2009 – Page 109

An extended blackout covered the city of Santo Domingo, and the DR last night. Power had been consistent throughout the day. But then at around 6:03pm power went out simultaneously in several neighborhoods throughout the city, including neighborhoods where power rarely is out. The situation was so bad that it affected the operation of the …

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The Presidency, through the Plan Social, is helping families affected by the flooding at the Lago Enriquillo with RD$4.4 million in food. Families in Bahoruco received 1,776 quintals of food. A total of 14,800 families will benefit from the funds and food, which were given to the families at 27 different distribution points. Towns chosen …

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Microsoft Dominicana will invest an estimated US$4 million in small and medium sized Dominican businesses (pymes) between June 2009 and June 2010. The funds are being used to provide the small companies with IT solutions. Microsoft’s general manager in the DR, Juan Lora, says the funds should generate a positive impact beyond the bounds of …

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The Central Bank has announced that it is temporarily suspending the placement of investment certificates for the general public and non financial businesses. The CB also announced a reduction in the interest rates for re-financing of current investments. The Overnight interest was reduced to 4.0% and the Lombarda interest rate was also reduced by 1%. …

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Once again conflict and violence engulfed the UASD University. Hoy reports that dozens of masked persons tried to cause distractions in and around the state university campus. This is suspect to be a preparation for the proposed national work stoppage tomorrow. The strike was suspended due to the imminent passing of rainstorm Erika. The conflicts …

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American Airlines flight 680, carrying 100 passengers, made an emergency landing yesterday at the International Airport of the Americas. The flight was on its way to Miami, Florida, when it began experiencing technical failures. The flight left Las Americas at 10:23 pm, and made an emergency landing 30 minutes later. No one was hurt in …

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The 15-year old accused of killing bank executive Kaisha Patricia Requena Grullon will stay in custody until his trial. The youth was sentenced to 30 days preventive custody. The 30 days will end on 11 September, but the Tribunal de Ninas, Ninos y Adolescentes (Child Court) is clarifying that the the 30 initial days are …

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Lourdes Belen worked as an illegal maid in Puerto Rico to save up to build her home in the DR. Her dreams were cut short when her 12-year old daughter, Jennifer Manuela Estefan Belen died the result of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Belen gave herself up to Migration in Puerto …

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An employee of Multimedios del Caribe was assaulted by two youths after bordering a minibus near John F Kennedy and Dr. Defillo, a block from her work place. Maria Batista said she was taken at pistol to Ensanche Serralle where the thieves stole her money, cell phone, and personal documents. She was unharmed. She visited …

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Hopes high, the point total was low. In one of the most anticipated games in recent basketball memory. the DR succumbed to the vaunted Puerto Rican national squad, 85-76. Though the DR team has been playing better in recent games, the talent and experience of the Puerto Rican team was too much to handle for …

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