2008News

Fake marriages will be real

The Central Electoral Board (JCE) has announced that the fake marriages that were performed in Punta Cana, Bavaro and Higuey would be legalized. This statement was made by Administrative Chamber President Roberto Rosario and JCE head Julio Cesar Castanos Guzman. Rosario said that around 200 marriages were performed by unqualified personnel who had pocketed the …
2008News

JCE gets more money

The central government has promised to give the Central Electoral Board (JCE) an additional RD$461 million for use in staging the 2008 presidential elections. The additional funds bring the JCE’s total electoral budget to RD$1.5 billion for 2008. JCE president Julio Cesar Castanos Guzman explained that the JCE was also given a one-year extension to …
2008News

Energy budget is crippling

According to figures provided by engineer Bernardo Castellanos, during the last four years the budget for the energy sector in the DR reached US$2 billion (RD$65 billion). Castellanos spoke of the “paradox” where the use of petroleum-generated electricity production plants has decreased, yet the subsidy for these types of generators has increased over the years. …
2008News

DGII gives refunds

The Tax Department (DGII) will refunding taxes paid by exporting companies as part of Law 392-07 on Competitiveness and Industrial Innovation. The refunds will include taxes on checks, fuels, selective insurance, telecommunications and the payment of the ITBIS (VAT) tax on the purchase of machines. The measure is included in DGII’s General Regulation 02-08 and …
2008News

Human trafficking in the DR

The Integrated Research and Guidance Center (COIN) reports that the practice of human trafficking is most prevalent in Boca Chica, Villas Agricolas, Yaguate and San Cristobal. According to COIN, these areas, especially the ones closest to resorts and tourist areas, are most vulnerable. COIN’s report was prepared with the help of the International Organization for …