2013 – Page 152

A report in El Dia makes the point that the National Congress will end its first legislative term of the year with a record number of important bills approved. These include the Public Administration Wages Bill, the Fundamental Bill of the Armed Forces, the bill that will regulate the export of metals and scrap metals, …

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The Board of Directors of the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel) appointed Pedro Jose Mercado Gris as the new executive director by Resolution 032-13 signed by president of the board, Gedeon Santos, and members Juan Antonio Delgado, Nelson Guillen Bello and Alejandro Jimenez. At the time of his appointment Mercado was director of the communications …

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The president of the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD), Miguel Vargas Maldonado, said during a speech on Thursday, 25 July to the whole country, that his term ends in February 2014 and that he would convene the National Executive Committee (CEN) to meet. He did not set a date. The opposing faction within the PRD head …

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Santiago prosecutors determined that the former priest of the San Antonio de Padua parish in Juncalito, Santiago used a fake identity to leave the country. He is sought for an investigation into accusations of child sexual abuse, reports acento.com.do The Polish priest was known as Father Woiciech (Alberto Gil) for those who lived in Juncalito. …

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Puerto Rican-born actor Amaury Nolasco has the stellar role as heroic Lieutenant Amado Garcia Guerrero in the film, “El Teniente Amado” that opens 1 August in movie theaters in the Dominican Republic. The script was written by Dominican leading news commentator Huchi Lora who said he was motivated to reach out to new generations to …

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Expect shopping malls to be packed with last minute shopping for Father’s Day. Summer clearance sales are being combined with special events for dad, making it a great time to go shopping. Major malls in Santo Domingo are Megacentro, Sambil, Agora, Galerias 360, Blue Mall, all offering special deals for father. And Banco Leon is …

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The Butterfly Effect, with its focus on fun, camaraderie and unity among women will again take place in Cabarete, Puerto Plata. It is in its 5th year. Women are invited to participate in the windsurf, kitesurf, surf, kayak and SUP categories on 27 July 2013. Registration night is Thursday, 25th event. Packages are available to …

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Playwright Haffe Serulle presents Tinglado de Acero at the front esplanade of Bellas Artes. There is only room for 50 persons per night, because this is an interactive performance. Those attending should wear comfortable clothing. The performances will be from 18 to 31 July, with daily shows at 8pm. In the play, the conscience becomes …

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At the swearing in of the Strategic Development Plan for La Vega council members at the Salesian Institute yesterday, Wednesday 25 July, President Danilo Medina spoke of government efforts to prevent crime across the whole country with the installing of surveillance cameras in the streets to help the Police identify and arrest criminals. He called …

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According to Minister of Public Works Gonzalo Castillo, President Danilo Medina has ordered government staff from four separate institutions to meet and cut the red tape with a view to speeding up the construction of the 10,000 classrooms that he had promised for this school year. Ministers of Public Works Gonzalo Castillo, Minister of Education …

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