2008 – Page 174

Farming associations in the Cibao say that although the government is subsidizing diesel for FENATRADO union truckers, these have raised their prices by 20%. The association says the increases mean that farmers have to pay RD$13 million more to pay for transporting their goods. Listin Diario reports that the association has expressed concern over the …

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The Customs Department (DGA) has announced the seizure of RD$8 million worth of illegally-imported pharmaceuticals at the Cibao International Airport in Santiago. Customs director Miguel Cocco says an investigation is under way. Listin Diario reports that drugs had come from Ecuador. Cocco says that the DR has the necessary tools to combat the illegal trafficking …

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A sectorial study by economist Luis Vargas reveals that wages for workers in the tourism sector have fallen by 11.8% over the past four years. Vargas says that in 2004 workers were earning RD$2,006 every 15 days, but by 2008 the very same workers were earning only RD$1,170. The dip in the tourism wage is …

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US Ambassador to the DR Robert Fannin says that Dominican officials are aware that much of the assets (property and money) seized from drug busts eventually end up back in the hands of criminals. Fannin says that Dominican officials are concerned about the situation and say they are frustrated by the limitations in the system. …

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In the last seven years, more than 300,000 citizens have moved from the National District to other municipalities outside of Santo Domingo city and environs. While this might be welcomed by citizens living in the National District as it could lead to a reduction in traffic, officials are concerned because a population decrease also means …

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The Dominican Olympic Committee is announcing that four members of the Dominican handball team appear to have deserted and are nowhere to be found. The team was in Spain to play in an international competition. Committee president Luis Mejia said it was a bad decision by the players considering that the situation for illegal immigrants …

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Cuesta Hogar at 27 de Febrero/Abraham Lincoln and Bella Vista Mall is advertising bath towels for RD$225 and hand towels for RD$110. The sale is only for Thursday, 10 July. Batavia furniture store has up to 60% reductions on selected items and a clearance sale on lamps. Super Pola is advertising 20% off beef cuts …

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Hacienda Minister Vicente Bengoa has told reporters that the government will submit a supplementary budget request to Congress next week. The minister told Diario Libre reporters that the new funds will be used to cover the subsidy program for bread and to satisfy some of the demands from the Dominican Medical Association (CMD). Bengoa said …

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The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic has issued a press release defending its economic and monetary policies. The bank said that its handling of the economy that has been hit by external factors, responds to a “strategy” designed to react to international events. The Central Bank is facing a series of unforeseen events that …

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Attorney Generals from 21 countries will attend the XVI General Assembly of the Ibero-American Association of Public Ministries (Justice Departments) that opens Wednesday, 9 July and ends on Friday, 11 July in Punta Cana. The theme of this year’s assembly will be “Victims, witnesses and social cohesion”. The meetings will take place in Punta Cana’s …

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