2010 – Page 2

El Dia reports that the National Drug Control Department (DNCD) dismantled a drug ring that operated from marinas located at resorts in the east coast. From there cocaine was being shipped on luxury speed yachts to Puerto Rico, according to El Dia. As reported, to transport the drugs to hotels in Punta Cana, rental cars …

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Four alleged hitmen, three of them said to belong to an international criminal gang, died yesterday and two Police sergeants were wounded in shootings that took place in Gurabo in Santiago and in the barrio of Los Frailes II in the city of East Santo Domingo. One of the dead has been identified by the …

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The National Meteorological Office (Onamet) reported chilly weather would continue today as a front moves over from Puerto Rico. Onamet reported lows of 9.5C for Constanza and high of 27C. The Onamet bulletin also said that high surf off the North Shore was going to be dangerous and recommended that small craft not venture out …

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Short dresses prevail for dressing up for New Year’s Eve partying challenging Dominicans to balance looking youthful but elegant. El Caribe reports there is a wide variety of dresses for sale, in all colors, and styles. Caution needs to be exercised to avoid dresses that are a couple of sizes too tight or a couple …

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While Christmas is a family affair, New Year’s Eve in the DR for many is a time to visit their favorite resorts, restaurants or special places and enjoy delicacies prepared by these and relax with friends and family. Cane Restaurant, Lounge and Jaleo Fiesta on Av. Abraham Lincoln is one that invites to an evening …

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The Leones del Escogido defeated the Gigantes del Cibao, 6-4 in the Estadio Quisqueya, and there is now a triple tie in first place. With this triumph and the loss by the heretofore undefeated Gigantes, tied with the victory of the Toros over the Estrellas Orientales, there are now three teams with a 2-1 record. …

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President Leonel Fernandez signed the National Budget for 2011 into law on Friday, 24 December. The budget is for RD$390.4 billion.

The Christmas tree at the Presidential Palace was removed for the mourning ceremony honoring former President Salvador Jorge Blanco who died at dawn of Sunday, 26 December. At noon today, the late president received presidential honors in a ceremony at the Presidential Palace attended by President Leonel Fernandez, Vice President Rafael Alburquerque, Foreign Minister Carlos …

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The rector of the Santo Domingo state university (UASD), Franklin Garcia Fermin criticized that the Presidency spent RD$1.25 billion in Christmas gift baskets while there are no funds for research at the state university, as reported in Diario Libre. He said those funds should have been invested in education. He called the gift basket custom …

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Hamlet Hermann, former director of the Metropolitan Transport Authority, denounced he has been harassed by the Presidential Guard for having painting the front wall of his house that faces the Presidential Palace with the logo of the call for the government to comply with the legal 4% of the GDP for Education. He explained he …

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