2009 – Page 151

The overall poverty level in the country is between 40% and 43%, but there are provinces, such as Elias Pina where the level is closer to 70%, according to calculations done by economist Miguel Ceara Hatton. The national coordinator for the UN Development Program (UNDP) said that the situation is such that it should be …

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According to architect Magaly Caba, the modernity that the government seeks with its mega-projects will not be achieved if these are not subject to the urban norms. She said that that are insufficient, contradictory, and in many cases inexistent, as reported in Hoy. She criticized the lack of institutions to regulate the effectives of modernity …

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The Gallup Dominicana poll for Hoy revealed that 79.8% of Dominicans would favor abortion in case the life of the woman were in danger. 45.5% said they would favor abortion in case of incest. 53.6% of those polled consider that the issue should be regulated in the Penal Code, and only 14% say it is …

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The Center for Emergency Operations (COE) has issued a green alert for residents of Hato Mayor, El Seibo, Duarte, Samana, San Cristobal, Azua and Santo Domingo. The alert means that persons living in low-laying areas and near steep inclines should be on the lookout for floods and landslides. These may be caused by the effects …

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Fernando Mateo, the former Bloomberg campaign advisor on Latin Affairs and advisor on taxi-related issues, told reporters that he was cheated in a real estate deal in Harlem that saw his US$3.8 million of his fortune go up in smoke. Millionaire Mateo said that he and his wife Stella are practically penniless after they used …

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Merchant, community and popular organizations begin today at 6am a 72-hour strike in Bonao in a demand for road repairs, an end to the blackouts, drinking water and other community needs. Groups of young people protested on Monday in different barrios of Bonao, on the eve of the strike called by the Broad Front of …

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Preparations are underway for the celebration of this year’s Santo Domingo Merengue Festival. It will take place at the Avenida del Puerto. On Friday, 24 July, the orchestras that will be playing live for the general public are: Eddy Herrera, Geovanny Polanco and Rubby Perez. On Saturday, 25 July, Pena Suazo, Banda Real, Omega will …

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President Leonel Fernandez returned home from his 10-day trip to the Middle East and Europe last night. Fernandez held meetings in France, Israel and Egypt. During his trip he met with the director of UNESCO, took part in the XV Summit of Non-Aligned States (NAM), and held meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President …

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The DR’s potential participation as an observer in the African Union and the DR’s cooperation with Algeria and Angola in the areas of electricity, are strengthening the country’s relationship with the African continent. On his return from accompanying President Leonel Fernandez on his 10-day trip to the Middle East, Foreign Minister Carlos Morales Troncoso says …

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The Ministry of Higher Education (SEECyT) has announced that six Dominican universities, including APEC, the UNPHU, UNICARIBE, UOD, ISA and IPL will be evaluated by international experts from Canada, Spain, Argentina and Ecuador. Among those evaluating the universities will be Dr. Alain Chanlat (Canada), Dr. Jose Antonio Cobacho (Spain) and Dr. Maria Rubio Gomez (Ecuador), …

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