1999 – Page 213

Local television stations and cable TV stations agreed to eliminate piracy of channels in three months during a meeting at the Direcci?n General de Telecomunicaciones presided by deputy director, engineer Andres Ferreiras. The meeting lasted two hours. Representatives of TV channels, VHF, UHF and cable TV said they would sign the needed agreements with film …

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The Dominican Electricity Corporation (CDE) announced an increase in blackouts in southeastern and eastern provinces due to scheduled maintenance to turbogas power plants. The power in the provinces of San Pedro de Macoris, La Romana, La Altagracia, Hato Mayor and El Seibo comes from local sources after the transmission lines linking to the nationwide electricity …

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At least 14 inmates escaped from the La Victoria penitentiary yesterday. The National Police is carrying out an investigation. The Department of Prisons reported that the escape occurred at 10 pm, during a blackout. A prisoner had complained of severe stomach pains, and a group of inmates assisted carrying him to the medical dispensary of …

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A professional Dominican thief has just published his first book. After a 25-year career as a robber, 39-year old Ram?n Ventura Chapman presents tips to help residents in the DR reduce the likelihood of being affected by a robbery in "C?mo protegerse del arte de robar". The book, in Spanish, should be available soon at …

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A 13 year old and a 15 year old girl are missing in Santiago, the second largest city in the DR. The Albino Rodr?guez sisters left their home last Friday at 6 pm, one on her way to high school where she studies 10th grade, and the other to buy paper for a school project. …

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A report in the List?n Diario indicates there are at least 11 car robberies a week in the DR, not including break-ins to steal car radios or valuables within the car. Most stolen cars are of the Toyota Corolla and Camry brands or Honda make from the years 1987 to 1994. These are preferred because …

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The List?n Diario reported that the Riu hotel chain would indemnify employees family members of employees that died in last month’s minibus crash with RD$100,000 each. The hotel chain said that it is only awaiting to determine the inheritors of their employees to make the payments. Last month, a minibus of the Meli? Tropical clashed …

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Those interested in "precise official information" on the status of their residence visa can contact the US Consulate in Santo Domingo using a new telephone helpline service. The service went into effect on Monday, 1 March 1999. Those interested can call 1-976-1000 (RD$20 + taxes) from 8 to 5 pm if in the DR, or …

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The City Hall of Puerto Plata honored a group of special guests from the city of Rochester in the State of New York. A delegation of 107 Rochester residents visited Puerto Plata as part of the cultural exchange sister cities program. Mayor Ram?n Ortiz of Puerto Plata said he hoped this initial visit would result …

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Manuel Quiterio Cede?o, writing for El Siglo newspaper, reported that by year’s end 1998, an additional 4,146 hotel rooms were added to the national hotel room inventory. This represented a 10% increase in the overall total of hotel rooms. He said the hotel room count as of 1 January is now at 40,847 rooms. Tourist …

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