2012 – Page 5

The Fenatrado transport union said yesterday, Thursday 20 December that more than 800 truckers would have to find a new route to cross the National District, once the ban on heavy vehicles on the Malecon (George Washington Avenue) between Maximo Gomez Avenue and Arzobispo Merino Street goes into effect. The number does not include the …

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The Ministry of Public Works has announced the closure of the tunnels on 27 de Febrero and Maximo Gomez avenues and John F. Kennedy and Maximo Gomez avenues in Santo Domingo for maintenance of the lighting systems. Traffic will be closed off from 11pm until 6am both days. Drivers are advised to take the necessary …

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The National Police have established the motive behind the death of the couple found shot to death in Jardines del Norte in Santo Domingo on Monday, 17 December. The police have arrested Richard Martin Ventura Jose (Compa), 47, who had been deported from the United States after serving 18 years for drug trafficking. In connection …

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The National Police have announced that under the lead of local Colonel Luis Mejia Sanchez, they have arrested four criminals in Higuey, members of a gang that preyed upon people on the streets of the city. They seized one firearm and three Suzuki motorcycles of the type used by the trio that robbed a Swiss …

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Not to be missed is the 17th Christmas Concert tradition to take place again at the Santo Domingo Cathedral at 8pm. The concert is televised and starts promptly. To get seats if you are not one of the privileged VIPs for whom seats up front are reserved, be there no latter than 7pm for a …

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According to Presidency Media Director Roberto Rodriguez Marchena, President Danilo Medina makes his surprise visits to communities and hospitals to gain information from people who can express themselves freely so that he can make the best decisions. He said that even he is unaware of when the visits are taking place. President Medina confirmed this …

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Armed Forces Minister Admiral Sigfrido Pared Perez reveals that he was called to a meeting by United States Ambassador Raul Yzaguirre on Monday 17 December. He said that the ambassador told him that despite the rumors, there is no list of high-ranking military officers required for extradition for supposed links with drug trafficking. As a …

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Miguel Caret, Director of the Office of Supervising Engineers for State Works has announced that they will prioritize the repair and development of the Luis Eduardo Aybar hospital in Santo Domingo and the Cabral and Baez hospital in Santiago, with a total budget of RD$4.5 billion. RD$3 billion will be spent on the Luis Eduardo …

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The Director General of Traffic from the Ministry of Public Works, Luis Estrella has announced that, as in previous years and according to the law, a series of preventative measures would be taken to prevent accidents during the holiday period, including a ban on heavy vehicles from the roads. These restrictions will apply from Monday …

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The Governor of La Romana province, Juan Jose Santana, has revealed that there are no longer any members of the army in the city as they have all been transferred to San Pedro de Macoris. Santana said that Colonel Victor Mercedes who was in charge of the brigade in San Pedro de Macoris called him …

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