2014 – Page 145

People had almost forgotten the announced increase of tolls on the Duarte, Sanchez, 6 de Noviembre and Las Americas highways. Now Enrique Ramirez, of the Banco de Reservas, that manages the trust that feeds off the tolls, says the increase is forthcoming. As reported in Listin Diario he did not announce a date. He said …

Read more…

The Ministry of Education Carlos Amarante Baret announced signing an agreement with the Seguro Nacional de Salud (Senasa) government health provider to affiliate 200,000 students in public schools. Altagracia Guzman Marcelino of Senasa said that by benefiting the students with the health programs, they will be benefitting the parents and reducing their economic burden. The …

Read more…

Now under governmental control, the three power distribution companies (known here as Edes) have been consistently increasing their payroll. As reported in Diario Libre, despite posting a deficit of US$1.9 billion, the power distribution companies added 742 employees from 2012 to April 2014. Statistics from the Public Electricity Corporation (CDEEE) show that EdeNorte had 2,604 …

Read more…

Banco Popular Dominicano, well known for its internet banking system, now is promoting its Sub Agente Popular system that now turns neighborhood businesses into bank agents. Affiliates include colmados, pharmacies, hardware shops, even gas stations. The bank announced that 475 affiliates that now soon be able to offer limited bank services that have been established …

Read more…

Economists Miguel Ceara Hatton and Ernesto Selman said that the rising US$30 billion debt, lack of jobs and distortions in the production model are obstacles to increased investment and economic development. In interviews with the Corripio Communications Group, the economists said that the rising debt is a matter of the rising concern. They commented that …

Read more…

Minister of Tourism Francisco Javier Garcia said that travel increased in June 2014 by 12%. He said this represents accumulated growth for the January-June 2014 of 8.5%. “While the World Tourism Organization forecasts growth for the Caribbean region between two and three percent, we have reached growth of almost 9%,” he said when speaking at …

Read more…

The Chamber of Commerce of Santiago announced the leading trade and commerce event, Expo Cibao 2014 is scheduled for 17-21 September. The president of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce and Production said the event includes business match making, exhibition hall, workshops and talks. Some 150,000 visitors are expected. This is the 27th year of the …

Read more…

On Saturday, 12 July 2014, several of the leading singers of the Dominican Republic will gather for a tribute to Sonia Silvestre. Booked to perform at Casa de Teatro in honor of Sonia Silvestre are Cecilia Garcia, Xiomara Fortuna, Adalgisa Pantaleon, Maridalia Hernandez, Patricia Pereyra, Jose Antonio Rodriguez, Pavel Victor Victor and Claudio Cohen. Casa …

Read more…

Contemporary tropical music singer Marel Alemany is a regular at Casa de Teatro. This Sunday, 13 July 2014 he performs at 10pm at the Cafe Teatro. Arzobispo Merino 110, Colonial City. Tel 809 686-7840. See him perform at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq2PIgAph2c