2015 – Page 230

Monday, 4 May 2015 is a holiday in the Dominican Republic, in celebration of Labor Day or International Workers’ Day. While major malls and businesses catering to tourists in beach and mountain resorts will be open, most other offices and businesses will be taking the day off. Many will make it a long weekend starting …

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A televised poll carried out by the Corripio media group has resulted in the choice of President Danilo Medina for “Man of the Year” for the third year running. The award is based on a televised survey conducted by the group’s TeleAntillas, TV Channel 2. Ball player David Ortiz and singer Romeo Santos were also …

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The Dominican Republic government placed US$1 billion on Thursday, 30 April 2015 through a dual-tranche reopening of 10 and 30-year bonds. The placement was included in the 2015 National Budget. The Ministry of Hacienda reported that the placement was dual-tranched: Reopening of the US$500 million 10-year bond (2025) at a rate of 5.125% down from …

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The Industrial Development and Competitiveness Center (Proindustria) and the National Statistics Office (ONE) have announced a strategic alliance for conducting research into local manufacturing. Alexandra Izquierdo of ProIndustria and Pablo Tactuk of ONE signed the agreement yesterday, Thursday 30 April 2015. ProIndustria staff will receive training to generate better statistics and guidance for the creation …

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The National Household Survey (Enhogar 2014) published today, Friday 1 May 2015, reveals that of every 1,000 babies born alive in the DR, 31 will die in their first year, including 24 who will die in the first 28 days. Death rates are higher in urban areas than in rural areas. United Nations Children’s Fund …

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Central Electoral Board (JCE) president Roberto Rosario says that soon, Dominicans living abroad will no longer have to travel to the Dominican Republic to declare their children born abroad. He said that the JCE plenary has met and discussed the resolution that establishes procedures for declaring Dominicans abroad. Anyone interested should apply at the Offices …

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President Danilo Medina issued Decree 92-15 yesterday, Thursday 30 April 2015, establishing that Colombian leisure tourists can visit the Dominican Republic without visas. It also establishes that Dominicans who travel to Colombia for leisure will not need to obtain Colombian visas. On 19 March 2015, the foreign ministers of both countries signed an agreement in …

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The Dominican Republic is one of 145 countries exhibiting at Expo Milano 2015, the world fair starting today, Friday 1 May 2015. The official opening of the Dominican pavilion has been set for 7 May 2015 in the presence of Vice President Margarita Cedeno who is expected to travel to Italy for the event. The …

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13 PLD senators who support the bill to change the Constitution so that President Danilo Medina may run for re-election delivered the bill to the president of the Senate, Cristina Lizardo yesterday, Thursday 30 April 2015. Lizardo said the bill would be presented during the Wednesday, 6 May 2015 session. She said the bill would …

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Yesterday, Thursday 30 April 2015, former President Hipolito Mejia encouraged his followers in the PRM and PRD to support the PRM candidate, Luis Abinader for President in the May 2016 election. Abinader was the PRD vice presidential candidate in the 2012 election. “The people expect integration with enthusiasm, unity and respect, with every leader contributing …

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