2009 – Page 291

J-2 police and military officers, acting on behalf of the Ministry of Public Health raided the central city of Moca, closed more than 30 different “pharmacies” and seized counterfeit medicines as part of the Ministry’s efforts to get illegal and counterfeit drugs off the counters, throughout the DR. Hoy explains that these small stores, most …

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The Ministry of Environment announced the confiscation of offending fishing gear in the northeastern Samana area. This is the second operation of the new authorities at the Ministry against illegal fishing in Samana that is carried out to protect sea species and create the conditions for sustainable fishing in the future. The Ministry said that …

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The Enriquillo Lake area is being regarded as an ecological disaster, as the rising waters of the salt water lake have covered farm lands, reports the Listin Diario. The rising waters have engulfed homes, roads and now even threaten the three main highways that connect the Barahona province to the rest of the country. Floods …

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January car sales are down, according to Fernando Lama, president of the Dominican Association Vehicle Concessionaires and Manufacturers (Acofave). He explains that in December 2008, some 1,474 new cars were sold, while only 1,074 new cars were sold in January 2009. This also compares to the sale of 2,326 new vehicles in January 2008. Meanwhile, …

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La Benedicta S.A. and Xian Corp. have signed an agreement to export the popular Domincian drink to Panama. Listin Diario reports the non-alcoholic drink has been sold in Panama since December 2008. Carlos Marichal, Xian’s local representative, explained that the Panamanian market is dynamic and the consumer is always willing to try new products. Jose …

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Chief of the National Police, Mayor General Rafael Guillermo Guzman Fermin has announced that three unnamed district prosecutors in Puerto Plata and three members of the National Drug Control Department (NDCD), Mariano Valdes Cabrera, Luciano Valdes Diaz and Daniel Duran Santana, are being investigated for their participation in a drug network that functions on the …

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Senator Wilton Guerrero has commended National Police Chief Rafael Guillermo Guzman Fermin’s initiative to clean up the National Police and remove officials involved with drug trafficking. But yesterday the Senator suggested the Chief “go a little further” explaining there are generals within the military ranks that serve as “godfathers,” to those who commit crimes, as …

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Bienvenido Guevara Diaz, a.k.a. Maconi, has been transferred to a “high security” cell at the Najayo jail, as he awaits Supreme Court clearance for his extradition to the US. Maconi is wanted in the US for his connection to the extensive drug network operated, in part, by former military captain Quirino Paulino. National Drug Control …

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Miguel Tejada has announced he will still play in the World Baseball Classic this spring, despite the steroid controversy he has been embroiled in. Tejada also announced he would play in the next winter tournament in the DR with the Aguilas Cibaenas. Tejada recently admitted to lying to Congress during a 2005 hearing regarding his …

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The continuing saga of Alex Rodriguez took another turn yesterday as the once highly respected slugger took the stage to answer the media’s questions regarding his use of performance-enhancing drugs. Rodriguez tried his best to save face during a grueling media session, but initial indications reveal Rodriguez has gained an even more unfavorable following, despite …

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