2010 – Page 203

With AMET agents bearing the burden of keeping the peace, traffic in the downtown part of Santo Domingo is getting worse. The detours planned to ease traffic around the construction of the second Metro line and the building of the two tunnels along the 27 of February Avenue have caused traffic to grind to a …

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The PLD has passed a loan for US$19 million for the start of construction of the Monte Grande dam, a project that will cost US$270 million and will be implemented by the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources in the provinces of Barahona, Bahoruco, Independencia and Elias Pina. The government will be borrowing from the commercial …

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Business organizations have criticized the government lack of energy savings. Ignacio Mendez of the Association of Industrialists (FAI), Manuel Cabrera of Association of Industries of Herrera (AEIH) and Circe Almanzar of the Association of Industries of the DR concur: “In real terms the country does not have a strategy focused on saving. The government authorities …

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Santo Domingo Bishop, Monsignor Amancio Escapa has strongly criticized the authorities of the Chamber of Accounts, the government body in charge of auditing and making government accountable for its spending. During a mass organized to celebrate the 155th anniversary of the entity, the Bishop asked what is happening with the organization. He said that before …

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Today’s Listin Diario carries an editorial alerting Dominicans to see in Jamaica where this country could be headed in regards to the increasing penetration of drug dealers into government and society. “What is happening at this time in Kingston, capital of Jamaica, should be seen as a mirror for any nation that is still doubting …

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A combined action with air units from the United States Southern Command and the National Drug Control Department (DNCD) has resulted in the seizure of two shipments totaling 1,636 kilograms of cocaine. The drugs reportedly belonged to a Colombian criminal organization said to have branches in the US, Puerto Rico Curacao and the DR. Speaking …

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The National Drug Control Department (DNCD) has announced the substitution of their long-time spokesperson Roberto Lebron. In what many consider a very sudden move, Lebron is being replaced by Police Colonel Ramon Arcide Rodriguez Veras. As of now, no new post has been ascribed to Lebron. However, it is suggested in El Caribe that he …

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The directors of Multimedios del Caribe and journalist Nuria Piera announced last night that the television show “Especial de Nuria, Investigacion Periodistica” could be watched by the public at 8pm on CDN starting 7 June. The news was made public during a cocktail reception hosted by the executives of Multimedios del Caribe, its president Felix …

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It happens a lot, but people need to be made aware that lightning can kill. Yesterday a farmer was killed by lightening as he worked on his land in the La Paloma section of Villa La Mata, Cotui. Felipe Pena Marte, 44, was killed instantly by a lightning bolt as he was working with his …

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The Emergency Operations Center (COE) has maintained its yellow alert for 5 provinces and a green alert for 7 provinces and the National District. This is due to the effects of a low-pressure area located to the northeast of the island. The Meteorological Office (ONAMET) says while it will cause some heavy rainfall, the system …

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