2008 – Page 254

The new sanitary landfill site, constructed to replace the open-air garbage dump in Rafey, Santiago de los Caballeros, is now in operation. The project, which involved a RD$300 million investment, is expected to reduce local pollution by 98%. It has taken six months of work to bring the project on line, and is one of …

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The Alternative Social Forum (FSA) has ratified its call for a 24-hour national strike today, despite growing opposition. Meanwhile, the government is saying that it has always been open to dialogue. Last night, President Fernandez met with his chief military and police officials as well as his intelligence officials, who briefed him on the situation. …

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The Ministry of Public Works has awarded the repair contract for the Haina Bridge to CODEMON, a company that specializes in heavy lifting. Victor Diaz Rua, the minister, told Listin Diario reporters that the Presidente Manuel Troncoso Bridge would be repaired at a cost of RD$17 million. The bridge, which dates back to the times …

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The small food stalls that supply many Dominicans with their meals during the day and night are raising their prices. According to Listin Diario, this price increase is directly related to the increase in the cost of basic foodstuffs such as wheat, corn and other grains. Minister of Agriculture Salvador Jimenez, together with the Minister …

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Despite the ban on Dominican poultry products, Haitians are now smuggling poultry and eggs into the country. In public protests currently sweeping through the country, Haitians are calling on their government to lift the ban. The president of the Poultry Sellers Association of Dajabon told Listin Diario reporters that despite the ban, sales are continuing, …

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Four men, armed with pistols have robbed the Banco Popular branch office at the Carmina Centro Comercial at the corner of Independence Avenue and Pasteur Street in Gazcue, an upscale sector of Santo Domingo. The heist took an estimated one million pesos and US$25,000 in cash. Police sources told Hoy reporters that the four men …

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After long years of planning and waiting on government approvals, the Globasol company has announced the start of a program to produce biodiesel fuel in the south western province of Azua. The source of the fuel will be castor beans and a variety of pine nuts called pinon de leche. The investment is expected to …

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The Dominican Republic is currently the country with the third greatest prevalence of tuberculosis in Latin America, according to the Pan American Health Organization. Only Brazil and Haiti have a higher rate of TB among their citizens. This information came to light during the First Regional Symposium on Tuberculosis, which was recently held in Santiago. …

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Bravo supermarket is advertising Omo detergent for RD$89.95/1,000grs, Millex powdered milk for RD$599.95/2,722grs, ground beef for RD$39.95lb for their membership cardmembers. Super Pola is advertising 35% off fruits and vegetables. Supermercado Nacional has 40% off onions, and 20% off all other fruits and vegetables. La Cadena supermarket has red onions for RD$11.95, bell peppers for …

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President Leonel Fernandez was back in the DR last night after finishing his re-election campaign tour of various US cities. Fernandez, accompanied by his wife Margarita Cedeno, arrived at the San Isidro Air Force Base at 8:05 pm to full military honors and was greeted by the Minster of the Armed Forces and the Minister …

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