2008 – Page 220

Mambo star Omega was released on his own recognizance and ordered to pay a fine instead of going to jail. Listin Diario writes that the controversial mambo star was supposed to remain in preventive custody for three months but the judge at the First Penal Chamber of the National District Appeals Court decided to make …

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Dominican driver Ramon (JR) Juan Lopez raced his way to a first place finish and set a new course record at the Blackhawk Farms International GT1 race. Lopez is riding a Corvette Meissen and broke a 12-year old course record with a sizzling time of 1.07.634. With the win Lopez stays in first place in …

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La Cadena advertises pineapples for RD$19.95ea, mangos for RD$8.95ea, potatoes for RD$7.95lb, ripe plantains for RD$7.95ea. Pola has 35% off fruits and vegetables. Carrefour advertises squash for RD$4.95lb, Red Globe grapes for RD$62.95lb, pineapples for RD$13.95ea, potatoes for RD$11.95lb, green bell peppers for RD$15.95lb, beets for RD$4.75lb, broccoli for RD$11.95lb, white onions for RD$15.95lb, cantaloupe …

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The government presented Shell oil company an offer to purchase its 50% shares in the Dominican Petroleum Refinery (REFIDOMSA). The terms of the offer have not been disclosed, though it is rumored to be worth around US$183 million. Shell representative Rafael Maradiaga said that so far the process has been very constructive. Hacienda Minister Vicente …

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Santiago senator Francisco Dominguez Brito has submitted a bill to the Senate aimed at providing tax credits on the import of eco-friendly hybrid vehicles. Brito’s bill proposes a 30% discount on the car’s taxes. The vehicles would have to be certified by Customs as qualified hybrid motor vehicles. A hybrid vehicle runs on a combination …

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The CNTU bus union, led by Ramon Perez Figuereo, has announced that its members would increase bus fares by RD$5 on urban routes and RD$20 on inter-urban routes. Ground freight costs will also increase, by RD$4,000. The fare hike will come into effect at noon on Wednesday if the government does not meet the union’s …

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The Presidency’s chief information officer Rafael Nunez is warning public transport car (concho) drivers that if they go ahead and raise their fares, the government will remove the fuel subsidy on their vehicles. Nunez said that it is not fair for drivers who receive a subsidy to increase their profits at the expense of their …

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Hacienda Minister Vicente Bengoa says that the government will maintain food subsidies put in place shortly before the presidential election through August. He explained that another RD$1.4 billion has already been budgeted to keep down the prices of rice, eggs, chicken and milk. According to Bengoa, who is quoted in Hoy, the government has invested …

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Industry and Commerce Minister Melanio Paredes is not willing to put all his eggs in one basket, saying that natural gas is not a panacea. According to Paredes, natural gas is not the most efficient alternative. It is just a short-term measure to confront the inevitable energy crisis. He says that at the moment there …

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Waldo Ariel Suero, president of the Dominican Medical Association (CMD) has announced that public hospital doctors would be re-launching their campaign for higher wages. He announced another 24-hour general strike at 20 eastern region public hospitals for Thursday, 29 May. Suriel said they will also take Public Health Minister Bautista Rojas Gomez to court this …

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