2012 – Page 21

President Danilo Medina returned to his native San Juan de la Maguana this weekend, 1 and 2 December with one of his surprise visits to out-of-the-way places, and ordered the construction of the Dos Bocas Dam that will irrigate some 4,000 tareas of land near his birthplace. The President also ordered housing, school repairs, public …

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President Danilo Medina will head a meeting at the Presidential Palace today, Monday 3 December, where the Council of Ministers will discuss the 2013 National Budget. The Minister of the Economy, Planning and Development, Juan Temistocles Montas has said on several occasions that the government wants a budget of RD$470 billion for 2013. The Constitution …

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The micro, small, and medium company share in government purchases could reach RD$29 billion next year, according to Public Contracts director Yokasta Guzman and other government officials who deal with government suppliers. According to Guzman the RD$29 billion will go to small businesses all over the country as part of the 20% that Law 488-08 …

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According to the director general of Department of Taxes (DGII), Guarocuya Felix, the new 10% tax on the interest earned in savings accounts should not be a cause for concern, as the identity of the taxpayer will not be revealed. Neither does he fear this will this scare away foreign capital. “For the tax collector, …

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Over 175,000 vehicle owners did not renew their stickers in the three-month period granted by the Department of Taxes (DGII), so an initial 200 cars were confiscated over the weekend of 1 and 2 December for using the roads without paying the circulation tax, and they will now have to pay the RD$1,000 fine imposed …

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La Barquita, a large slum on the banks of the Ozama River in Santo Domingo East became a coveted jewel on 8 September when President Danilo Medina told a community meeting that he was going to rebuild the barrio. Now perhaps a dozen companies, according to Diario Libre, are lining up to bid for the …

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In the Chamber of Deputies there is always a lot of talk about transparency but they, themselves, are suspected of shady dealings as they refuse time and time again to release their entire payroll to anyone requesting it through the Freedom of Information Law (Law 200-04). According to El Caribe, the Chamber of Deputies says …

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The president of the main opposition PRD party, Miguel Vargas Maldonado, is advising President Danilo Medina to unite society in a national pact to deal efficiently and stoutly with crime and violence that is covering the country. According to a statement sent to Diario Libre yesterday, Sunday 2 December, Vargas said that the police reform …

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The National Police has arrested the man accused of shooting 28-year old engineer Francina Hungria in the face during a carjacking last week. The police showed security videos of the incident and the suspect, who admitted his actions, said that he “was just trying to break the window to open the door.” Jose Manuel Vidal …

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The results of the preliminary examination of 28-year old engineer Francina Hungria’s remaining eye are not encouraging, according to reports from Miami. However, more tests will be carried out in order to reach a definite conclusion. Apparently the bullet that destroyed her right eye also damaged the left eye, causing two holes that have been …

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