2007 – Page 29

A new electronic era for the Central Electoral Board (JCE) has dawned. People will soon be able to register births, deaths and divorces in offices and public areas without having to go to the Civil Registry office. JCE Administrative Chamber head Roberto Rosario said the new centers are equipped with cutting edge technology. He cut …

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has no objection to the government’s proposed refinery purchase, but the local IMF representative, Eric Offerdahl says that they would prefer the refinery to remain in the private sector. According to Hoy newspaper, Offerdahl said that the business of refining oil is an “issue for the private sector.” The expert …

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Economist Pavel Isa Contreras sees three major issues facing the Dominican Republic: the shock from Tropical Storm Noel, petroleum prices, and foodstuffs. The economist spoke to Hoy reporter Soila Paniagua, and told her that these three challenges had to be dealt with promptly or else the country would face economic instability. In his opinion, neither …

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Executives from the head office of the Shell Company in Houston Texas are visiting the Dominican Republic this week to observe and comment on the process that will evaluate the company’s 50% share in the Dominican Petroleum Refinery. Shell has placed a US$183 million price tag on its half of the stock, while some politicians …

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The Century XXI Dominican Airports (AERODOM) consortium has admitted to reporters that it has received offers from overseas for its rights to administer five of the country’s airports. However, the same source told Diario Libre reporters that no sale had taken place. According to the Aerodom statement, the offers were the result of the good …

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Luis Arthur, a specialist in alternative energy sources, told a national television audience that the government must start to use solar and wind-powered energy as the most effective way of confronting rising petroleum prices. Arthur, an electrical engineer with extensive experience in the energy field, has been writing on energy related themes for years. He …

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The World Bank has just released a study on female migration and its effect on development. The Dominican Republic leads in the Caribbean in female migration. Andrew Morrison, lead economist at the World Bank’s Gender Group says that women international migrants have increased to approximately 95 million women today. “The International Migration of Women, edited …

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The Spanish version of the Dominican Cooking website, www.cocinadominicana.com, has won the Arroba de Oro award for the best Dominican website in the Art and Culture category. The Arroba de Oro awards are organized by Diario Libre newspaper in the Dominican Republic, and are also awarded in several Latin American countries to promote website development …

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Last night the Tigres del Licey beat up on the hapless Estrellas Orientales, 10-5. However, the Tigres were losing the game until a seven-run ninth inning gave them the victory and extended the Estrellas’ losing streak to eight games. The win keeps Licey in first place with a two-game advantage in the standings. In Santiago’s …

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President Leonel Fernandez handed over a RD$500 million check to the National Council for the Promotion of Micro, Small and Medium Businesses (PROMIPYMES) at an awards ceremony held at the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel yesterday. The funds will be used to increase their credit portfolio. Fernandez highlighted the fact that micro, small and medium businesses represented …

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