Dolores Vicioso – Page 7450

2000 News

Supreme Court of Justice receives the Casa del Diálogo

The Supreme Court of Justice formally took possession of the Gazcue edifice that housed the Casa del Diálogo during the Fernández administration. The building will now house the Escuela Nacional de la Judicatura, the institution in charge of training judges. Supreme Court Jorge Subero Isa commended the government of President Mejía for the decision that …

2000 News

Baby born in public transport bus brings prosperity to parents

Amelia Franchesca Solís, who weighed five pounds at birth, could be a godsend to her 25-year old parents, if promises are kept. The little girl was born to her mother Miguelina Amador as the latter, accompanied by her husband, was on her way to the Maternidad La Altagracia for a check-up. The mother of three …

2000 News

Private schools are only 20% of student body in DR

El Siglo newspaper publishes statistics today that indicate that private schools make up only 20.35% of the student body in elementary to high school. As of the end of last year, there were 2,088,574 students enrolled in schools, of which 1,663,559 (79.4%) were registered in public schools and 425,005 (20.3%) in private schools. Congress recently …

2000 News

Old age gets to former President Balaguer

Seems that old age is finally getting to the legend of Dominican politics, 94-year old politician Joaquín Balaguer. The country’s longest standing politician, and most time President, has not left his house in days. El Siglo newspaper points out that he is receiving fewer people at his Av. Máximo Gómez residence. El Siglo newspaper writes …

2000 News

Expo Europe 2000 starts today

Expo Europe 2000 opens today at the Convention Center of the Dominican Fiesta Hotel. The exhibition starts today at 6 pm and ends on Sunday, 8 October. Several business talks are programmed, including one by leading local bankers and visiting international bankers on the European currency that is programmed for Friday, 6 October at 11 …

2000 News

Bank robbery in Santiago

The Santiago Gurabo branch of the BHD bank was robbed yesterday by two bandits that arrived on a motorcycle and got away. The assailants wore gloves and motorcycle helmets to not be recognized. They assaulted a customer that was making a deposit and demanded the day’s bank money from two women cashiers. News reports say …

Fall fares sale at Air France

Air France is advertising its fall season sale fares to Europe and Asia. These fares are for round trip travel, departure before 17 December 2000, and some restrictions apply. From Santo Domingo, sample sale fares are: France, US$580 Spain US$650 England US$640 Holland US$700 Germany US$700 Switzerland US$830 Italy US$830 Austria US$930 Japan US$1,130 China …

International recognition for La Romana hotel

Casa de Campo, the largest resort in La Romana, proudly announces the good press it has been receiving. In August 2000, for the third time the popular Meetings & Conventions Magazine recognized the hotel with its "Excellent place for golf and Conventions" and awarded it the "Gold Tee Award." Hotels that compete for this award …

Special deals on board M/V Joywave

Legend Cruises is offering special incentives aboard the M/V Joywave that sails from Puerto Plata to Cuba and Jamaica. During the month of November, inbound wholesalers to the Dominican Republic, hotel executive and sales staff, and receptive agents in the Dominican Republic are invited to come and cruise aboard the M/V Joywave. For the general …

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Fall fares sale at Air France

Air France is advertising its fall season sale fares to Europe and Asia. These fares are for round trip travel, departure before 17 December 2000, and some restrictions apply. From Santo Domingo, sample sale fares are: France, US$580 Spain US$650 England US$640 Holland US$700 Germany US$700 Switzerland US$830 Italy US$830 Austria US$930 Japan US$1,130 China …

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Dolores Vicioso – Page 7450

Supreme Court of Justice receives the Casa del Diálogo

Baby born in public transport bus brings prosperity to parents

Private schools are only 20% of student body in DR

Old age gets to former President Balaguer

Expo Europe 2000 starts today

Bank robbery in Santiago

Fall fares sale at Air France

International recognition for La Romana hotel

Special deals on board M/V Joywave

Fall fares sale at Air France