2007 – Page 52

The town of San Jose de Ocoa will get re-connected to the national road network today, Public Works Minister Victor Diaz Rua told the press. He said that a new access road to Ocoa has had to be built, since the old road was not reparable. Diaz explained that three alternative roadways are being built, …

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The Administrative Council of the Dominican Petroleum Refinery (REFIDOMSA) said that they would donate RD$10 million to people who have been affected by Noel. Ruben Montas of REFIDOMSA said that the refinery is supporting all the Dominican families affected by the tragedy. Oxfam International has made its first donation to the victims of Noel. Oxfam …

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Onions, potatoes, peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, oranges and lemons are among the food products that have experienced a price hike after Tropical Storm Noel flooded several major food-producing areas last week. Also, reports indicate that demand for bread has increased by 30%. Cassava, plantain and pork prices did show a decrease and fruits like pineapple and …

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Most students are going back to school today but the Ministry of Education says that 52 schools are still being used as shelters for people displaced by Noel. Diario Libre writes that initially 62 schools were used to house the victims and that at present, 52 schools are still operating as shelters. The Ministry of …

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The Venezuelan government is continuing to offer help to the victims of Noel and will send 500 prefabricated homes to the DR. Venezuelan ambassador Francisco Belisario Landis said that President Leonel Fernandez would decide where to locate the homes. Landis said that Venezuela will also donate 20 tons of food and medicines and added that …

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US Embassy Charge d’Affaires and Minister Counselor Roland Bullen says that the US will continue sending humanitarian aid to the victims of Noel. Bullen made this statement after two more US helicopters arrived in the DR to continue with relief efforts. The helicopters are part of the Southern Command program and made their way from …

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Yudelkis Alexandra Baez was sentenced to 30 years in jail by a judge after being found guilty of burning her ex-husband and his pregnant mistress alive as they slept. The crime was committed on 23 March. The victim Maria Magdalena Jerez Cruz had two children and Rene de la Cruz had two children with Baez. …

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Baseball was played over the weekend and games are scheduled for tonight at three stadiums nationwide. Games are scheduled for the Quisqueya Stadium (Santo Domingo) at 7:30pm matching Toros vs. Escogido. At the Cibao Stadium (Santiago), the Estrellas will match the Aguilas at 8pm, and at the Julian Javier Stadium (San Francisco de Macoris), Licey …

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DR1 Daily News will not be updated on Monday, 5 November as the day commemorates Constitution Day. Constitution Day falls on Tuesday, 6 November but is celebrated on the previous Monday. Weather forecasts are for sunny days over the long weekend, which is excellent news for the thousands that were booked for resorts around the …

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President Leonel Fernandez has warned that the increased cost of petroleum and the damage caused by Noel could combine to create a serious situation for the DR. He said that the government is finalizing a plan of action to deal with these issues. Fernandez was on a tour of affected areas in Barahona yesterday and …

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