2010 – Page 215

The government of Taiwan has donated US$500,000 to help strengthen controls along the border with Haiti, where human trafficking and drug trafficking is rife. The money, which was delivered to the Migration Department, is aimed at strengthening the institution and border control logistics. Minister of Economy, Planning and Development Temistocles Montas said that this was …

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The high prices for rebar on the local market, as well as other construction items such as cement, ceramics and imported doors, have all contributed to increasing the cost of low-cost housing in the country by 10%. This is causing concern for the entities that finance this type of housing and the promoters and builders …

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National Drug Control Department (DNCD) officers have dismantled an international ring made up of doctors and pharmacists who engaged in selling controlled substances to clients in the United States through a Call Center. The group gave its clients the impression that it was US-based. Major General Rolando Rosado Mateo said that the group has a …

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Dominican ultra distance open water swimmer Marcos Diaz has completed the Oceania to Asia leg of his Swim Across the Continents. The 19.7km open water swim took him 4:11.38. He swam from Wutung Village in Papua New Guinea to Mabo in Indonesia. The event is geared at raising the voices of the world and show …

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See Marel Alemany live at Cinema Cafe in Plaza de la Cultura next to the Museum of Modern Art. He will be performing his moving, contemporary music this evening, Friday, 14 May, entrance fee RD$500. For more on ongoing and upcoming events, see www.dr1.com/calendar  

The Public Works Minister has announced that construction will be starting next week on a tunnel connecting Ortega y Gasset and Jose Contreras avenues. The tunnel will cross under the 27 de Febrero and Bolivar avenues. This 1km two-lane tunnel will be the second to cross the city from north to south. The first was …

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The Consumer Price Index increased by 0.36% in April compared to March, according to the Central Bank. The inflation rate for April reflects a 0.96% increase in transport costs. The Central Bank says that accumulated inflation for the first quarter of the year is now at 2.69%. The Bank expects the year to end within …

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Talks for the construction of a 600-megawatt electricity plant in the northwest are on hold after the United Arab Emirates capital company turned down the offer. Clave newspaper reports that the UAE company requires the Public Electricity Corporation (CDEEE) to fund a previous EUR4 million feasibility study prior to agreeing to make the US$1.2 billion …

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The Central Electoral Board (JCE) has ruled that all electoral campaigning activities need to stop at midnight on Friday, 14 May. At the same time, the sale of alcohol is banned, as well as the display of firearms in public places. Advertising and propaganda is banned from all media, and political gatherings are prohibited as …

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Youth movement La Revuelta is lobbying to get citizens who are not attracted by any of traditional political party candidates to express their displeasure by drawing or writing a large ‘N’ on the ballot, as reported in Clave. Ninguno (None) initially sought to be included as an option in the 16 May congressional and municipal …

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