2008News

Danilo back in the mix

Danilo Medina, the former Secretary of the Presidency, is back in the picture. After a long absence, he attended a meeting of the Political Committee of the ruling PLD party. Medina had distanced himself from the government after President Leonel Fernandez announced he would seek reelection. Medina aspired to be the PLD presidential candidate in …

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2008News

Caamano’s head found

The National Police have announced they have the head of the Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno statute, which was reported missing on Saturday. El Caribe reports that the head was knocked off the statue at the Sofitel Nicolas Ovando Hotel after a ladder fell on it. Hotel employees handed the head over to the Police.
2008News

Bank accounts blocked

The bank accounts of Oscar, Luis, Carlos and Jose Benitez, as well as those of unnamed eight Dominican associates, have been blocked by authorities while the investigations into their illegal activities proceed. The brothers are suspected of defrauding the US Medicare system of US$110 million and laundering the money through a variety of businesses. The …

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2008News

Dementia…what?

According to a study done by the 10/66 Group and published by the Washington Post 11.7% of Dominicans suffer from dementia. The percentage of women with the disease is below the average for men. The study, directed by Dr. Martin Prince from King’s College in London collaborated with investigators from the US, China India, Cuba, …

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2008News

Heat wave

The Weather Department forecasts high temperatures in the DR until the weekend. Gloria Ceballos says nationwide there will be temperatures hovering around 32-34 degrees. In the evenings, though, temperatures have been cooling off to a pleasant 25 degrees in the early morning.
2008News

Manny Gate 08

Dominican slugger Manny Ramirez is once again in the spotlight, but this time not for his homerun swing. In the latest chapter of this saga, Ramirez could be on the trading block after he voicing his displeasure with the Red Sox’s treatment of him. Red Sox management has been stalwart on the issue and rumors …

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2008 Travel News ArchiveTravel

New CHTA officers

Three Dominicans are on the board of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA). Dominican lawyer Enrique de Marchena Kaluche will preside the organization from 2008-2010. Other Dominican officers elected to the board of directors are fourth vice president, Haydee Rainieri, and Reyson Pimentel, regional vice president. The elected officers are: President — Enrique de …

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