2009 – Page 111

Though education has been a weak point in the DR’s development, this generation of university students is doing better than their parents. According to Hoy, 40% of the parents of UASD University students either never went to school or didn’t finish elementary school. 29.52% of the fathers didn’t finish their primary education. Only 17% of …

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A 21-year Chilean William Ignacio Diaz Santander and 36-year Argentinean Cesar Antonio Santillan have been arrested in connection to the theft in the hotel room of French pianist Richard Clayderman’s manager, Tussaint Gilbert Oliver Charles Marie Urban. Diaz Santander and Santillan were apprehended while trying to change a check at the Banco de Progreso. They …

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Tropical Storm Erika is moving into the neighborhood of the DR, and its present track would bring rains and winds especially to the eastern and northern coasts. The National Meteorological Office (ONAMET) has given an early warning to residents now that the storm is nearing Puerto Rico. The storm effects are expected on Friday. See …

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In a dogfight against Uruguay, the DR came back from a deficit in the second half to win the game in the second round of the FIBA Americas Championship. The Dominican team went into the third quarter with a 55-42 deficit and then entered the 4th quarter down 64-56. The troops lead by Luis Flores …

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The family of Dominican baseball player Rafael Furcal has been evacuated from their California home as a result of seasonal fires that are affecting the area. Reports indicate that the fires were literally yards away from Furcal’s home, but that his family and home are safe. News sources indicate that Furcal is currently on a …

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Chiqui Vicioso has adapted the short story “La Mujer” (The Woman) by Juan Bosch into a play. It will be presented for the first time at the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) on 4 September at 7pm. Aidita Selman and Lidia Ariza in the starring roles. Directed by Germana Quintana. This is …

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President Leonel Fernandez is concerned that Honduran deposed President Manuel Zelaya has not yet been reinstated. Fernandez made his comments during the 13th African Union Chiefs of State and Heads of Government Summit he attended in Tripoli, Libya. Fernandez complained that while the international community has denounced the coup d’etat against Zelaya, the opposition party …

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The Ministry of Foreign Relations announced the start of the implementation of the “Apostille” requirement for many public documents. The procedure simplifies and reduces the cost of certifying public (including notarized) documents to be used in countries that have joined the Apostille convention. The good news is that documents issued by states that are signatory …

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The State-Owned Electric Companies (CDEEE) now under businessman Celso Marranzini is focusing on getting all to pay for energy consumption and reducing the alarming payroll at the CDEEE. Beginning yesterday, 300 employees at the CDEEE were given their pink slips. In one of his first actions on the job, the new new management ordered the …

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A news report by TV investigative reporter Alicia Ortega on “El Informe” of Channel 7, revealed that the legislators’ special fund, “el barrilito,” is used by senators to employ many of their family members, including their children, spouses, parents and even in-laws. Hoy reports that the funds used by the senators total RD$17 million per …

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