2008 – Page 262

The Attorney General’s office statistics indicate that there were 803 homicides directly related to crime in 2007. Of those 803 homicides, 336 were drug-related, 246 were committed during robberies and 112 were committed during attempted robberies. Also, 39 homicides were committed during attempted motorcycle hi-jackings. Ten homicides were committed in nightclubs, six were committed during …

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Armed Forces Minster Lt. General Ramon Antonio Aquino Garcia is warning all active military officials that they will be penalized for participating in politics, and could be relieved of their military ranks and duties. Aquino issued this warning to all branches of the Armed Forces. Aquino said that the Armed Forces are taking measures to …

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According to Deputy Jose Santana there has been a lack of investment in education in Santo Domingo East, where many of the schools were built in the 1970s and 1980s while investment in ‘colmadones’ and nightclubs has experienced a boom in recent years. Santana, quoted in Hoy, explains that the sale of alcohol has become …

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In the last fifteen days shoppers have noticed dramatic increases in food prices, included basics like rice, beans and chicken. In some cases prices have jumped an astounding 60%. Chicken, cod, herring, rice, oil, meat, milk, cheese, beans, condiments and some vegetables have been subject to price increases. According to Listin Diario, the price of …

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Although not native to the DR, the macadamia nut has awakened interest in the export sector and its environmental benefits are making for an attractive product. Listin Diario writes that the macadamia nut has great potential for export value and is also recommended for its reforestation properties. The macadamia nut plant also provides shade for …

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Carrefour is advertising sales in its meat and seafood departments. Plaza Lama has bugalu tomatoes for RD$5.50lb, salad tomatoes for RD$7.95lb, imported red onions for RD$11.95lb, celery for RD$1.95lb, sweet corn for RD$10.95lb, potatoes for RD$13.45lb, sweet potato for RD$13.50lb, and oranges (5lbs) for RD$26.95. Bravo is advertising 30% off fruits and vegetables for their …

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Major League Baseball has decided to honor the participation of Dominicans in MLB by changing the name of one of the league’s teams. Although no word on which team will have its name officially changed or when the change will come, MLB director of Press and Communications Dick “Bugsy” Malloy said that three teams are …

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President Leonel Fernandez has announced a short tour of the United States as part of his election campaign. He will hit the campaign trail in Miami and then go on to New York City. The Chief Executive will be accompanied by his campaign manager, Francisco Javier Garcia, and campaign operations chief Felix Bautista, as well …

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President Leonel Fernandez occupied center stage as the brand-new Metropolitan Hospital of Santiago (HOMS) was officially opened to the public on the weekend. The new private medical facility has 380 beds and 200 professional offices. The government invested US$10.5 million to the center. The hospital is considered the most advanced in the DR. Speaking for …

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During to his visit to Santiago yesterday, President Fernandez said that the rebuilding of the barrios affected by the draining of the Tavera Dam during Tropical Storm Olga is complete. According to El Nuevo Diario, the President told reporters that the government had finished repairing the damage to streets and housing “that were damaged and …

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