Northern Region (Airen), Association for …

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The number of deaths caused by Tropical Storm Olga has climbed to 25, of which 20 occurred in Santiago, as a result of the flooding of the Yaque del Norte River, as reported in Diario Libre. Emergency Operations Center (COE) director, General Jose Manuel Mendez says that 30 provinces are still on red alert, because …

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Rains and flooding attributed to Tropical Storm Olga has caused major damage to banana plantations in the northeast. Listin Diario reports that 60,000 tareas of bananas were affected by the storm. The loss of export revenue could reach US$39.7 million. Likewise, 40,000 tareas of plantains were affected. The storm also damaged large areas planted with …

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The Dominican government has awarded American doctor Christopher M. Putman the Duarte, Sanchez and Mella Order of Merit for helping more than 200 poor Dominicans who suffer from cerebral problems. Dr. Putman was presented with the medal by Public Health Minister Bautista Rojas Gomez. Putman is a consultant and visiting professor and on the medical …

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The DR, Cuba, Spain and Mexico were joint first place winners at the eighth annual Hispanic America Spelling Contest, which was held at the UASD University. Twelve countries took part in the competition. Panama and Guatemala came in second place while Chile came in third. Anibal Santillan from the Sagrado Corazon de Jesus school in …

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A new rice variety, Juma 66, has been introduced to the Dominican market. The rice seeks to fill demand from the Asian community in the DR and could eventually be exported. Hoy writes that the rice could increase the country’s competitiveness and sustainability in the area of rice production as the country opens its markets …

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