President Hipolito Mejia announced his government is in favor of the construction of the RD$650 million Francisco Gregorio Mora-Guaiguí Dam in La Vega. The dam will provide electricity, potable water and irrigation to the region. The dam’s cost is not contemplated in the National Budget. During his visit to La Vega, the President also announced the start of a housing project for Dominicans resident abroad. The announcements were made during the government council held in that province. President Mejia took part in the La Vega carnival events during his visit to that central city. The La Vega carnival, held on Sundays in February, is the most attractive and colorful in the Dominican Republic.
