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Government moves on lifting Category 3 restriction

The deputy director of the Civil Aviation Board Jesusita Hernández told El Siglo that the government is taking important steps so that the US government may lift the Category 3 restriction that impedes national airlines from flying to the US. The Category 3 impediment has resulted in the demise of several airline start-ups, as well …
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Presidential candidates on Channel 2

Uno+Uno television program, transmitted by TeleAntillas, Channel 2, is announcing that the presidential candidates Hipólito Mejía of the PRD and Danilo Medina of the PLD have accepted an invitation to present their government programs on the morning television program. The channel said that former President Joaquín Balaguer has not confirmed his participation. The presidential candidates …
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Independence Boxing Cup

Boxers from Brazil, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Guatemala and host DR are participating in the Independence Boxing Cup that opened 28 February at the Palacio de Deportes of Santiago de los Caballeros. The event will last through 3 March and will serve as preparatory event for important international competitions, such as the Olympic Games.