1998 – Page 67

The Listín Diario and Hoy newspapers published the bios of the new judges of the JCE. These are: Manuel Ramón Morel Cerda, president. Born in Santiago. Professor of criminal law at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo since 1969. He was attorney general during the government of Héctor García-Godoy (Gobierno Constitucionalista) in 1965; District Attorney …

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President Leonel Fernández appointed a committee to follow up on the process to privatize the maritime and air ports of the country. The members of the committee are: TV producer Freddy Beras Goico, lawyer Jottin Cury, journalist Ramón Bonaparte Gautreaux, the president of the Colegio Dominicano de Ingenieros, Arquitectos y Agrimensores, Alejandro Montás and Reverend …

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Mayor Johnny Ventura accused the Dixi Sanitary, that has a contract for collecting garbage in Santo Domingo, of being the main obstacle to a garbage-free city. The new mayor requested that President Leonel Fernández rescind the contract with the company. He said he promised voters a clean city and will not be shamed. The Listín …

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The Ministry of Public Health authorized the sale here of Viagra, the male sexual stimulant. Fertilizantes Químicos Dominicanos represents Pfizer Labs in the DR and will distribute the pill to Dominican pharmacies. The drug had been available clandestinely.

Tropical Storm Bonnie is the second potential hurricane to affect the Caribbean. The storm had sustained winds of 85 kph, and if it maintains its West-Northwest-Track will past north of the Dominican Republic in direction of the southeastern Bahamas and its impact will be minimal. The storm was moving at 35 km/hr, but a decrease …

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The Galería de Arte Nader is presenting an exhibition of Wifredo Lam, the renown Cuban artist who lived several years in Paris. In addition, the Dominican Gallery located at Rafael Augusto Sánchez St. in Piantini presents an exhibition of several of the better Dominican artists, including Rafael Alba, Candido Bidó, Dionisio Blanco, Antonio Guadalupe, Marianela …

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The Dominican Republic won another gold yesterday, bringing to 58 its medal tally in the Central American and Caribbean Sports Games taking place in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Sterling Félix Méndez of the Dominican karate team won the gold in the 75 kilogram category. Cuban Jose Saragoza was second, and Arturo Mitchel, Panama, third. The DR won …

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The President of Surinam Jules A. Wijdenbosch and Prime Minister Janet Jagan of Guyana were the first chiefs of state to arrive to Santo Domingo for the Caribbean Summit that opens in this city today. During the meeting, regional government heads will discuss regional alliances and trade strategy. Also, Prime Minister of Trinidad & Tobago …

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Amidst tight security measures, Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro arrived shortly after 11 am from Cuba. He was received with military honors by President Leonel Fernández and the Fernández cabinet at the Las Americas International Airport. The airport was closed from 8:30 am to the expected arrival at 11 am. The Cuban President arrived on …

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In a very brief speech at the Las Americas International Airport, President Leonel Fernández welcomed Fidel Castro and expressed Dominican appreciation for his participation in the frustrated guerrilla invasion of Cayo Confite, an aborted effort to topple the Trujillo Dictatorship. "Your visit is motive for rejoicing, may you feel at home in the Dominican Republic, …

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