2014 – Page 311

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) reports that it had deported a total of 3,414 Dominicans who had served their sentences in several prisons and jails in the US. In 2012, the number of deportations was 3,245. The 22 flights carrying deportees that landed at Las Americas International Airport last year included …

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Evan MacLane pitched seven stellar innings in San Francisco de Macoris yesterday, Wednesday 8 January, and the Gigantes del Cibao whitewashed the Tigres del Licey, 3-0. The victory puts the Gigantes just one game behind the all-important second slot in the standings. The Gigantes are tied at 4-6 with the Aguilas Cibaenas. In the venerable …

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The talks between the Dominican Republic and Haiti that took place in Ouanaminthe, Haiti yesterday, Tuesday 7 January were positive for both countries, according to the initial press reports. Local media headlines are that Haiti recognized that the DR has the right to decide on its immigration and nationality policies. Haiti has been lobbying intensely …

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In his page two editorial in today’s Diario Libre, Wednesday 8 January, Adriano Miguel Tejada comments on the irony of the DR-Haiti talks. “In Ouanaminthe, two realities emerged: one, that of a country that could, but does not do, and another of one that cannot.” He explained: “One, which has all the conditions to guarantee …

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Yesterday, Tuesday 7 January on National Judiciary day and in the presence of President Danilo Medina, the president of the Supreme Court of Justice, Mariano German Mejia listed the judicial highlights of 2013. United States ambassador James “Wally” Brewster, Papal Nuncio Jude Thaddeus Okolo, former Vice President of the Republic Rafael Alburquerque, judges, prosecutors and …

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The Executive Branch has confirmed that Altagracia Paulino will remain in her post as Director of the National Consumer Rights Protection Institute (ProConsumidor) for a further two years until 9 October 2015. Paulino was originally appointed in September 2009 until 2011, then for another two years by the then-President, Leonel Fernandez. She is now about …

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Minister of Interior and Police Jose Ramon Fadul has announced that alcohol sale restrictions will be restored at midnight tonight, Wednesday 8 January. Fadul warned that the Ministry would act forcefully against businesses and their owners if they disobeyed the law, which was lifted during the Christmas and New Year period. Alcoholic Drinks Control (COBA) …

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Yesterday, Tuesday 7 January, the Ministers of the Environment, Tourism and Sport agreed to work together to offer eco-tourism activities and sports in the country’s protected areas. Minister of Environment Bautista Rojas Gomez, Minister of Tourism Francisco Javier Garcia and Minister of Sport Jaime David Fernandez said that there was potential for the protected areas …

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The Deputy Minister of Public Health, Nelson Rodriguez Monegro has revealed that last year around 2,600 infant deaths were registered in the country, of which 80% were babies under 28 days old. He said that the deaths were due to the condition of the babies when they were born including low birth weight, breathing difficulties, …

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The Metropolitan Transport Authority (AMET) will continue its operation to impound any vehicles that do not have their annual taxation sticker known as a “marbete.” Owners of vehicles that do not have it will have to pay a RD$1,600 fine. According to AMET spokesman, Roberto Lebron, the checks will continue until every vehicle has the …

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