2011 – Page 258

After a year of almost open-door policy following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, some controls are being imposed on illegal Haitian migration in the DR. The Army says that it is on the lookout for an estimated 1,000 criminals who escaped from Haitian jails during the earthquake, who might be living in the DR. Listin …

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The Central Bank reports that the inflation rate in December was 0.92%, bringing the annual rate of inflation for 2010 to 6.24%, which is within the 6-7% range established in the Stand-By Arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The inflation rate was fueled by price increases in transport, petroleum imports and electricity, which accounted …

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The Sema department store is advertising 25% off in selected sections, and 7% reductions on appliances from 14-16 January. Sema has branches on Av.Luperon and Av. Duarte in Santo Domingo and in La Romana and Higuey.

The Alliance Francaise has approved the opening of a sixth branch in the Dominican Republic in Puerto Plata province, most likely in Sosua. The first branch dates back to 1917. A board made up of business representatives and community leaders is in charge of developing the project. It is chaired by Cecilio Mercedes, general manager …

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The 2010 winning photographs of the World Press Photo Contest are on display at the first and second floor halls of the Museo de las Casas Reales, on Calle Las Damas in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City through 6 February. The photographs feature scenes of conflicting situations and convey a powerful sense of atmosphere. 62 photographers …

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This year the Juan Marichal Golf Classic, now in its 15th year, will raise funds for the Chilean Foundation, Un Techo para mi Pais, which builds homes for impoverished Dominicans. The event will be held again at the Los Marlins Golf Course at Metro Country Club in Juan Dolio, this time from Friday, 14 to …

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La Romana’s Toros are definitely in for the playoffs of the Professional Winter Baseball Championship. The next three games will decide who their contender will be. The San Pedro de Macoris Estrellas defeated the Toros yesterday, keeping their hopes alive that the playoffs will be between the two neighboring teams, guaranteeing good attendance and an …

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President Leonel Fernandez is scheduled to travel to Switzerland and India as of 24 January. In Switzerland he will attend the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (Davos Summit) from 26-30 January. The theme this year is Shared Norms for the New Reality that reflects the concern of many leaders that the world is …

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President Leonel Fernandez has issued Decree 1-11 that extends the legislature of both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate through 17 February. This will give time to review the Constitutional Court and Higher Electoral Court bills. Today, at the Funglode auditorium debates will continue on the proposed new government entities. The debates are open …

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Speaking at an event at the Presidential Palace yesterday, President Leonel Fernandez presented the details of the Higher Education Center at Limonade that the Dominican government will donate to Haiti. The cost of the university is estimated at US$30 million and will be financed by the Dominican government and private builders. President Leonel Fernandez said …

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