2011 – Page 87

The Association of Manufacturers Concessionaires for Motor Vehicles (Acofave) reported that new car sales are 10% lower than a year ago. They said, moreover, that despite the constant fuel price increases, SUV sales had increased by 44.66% in the first six months of the year and 4% over the last twelve months. The executive vice-president …

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Carrying a banner with the slogan “Peace, no more violence,” a group of convicted felons marched peacefully through the streets of Santiago, under guard, in a demonstration of the progress achieved at the new-model men’s prison at Rafey in Santiago de los Caballeros. Previously, the men had attended a Mass at the San Jose Church, …

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The flow of patients with symptoms of cholera was lower yesterday in the three National District hospitals that are operating wards for treating the disease. As of noon yesterday El Caribe said 37 people were hospitalized, with 24 at the Luis Eduardo Aybar Hospital, 10 at the Francisco Moscoso Puello and three at the Santo …

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The weekend rains destroyed four more houses near the “Devil’s Creek” in the Arroyo Hondo section of Santiago de los Caballeros and threatened to destroy the bridge of the Yapor Dumit Avenue over the Yaque River. Residents of the affected area told Listin Diario reporters that they were only alive thanks to “miracles.” The runoff …

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In its yesterday afternoon bulletin the National Meteorological Office (Onamet) reported that the tropical wave that brought strong rainstorms and flooding last weekend has left the area. Nonetheless, in its latest bulletin issued at 11 o’clock yesterday morning, the Emergency Operations Center (COE) has kept the yellow alert for four provinces and the green alert …

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United States and Dominican Republic start the second round Pool E on Tuesday in Lima at 18.15 (Lima time) in an all-NORCECA contest, as reported by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). The US team, which finished with a 3-0 record in the first round, is seeking its first-ever podium finish in the event. The Dominican …

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Britney Spears has included the Dominican Republic in her Femme Fatale Tour 2011. She has been booked for a performance at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium on 8 December, where promoters say she will sing 21 of her biggest hits. Tickets will go up for sale as of 5 September. For more on ongoing and …

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With the Presidential chair and the image of party founder Juan Bosch, known for his anti-corruption stand, behind him, President Leonel Fernandez put on his hat as president of the ruling PLD party and gave his first campaign speech in support of PLD presidential candidate Danilo Medina Sunday evening. Recent polls show Medina is lagging …

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President Leonel Fernandez has issued a statement expressing his condolences and condemning the terrorist attacks in Norway where at least 92 people were killed on Friday. “I would like to express to the Norwegian people the indignation that the government and the Dominican people feel in response to the terrorist attack in which innocent lives …

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A favorable vote from 125 deputies, 19 votes against and 8 abstentions passed the Executive Branch bill that calls for 12% budget cuts to government institutions. The deputies modified the law to exclude RD$201 million for the Central Electoral Board (JCE) and RD$1.15 billion for city and town governments. The legislators also included an item …

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