2008 – Page 336

In the community of El Duey, one of the areas worst affected by the floods caused by Tropical Storm Noel, Ana Dilia Rodriguez told reporter Adonis Santiago Diaz that there had been a lot of promises but that none have been fulfilled to date. Melengenciano de Leon told the reporter that the 230 families in …

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The Port of Haina is being privatized. The Haina International Terminal will take over operations of the container port. According to Port Authority director Jose Sanz Jiminian, the leasers of the port have begun work on the infrastructure and aim to rebuild both sides of the port completely. The HIT project includes a container port, …

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For the first time in weeks, gasoline and diesel prices have receded a little from their historic highs. Premium gasoline went down by RD$2.40, and regular was reduced by RD$1.50 per gallon. Diesel fuel went down by RD$2.49 (premium) and RD$2.39 (regular), but propane gas remained at RD$59.95 per gallon. Other fuels such as avgas …

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The European Union (EU) plans to fund 27 social projects in the Dominican Republic this year. The Program for the Support of Local Civil Society Initiatives (PRIL) announced financing for a total of RD$148 million of these projects. The PRIL is an EU-supported government initiative. Their programs include networking, social platforms, health projects and development …

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The Central Bank reports that 2007 saw inflation at just 8.88%, thereby fulfilling the goal set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the year. The bank gave itself a pat on the back by saying that the single-digit inflation was accomplished in spite of the effects of Tropical Storms Noel and Olga and the …

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The president of the board of the Plaza de la Salud hospital, Julio Amado Castanos Guzman and social security expert Fulgencio Severino have told Hoy that the health intermediaries (ARS) are collecting for services they are not offering. He specifically mentioned the companies are pocketing payments for meds while the “single prescription form” (receta unica) …

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A study carried out by students of the Medical School at the Technological Institute of Santo Domingo (INTEC) revealed that 21% of young women aged 17-25 have used the ‘morning after’ pill to prevent pregnancies, and of these, only 10% did so with a doctor’s prescription. Another study showed that 47% of young people mix …

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A press release by the National Drug Control office (DNCD) said that the assistant director of the anti-narcotics division of the State Department said that she was “satisfied” that the Dominican fight against drug trafficking was progressing. Christy MacCampbell said that she would recommend increasing the United States assistance and support for the DNCD’s efforts …

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Tommy Hilfiger is advertising a 14-23 January sale at its shops in Plaza Central and Acropolis. Helados Bon is advertising their premium ice cream line, Etiqueta Negra, selling for prices of their traditional ice cream flavors. Valid for Bonitos, Danesas and Barquitos only for 14 January 2008. La Isla in Naco advertises 50% off on …

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In Friday night’s action, a victory by the Aguilas Cibaenas over the Tigres del Licey, 6-2, brought the Round Robin section of the tournament into a three-way tie for first place. The Estrellas Orientales lost to the Gigantes del Cibao who kept their playoff hopes alive with the victory, 2-1. On Saturday, the Aguilas Cibaenas …

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