2000 – Page 131

The Chamber of Accounts has ruled in favor of writer Viriato Sención. He was confirmed as the winner of the 1993 National Literature award for his novel, "Los que falsificaron la firma de Dios." Seven years ago his book was awarded the prize, but political pressures impeded his receiving the RD$50000 cash prize. The book, …

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The PRSC is standing behind the candidacy of Amable Aristy Castro at the helm of the Dominican Municipal League, the organization that channels funds to city governments. But Julio Mariñez of the PRD feels he has a chance at getting the post now that the PRD will be in power starting August 2000. Mariñez aspired …

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The Listín Diario newspaper says that so far this year, five drug traffickers have escaped from their custodians. Cesar Pina Toribio, legal consultant to the Executive Branch, and National District Attorney General Francisco Domínguez Brito, demanded an in depth investigation of the security staff at Najayo prison and Ciudad Nueva Courthouse after the latest escape …

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Two deputy managers and a loan officer of the Asociación Dominicana de Ahorros y Préstamo, were arrested and sent to justice by the Department of Falsifications of the National Police yesterday. They are accused of committing fraud for RD$9 million against that loans and savings organization.

The leading industry spokesmen urged that the National Congress pass the tariff reform in the present period of transition. The decline in import tariffs is considered essential to make Dominican exports more competitive. Nassim Alemany, president of the Dominican Republic Association of Industries (AIRD), Antonio Espín, president of the Herrera Industrial Association, and former AIEH …

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Twenty-eight new companies have requested installation in the country during the first five months of the year. This would require a RD$380 million investment and could generate exports for more than US$20 million. Listín Diario interviewed Gabriel Castro, executive director of the National Council of Free Zones (CNZFE) who said that the new investments will …

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The Santo Domingo Yacht Club is hosting the 35th Alberto Bonetti Burgos International Fishing Tournament. This is the most important sport-fishing event held annually in the DR. It will take place 10-15 June. The Santo Domingo Yacht Club facilities at Cabeza de Toro near Punta Cana are being used. This year’s prizes include a Jaguar …

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President Leonel Fernandez defended his government’s program to resolve the energy crisis. In written declarations to the press, President Fernández pointed out that never before had an administration taken such concrete steps to solve the power problems that affect the DR. He highlighted that the new administration that begins 16 August 2000 will reap the …

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