2012 – Page 145

Radhames Jimenez Pena, attorney general of the Dominican Republic traveled to Russia to meet his colleague Yuriy Chaika and sign a legal cooperation agreement with Russia to combat organized crime. The agreement covers extradition cases, mutual legal assistance in crime. A statement from the Attorney General Office says that the agreement also covers the area …

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The savings deposits in the banks have grown by more than RD$256 billion over the past six years. They have gone from RD$271.28 billion in 2005 to RD$574.79 billion in 2011, an increase of 123%. According to the president of the Association of Commercial Banks (ABA), Jose Manuel Lopez Valdez, the growth in deposits is …

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During the first four months of this year the consumption of beer fell by 2.7% compared to a similar period last year. Beer consumption went from 5,866,399.7 liters to 5,703,063.8 liters, a decrease of 163,335.2 liters. Nonetheless, beer consumption had increased last year by 2.9% in relation to 2010. Consumption went from 18,378,806 liters to …

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Ruddy Gonzalez was voted today by 41 of 78 PRD legislators, to repeat as spokesman for the PRD. This was enough to make quorum for the decision. Gonzalez had the backing of president of the party, Miguel Vargas Maldonado. Gonzalez was “proclaimed” to be the spokesman, despite party by laws establishes a vote need to …

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Those enjoying the respite from hot summer temperatures may be pleased to know that a tropical wave is moving west this way from Puerto Rico will bring rains and pleasant temperatures nationwide. High waves are reported and small boats are recommended to stay close to shore. Rainstorms, nevertheless, are not expected to be intense. Weather …

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Help the future Dominican musicians and to help those who can’t afford the best medical health services in the Dominican Republic by attending the inaugural performance of the Youth Philarmonic Orchestra at the National Theater. On Wednesday, 25 July, the Youth Philarmonic of the Dominican Republic will be on stage for the first time with …

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The best paying jobs in the Dominican Republic are in the Dominican government. Salaries and benefits in government are the highest, but now a bill in Congress could set a cap to what an executive can make in government. The president of the social security commission of the Senate Jose Maria Sosa said that it …

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Security was reinforced, office work, classes and a visit by President Leonel Fernandez to the UASD for the inaugural of the renovations at the university cafeteria and the new administrative tower at the state university were called off this Monday. Protests against increases in tuition and fees for the summer term at the UASD escalated …

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Paola Cuevas Baez, representing the National District, a student at the New Horizons bilingual school won first place in the 8th National Mathematics Contest that was televised. The contest is organized by every year by the Office of the First Lady and the Ministry of Education. Banco de Reservas general manager, Vicente Bengoa awarded Cuevas …

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The presidential election and that of the overseas deputies cost Dominican taxpayers RD$1,522,422,181.75, according to a preliminary report from the Central Electoral Board (JCE). The breakdown for expenditures leading into the 20 May election is as follows: Equipment: RD$38 million Software: RD$3.9 million Staff: RD$668.8 million Communications: RD$38.8 million Basic services: RD$9.98 million Advertising: RD$183.28 …

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