2004 – Page 47

El Caribe reports on the ongoing investigation into the San Rafael de Yuma orphanage, where children were reportedly raped and subject to other forms of abuse. Such accusations against the Church-run institution first emerged two years ago, although since that time the number of residents has doubled, said a former employee. Currently, there are four …

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The 2005 Dominican American National Roundtable event will be held next 7-9 October in Boston, Massachusetts. The Dominican American National Roundtable is a non-partisan Washington, DC-based organization that advocates the empowerment of Dominicans in the United States and Puerto Rico. Boston’s Mayor Thomas Menino is very supportive of the event. “The diversity of our city …

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Last night a solar eclipse turned the full moon red over the Dominican Republic, perhaps a sign that the Boston Red Sox would end their 86-year drought in the World Series. Dominican outfielder Manny Ramirez was voted the Most Valuable Player in the now-concluded Major League Baseball 100th World Series. The Red Sox beat the …

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Wage increases will continue to be debated. The matter was thought to have been settled by way of Resolution 2-04 issued by the National Salaries Commission. The resolution called for a 30% across-the-board increase on the minimum wage and a 25% increase in monthly wages of up to RD$20,000. These provisions were a result of …

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The Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD) is the only of the three leading political parties that supports a government investment of RD$750 million for the organization of their primary elections. The Central Electoral Board (JCE) has requested that the chapter be included in the 2005 National Budget. According to a report in Hoy newspaper today, of …

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Cement producers announced that they will sell a 42.5-kilogram bag of cement for RD$145, down from a previous price of RD$180. The drop, which is attributed to the appreciation of the Dominican peso, will stimulate the construction industry, according to sources. Earlier this year, cement was selling for RD$220 per bag.

An estimated 2,000 business delegates from the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean region are participating in the two-day V Grand Caribbean Business Forum at the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel. The event is bringing together foreign companies interested in the Caribbean and Caribbean businesspeople to generate new enterprise in this potential market of 240 million consumers with …

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Higuey’s Bishop Nicanor Pena revealed that one of the girls who was sexually abused in a San Rafael de Yuma orphanage has identified at least one priest as an aggressor. The bishop would not corroborate this version of events, but says that the authorities should be able to investigate the case freely, whether those involved …

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US federal investigators have concluded that a pilot error caused the crash of American Airlines flight 587 over Queens, NYC shortly after takeoff en route to Santo Domingo on 12 November 2001. Most of the 250 passengers onboard were Dominicans, all of whom were killed in the crash. According to the report presented by investigators …

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The Sporting News magazine has chosen six Dominicans for its All Stars Major League awards team. The players are voted by Major League players themselves, who this year cast 552 ballots. First baseman Albert Pujols (Cardinals) was the lone Dominican named for the American League. National League All Stars include second baseman Alfonso Soriano (Rangers), …

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