1998 – Page 130

Rafael Solano, the Dominican orchestra director and composer, who will go down in musical history for "Por Amor," announced he is preparing a concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the love song. The event will be held 28 November at the National Theater. "Por Amor," which is performed at most Dominican weddings, has been …

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The Partido de la Liberación Dominicana (PLD) resumed its political campaign, which had been suspended following the death of the leader of the Partido Revolucionario Dominicano (PRD), Dr. José Francisco Peña Gómez. The PLD said it would postpone political gatherings until 14 May, the last day of the political campaign. The government decreed three days …

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During mass yesterday at the Olympic Stadium, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Santo Domingo, Cardinal Nicolás de Jesús López Rodríguez, called out to Dominicans to honor the memory of Dr. José Francisco Peña Gómez by voting in the 16 May elections. Peña Gómez was the leading opposition party’s candidate to mayor. "Let the people decide who …

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Dr. José Francisco Peña Gómez will be buried today at the Cementerio Cristo Redentor, the principal cemetery of Santo Domingo. His tomb will be located 100 meters from the cemetery’s entrance. His funeral entourage will leave the Olympic Stadium at noon, making two stops, one at the headquarters of the PRD and another at the …

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The most recent Hamilton & Staff survey, carried out for Hoy newspaper, showed that Dr. José Francisco Peña Gómez died at the pinnacle of his popularity. The survey, carried out from 23-29 April throughout the national territory, and having interviewed 1,240 persons, showed that 59 out of every 100 Dominicans favored the political work of …

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Hamilton & Staff survey, commissioned by Hoy newspaper, revealed that a woman could become the next President of the Dominican Republic. 90 out of every 100 citizens said they would vote for a woman candidate who has had political and business experience. 53% of Dominicans believe that men and women are equal when it comes …

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Most Dominicans will get Friday afternoon off. President Leonel Fernández has declared Friday, 15 May, after 12 noon, as non-working, with the exception of those who usually work on off days. The President approved a request from the Junta Central Electoral, the government department in charge of organizing the elections. The idea is that citizens …

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The Junta Central Electoral, the department in charge of organizing the elections, has reminded supermarkets, restaurants, bars, and other shops selling alcoholic beverages that Article 109, Electoral Law 275-97, bans the sale of alcoholic beverages 24 hours prior to elections. This means that from Friday, 15 May, 6 am through Saturday, at 9 pm, these …

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Tenor Placido Domingo, the world renown tenor, will perform at the National Theater on 25 November. El Siglo newspaper reported that Dominican journalist Celcia Alvarez is responsible for the opera legend’s visit to Santo Domingo. Celcia Alvarez made a career as a journalist abroad, living in Spain for eight years and in Miami for seven. …

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The Panamerican Sports Organization said that the winner of the right to host the year 2003 Pan Am Games will be announced on 5 December in Panama. The Dominican Olympic Committee is vieing for the seat of the Games, despite the opposition of many sectors that feel the investment will be too high for a …

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