2000 – Page 147

The Japanese government will be donating US$21 millions in the Pentavalente vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B and hemophilus influenzae B. The vaccine will be applied in a program nationwide starting 1 January 2001. Children two years and less will be inoculated. The Ministry of Health commits to continue the program making gradual higher contributions …

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The most recent Siglo/Penn, Schoen & Berland poll shows voters preferences into the 16 May election are: 46% Hipólito Mejía (PRD), 27% Joaquín Balaguer (PRSC) and 26% Danilo Medina (PLD). The poll showed that party affiliations in the DR are divided as 46% PRD, 26% PRSC and 25% PLD. The survey was carried out 6-9 …

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The JCE published today the ballot numbers for the political parties that will be participating in the 16 May presidential election. The PRD, PRSC and PLD are expected to concentrate 90% of the ballot. The political parties participating in the presidential election are: Ballot #1. Partido Revolucionario Dominicano (PRD). Presidential candidate: Hipólito Mejía. Vice Presidential …

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The Junta Central Electoral, the body in charge of organizing the elections in the DR, published today a reminder that Electoral Law 275/97 bans public shows 24 hours before the election and on election day, 16 May. The idea is to give citizens time to reflect on whom they will vote for, without the noise …

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The Miss Universe pageant can be seen tonight on television on Channel 5, Telemicro. The show airs at 9 pm. This is the 49th Miss Universe pageant. Gilda Jovine is representing the DR in the beauty contest.

President Leonel Fernández announced yesterday that the Santo Domingo 2003 Pan American Games Olympic Village will be built on the grounds of the Santo Domingo Cyberpark, along the Las Americas Expressway. He also announced that the additional sports facilities needed for the Pan Am Games will go up on grounds that are adjacent to the …

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Eduardo Selman announced the capitalization of Dominicana Airlines, the state airline, will take place 23 May. He said that the winner of the tender will have to absorb US$4 million in debt accumulated by the bankrupt entity. The main asset of the grounded state airline is its routes.

The executive director of the Dominican Association of Free Zones, Jose Manuel Torres said that President Bill Clinton could sign the CBI Enhancement Bill on 22 May. The bill is expected to be passed this week by the US Congress. The textile parity bill would be effective 1 October. It would have a duration of …

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