2009 – Page 179

The Dominican Federation of Chambers of Commerce (Fedocamaras) has signed an agreement with the Center for Exports and Investments (CEI-RD) to work to increase commerce, investment and trade and to benefit the provinces. Oliverio Espaillat Torres signed for Fedocamaras and Eddy Martinez for CEI-RD. Espaillat, the president of Fedocamaras, stated that the agreement seeks to …

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Hacienda Minister Vicente Bengoa has dismissed claims that the sale of 49% of the Dominican government shares in the Dominican Petroleum Refinery could put the country’s fuel supply at risk. On Friday, 19 June, he described the elements in the private sector that are warning about the risks of the sale as “vultures.” Bengoa says: …

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On Friday, 19 June Judge Sara Henriquez Marin, president of the Dispute and Administrative Court ordered a temporary halt on work on the cement plant being constructed by the Dominican Mining Consortium on the outskirts of the Los Haitises National Park. The Ministry of Environment issued environmental license DEA 0157-09 dated 14 April authorizing the …

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The president of the National Association of Furniture and Mattress Manufacturers (Asonaimco), Denny Reynoso criticized the fact that government offices are being furnished with imported furniture. He said that he would like the Fernandez government to follow the example of Joaquin Balaguer and Juan Bosch who he says favored local manufacturers in their procurement orders. …

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The DR’s major and minor political parties have received RD$200 million in funds since the beginning of the year and they are due to receive a total of RD$307 million, for a total of RD$526.5 million in 2009. The funds, which are expected to be much higher in 2010, will be used in preparation for …

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In the congressional and municipal elections scheduled for 16 May 2010, 3,391 positions are up for grabs. This includes 178 deputies, 32 senators, 155 mayors and their replacements, 963 councilors and their replacements, 229 municipal district directors and three members. In addition, it also includes, 22 Latin American Parliament (Parlacen) deputies, and possibly seven overseas …

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According to the Metropolitan Transport Authority, 70% of all the fines levied by agents are to drivers who have crossed a red light. General Rafael Bencosme Candelier says that about 1,400-1,500 fines are issued daily.

According to Mercedes Castro, Epidemiology director at the Luis Eduardo Aybar Hospital, the number of people infected with the AH1N1 flu virus in the country now totals 99. Castro also says that over 1,000 people in the DR have been affected by the A-type influenza generally. For a period of two weeks the number of …

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Dominican cardiologist Hector Jimenez has been elected as the president of the medical hospital at the University of Miami, previously known as the Cedars Medical Center. Jimenez will take up his position in June 2010. Jimenez received his degree from the UASD University and a postgraduate degree from the Miller School of Medicine. Jimenez is …

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The Second Tribunal of First Instance in the National District has sentenced Robinson Batista (La Cura) to three years in prison for “sexually and psychologically seducing” a 13-year old minor. According to Listin Diario, the sentence was handed down through the National Service for Legal Representation for the rights of the victim and this is …

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