2015 – Page 329

On Friday, 16 January 2015 the United States announced a new Federal plan to fight drug trafficking in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. This new initiative, aimed at stemming the flow of cocaine from the Caribbean to the US will benefit the Dominican Republic, another major victim of the trade that is blamed …

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Judge Wendy Martinez Mejia of the Penal Court of the Province of Santo Domingo has ordered one year’s preventive custody for the first group of people under investigation for the theft of 950 kilos of drugs. This includes the arrest of director Carlos Valerio Fernandez, head of operations Felix Humberto Paulino Lopez, two prosecutors (Maximo …

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The entire staff of the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) in Hato Mayor was removed after a local woman revealed she had retired from the drug dealing business because of all the bribes demanded by law enforcement agents. The couple making the accusation met with Police chief Major General Manuel Castro Castillo for two hours …

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Italian businessman Armando Cassiati has been cleared to return to the Dominican Republic. The Superior Administrative Tribunal, which oversees decisions made by government bodies, overturned the measure that led to his departure on 11 October 2014 when his residence permit was revoked by the Migration Department following investigations by the Attorney General Office. As reported …

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The National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) has announced the arrest of a 26-year old US citizen, Peter Castillo, on Thursday, 16 January 2015. He was subsequently deported to the US on Saturday, 17 January 2015 to face charges for the murder of a US military veteran, 23-year old Stephen Perez. Castillo is accused of firing …

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Dominican film writer-director Laura Amelia Guzman and her husband, Mexican filmmaker Israel Cardenas have won the international film critics association (FIPRESCI) jury prize for their movie “Sand Dollars.” The story of their win is told in this week’s Estilos Magazine (Diario Libre cultural supplement) Saturday, 17 January 2015 edition. Freddy Ginebra was in Cairo for …

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Lindsay Marie Ellingson, one of Victoria’s Secret lingerie brand’s “Angels” since 2011, is coming to the DR for Stoli RD The Party. Ellingson has modeled for Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Proenza Schoulder, Valentino, Christian Dior and other major brands. Lindsay Marie Ellingson, currently listed as one of the Victoria’s Secret 12 “supermodels,” will host the …

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Dominican tennis player Victor Estrella makes his debut in the Australian Open that starts today, Monday 19 January 2015 in Melbourne. Last year, he played in Wimbledon and the French and US Opens. Estrella is ranked 77th by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). He is playing with sponsorship from Grupo Vicini’s Creso sports program. …

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The Estrellas Orientales have won the first two games of the series of nine against the Gigantes del Cibao in the Dominican Winter Baseball League playoffs. The winner of the first five games wins the right to represent the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Series that starts in February in Puerto Rico. On Saturday, 17 …

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The leading question and answer service for the Dominican Republic is back online. A technology glitch caused by the moving to a faster server resulted in the full service downtime. The service is again accessible to members and guests who can consult the more than 1.4 million posts and ask new questions and make new …

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