2015 – Page 339

In the run up to the celebration of the Day of Our Lady of Altagracia holiday on Wednesday 21 January, the Basilica Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia in Higuey presents the National Symphony Orchestra performance on Friday, 16 January at 8pm. Free admission. For more on upcoming events, see http://dr1.com/calendar

According to the Central Bank, the Dominican economy’s good performance during 2014 provides a firm starting point for dealing with risks in 2015, which it says could be reduced because of the positive effects of the fall in oil prices. The drop in oil prices is expected to result in savings in hard currency of …

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Complaints from several of the centers issuing the new ID and voting cards are on the rise, ranging from delays to the so-called “buscones” (hustlers) who charge applicants for speeding up the process of getting a new cedula. The new document comes into effect this Saturday 10 January 2015, as reported in Diario Libre. The …

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The Chamber of Deputies has approved loan contracts worth a total US$683 million, to be used for financing several projects. The initiatives ratified included a resolution approving a loan contract signed between the Dominican Republic and the French Development Agency (AFD) on 25 November 2014 for a maximum amount of US$210 million, to be used …

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Public Health Ministry officials admit that an error was made when they threw out thousands of case files with clinical information on patients at the Luis Eduardo Aybar Hospital, now undergoing demolition. At the same time, the director of the National Archives, Roberto Cassa, described the destruction of the clinical histories as anomalous and in …

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Army chief Major General Jose Eugenio Matos de la Cruz has launched “Operation Shield,” in Dajabon, for reinforcing the border area. The measures are aimed at dissuading Haitians from engaging in clashes with the authorities when caught trying to cross illegally. Major General Matos de la Cruz met with Dajabon provincial officials who are trying …

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The commission appointed to investigate the settlement of undocumented Haitians in Montellano will begin its work today, Thursday 8 January 2015, according to the Minister of Interior and Police Jose Ramon Fadul. The visits will also extend to other localities in the province of Puerto Plata, as reported in Diario Libre. The Minister said that …

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Fishermen found an injured baby humpback whale in the shallow waters of the beach of Estero Balsa in Manzanillo Bay off the northwest coast yesterday, Wednesday 7 January 2015. With the help of local people, the fishermen were able to treat the wounds and return the huge animal back to deeper Atlantic Ocean waters. According …

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United States Ambassador James Brewster has confirmed that a new extradition treaty will be signed with the Dominican government on Monday, 12 January 2015. Taking part in the official activities celebrating the Day of the Judicial Branch yesterday, Wednesday 7 January 2015, the diplomat told reporters that Dominican authorities have contributed a lot towards the …

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Faced with the high rates of motorcycle accidents during the Christmas and New Year period, a highway safety specialist is proposing a ban on motorcycle use on the country’s main highways during this year’s Easter Week, 1-5 April 2015. This proposed measure would follow the general guidelines of the ban on heavy vehicles from using …

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