2008News

More rains

The National Meteorological Office (Onamet) has called a Red Alert for Dajabon, while many other provinces are subject to a Green Alert. Light to moderate rains are expected over nearly all the Dominican Republic during the next 24 to 48 hours. Onamet also reported a tropical wave coming west from Puerto Rico, and this is …
2008News

Omega goes free

Mambo star Omega was released on his own recognizance and ordered to pay a fine instead of going to jail. Listin Diario writes that the controversial mambo star was supposed to remain in preventive custody for three months but the judge at the First Penal Chamber of the National District Appeals Court decided to make …
2008News

Wednesday sales

La Cadena advertises pineapples for RD$19.95ea, mangos for RD$8.95ea, potatoes for RD$7.95lb, ripe plantains for RD$7.95ea. Pola has 35% off fruits and vegetables. Carrefour advertises squash for RD$4.95lb, Red Globe grapes for RD$62.95lb, pineapples for RD$13.95ea, potatoes for RD$11.95lb, green bell peppers for RD$15.95lb, beets for RD$4.75lb, broccoli for RD$11.95lb, white onions for RD$15.95lb, cantaloupe …
2008News

Official offer to Shell

The government presented Shell oil company an offer to purchase its 50% shares in the Dominican Petroleum Refinery (REFIDOMSA). The terms of the offer have not been disclosed, though it is rumored to be worth around US$183 million. Shell representative Rafael Maradiaga said that so far the process has been very constructive. Hacienda Minister Vicente …
2008News

Pushing for hybrids

Santiago senator Francisco Dominguez Brito has submitted a bill to the Senate aimed at providing tax credits on the import of eco-friendly hybrid vehicles. Brito’s bill proposes a 30% discount on the car’s taxes. The vehicles would have to be certified by Customs as qualified hybrid motor vehicles. A hybrid vehicle runs on a combination …