2009 – Page 46

Actor Omar Sharif, the legendary star of Dr. Zhivago (1965), will be in Santo Domingo for the opening of the III Dominican Republic Global Film Festival at the National Theater on Wednesday, 18 November. He will receive an award from President Leonel Fernandez at the Presidential Palace the following day. Sharif will travel from Cairo …

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Sammy Sosa has responded to the controversy caused by the pictures taken of him at the 2009 Latin Grammy Awards last week. In the photos, Sosa appeared noticeably whiter than his usual self. The erstwhile dark-skinned Sosa caused a stir on the Internet after photos circulating showing his new complexion shade. In comments to ESPN …

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The Escogido have been fighting for that first place spot since day one and the bat of Conor Jackson has been the driving force behind this early season success. But Jackson will leave at the end of the week, leaving a hole in the Leones’ lineup. Moises Alou has confirmed the move, but failed to …

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Marathon runners may wish to enroll in the 10 km Mirador del Sur marathon organized by the telecom company Codetel. The event is a benefit for environmental causes. To register for the marathon, just visit Codetel’s customer service departments at its Av. 30 de Marzo and Av. 27 de Febrero locations. The event is co-sponsored …

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On Monday, 9 November the IMF approved the DR’s proposal for a new Stand-by Arrangement, which will allow the DR to have access to US$1.7 billion (SDR$1,094.5 million) in funds over the next 28 months. The approval of the DR’s letter of intent comes as a budgetary relief as the government will now have access …

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Economist Carlos Asilis has called for thorough monitoring of the use the government will give to the loans granted by the IMF, the IDB and the World Bank. Speaking on the TV program, “De la Semana,” Asilis said that the signing is the best evidence that the country has not done things the right way. …

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Allan Tiburcio Andrikson is an exemplary Dominican citizen. Although not financially well off, he has taken it upon himself to demand transparency from political parties. He is using the muscle of Law 200-04 on Free Access to Public Information and has already requested information from 100 government institutions. But he is also persevering in his …

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Dr. Waldo Ariel Suero, whose name is synonymous with doctors’ strikes, is ending his term as president of the Dominican Medical Association (CMD). He called the strikes seeking to pressure the government for over-the-board wage increases for public hospital physicians. Elections for his successor are being held today, with Senen Caba facing Enriquillo Matos. The …

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Juan Felipe Simon, known simply as Ruddy, passed away in San Pedro de Macoris on Sunday. Ruddy was the leader of SPM’s folkloric troupe known as the Guloyas and had taken over as leader after Daniel Henderson (Linda) died earlier this year. Ruddy’s case seems particularly troubling because he went to Santo Domingo for treatment …

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Police have apprehended Cesar Jimenez Peralta, a.k.a. Quico, who is accused of shooting at the house of journalist Franklin Guerrero last week. Jimenez is believed to be associated with Manuel Emilio Mesa Beltre, who was arrested last week on money laundering and drug charges. Jimenez has been sent to one-month preventive custody. Listin Diario reports …

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