2010 – Page 71

One person has been killed, five were injured and several are under arrest following violent street protests in Moca and Licey. Protestors were demanding better electricity supplies, street repairs, highways and other priorities. Meanwhile, activists in Bonao started a 48-hour strike in demand of several social improvements. Diario Libre reports that the person who was …

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Super Lotto Real is trying to trace the winner of the first Super Lotto. After 114 draws, someone purchased the winning numbers of 7, 8, 14, 15 and 19 with the Super Real Ball of 23. According to the regional manager for the Cibao, Juan Jose Carrasco, this is the Super Lotto’s first big winner …

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Puerto Rican daily newspaper El Nuevo Dia reports that the script called for the USA to match Cuba in the finals. “But someone forgot to hand the script to the Dominican team…” The DR defeated the USA team (seeded No. 1) 7-2 to move on to the finals in the Pan American and Pre World …

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As part of the activities to mark Santo Domingo 2010 American Capital of Culture, the Youth Orchestra of the Americas (YOA) is visiting for gala concerts. YOA is a pan-American symphony orchestra of gifted musicians, aged 18 to 30, from more than 24 countries. It is directed by Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto and will be …

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The Governor of Puerto Rico, Luis Fortuno, will be in Santo Domingo for an official two-day visit starting tomorrow, Wednesday, 13 October. He is due to meet with President Leonel Fernandez. The purpose of his trip is to promote stronger trade and investment ties. The Ministry of Foreign Relations says he will be traveling with …

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Mayor Roberto Salcedo, city government officers and executives of the Santo Domingo Hotels Association met at the City Municipality (ADN) offices yesterday to discuss improvements to the Malecon seafront avenue, on the occasion of the celebration of the important Florida Caribbean Cruise Association Conference in Santo Domingo from 25 to 30 October, as reported in …

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The president of the Senate treasury commission has observed that the Executive Branch did not specify where the funds for the operation of the new Constitutional Hall, Electoral Court and People’s Defender (ombudsman) would come from. These three new bodies were created in the 2011 Constitution. Tommy Galan (PLD-San Cristobal) said the Senate had asked …

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Anglo-Swiss mining company Xstrata PLC announced today that processing is to resume at its ferronickel plant in Bonao. The company expects to restart processing at 50% of its total production capacity. It is responding to improved market conditions. The plant had shut down in August 2008 reportedly as a result of weak demand. The plant …

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News portal 7dias.com.do reports that users of Santo Domingo’s Mirador del Sur Park, the 8km stretch in front of Anacaona Avenue high rises are pleased with the new vigilance ordered by the police. The Police ordered a patrol of 17 police agents to monitor the park from 6am to 10pm. Junior Ogando, a frequent user …

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If your electricity meter is missing or suspected to have been stolen, report it immediately. El Caribe reports that electricity meter robberies are happening. The stolen meters are then sold for installation in households that do not have contracts with the Edes as a way to evade paying for electricity. The robberies usually take place …

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