2014 – Page 84

New Minister of Foreign Relations Andres Navarro, who was sworn in at the Presidential Palace yesterday, Tuesday 16 September 2104, stated that ethics and morality would guide his administration. He also spoke of the need for teamwork and working in coordination with other nations. Navarro said he would be implementing guidelines received from President Danilo …

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After being sworn in as the new director of the Institute of Technical Professional Training (Infotep) yesterday, Tuesday 16 September 2014, journalist Rafael Antonio Ovalles Rodriguez stated his belief that transparency is the cornerstone of good governance. “I take on this post convinced that dialogue, harmonizing different points of view and fluid relationships between labor-government-private …

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President Danilo Medina appointed Andres Bocio Fortuna counselor minister in charge of the consulate in Belladere, Haiti (Decree 330-14) earlier this week, but news media have dug up reports of his arrests for smuggling Haitians in 2007 and 2014. The media also reports that Bocio Fortuna was also investigated for trafficking in visas for travel …

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The Foundation for Institutionalism and Justice (Finjus) has described the proposal by the leadership of the ruling PLD party as a step back in politics and democracy. Finjus vice president Servio Tulio Castanos Guzman said: “We have no doubt that if this bill were approved many of the situations that we want to correct will …

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Dominican Republic Association of Industries vice president Circe Almanzar is calling on President Danilo Medina to convene the Economic and Social Council for the signing of the multi-sectorial electricity pact “as soon as possible”. As set out in the National Development Strategy Law, the pact seeks to harmonize positions for a comprehensive reform of the …

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The Colonial City will become a “30 Zone” area where vehicles will not be allowed to travel faster than 30 kilometers per hour. Colonial City tourism renewal program coordinator, architect Maribel Villalona, said that the aim was to create a European-type city that was more human-centered and had more character than US-influenced cities in Latin …

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National Police Chief Major General Manuel Castro Castillo has announced a series of changes within the institution. General Boris C. Goico Campagna was appointed director of the Southeast Region, taking over from General Franklin Vittini Duran who moves to direct Support and Services. He replaces General Juan Pilarte Feliz who will be heading the Central …

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Claro, Viva, Tricom and Orange telecoms company executives say that telephone signals in five border provinces are affected by interference from Haitian communications companies. Orange vice president Eduardo Valcacer, in his role as spokesman for the telecoms companies, said that there was interference in Elias Pina, Jimani, Pedernales, Dajabon and Montecristi. According to Valcacer, the …

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National Drug Council president Fidias Aristy says that around 200,000 Dominican students are involved in drugs and crime. Speaking to the Senate Permanent Education Committee, chaired by Manuel Paula, he said that the rate of drugs being used in state schools, colleges and night schools around the country was a major cause for concern. Fidias …

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After its performance in the FIBA World Championship 2014, the Dominican Republic is ranked 20th in the world. The DR finished 13th of 24 participating countries. The president of the Dominican Basketball Federation said the goal is to climb up to the 12-15 positions. In the Americas, the DR is behind the United States, Argentina, …

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