2004 – Page 248

El Caribe reports that the long-lasting blackouts are producing a level of traffic chaos previously unseen in the Dominican Republic. A total of 640 agents from AMET were dispatched to handle the traffic flow. The 27 of February Avenue, one of the principle thoroughfares in Santo Domingo, became a ten-mile long parking lot as the …

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Hoy: Their lead editorial today analyzes the worrisome situation facing the petroleum refinery, which is having trouble meeting the needs of the country. A lower cash flow in dollars has produced a scarcity, especially in the outlying areas of Santo Domingo. The energy deficit is also tied into the lack of hard currency. The editorialist …

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Today’s column by Pedro Silverio tries to answer the question of, “Who did more?” To the key issues of government competency, such as economic policies, social policies and institutional stability, Silverio adds a fourth area of management, called material fulfillment. To each and every point the lead economist at the PUCMM sponsored economic think tank …

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El Caribe’s headline story tells of Rafael “Fello” Subervi’s solidarity with PRD leader Hatuey Decamps, and how this loyal stance will divide the party even further. Subervi was categorical as he told reporters that Decamps was still party president, in spite of the proclamation at last Saturday’s PRD convention that removed him from the post. …

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The PLD registered the candidacy of Leonel Fernandez at the Central Electoral Board (JCE) yesterday, making the former President the first candidate to be registered by a political party for the 16 May election. Reinaldo Pared Perez, secretary general of the party, Cesar Pina Toribio, JCE delegate of the organization, and Francisco Javier, coordinator of …

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Bienvenido Alvarez Vega of Hoy newspaper writes today about the lack of proposals being offered by the political candidates in the Presidential election campaign underway since 20 January. He feels that now more than ever it would be interesting to know what those who aspire to be the next chief of state plan to do …

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In spite of the fact the PPH has instructed its senators and deputies to vote in favor of the controversial reform legislation, the so-called Ley de Lemas has been put on indefinite hold, since the Senate, after a visit by the judges from the Central Electoral Board (JCE), decided to submit the proposal to the …

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El Nacional newspaper reports on the shutdown of five Wendy’s franchise operations and three Burger King stores. Both companies have posted signs at the locations indicating the restaurants are closed for internal restructure and remodelling. An unnamed spokesperson for Wendy’s told the newspaper: “We are working to remodel our branches, make some changes and stock …

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As reported in yesterday’s DR1 News, the Parque del Este has been proposed as the site for a new hotel project by the influential Spanish travel consortium, Globalia, owner of Air Europa. The outcry from environmental groups and the Environment Ministry, however, are threatening to stall the proposal. Even at the Tourism Ministry, there seems …

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Major League baseball has named Luchy Guerra as its Executive of the Year. Luchy is the Los Angeles Dodger’s Administrator of Minor League Operations/Latin American Operations. Surprised at her selection, Guerra told reporters that she was proud to have been elected as a Dominican and wants to share her happiness with all fellow Dominicans. Guerra, …

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