2008 – Page 236

Although it did not last, last Saturday the National Police was happy to report that the previous 48 hours were basically crime free. There were no reported cases of violence or other major criminal activity. According to the police this is the result of reinforced police patrols throughout the residential and commercial areas of the …

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An aid mission that was trying to take clothing and food to the needy in Haiti was ambushed and robbed just after it crossed the frontier, according to the governor of Elias Pina province, Miguel Mateo. The supplies were being carried by evangelical missionaries, led by the Reverend Domingo Nova. The governor said that after …

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Once again the topic of prolonged blackouts has made the news. This time the failure of a transmission tower that collapsed in the Timbeque energy facility and the shutdown of Itabo II were the causes of the increased darkness. According to Electricity Superintendent Francisco Mendez, these incidents were quickly resolved and service was restored in …

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The men, who kidnapped, tortured and shot Miguel Subero and left him for dead in a cane field, have been convicted and sentenced to 30 years in prison. Miguel Subero was attacked in his house by his driver and three former members of the armed forces and the Police. The prosecutors had asked for the …

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The southern region of the country surprised all and won the IV National Scholastic Sports Games that took place at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center in Santo Domingo last week. The competitors from the southern region won 68 medals (35 gold, 12 silver, 21 bronze). Instead of a trophy, the Ministry of Sports made …

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The Weather Office (Onamet) has announced that the rains will continue throughout the eastern and northern parts of the country today. As usual, residents of low-lying areas are warned to be cautious, especially in the provinces of Duarte, Maria Trinidad Sanchez (particularly the Lower Yuna Basin), Monsenor Nouel, La Vega, Salcedo, Sanchez Ramirez and Santo …

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Radiocentro (Paseo de los Periodistas 50, Miraflores) is advertising its outdoor tents with considerable discounts on slightly damaged appliances. Telas Etcetera is advertising 50% off on all its inventory of upholstery materials at their Max Henriquez Urena No. 61 location. D’Arquin is advertising 20-50% off on its furniture and accessories at its Roberto Pastoriza 50 …

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The Central Electoral Board (JCE) has extended voting hours abroad. The JCE has set up 321 overseas polling stations in 11 countries in the Americas and Europe. These stations will be open for voting from 7am to 9pm in the Americas, and from 8am to 10pm in Europe. As reported in Diario Libre, the JCE …

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Members of the opposition party will not let the Base Committee (CB) payroll scandal lie, and have submitted a complaint at the Attorney General’s office against six government officials for their involvement in the scandal. Representatives from the PRD, PRSC, PRI and Alianza Popular submitted the complaint against Victor Diaz Rua (Ministry of Public Works), …

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The Ministry of Tourism-supported National Tourism Development Institute has clashed with several government departments that are challenging the formation of the proposed government body on the grounds that it would impinge on their jurisdictions. The Ministries of Economy, Planning and Development, Hacienda, Public Works, Environment, and the Dominican Aviation Institute and Airport Department have asked …

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