2005 – Page 94

The Dominican Republic is not well known by those who make important investment decisions around the world. This is why the Center for Exports and Investment (CEI-DR) is trying to develop a plan to promote the DR trademark. CEI-DR head Eddy Martinez Manzueta is trying to get as much input as he can from the …

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From the time that one enters the territory of what is popularly called “Moca” visitors realize that they have entered the richest lands in the Dominican Republic. The deep, black soil grows food for the entire nation and supplies three of the principal proteins consumed in the daily diet of most Dominicans: Eggs, poultry and …

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As of midnight tonight, the prices of fuel in the DR will reach the highest levels in history after a considerable increase that will be applied by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Minister Francisco Javier Castillo did not disclose what the new prices would be but asked the population for understanding in this case. …

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A strict energy saving plan, which includes restrictions on the circulation of vehicles, will come into effect next Monday and will be severe due to the catastrophic situation caused worldwide by the increase in the price of petroleum, as announced yesterday by the National Commission on Energy. A report in Diario Libre says that the …

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According to Central Bank statistics, the average exchange rates for the purchase and sale of US dollars has decreased over 61% and 60% respectively, during the past 15 months, since May 2004. A report in El Caribe states that at the end of the election month last year, the average rates of the US currency …

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The Dominican consul in New Orleans, Joaquin Balaguer, informed that he is constantly in contact with the Federal Emergency Administration in the US to obtain information about Dominicans residing in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, estimated at 600 persons. Clave Digital reports that the diplomat has established a temporary seat of the consulate in …

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A trade mission from South Africa will be visiting from 12 to 15 September. The mission seeks to explore the possibilities of doing business here. The mission of 26 businessmen is head by Sandile Nogxina, director of the Department of Energy and Mines, and Louis Peinaar, counselor of the South African embassy for the Dominican …

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The Chiefs of Police of the DR and Haiti, Bernardo Santana Paez and Mario Anderson, met yesterday in Jimani where they talked about crime in both nations. According to Diario Libre, they agreed to look for criminals that are wanted by each country that may have escaped by crossing the border. They also agreed to …

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The US government decided to continue with its plan to require passports, or other secure documents, of travelers from Canada, Mexico and other ally nations, in order to enter the country. The Departments of State and Homeland Security said they expect to officially adopt the new policy – which has generated complaints of travelers from …

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The government of South Korea is interested in implementing important cooperation and investment projects in the DR and other Latin American countries, mainly in the field of information technology, where this nation has reached extraordinary advancement. Listin Diario reports that this was informed by the general director of the Latin American and Caribbean Department in …

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