2012 – Page 88

Apparently the US$203 million spent on overpasses and skyways have not solved the traffic problems along the John F. Kennedy avenue in Santo Domingo. According to Hoy reporter Juan M. Ramirez, the five-minute trip can take as long as an hour during the morning and afternoon rush hours. He says that the traffic jams start …

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The National Confederation of Transportation Organizations (Conatra) has asked President Danilo Medina to intervene so that the Tax Office (DGII) fulfills the agreements made with the former administration to grant them discounts for obtaining license plates for new motor vehicles and buses. Union leader Antonio Marte claimed that they would have to pay a sum …

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The National Social Security Council (CNSS) is working on a study aimed at presenting application strategies and mechanisms for the expansion of the coverage by the Dominican Social Security System (SDSS) and the practical guidance for including the informal sector and other difficult coverage groups in the system. CNSS general manager Rafael Perez Modesto told …

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The executive director of the Dominican Pork Farmers Association (Adogranja), Pedro Porrello, revealed yesterday, Tuesday 18 September that since 1998 pork and beef have been absent from most salami produced in the Dominican Republic. According to an article in El Caribe, the meat processors are using MDM – mechanically deboned meat – an industry euphemism …

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The prolonged blackouts affecting the capital have sent people out to the streets to protest, with three incidents reported over the last 24 hours. Diario Libre reports that first demonstration took place at Km. 8 of Independencia Avenue, where at least nine tires were set on fire in both lanes, blocking traffic until National Police …

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Judge Rita Mella is expected to become the first surrogate of Dominican descent to be appointed in the United States. Last week she won the Democratic primary for Manhattan Surrogate judge with 60% of the vote to her rival Barbara Jaffe’s 40%. In November she will run unopposed to succeed Kristen Booth Glen, who has …

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By reaching 10 triples and over 30 stolen bases, Jose Reyes, who left the New York Mets for a six-year, US$106 million contract with the Miami Marlins, became the first shortstop in the Major Leagues since 1900 to hit so many triples and steal so many bases. In addition, the Dominican star also has more …

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The 7th Sabana de la Mar Sea Festival is set for 28, 29, 30 September. The event, which includes a traditional 14km swim across Samana Bay, is organized by the Hato Mayor Development Council (Codeprham), with sponsorship from the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Culture, and the Dominican Swimming Federation. There also will be …

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Minister of Sports Jaime David Fernandez has announced the celebration of Municipal Games nationwide in 2014, replacing the National Games. He said that after the municipal games the first-time Provincial Games would be held in 2015. For 2013, he said the Ministry would concentrate on helping local schools to participate in the National Scholastic Games, …

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Yesterday, Monday 17 September, in decrees 581-12 and 582-12, President Danilo Medina appointed six deputy ministers for Public Health and six in the Ministry of Foreign Relations. Dr. Mercedes Yovanna Rodriguez Silver was appointed as Deputy Minister for Finance Administration in Public Health and Dr. Virgilio Cedano is the new Deputy Minister for Planning and …

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