2012 – Page 84

Hundreds of pilgrims visited the shrine to Virgin of Mercedes in La Vega yesterday, 24 September to pay homage to Mary, the mother of Jesus. During the service Father Porfirio Espinal expressed concern about inequality in Dominican Republic, saying that many people lived without real freedom, with only basic sanitation. He called on the government …

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Forty-nine years ago today at 2am, President Juan Bosch was the victim of a military coup and was arrested by a group of military officers who went on to form the provisional military government, and according to historian Bernardo Vega, so began the unraveling of the democratic process in the country. This event was not …

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September 22nd was the 14th anniversary of Hurricane Georges, which Dominicans remember for the devastation caused by the rains in the days that followed. It arrived as a Category 3 hurricane and caused losses worth 16% of the Gross National Product (GNP) according to the Human Development Program of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). …

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Three people were killed and four were injured on Sunday, 23 September in a car accident on the Juan Dolio and San Pedro de Macoris stretch of the Autovia del Este highway. The fatalities included former Barahona legislator, Venancio Perez Perez, aged 71 and Florangel Lara, aged 15. News reports say the accident happened when …

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According to a study by Don Bosco Boys and Girls Center, teenage pregnancy rates are as high as 23% in five areas of the country. The findings were released at a press conference by public policy and education specialist Karina Corvalan, and Candido Encarnacion, coordinator of the Center’s social affairs department. Eighty-seven pregnant teenagers aged …

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Dominican long distance swimmer Marcos Diaz was inducted to the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame yesterday, Monday 24 September. Founded in 1961, the organization honors individuals who have distinguished themselves in the world of open water swimming. Marcos Diaz and others in the IMSHOF Class of 2012 joined 220 other members of the group …

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Pique Dance Studio of Canada joins local contemporary dance groups and performers for the closing evening of the Contemporary Dance Festival (Edanco 2012) at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Santo Domingo. Watch performances by dance groups from the Dominican Republic Danza Joven, Danza Teatro, and Mundo Poy and Orestes Amador. 8:30pm.

Spanish singing duo Ana Belen and Victor Manuel will perform at two benefits in Santo Domingo and Santiago in September. On Wednesday 26 September, they will appear at the Santo Domingo Country Club for a benefit for the “Together for the Same Cause” Foundation, which raises funds for six institutions. The following evening, Thursday 27 …

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The DR1 news digest will not be published on Monday, 24 September, a holiday in the Dominican Republic. The day celebrates the Virgin of Mercedes, the patron Virgin Mary of the Dominican Republic. News will be compiled for the Tuesday, 22 September edition. For breaking news and commentary, see the dr1.com/forums that are open 24/7.

President Danilo Medina will travel to New York on Sunday afternoon, 23 September to participate in the 67th General Assembly of the United Nations, reports the Presidency. Unconfirmed media reports say Medina is scheduled to speak on Tuesday, 25 September. The Presidency has not announced who will be accompanying Medina on his first trip abroad. …

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