2007 – Page 46

The Supreme Court (SCJ) has sent the files on the controversial Sun Land financial transactions to the Attorney General’s office. The case was presented to the court by the PRD political party and the Alternative Social Forum who have argued that the deals for US$130 million and US$200 million were in violation of the Constitution, …

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After much hue and cry, the PLD party has announced that it is removing the controversial television spot featuring the President and an active military officer, who is also a professional actor. While stating that “no one can be forced to do something that is not covered by the law, nor prohibited from doing something …

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Today’s Diario Libre page two editorial is a lesson in law and politics. Editor Adriano Miguel Tejada, himself a lawyer, clearly defines the role of the Central Electoral Board (JCE) according to the law. The JCE is in charge of running the elections, especially the period, more or less ninety days before the elections, until …

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Torrential rainfall in the eastern Dominican Republic has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes, cutting off several villages from the rest of the country. According to Listin Diario, in the town of Miches in El Seibo and villages in La Altagracia provinces, more than 60 houses were flooded. The town of El Cedro, …

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Meteorology reports for today are forecasting more rains, especially in the northeast, southeast and the Cibao Valley, due to a slow-moving frontal system that is moving eastwards. The COE, in its Bulletin #2 is warning people living near rivers or creeks or other high-risk areas to be very cautious. The warnings are especially focused on …

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The vice-president of the American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham), William Malamud, has warned that the results of the World Bank’s Index of Competitiveness concerning education in the Dominican Republic “constitute a recipe for economic, moral and social disaster.” During a panel discussion on Commercial Exchange between the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and the United States, …

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The number of luxury gas guzzling SUVs on the road is increasing, at a time when the price of fuel is also steadily climbing. Listin Diario points out today that while in year 2000 there were 57,414 “yipetas” (luxury SUVs – from jeep), last year the DGII had records of 144,351 units, for a 151% …

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An accident on the bridge over the central Yuna River in Bonao caused two serious injuries and halted traffic for hours yesterday. As many readers may know, traffic at that spot is required to use just one of the two bridges crossing the river, due to damage suffered during the recent flooding. Yesterday, a small …

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Licey defeated the Estrellas 4-1 yesterday in Santo Domingo, and places itself half a game behind the leading Aguilas. In La Romana, the Azucareros defeated Professional Winter Baseball leading team, Aguilas, 7-3 at the Francisco Micheli Ball Park. In San Francisco de Macoris, the Gigantes pleased their fans with an exciting 7-6 win over the …

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President Leonel Fernandez has announced the creation of a RD$400 million fund to help farmers and people made homeless in the wake of Tropical Storm Noel. Fernandez also announced that the next government council meeting would be held in the city of San Jose de Ocoa, capital of one of the provinces most affected by …

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