2013 – Page 115

Anthropologist Tahira Vargas said yesterday, Sunday 1 September that Dominicans are not too tolerant when it comes corruption. The problem is that the judicial system is not strong enough to penalize the practice, especially in government officials, as reported in Hoy. She said that in order to achieve genuine democracy, true independence is needed in …

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The editor in chief of El Dia writes today, Monday 2 September about the pink and black rings the City Government of the National District (Santo Domingo) has placed around thousands of lampposts. He writes that after lots of inquiries he was finally able to find someone in the city government who could provide an …

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Father Juan Manuel Mota De Jesus (Johnny), accused of raping 11 minors, is denying all charges. He said that no accusation has been made against him in the judiciary, and that it has been the media that has carried the accusations. In a press release the priest says he has not disappeared and is willing …

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The National Police Anti-Narcotics Department (DICAN) revealed the discovery of an underground narcotics laboratory, mainly used for cocaine, described by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that collaborated in the operation as “the largest in the Caribbean” to the general public yesterday, Sunday, 1 September. As reported in Listin Diario, the underground lab is located …

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The Dominican Film Commission has chosen “Who’s the Boss”, a romantic comedy starring Frank Perozo and Nashla Bogaert to compete for the Oscars’ Best Foreign Language Film in the 86th Oscar Awards Ceremony set for 2 March 2014. This is the third film the newly created Film Commission has chosen to compete in the Oscars. …

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With a 19-point defeat of Argentina, the Dominican Republic was the first big surprise in the Fiba Americas Championship taking place in Caracas. The core of the game on Saturday 31 August was played by team captain Jack Michael Martinez (who plays in Venezuela), lead scorer James Feldeine who plays professional basketball in Spain, Francisco …

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After a surprising 19-point victory against Argentina on the previous Saturday, the Dominican Republic men’s basketball team lost to host team Venezuela 75-70 yesterday, Sunday 1 September in the event taking place in Caracas. Venezuela won the game because it was able to dominate the rebounds. The DR plays against Mexico later today, Monday 2 …

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Benny & The Cupids is booked for the Las Terrazas of the Meson at Mirador del Sur Park in Santo Domingo. Rigo Zapata, Benny Hiraldo, Sly de Moya and Edward Feliz will delight audiences with Blues, Rock, Pop, R&B. Enjoy the music of Adele, Alanis Morissette, Tracy Chapman, Amy Winehouse, Rod Stewart, Jason Mraz, Sheryl …

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Famous Colombian actor Robinson Diaz will take the stage at the Maximo Aviles Blonda hall of the Palacio de Bellas Artes together with Alberto Barrero for a night of comedy on Friday, 6 September and Saturday, 7 September. 8:30pm. SexZoo is a comedy that compares human sexuality to the animal. Adults only. Tickets for sale …

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More than 40 talks and workshops led by international experts will be held in Santo Domingo where the Evento Blog Espana (EBE), Spain’s social networking event, will take place outside Spain for the first time, this time in a Latin American country. Learn about new opportunities for digital media, innovative concepts and tools and business …

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