1998 – Page 139

International Book Fair of Santo Domingo continues on the grounds of the National Music Conservatory. Folklore, shows, book presentations, children’s activities and over 500 booths promoting reading. 9:30 am to 10:30 pm. Free admission. The Wednesday schedule of events is as follows: 11 am. Presentation of books published by the National Statistics Office. Sala Alberto …

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Former President of Ecuador Rodrigo Borja was impressed with the turnout at the placing into circulation of his new book, "Enciclopedia de la Política," carried out in Santo Domingo as part of the International Book Fair of Santo Domingo activities. President Leonel Fernández presided over the event. Former Dominican Presidents Joaquín Balaguer, leader of the …

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The commission of the Partido Reformista Social Cristiano that is in charge of that organization’s municipal and congressional election campaign expelled 10 leading PRSC members. The decision was reached without a prior hearing. It was speculated in the press that the party members were helping opposition candidates, against the better interests of the party. Members …

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President Leonel Fernández agreed with Mexican intellectual Jorge Castañeda who in a gathering at the National Palace commented that Latin American nations need to increase their tax collections so that the states can reduce the poverty levels and reduce the inequalities among citizens. Castañeda, a philosopher and lecturer in the history of economics at the …

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El Siglo newspaper reported that the Dominican Republic continues to be by far the leading trade partner of the United States in the Caribbean. According to a U.S. government report, the Dominican Republic carried out 44.4% of transactions between the United States and the 22 Caribbean Basin nations. Caribbean Basin trade with the United States …

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Minister of Sports Juan Marichal is recovering from contusions received in a car accident that occurred at 4:45 am on Monday on the Duarte Highway. The cabinet minister was returning from working in Montecristi, on the northwest coast of the Dominican Republic. He and his security guard were sleeping in the vehicle. The chauffeur said …

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The administrator of the Corporación Dominicana de Electricidad, Radhamés Segura said that he based himself on Law 848, dating to 23 February 1933, that states that it is against the law to interrupt a public service without justified reasons. Reportedly, the company sought to pressure the CDE into finalizing a payment due to services rendered. …

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On Wednesday, 29 April, some 2,000 persons will be able to enjoy the exquisite interpretations by the three performers that won the International Van Cliburn 1997 contest, one of the most prestigious in the world. The piano virtuosos will be accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra directed by José Antonio Molina, Carlos Piantini and Julio …

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International Book Fair of Santo Domingo continues on the grounds of the National Music Conservatory. Folklore, shows, book presentations, children’s activities and over 500 booths promoting reading. 9:30 am to 10:30 pm. Free admission. The Tuesday schedule of events is as follows: 9:30 am Presentation of the plays by Roberto Salcedo (a comedian-TV producer who …

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One of the most costly public works ever carried out in this country, the expansion of the Duarte Highway will be inaugurated on 30 April by President Leonel Fernández. The expansion of the 187 kilometer highway that leads from the capital city of Santo Domingo to the North Coast was begun on 11 October 1993, …

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