1997 – Page 23

Dr. Bernardo Defilló warned of an increase in the incidence of the common cold. He said the new virus strain has been imported from North America. The physician explained that the cold is brought to the country by persons who seasonally travel to the D.R. from colder climates. He recommended rest and ingestion of liquids …

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The nation’s attorney general will process the case against former administrator of the Banco Agrícola, congressman Adriano Sánchez Roa, and 18 former officers of the Balaguer administration. Last 16 July, the administrator of the agrarian bank presented documents with supposed proofs of corruption in office against the congressman for over RD$27 million. Accusations were also …

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Chauffeur union leader, Juan Hubieres, was released by judge Mario Cruz Durán after paying a bail of RD$350,000. Hubieres was arrested together with 38 other chauffeurs accused by the National Police of illegal gun possession and obstructing traffic. The union leader and chauffeurs had aggressively protested in front of the National Palace for the exclusion …

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The government began the bidding process for the purchase of a 250 megawatt combined cycle plant in San Pedro de Macorís. Scotia Energy of Great Britain, Siemens of German, Ansaldo Energia of Italy are among the companies presenting bids.

The Listín Diario reported today that political interests are one of the main obstacles to the resolving of the electricity crisis in the Dominican Republic. Political interests have delayed the passing of the electricity bill that would create the framework for an increase in private investment in the production of energy. Political interests have sided …

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The goverment announced that it is passing to the private sector the collection of monies owed for government housing. Bienes Nacionales is today responsible for collections, but thousands of beneficiaries have gotten by with not paying for their dwellings or are behind in their payments. "We can increase our collection four or five times with …

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A valuable art collection, donated by a Spanish curator, will become part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The Consejo Presidential de la Cultura, the government institution that promotes cultural affairs, announced the donation of the Colección de Gráficas Hispanoamericanas property of Elena and Luis González Robles. The collection includes works …

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The Aguilas Cibaeñas won again on Monday, this time breaking the losing streak of not having won in four games in their home base city of Santiago. On Sunday, 30 November, they broke a similar losing spell, as they had previously not won a single game in five attempts at the Santo Domingo Quisqueya Ball …

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A recent study by the Oficina Nacional de Planificación concludes that 60% of the Dominican population lives in poverty. This contrasts with 47% of the population in 1980. More than 8 million people live in the Dominican Republic, including over two million in the National District. Some 1,619,399 persons were found to be living in …

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As of today, Dominicans residing abroad who return for the Christmas holidays will be able to bring in, free of duty, up to US$1,000 in gifts. The Department of Customs measure benefits Dominicans who arrive from 1 December to 7 January, and those who have not travelled to the D.R. within the past six months.