2005 – Page 20

The US Trade Attache for the Caribbean Region, Dennis Simmons, has said that the start date for the DR-CAFTA agreement has not been changed, according to Listin Diario. However, US ambassador Hans Hertell recently stated that the 1 January 2006 date is not guaranteed and stressed his concern for the slow preparations being made by …

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The Sur Futuro Foundation has launched the sustainable management project for the high basins of Sabana Yegua dam in Azua, a project that received US$4.5 million in aid from Japan. According to Listin Diario, the public function was attended by President Leonel Fernandez, Environment Minister Max Puig, the President of Sur Futuro, Melba Segura de …

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The regulation approved by the National Council of Migration is anti-national, dangerous, and unconstitutional, according to Deputy Pelegrin Castillo who representes the Fuerza Nacional Progresista in Congress. Listin Diario reports that Castillo has asked President Leonel Fernandez to reject the proposal as it sends out the wrong signal to the world, with the implication that …

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The United States has asked for another man to be turned over in extradition, to face charges of conspiracy for trafficking ecstasy pills, using the Netherlands, France and Germany as bridges, according to Diario Libre. The request against Jose Cime Reyes is being studied by the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) Criminal Chamber. The Attorney …

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More than 30 employees of the Cibao and Punta Cana international airports were fired after failing the drug test or for having criminal backgrounds. According to Listin Diario, 16 employees of private companies and public institutions in the air terminals tested positive for illegal drug use, and 30 were found to have criminal backgrounds. At …

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The Central Electoral Board (JCE) will not be printing the roster of electors for the forthcoming elections in Haiti, heeding several local warnings. El Caribe reports that the decision was made after the Senate passed a resolution asking the court to decline the request as it understands it would affect relations between the two countries. …

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The police have started what they call the “university corridor”, a patrolling and crime prevention system aimed at benefiting some 350,000 college students near 16 higher education centers in Santo Domingo. Listin Diario reports that the system is composed of 10 patrol units with communication radios and cell phones plus 20 “Lynx” motorized units, and …

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The Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) Criminal Chamber has denied bail to former banker Leonel Almonte, who is accused of fraud against a group of individuals, as reported in Diario Libre. The High Court determined that there were no strong reasons to justify the bail. The rejection had been requested by Attorney General Francisco Dominguez …

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Fundacion Cruz Jiminian is organizing a fundraising activity together with a group of Dominican artists, which will benefit the elderly citizens looked after by the foundation, as reported in Listin Diario. The event is a dinner/show and will be held 19 December at Club Los Prados. Performers include Vickiana, Jacqueline Estevez, Ileana Reynoso, Sergio Hernandez …

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The representatives of the Executive Branch left the discussion table as the Chamber of Deputies continued wrestling with the tax reform legislation. The retreat was announced by the Minister for Technical Affairs, Temistocles Montas, who said that the government was putting a stop to its efforts to reach a consensus regarding the tax reform issue. …

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