2008 – Page 316

There will be no market day in Dajabon today, in protest against the Haitian government’s ban on poultry and egg imports from the Dominican Republic. The municipality of Dajabon passed the resolution to halt the Market Day. On Market Days, between 8,000 and 10,000 Haitians cross the border to purchase goods in the open-air market, …

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The National Police Anti-Kidnapping Squad has rescued a man who had been taken from his home in Santo Domingo in December. The victim was found in Santiago and the police arrested Miguel Agustin Cabrera, Albert Andres Gonzalez Reyes and Osiris Lorenzo Mejia Vargas in connection with the case. A spokesman for the Central Cibao Police …

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More than 60 suspected criminals have been killed during exchanges of gunfire, following armed robberies and attacks, according to police sources. Most of the incidents have been registered in Santo Domingo or Santiago. According to Hoy newspaper, last December alone 52 suspected criminals were killed in shootouts with the police. During the same period, a …

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Lawyer Fabio Guzman, who monitors the DR1 Forums legal section, has published a book with inside stories about practicing law in Salcedo and San Francisco based on accounts by his father, Antonio Guzman Lopez (1906-2001). The 360-page book is the first in a series from the Gaceta Judicial legal publications company, recently acquired by the …

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For many Dominicans, this is the time of year for getting out their “winter wear.” The light rains and the continued low temperatures are, according to the Meteorological Office, scheduled to continue for a few more days. Forecasters say that the situation is caused by the remnants of a cloud cover that was part of …

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The Santiago Federation of Lechones and Comparsas staged a “warm-up” yesterday in the area of the Las Carreras Avenue and the Monument, in Santiago. Together with the Caribbean Baseball Series, the city was alive with activities. The different Comparsas and groups of Lechones (Devils) trooped from St. Luis Street up to the Monument along Las …

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La Cadena supermarket is advertising RD$159.95 for a gallon of Crisol oil products for today. Arte San Ramon, the picture framers, has a 25-50% anniversary sale at their Abraham Lincoln and Romulo Betancourt branches. Baccessory, bath accessory store, has a sale at its Lope de Vega 37 location in Naco. 15% off all items, and …

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The 50th edition of the Caribbean Series got off to a great start for the two Dominican teams that are competing. The Tigres del Licey, who are substituting in the absence of Puerto Rico, defeated the Tigres de Aragua from Venezuela, 6-2, in the opening game of the series on Saturday. The Tigres del Licey …

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President Leonel Fernandez is traveling to Santiago today to inaugurate the remodeling of the Cibao Stadium, where the 50th Anniversary Caribbean Series will begin on Saturday, 2 February. He will also attend an inauguration ceremony for the recently revamped historic center of Santiago, the second largest city in the Dominican Republic. As reported in Listin …

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Last night President Leonel Fernandez handed out the 12th Annual Youth Awards during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace. In all 13 young people received acknowledgement for their achievements. La Esquina Joven, a youth oriented section published by Hoy newspaper and Jose Ignacio Morales (El Artistico) were also awarded prizes for their work in benefit …

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