2013 – Page 288

The Medina administration has sent a loan for US$25 million from the Korean Export & Import Bank (Kexim Bank) to Congress to finance an immigration information system. Medina encouraged the loan contract to be passed on the grounds that the system would serve to strengthen border controls with Haiti. Senate president Reinaldo Pared Perez said …

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According to Hoy newspaper, the Pedernales Tourism plan, approved last year by the Ministry of Tourism, recommends that the Jaragua National Park, where the Bahia de las Aguilas is located, should form part of a nature offer for tourists with a non-invasive program of visits. This would include hiking, walking, camping and bird watching. Part …

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Attorney General Francisco Dominguez Brito has removed the restriction at the Public Prosecution office that has prevented people entering with ‘unsuitable’ dress, such as sleeveless shirts or blouses, flip-flops and worn or damaged clothing from entering. However, although this restriction has been removed, anyone entering the building is not allowed to show “any intimate parts …

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Hundreds of local government workers from San Cristobal paralyzed traffic between Bani, San Cristobal and Santo Domingo yesterday, Wednesday 6 March, as part of a campaign for the Ministry of Interior and Police to authorize the funds to pay the council employees. The workers, who blocked the road with dozens of full garbage trucks, have …

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The National Police have issued a press release announcing the inauguration of a new interview and interrogation room, based at their headquarters, with the aim of speeding up investigations across the whole country. National Police Chief Major General Jose A. Polanco Gomez and the Attorney General, Francisco Dominguez Brito led the inauguration. According to the …

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Increasing numbers of expatriate Dominicans are returning home to their country from Spain, fleeing the economic crisis there, as well as from other countries including the United States. According to an Immigration department source at Las Americas International Airport, more than 3,000 Dominicans have voluntarily returned since the start of the economic crisis affecting Spain. …

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Barcelona Football Club (FC Barcelona) has announced it is opening an FCBEscola Santo Domingo to teach Dominican boys and girls to play football. The academy will be implementing teaching methods that have been successful with FC Barcelona. The activities will start with the FCB Barca summer camp. Regular training is scheduled to start in September. …

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Another wonderful time to be in Jarabacoa is this coming, Friday, 8 March for a concert by Dominican singer-songwriter Pavel Nunez, “Replacing Abuse with Songs” (Cambiando Maltratos por Canciones) a benefit for programs that fight gender violence. The event is scheduled for 8pm at the amphitheater at the Colegio Doulos Discovery. Av. La Confluencia, Jarabacoa. …

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The Marina de Sans Souci presents Paul Oakenfold, considered one of the world’s leading DJs. This English producer promises an exhilarating night of electronic music when he takes the stage at the Ozama River yacht club, on the east side of Santo Domingo. He will be supported by DJ Norty Cotto, well known for his …

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This Saturday, 9 March the Boulevard 1 de Noviembre in Punta Cana Village, opposite the Punta Cana International airport, will be hosting its sixth annual carnival parade. It is an opportunity for tourists and locals alike to enjoy the best of carnival in a stress-free setting. The celebration will officially begin at 3:30pm with a …

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