2010 – Page 16

The National Drug Control Department (DNCD) has cleared up the confusion surrounding the seizure of 80 kilos of a white powder that is presumed to be cocaine. The DNCD held a press conference to inform the public about the drugs that were found in a container in the Multimodal Port of Caucedo. DNCD spokesman Colonel …

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A low-pressure trough located south of the island will bring occasional showers to much of the national territory, according to reports from the National Meteorological Office (Onamet). The rains are expected in the southeast, south, northeast and in the Central Mountains. Onamet also issued small craft warnings for the Atlantic Coast of the Dominican Republic, …

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In a ceremony held in Bavaro last week, the Embassy of Canada, from their office in Punta Cana, together with the Royal Life Saving Society of Nova Scotia, Air Transat Holidays, Westjet, Occidental Grand Punta Cana, Seapro and HPH Services marked the completion of a successful lifesaving training course for employees of several hotels and …

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This Saturday evening, 11th December, Punta Cana Village near the airport is hosting the Dominican Winds Orchestra (ODV) for a concert of Christmas music. The event is organized by the Punta Cana Learn Shine Center. The performance starts at 7pm and admission is free. For more on upcoming events, see www.dr1.com/calendar

The Leones del Escogido became “City Champs” for the fourth year in a row, defeating the Tigres del Licey 3-0 behind the effective pitching of Joel Carreno and timely hitting by Colin Curtis and Starlin Castro. In San Francisco de Macoris the Gigantes del Cibao defeated the Aguilas Cibaenas 4-2 and tied the Aguilas in …

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The Senate has approved a proposed resolution asking President Leonel Fernandez to rescind the 11% increase in the electricity rates starting this month. The proposal passed after just one reading. The Senators are asking the President to get the Superintendent of Electricity to withdraw Resolution #265-10, which calls for an 11% rate increase across the …

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The legislation for the 2011 Budget and Law of Public Spending remained on the table yesterday, after the Senate put off its hearing until tomorrow. The Senate reacted to a demand for the inclusion of the funds for the construction of the dam at Monte Grande in Barahona in the line items of the budget. …

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The Industrial Association of the Dominican Republic (AIRD) said that it was unfair to try and create new taxes or modify tariffs through the General Law on the Budget and Public Spending, as the Minister of Hacienda is doing with the addendum to the Proposal for the Law on the Budget for 2011. Circe Almanzar, …

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A total of RD$78.6 million was disbursed by the Chamber of Deputies for delivery of bonuses for the legislators. The money will be used for charitable donations during the Christmas holidays. Each year the Chamber of Deputies hands out bonuses, in addition to basic family food basket items to all the political parties represented in …

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The Ministry of Public Works has started work on the US$71 million dollar highway linking Jarabacoa with El Rio. According to Hoy, the highway will use the latest in construction technology. The MPW report says that work has started on the first six kilometers of the roadway that lead to the dumping grounds where the …

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