2012 – Page 49

Bahamas Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Frederick A. Mitchell and Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Local Government Alfred Gray are in Santo Domingo for bilateral talks from 29 October to 1 November. Minister Mitchell heads the delegation and will be joined by Minister of National Security Bernard J. Nottage, Minister of Financial Services …

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The chief of staff of the Dominican National Army, Ruben Dario Paulino Sem has told the editors of El Caribe and Multimedios del Caribe that the 78 military checkpoints around the country are to be reduced by 40%. At the same time, the remaining checkpoints will be modernized in order to provide a much more …

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A Deputy Prosecutor for the Province of Santo Domingo was murdered yesterday, Tuesday 30 October after being hit by at least ten bullets in an extreme case of police and judicial negligence. The prosecutor, Omar Alvarez, was killed during a raid on a house in Reparto Rosa, Herrera in western Santo Domingo. According to witnesses, …

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Last week seven Czech fugitive criminals were arrested and deported from the DR. They were arrested in a joint operation with Czech investigators and are suspected of money laundering and fraud in their country. The seven arrived in the Czech Republic on Sunday, 28 October. Four of the fugitives had already been sentenced in absentia, …

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The National Meteorological Office (Onamet) is forecasting rains caused by the interaction between a frontal system and a low-pressure trough in the Caribbean. The frontal system is moving southeastwards and the low-pressure trough is moving to the northwest. The interplay between the two systems will bring rains to the northwest of the country, the Central …

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Carlos Peguero led the Gigantes del Cibao to a five-run rally in the eleventh inning to defeat the Leones del Escogido, 9-4, in the Quisqueya Stadium last night, Tuesday 30 October. Over in the Estadio Cibao, in Santiago, the Aguilas Cibaenas left the Estrellas Orientales in the field and Chris Coghlan hit a triple with …

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Known for her strong musicianship and rhythmically driven style, Cyrille Aimee, the French-Dominican singer who won the Sarah Vaughan Jazz Vocal Competition on 21 October, will be in Santo Domingo for several performances with her Surreal Band this December. See this spirited performer in Santo Domingo on 18 December when she will appear in a …

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Thousands of Dominicans who own small businesses in the states of New York and New Jersey have been affected by the heavy rains and powerful winds brought by Hurricane Sandy to the northeastern United States, as reported in Hoy. The report says that a large number were not insured. The storm has caused physical damage …

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Treasury Minister Simon Lizardo says that as part of the government’s cost reduction plan, it is considering the idea of auctioning around 1,000 vehicles, mainly luxury ones, which they have on their inventory. He said that some used to be assigned to several government officials and others are now in the possession of the National …

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According to Alejandro Montas, Director of the Santo Domingo Water and Sewage Corporation (CAASD) a major pipeline rupture has caused the breakdown of the Valdesia-Santo Domingo aqueduct, which supplies 60% of Santo Domingo’s water needs. Montas said they would have to close down the system for five days to make repairs as of tomorrow, Wednesday …

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