2012 – Page 82

Deploring the infighting between the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, Senator Julio Cesar Valentin is now arguing for a major change in the structure of the legislative branch of government. He wants a single chamber, similar to some governments in Europe, which he says will save the state time and money and bring about …

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The Constitutional Court has established the criteria that tolls are a fee, and not a tax. This gives the government a green light to raise tolls without having to submit a bill to Congress. By means of this decision TC/0045/12, the high court rejected an appeal of unconstitutionality against Resolution No. 01/2002 of 26 July …

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Attorney General Francisco Dominguez Brito has instructed the Prosecutor General of the Appeals Court of the judicial department of San Cristobal to avoid being accused of impunity in relation to the case of inmate Pedro Castillo who is requesting a modification of his sentence. Castillo appealed to Magistrate Jesus Fernandez Velez and Dominguez Brito said …

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The Executive Branch declared today, Wednesday 26 September, a national day of mourning for the death of ambassador Roberto Blandino, who served as the head of ceremonies and protocol at the Presidential Palace for more than 40 years. Blandino, as he was known, was the “eminence grise” at the government headquarters, known for always making …

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Former Vice President Rafael Alburquerque was honored by the Pontifical Catholic University Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) yesterday, Tuesday 25 September when a symposium being held on labor law was given his name as recognition of his contributions to the field. During the inauguration ceremony, Alburquerque gave a talk on “Labor Appeals” before an audience of …

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The Dominican Republic is garnering the attention of British investors who are interested in selling new products and services. Yesterday, Tuesday 25 September, the United Kingdom Embassy in the Dominican Republic held the “Second Trade Meeting with Great Britain” with the participation of ten companies interested in developing business relations with the Dominican market. One …

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At least 400 police agents who were “out on loan” to private concerns or government officials were returned to duty at their posts around Santo Domingo following orders from Major General Jose Armando Polanco Gomez, the Chief of Police. According to Listin Diario, these officers and many new recruits will be used on patrol duties …

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says that 1,561 people residing in the Dominican Republic are defined as in need of international protection. The refugees are seeking safety for themselves and their families. According to a census by the High Commissioner’s Office, 99% of this total comes from Haiti, and the rest from places …

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Jesuit priest Regino Martinez, coordinator of border NGO Solidaridad Fronteriza, has given details of a study that shows that despite the militarization of the border, 69% of illegal immigrants who use transport to Santiago do so on pre-paid packages. He says that the average cost of migrating to the Dominican Republic is RD$3,440. The minimum …

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The Dominican Council of Evangelical Unity (Codue) has reiterated its stance that the modification of the Minors Code, which involves increased sentences, does not resolve the basic problem in a society that is incapable of applying measures for the care, protection and safety of children. Codue president Fidel Lorenzo Meran said that the Minors Code …

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