2008News

Wednesday sales

Supermercados Bravo is advertising plantains at RD$7.95ea, limes for RD$9.95lb, passion fruit for RD$24.95lb, imported pork fillet for RD$89.95lb, and Welch’s juice for RD$99.95/64oz. Super Pola has its usual 35% off on fruits and vegetables. Nacional supermarkets have 40% off garlic and onions, and 20% off all other fruits and vegetables. Also chicken thighs for …
2008News

Voter stats

At least 2,075,181 votes are needed in order to win the election on 16 May, according to a report in Diario Libre. One of the candidates needs to obtain 50%+1 of the vote to avoid having to hold a run-off election in June. In 2004, President Leonel Fernandez received 2,063,871 votes, or 57.1% of the …
2008News

Asthma concerns

As much as 18% of children in the DR suffer from asthma and 17% of adults are also afflicted with the condition, according to a report in Diario Libre. DL writes that asthma is one of the main reasons for emergency room visits by children. Worldwide, 300 million people suffer from the respiratory ailment.