2014 – Page 260

The Central Electoral Board (JCE) is taking the man known as William Medina Ferreras to court. Medina sued the Dominican Republic for expelling him on racial grounds before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and the video of his appearance in a hearing held in Mexico in October 2013 was circulated in the DR. The …

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Followers of the Dominican women’s volleyball team, ranked eighth in the world, can watch them playing in La Romana from 13-19 May as part of a World Championship qualification round. The three-time Central American and Caribbean Champion will be playing in the Veracruz, Mexico Central American and Caribbean Games in November of this year. But …

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Modern volleyball facilities are under construction in Haiti with the assistance of Dominican volleyball experts. The DR is helping to construct the Olympic Center of Haiti, a sports complex that includes an indoor gymnasium where international tournaments can be played. It will be inaugurated at the end of May or early June. Dominican Cristobal Marte …

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The Ministry of Culture has announced the winners of the carnival parade in all categories: Devils category: Los Lechones (Santiago), Los Macaraos (Salcedo), Taimascaros (Puerto Plata). Popular Creativity: Cultural evolution rescuing our roots (Bonao), Los Centauros (San Juan de la Maguana). Traditional: Los Guloyas (San Pedro de Macoris), Duarte Today and Always (Santiago), Los Pintaos …

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In response to public and media criticism of the participation of a Ku Klux Klan costumed-group in the National Carnival Parade on Sunday, 3 March, the Ministry of Culture says they did so in the history category. Photos of the parade were published in 7dias.com.do with commentary that highlighted the negative connotations of the KKK. …

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Nestle’s Carnation Evaporated Milk has launched a promotion to remind Dominicans that this is the time of year for the unique Sweet Beans dessert. The dessert is made with beans, coconut, cinnamon, sweet cloves, sugar, butter, evaporated and condensed milk. No two recipes are the same, and there have even been contests for the best …

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Administrative Minister of the Presidency Jose Ramon Peralta says there will be no new tax reform or new taxes. He said the government would be calling for discussions of a Fiscal Pact to be applied by the next administration as of 2016. Business sector representatives have called for the talks leading to the Fiscal Pact …

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Minister of Public Works Gonzalo Castillo has announced plans to start the San Juan-Santiago highway no later than August this year, 2014. The Medina administration has said it will not start any public work that it cannot complete by the end of its term in August 2016. Castillo says that they have analyzed 17 options …

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The Department of Taxes (DGII) has announced that starting 15 March motorcycle drivers need to pay RD$100 for a kit with a license plate and numbered jacket. They will be compulsory for both public transport and private motorbikes. The new jackets and license plates are part of the Citizen Security Plan. DGII director Guarocuya Felix …

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The Customs department has announced a pilot plan for a one-stop shop facility for foreign trade starting next week. Gregorio Lora Arias, advisor to the Department, said that several public and private entities still needed to synchronize their computer systems for it to be fully operational, which will require both time and investment in equipment. …

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