2008 – Page 277

Teachers in Bani are continuing their strike and have been on the picket lines for seven days, with no end in sight. The teachers in 76 of Bani’s schools say that they have been teaching at the schools for the last year and have yet to be paid for their services. The teachers told Listin …

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It was highly touted and keenly anticipated, but one year after the introduction of the free trade agreement, the DR can show few benefits from DR-CAFTA. According to Hoy, the DR has a negative trade deficit with the US and other CAFTA countries (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua). The only exception is …

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The lack of an established free trade agreement between Haiti and the DR is leading Haiti to impose indiscriminate tariffs on Dominican goods, which is adversely affecting trade between the neighboring countries. Dominican Business Federation (FDC) president Ivan de Jesus Garcia pointed out the example of steel, which used to sell for US$600 per ton …

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The Brugal rum factory has paid the government RD$4 billion in capital gains on profits from the sale of the rum-producing company to Edrington International Brands Limited. The funds were handed over to the government during a special ceremony. The director of the Tax Department, (DGII) Juan Hernandez, received the funds on behalf of the …

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The DR could be among the first countries in Latin America to offer phone number portability, which would allow cell phone users to keep the same phone number, even if they decide to change service providers. The information was provided by Gabriela Lago, Vice President of Telcordia, which is part of the Organization of American …

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Ole supermarkets are advertising sweet potato for RD$9.99lb, carrots for RD$7.75lb, bugalu tomatoes for RD$7.75lb, plantains for RD$6.99ea, and other sales on fruits and vegetables. Bravo is advertising octopus for RD$99.95lb, dorado fish for RD$79.95lb, crab meat for RD$159.95 and 20% off on select cuts of meat. Jumbo is advertising squid rings for RD$59.95lb, Norwegian …

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This weekend, watch a Dominican production of “Three Tall Women,” the Pulitzer-Prize winning play (1990-91) by Edward Albee at the Sala Ravelo, National Theater. It stars Maria Castillo, Karina Noble and Robmariel Olea and is directed by Maria Castillo. Performances are on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:30pm, and on Sunday at 6:30pm. For more …

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President Leonel Fernandez was presented with the Association of Herrera Industries (AEIH) “Promoter of National Industry” award at a ceremony held yesterday. George Arzeno Brugal received the “Industrialist of the Year” award, and the Cerveceria Nacional Dominicana (Presidente beer brewery) was honored for making the “Best Use of New Technology.” This was the AEIH’s 11th …

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As Easter Week (16-22 March) approaches, the Civil Defense office has issued its yearly notification of beach and swimming-hole closures to ensure public safety. This year, 132 sites will be closed to the public during Easter Week. The list includes beaches and fresh water areas where people tend to congregate. The closures are part of …

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Venezuelan company Vetra Energy, based in Costa Rica, has been selected to carry out the appraisal of the Shell Oil Company’s holdings in the Dominican Refinery, according to an announcement from the Minister of Hacienda, Vicente Bengoa. The appraisal will be used as the basis for the government offer to purchase the outstanding 50% stake …

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