2009 – Page 89

The former president of the Cattle Ranchers Association, Cesareo Contreras says that the same milk product that is sold in supermarkets for RD$25 a liter is being sold to the Ministry of Education for the school breakfast program at RD$42. He backed the opinion of Pro Consumidor director Altagracia Paulino who said an investigation into …

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Despite the worldwide economic downturn, travel to the DR has remained relatively stable. Central Bank statistics indicate that there has been a decline in travel of only 2.29% from January to August 2009. By August, the monthly decline was only 1.14%. North America (the US and Canada) sends most tourists, with 55.7% of total arrivals. …

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Two legal suits have led to the closure of Sun Village and Maxim’s Bungalows in Cofresi, Puerto Plata. Both are Canadian investments. Tourists staying at those hotels were relocated to the nearby Hacienda Resort, also in Cofresi.

More than a year after the murder of seven suspected drug traffickers in Paya, Bani the trial has yet to commence. DR Attorney General Radhames Jimenez has now officially asked the Supreme Court of Justice to change the venue, saying that a judge in the National District should hear the trial. According to Jimenez and …

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Just three months ago Wagner Mateo was on top of the world. His young career seemed promising and the signing of a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, which included a US$3.1 million signing bonus, meant that in the short-term he could provide some financial stability for his family. But now Mateo is facing the …

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Popular Dominican TV and movie star Dania Ramirez has just been announced as the newest face of CoverGirl. People Magazine reports that the 29-year old beauty, best known for her role as Maya on Heroes, jokes that while her deal may have just come to fruition this summer, in her mind “it’s been in the …

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The DR defeated Canada in three sets during the NORCECA Women’s Continental Volleyball Championship taking place in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The DR defeated Canada in consecutive frames by score of 25-20, 25-22, 25-20 in the first match of Pool A of the tournament. Prisilla Rivera and Milagros Cabral topped the Dominican offense with 15 and …

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Teatro de Bellas Artes at the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Fine Arts) presents the 5th Contemporary Dance Encounter at the Palace of Fine Arts (Bellas Artes) in Santo Domingo. Dance groups from Martinique, Dominica, Cuba and the DR are participating in this year’s event, which takes place on 25, 26 and 27 September. Friday and …

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On the first day of his official visit to New York City, President Leonel Fernandez spoke at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and stressed that his administration and security officials are fully engaged in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. He spoke of steps that have been taken to fight drugs …

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The World Bank’s new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) with the Dominican Republic 2010-2013 was presented to the Bank’s Board of Directors today. It earmarks possible financial support of up to US$500 million for the country during the next four years. “The government, with the World Bank’s cooperation, will continue its efforts to strengthen public institutions, …

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