2010 – Page 218

Candidates from all political parties running for office in Santiago in the 16 May election have signed a pact known as the Santiago Commitment 2010-2016. The pact establishes that whoever wins in the 16 May election will respect the initiatives agreed on by business groups and civil society organizations. The main priorities set out in …

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The National Quisqueya Verde Plan and the Taiwanese Technical Mission in the DR will work together to develop a plan for producing, processing and marketing bamboo in the DR. The agreement was signed by Environment Minister Jaime David Fernandez Mirabal, Quisqueya Verde Plan director Jose Enrique Baez, and the chief of the Mission for Industrial …

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Yolanda Manan, spokesperson for Las Americas International Airport says that European flights to the DR have not been affected by the latest disruptions caused by the volcanic ash cloud. She said that Iberia, Air France and Air Europa have continued to fly regularly. Although several Spanish airports have been closed due to the volcanic ash, …

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On her Monday TV show, Alicia Ortega presented evidence that relatives and candidates with ties to governmental National Lottery administrator Enrique Martinez have benefited from the distribution of appliances and other household goods from the National Lottery, as reported in Diario Libre and Hoy. Ortega showed footage of the goods being distributed to candidates for …

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Former Navy captain Jesus Sanchez Pina and Augusto Daneris Andujar turned themselves in to the authorities yesterday, in compliance with a court order. They are two of four men for whom a judge revoked a release order and who need to return to jail while the case is heard. The others are Girson Antonio Gonzalez …

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Police chief Rafael Guillermo Guzman Fermin, DNCD head Major General Rolando Rosado Mateo and Interpol chief Colonel Rafael Atahualpa Cabrera Sarita, as well as the district attorney for La Romana traveled to Venezuela to fly back with Ramon Antonio del Rosario Puente (Tono Lena). They arrived on board a private plane at the San Isidro …

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Dominican volleyball player, petite Brenda Castillo (No. 5) has made the MTV list of the coolest 17 year olds from around the world. The Dominican Olympic Committee recognized Castillo as the best female athlete in the Dominican Republic in 2009. Born 5 June 1992 in San Cristobal, she played as a libero for the DR’s …

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The Houston Astros have opened their new Latin American home in an inaugural ceremony attended by President Leonel Fernandez. Astros owner Drayton McLane, president of baseball operations Tal Smith, president of business operations Pam Gardner and general manager Ed Wade came for the grand opening ceremony. “We’re excited to be able to go and christen …

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Every Thursday in May, Dominican singer Robmariel Olea will be performing at Casa de Teatro with a live backing band of guitar, strings and percussion. There will be guest appearances by Audrey Campos and Frank Ceara. Her next show is on Thursday, 13 May at 9pm. Casa de Teatro is at Calle Arz. Merino near …

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The Central Electoral Board (JCE) warns that it will not permit exit polls in the 16 May 2010 election, although they have been held in the past. JCE Administrative Chamber head Roberto Rosario called on the political parties that are not happy with the results to refrain from causing disturbances at the polling stations. He …

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