2015 – Page 303

President Danilo Medina visited former President Leonel Fernandez at his home yesterday, Saturday, 14 February 2015. The politicians did not reveal the topics of their half-hour long conversation. Political analyst Rosario Espinal told Diario Libre, “Even if they say they did not discuss the Quirino accusations, the visit occurred amidst that uproar. Danilo Medina’s presence …

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In recent weeks, a caller to radio programs claiming to be convicted drug dealer Quirino Castillo has accused former President Leonel Fernandez of owing him for his past contributions. Former President Leonel Fernandez says that the current smear campaign against him is the result of his firm resolve in the fight against drug trafficking. Fernandez …

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Young Entrepreneurs Association (ANJE) president, lawyer Biviana Riveiro, has expressed her organization’s opposition to any attempt at changing the 2010 Constitution to allow for the re-election of the highly popular President, Danilo Medina. All polls show that if Medina were allowed run for office again in 2016, he would win the election. However, Riveiro says …

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The 24-27 January 2015 Gallup Poll found that 54.7% of Dominicans eligible to vote incline towards the ruling PLD party. 10.2% support the PRD and 9.0% favor the PRM, a party that was created by PRD dissidents. The PRSC has a rate of 2.6%, while Alianza Pais has 1.3% support. Edición Impresa HOY (viernes 13 …

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The 24-27 January 2015 Gallup Poll shows that President Danilo Medina is scoring the highest of all politicians in the Dominican Republic. Former President Leonel Fernandez, overall ranking of seventh place, is the most popular eligible PLD candidate. President Danilo Medina is banned from running by the 2010 Constitution. Some 1,200 Dominicans eligible to vote …

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Canadian media says that Dominican prosecutors have prepared a weak case in the attempted murder accusations against Canadian casino mogul Antonio Carbone. Carbone is accused of fraud by Canadian multi-billionaire Michael De Groote. The two were involved in a network of gambling facilities in the Dominican Republic, Dream Casino. As reported in CBC.ca, media investigations …

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Shopping malls are getting very creative. On Saturday, 14 February 2014, St. Valentine’s Day, 20 couples said, “I do” during a collective wedding ceremony organized by the management of the Sambil Santo Domingo Mall. Justice of Peace Birmania Arzeno legalized the civil wedding with the brides dressed in long white gowns and the grooms in …

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Hard Rock Cafe Santo Domingo at the Blue Mall presents Spanish singer-songwriters Alex Ubago and Jose Montoro on Friday 6 March for a night of Spanish rock. Tickets for sale at Uepa Tickets, Nacional, Jumbo stores, Hard Rock Cafe Blue Mall. http://www.alexubago.com Inicio To read more news, see the DR1 News Archives at: http://dr1.com/premium/news/2015/index.shtml For …

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President Danilo Medina has designated Ecuador Open champion Victor Estrella as Goodwill Ambassador for the Dominican Republic. Estrella met with President Medina at the Presidential Palace to receive the honor on Wednesday, 11 February 2015. Estrella is now ranked 52nd by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). He is the only Dominican player ever to …

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The director of the Center for Exports and Investments (CEI-RD) Jean Alain Rodriguez says that exports experienced a 16% increase between 2010 and 2013, from US$589.96 million in 2010 to US$702.12 million in 2013. He made the statement during the opening words for the “How to Export to Europe” workshop held yesterday, Thursday 12 February …

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