2008News

2008 Book Fair

The Ministry of Culture is finalizing preparations for the Santo Domingo’s 2008 International Book Fair that will begin on 21 April and go on until 4 May. The spotlight this year will be on the 28 Caribbean countries. The organizers of the large-scale cultural celebration have invited the Caribbean through the Association of Caribbean States …
2008News

JCE getting ready

The Central Electoral Board (JCE) has announced that most of the logistical issues are settled and the overseas voting stations have been identified. The only details that need to be finished are the ballots themselves, the final voting rolls and the results. The material needed for the election itself is ready. The director of elections, …
2008News

The new social class

Diario Libre editor Adriano Miguel Tejada writes today about a reality that is being rubbed into Dominican taxpayers on a daily basis. “The quickest way to climb the social and economic ladder is to get involved in politics,” he writes, explaining that this reality has created a new social class: politicians. He writes: “Politicians have …
2008News

Chicken farmers lose RD$600M

Poultry producers from the Cibao region have told legislators that they have lost RD$600 million since the Haitian import ban on Dominican poultry and eggs went into effect. According to sector representatives, if the government does not stimulate local consumption (one supermarket chain has announced 30-pack eggs for RD$29.95, down from RD$99.99 a few weeks …