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The Departamento de Transito Terrestre (ground transport) of the National Police reports that 579 persons died in traffic accidents from January 1 to 30 September. According to the report, 303 persons died in collisions in provinces, and 271 in the National District (Santo Domingo). Of the dead, 203 were driving motorcycles. As of 30 June …

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The Senate passed the Petroleum Bill that rules that gasoline prices will fluctuate with international fuel prices. President Mejía is expected to sign the bill into law next week. The Ministry of Industry & Commerce is in charge of setting prices every week depending on world market prices and the exchange rate fixed by the …

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Ministry of Public Health published the official list of drugs banned for their content of PPA. The ingredient is said to be harmful to human health (see http://www.dr1.com/daily/news111500.shtml). The banned pharmaceuticals are: Achoo tablets Algho tablets Alivium syrup Alivium-F tablets Antiflu-Des Day-Night-capsules Babyrhinol Lepetit syrup Bonabron-D syrup Ciricidin-D capsules Coricidin-D capsules Docefal 12 Hours tablets …

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The annual convention of the French Association of travel agents (AFAT) is taking place at the Hotel LTI Sol de Plata in Bavaro, Punta Cana. 450 chains of tour operators and travel agencies are participating in the event that began 16 November and ends Sunday, 19 November.

Continuing with the scheduled DR1 Chats, lawyer Fabio Guzmán will unravel the Dominican judicial system in the Sunday 9 pm chat. Guzmán is a leading Dominican lawyer who can help foreigners understand the ins and outs of the Dominican legal system. A graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he returned home to the DR to …

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In his first address to the people of the Dominican Republic on occasion of his three-day visit, Juan Carlos I, King of Spain said: "Do not be surprised nor think they are simply protocolar displays of friendship and warmth. This is the true feeling of a people and a government that has high regard for …

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Master chef Mike Mercedes was in charge of giving a Dominican food touch to the menus served by the government for the visiting monarchs at the National Palace. The lunch menu was: Macedonia de Frutas Tropicales Kirsh Gigalas a la Thermidor con Vegetales Mixtos, Arroz Pilaf Postre Manzana en Almíbar con Helado Bon de Pistachio …

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Cervecería Nacional Dominicana, the brewers of Presidente beer, continue to campaign against an increase in taxes on beer. The increase in taxes that would provide needed resources to the government, mean the price of beer would go up from RD$20 to RD$23 in colmados. Rafael Menicucci, chief executive of the beer company, insists that beer …

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The Ministry of Public Works began maintenance works on Sanchez Bridge that crosses over the Ozama River. Heavy trucks were banned from using the bridge and maintenance works are underway, causing difficulties for those using the bridge.