2012 – Page 205

The accused capo of the Cibao Cartel is dead. At least there is an official death certificate with his name and personal ID number (cedula) on it. According to a report in Listin Diario, Ivan Miguel Tineo Paulino, wanted on an extradition order in the United States and facing the magistrates of the Supreme Court …

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Kentucky’s TV station, WKYT has interviewed University of Kentucky NCAA championship winning coach John Calipari who will once again lead the Dominican Republic basketball team in its quest to play in the London Olympics. Coach Cal will spend time with the Dominican Republic team this summer, trying to qualify for the Olympics for the first …

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Dewars whisky & Sports Illustrated are sponsoring the Casa de Campo Golf Invitational in La Romana on 8 and 9 June. The event will be played on the Teeth of the Dog golf course. The tournament is famous for the beautiful models serving as hosts, some of whom in the past have been former Playboy …

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The 3rd annual Buen Samaritano golf tournament will be played at The Links golf course in Casa de Campo on Saturday 16 June. The tournament is a benefit costing US$200 per player. Contact: 829 259-8037 or e.valdez@hsamaritano.org

Merengue Bar at the Hotel Jaragua in Santo Domingo presents Son Urbano y Compai Dire with the Grupo Melao Latino, this evening, Thursday, 24 May at 9pm. No cover.

Vivimi Group presents Haitian singer Thaina Corvington in a concert with songs in French, Spanish, English and Haitian Creole on Friday, 25 May at the Cinema Cafe, Plaza de la Cultura, Santo Domingo. 10pm.

Dooner Manross, Alain Auclair, Chris Harper and Van Avakian are performing their own version of Dominican rock at the Sea Horse Ranch Beach Club, near Sosua and Cabarete on Saturday, 26 May. See www.facebook.com/events/223527451097377/

Merengue band leaders Rubby Perez and Fonseca take the stage of the Jet Set disco in Santo Domingo on Monday, 28 May. 9pm. For more on upcoming events, see http://www.dr1.com/calendar

In an interview with CNN, Danilo Medina said he wanted to create “a republic of inclusion”. In the interview, Medina said his top priority was to ensure that opportunities are available to all Dominicans. He said he would work to create opportunity for young people. “I want to build a middle-class society. That is my …

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Yesterday, Tuesday 22 May, Senate staff started preparations for Danilo Medina and First Lady Margarita Cedeno’s proclamation ceremony. The National Assembly will proclaim Medina as President-elect and Cedeno as Vice President-elect. They are awaiting the final figures from the Central Electoral Board (JCE). The Constitution establishes that before the president of the Senate assembles the …

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