2007 – Page 26

Listin Diario reports that a study conducted in three Dominican provinces reveals that 71% of the population understands that “macuteo” – Spanish for small bribes – takes place in the Attorney General’s office and that corruption and extortion practices are commonplace. The study reveals the perception that criminal files are deliberately stored incorrectly so that …

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Presidential urban affairs advisor Pablo Yarull is proposing that all high-ranking government officials, including the President and vice president, take a 50% pay cut in their Christmas bonus. The money would be used to help the families affected by Tropical Storm Noel. Yarull said that this deduction would be a one-off and would only affect …

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Doctors at Plaza de la Salud have completed the nation’s first successful kidney transplant from a deceased donor. The recipient was Milagros Contreras, a 40-year old teacher who was suffering from chronic kidney disease. Hoy writes that the teacher from Elias Pina had been having problems for a year and a half, forcing her to …

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The media communications commission at the Chamber of Deputies has rejected a proposed bill that sought to ban bikini-clad women from appearing on television. Elpidio Baez says that the bill, although rejected, was positive because it highlighted the issue and says that the media outlets in the country are being irresponsible in this regard. Baez …

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The Dominican American National Roundtable is holding a conference in Miami, Florida to discuss a range of issues that affect the Dominican community in the US. DANR is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The event will be held at the Hotel Radisson and among the topics discussed will be DR-CAFTA, education, Dominican talent and social security. …

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Finally, the Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end today. In all, this has been an extremely deadly and costly hurricane season and although few storms passed through the DR, the severity of Tropical Storm Noel cannot be overstated. Reports from the National Hurricane Center in Miami indicate that there were 14 tropical storms and …

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Police have announced the arrest of two men who robbed the Lincoln Road restaurant in the capital, together with three others believed to be their accomplices. The thieves were identified as Yunior de los Santos and Rafael Alejandro Segura. Police say they have also seized two motorbikes, a gun and two rifles. The gun and …

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Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim owner Arturo (Arte) Moreno is visiting the Dominican Republic with team managers Tony Reagins and Mike Scioscia. On his arrival, Moreno praised Dominican baseball talent. “The Dominican Republic is a mine for talented ball players for the Majors,” he told Hoy newspaper. His agenda includes a meeting with President Leonel …

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President Leonel Fernandez is hosting a special luncheon with ballplayers Sammy Sosa, David Ortiz and Julio Lugo today. Fernandez will honor Sosa and his feat of 600 career homeruns, which was accomplished during this past baseball season. Sosa had a great year with 21 homeruns and 92 RBI in only 114 games played. Ortiz has …

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President Leonel Fernandez will be in Santiago this afternoon to inaugurate the new cancer center at the Union Medica clinic. The clinic is one of the main health centers in the Cibao region. The inauguration event will begin at the new premises on Juan Pablo Duarte Avenue at 5pm. The center was built with an …

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