2005 – Page 92

Tourism Minister Felix Jimenez told reporters yesterday that the current oil crisis has caused airfare prices to increase between US$10.00 and US$15.00 due to fuel surcharges. Jimenez also said that the tragic situation in New Orleans could also have a negative effect on local tourism. As reported in Hoy, Jimenez said that there are very …

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The dam on the Tireo River, one of the important parts of the Yuna River watershed, is well under way. In fact, today is the first anniversary of the start of construction of the dam project that will provide 50 megawatts of electric energy, save 387.000 barrels of oil and US$23 million each year. The …

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Minister of the Interior and the Police, Franklin Almeyda has published a full-page announcement in all of today’s newspapers that clearly establishes the government’s new policy regarding who carries a sidearm. In Resolution Number 09-05, Almeyda says that from now on, private firearm licenses, either first time issue, renewals,, legalizations or transfers, will be given …

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As a part of the celebration of the 142 anniversary of the Battle of 6 September, the city of Santiago has inaugurated the Boulevard of the Founding Fathers next to the San Luis Fort. The boulevard consists of a row of pedestals crowned with the busts of the different men considered to be the nation’s …

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Lawmakers from the three main political parties represented in the Chamber of Deputies have agreed to ratify the Dominican Republic – Central American Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) in today’s session, but are recommending that the government present the tax reform and compensatory measures bills to Congress as soon as possible. The president of the Chamber …

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President Leonel Fernandez is traveling to Kingston, Jamaica today to attend a meeting of the Petro-Caribbean agreement member countries, and also to finalize details about petroleum supply with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. The President, who will be back later today, will be accompanied by a small delegation composed of the Secretary of the Presidency, Danilo …

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The Ministry of Foreign Relations is investigating the Dominican Ambassador to Haiti for having received a personal check from the government of Haiti for US$48,000 intended for the promotion of a private activity in the DR. However, the diplomat acknowledges receiving only US$25,000. He insisted that a foundation of which he is head, the Science …

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Today the Federal Court of the Southern District of New York will continue the trial against former army captain Quirino Ernesto Paulino Castillo and his associates Luis Eduardo Rodriguez Cordero, Vladimir Garcia, Fatima Henriquez and five other people who face charges of conspiracy for drug trafficking and money laundering. The process includes twins Luis David …

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The government postponed yesterday the announcement of a series of measures within the plan to save fuel that is due to be implemented in the forthcoming days, until President Leonel Fernandez returns from Kingston, Jamaica, where he is attending a meeting with Latin American and Caribbean heads of state. Presidential Press Director Rafael Nunez announced …

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Several members of the National Ethics Commission have sent a letter to President Leonel Fernandez asking for an explanation about the resignation of Gustavo Montalvo, who was the coordinator of that institution?s Technical Unit, as reported in Listin Diario. Dr. Octavio Lister, a member of the Technical Unit, said the decision had been made at …

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