2008 – Page 43

US Ambassador to the DR Robert Fannin took part in the ribbon-cutting for a National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) new security system installed at the Port of Caucedo. The installation is part of the megaport initiative implemented by the NNSA in collaboration with the Department of Customs (DGA) to strengthen the capability of foreign governments …

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As if the findings of multiple studies on educational quality weren’t enough, Education Minister Melanio Paredes confirmed yesterday that over the years the DR has had few tangible results in improving its educational system. Paredes said there has been progress in training teachers, adding that salaries have gotten better. Paredes said he would submit a …

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Members of the UNASED and UNASE nurses unions have announced they will extend their strike for an extra 24 hours. Nurses are asking for higher wages and other concessions. Listin Diario reports that nurses at the Robert Reid Cabral, Maternidad Nuestra Senora de La Altagracia and Francisco Moscoso Puello hospitals followed through with the strike, …

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It is estimated that 700,000 Dominicans suffer from diabetes, making the disease a growing concern. With this in mind the Diabetes Clinic at Plaza de la Salud is holding a “Diabeferia 2008.” The fair also coincides with World Diabetes Day. As part of the fair, which continues today, patients will receive free medical examinations, diagnosis …

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The Department of Public Works (OP) will be closing Km42 of the Duarte Highway this weekend, near Villa Altagracia, in order to work on a bridge construction. The highway will be closed between 6am and 10pm on Saturday. Travelers going from Santo Domingo to Santiago will take the old Duarte Highway entering through Villa Altagracia …

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Interior and Police Minister Franklyn Almeyda says that contrary to popular belief, Haitians are more often the victims of violent crimes than the perpetrators. Almeyda explained that the notion that Haitians are responsible for theft and murder is part of a historical prejudice in the DR that places the blame on Haitians. He added that …

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The Dominican government has a virtual monopoly on the power sector in the DR. As reported in Listin Diario, the government owns the generators, distribution companies, the transmission network and is in charge of regulating the sector through the Superintendence of Electricity. But it is also in charge of ensuring the buy and sell operations …

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Authorities say that a man named as ‘Joan’, said to be a cousin of former Navy Lieutenant Edward Mayobanex Rodriguez had managed to escape to the US after the drug-related murder of seven men in Bani in August. Diario Libre reports that police believe that ‘Joan’ is also responsible for the deaths. Rodriguez, who spent …

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New York City doctors Ramon Tallaj, president of the Corinthian Medical IPA and Miosotis Munoz will take part in a medical program at the Jaime Mota Regional Hospital in Barahona tomorrow, in cooperation with Dominican officials. The program seeks to help poor residents of Barahona who have spent a long time waiting for treatment. Juan …

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As the NCAA College Basketball season begins today Dominicans can look at the collegiate league with pride. Fifteen Dominicans will play important roles in Division I teams throughout the US. Four are freshman standouts expected to help their teams significantly. Among them is a pair of 6’10 power forwards Eloy Vargas (Florida) and Alex Rivas …

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