2014 – Page 293

The Attorney General, Francisco Dominguez Brito, said yesterday, Monday 27 January that he was concerned at the increase in the numbers of murders due to arguments. He said that disputes are responsible for more deaths than other criminal acts. He said that of the 643 homicides from January to September 2013 not due to crime, …

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The National Police has arrested three women and one man accused of the murder of a 44-year old German national, Dirc Weber, and of having hidden the body under a bed in an apartment in Playa Laguna, Sosua. Pedro Luis Tejada, Nichole Cristina John and Yasmen Bleistos were arrested in a hotel in Puerto Plata. …

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National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) officers have confiscated 13 packets of a white powder, presumably cocaine or heroin. Eight packets were taken from inside an SUV on the Duarte Highway, thought to be part of an international drug network and the other four from a Venezuelan man travelling to Madrid from Las Americas international airport. …

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The Head of the National Police, Major General Manuel Castro Castillo, said yesterday, Monday 27 January that it appears that the kidnap and murder of businessman Ramon Sanchez was planned by his son, who after paying RD$50,000 for his release, then had the money returned to him. He said that two other people, identified as …

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Maria Luisa Valdez, who trained in yoga with many leading instructors in the US for several years, is back in the DR to share her knowledge as a Doula certified pre-natal instructor. She says that the practice of yoga during pregnancy is becoming more and more popular because of the many benefits, including toning muscle, …

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The premiere of the Dominican-made film, “Duarte: Treason and Glory” directed by Leo Silverio opens on Thursday, 30 January at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Santo Domingo. The film was produced on the occasion of the celebrations of the 200th anniversary Duarte’s birth. Sunday, 26 January 2014 was the 201st anniversary. Leading Dominican actor …

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Legendary Dominican romantic singer Fausto Rey has teamed up with Felix D’Oleo for a “Romantic Evening with the Greats.” The show takes place on the eve of Valentine’s Day, Thursday, 13 February. The concert will be a string of some of the most romantic songs, sure to evoke nostalgia in listeners. Tickets are RD$1,250 in …

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The Dominican Republic’s best tennis players will be playing in the BNP Paribas Group I Las Americas Zonal Cup that will take place from 31 January to 2 February at the Parque del Este tennis courts in Santo Domingo. Dominican players will be matching Uruguay as they seek to advance to the World Group of …

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Licey fans went wild last night, Monday 27 January, when Felix Perez batted the hit in the eighth inning that broke the tie in the game with the Leones del Escogido. Zack Segovia was the pitcher in the game that ended 3-1 in favor of the Tigres del Licey. The Leones del Escogido had won …

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Cuba, Haiti, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic will be playing in the Grand Prix International Futsal Tournament on Saturday, 1 February at the Volleyball Pavilion of the Juan Pablo Daurte Olympic Center in Santo Domingo. DR plays Haiti in the opening game after the inaugural at 7:30pm. Before the opening, the match between Guatemala and …

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