2001 – Page 39

Jose Clase, president of the Dominican Association of Free Zones (Adozona) declined to make a forecast in the wake of the attacks. “We are studying the situation. I maintain my position that when the US gets a cold, we get pneumonia. Our economy is very dependent on that nation,” he told Hoy newspaper. Clase was …

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The concert honoring musician-composer Michel Camilo was postponed yesterday. A new date will be announced. Conductor Carlos Piantini was caught in Miami, as were two musicians who would have performed in the National Theatre benefit.

Former President Leonel Fernandez has been asked to appear before the District Attorney on Thursday, 20 September, for questioning regarding the use of RD$1.4 billion from a government fund. Reportedly, the fund was handled during the last seven months of his government. Fernandez originally was invited to appear before the Department for the Prevention of …

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Consorcio Panamericano 2003 has put construction work on the Pan American Village on hold while waiting for the Chamber of Deputies to approve the transfer of the real estate title. The builders need to clear the title in order to secure bank financing before they can continue the construction. Meanwhile construction of sports venues continues …

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Life came almost to a standstill in the DR following the news of the worst terrorist attack in US history as the DR shared the US tragedy. Shopping, social and many evening activities were reduced to a minimum as people grouped together to comment on the horror story and digest what it will mean for …

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