2008 – Page 60

The National Confederation of Dominican Cacao Producers (CONACADO) says that cacao prices have fallen by 35% on the international markets and that 25% of processed cacao has yet to find a buyer due to a decrease in demand. According to CONACADO this could amount to a RD$500 million loss in revenue for the sector. CONACADO …

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Former Tourism Minister Frank Jorge Elias says there is no better time than the present to explore development of the internal tourism market as a way to tackle the international financial crisis. Elias says the government should initiate programs that promote travel to local destinations like countryside villages and mountains that are not usually on …

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The UASD University is celebrating its 470th anniversary. Only limited personnel will be present at the University today and no classes will be held. The UASD was founded in 1538 by a Papal Bull issued by Pope Paul III, but was not recognized by royal decree until 1558. It is the oldest university in the …

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Thieves have reportedly stolen more than one kilometer of electric wiring from landing strip 35 at Las Americas International Airport (AILA). The new landing strip is in its final stages of construction. The company in charge of construction on the landing strip reported the incident to the police. Police are questioning employees of the airport …

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The Santo Domingo Water and Sewer Corporation (CAASD) is notifying residents in the Los Jardines, Gala, Cerros de Arroyo Hondo, Viejo Arroyo Hondo, Colina del Seminario I y II, Los Pinos, Villa Elena, Residencial Aurora, Ensanche Kennedy, Palmas de Arroyo Hondo, Carmen Amelia, El Caliche, Yaquito, Puerto Isabela, Cuesta Hermosa I, Villa Consuelo, Villas Agricolas, …

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Game 5 of the 2008 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies was suspended last night due to rain and atrocious field conditions. The game was canceled in the sixth inning with large puddles forming around the field and even at home plate. The game was turning out to be crucial …

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Last night the Gigantes del Cibao beat up on the Aguilas 11-6, continuing their march to the top of the standings. Julio Polanco pitched for the victory while veteran Jose Lima took the loss. Standings Team W-L Avg. Games Behind TOROS 7 – 2 .778 — GIGANTES 7 – 2 .778 0.0 ESCOGIDO 6 – …

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The proposal to reform the Constitution sent to Congress by President Leonel Fernandez will be modified to include recommendations from the Supreme Court and civil society. Chamber of Deputies president Julio Cesar Valentin, who is also vice-president of the special joint commission studying the President’s proposals, made this announcement. He also said that some other …

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During an extraordinary session the Senate approved the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the Cariforum states and the European Union that will permit the Dominican Republic to freely export farm products and professional and artistic services to the European market. The document was freed of any bureaucracy and approved during the special session because it …

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The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarena), together with the National Environmental Protection Service (Senpa), has dismantled the processing equipment for sand and gravel extraction in the Nizao River belonging to the Monbraca Company. According to a ministry press release, the business had been notified that it had to stop working the material taken …

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