2008News

Brugal pays big

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 …
2008News

Thursday sales

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 …
2008News

Three Tall Women

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 …
2008News

Industrialists honor Fernandez

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 …