2016 – Page 39

The Metropolitan Transport Authority (AMET) has confirmed that a man was killed and three others were injured at around 3am on Thursday, 2 June 2016 when a vehicle skidded and plunged into the sea on the Malecon of Santo Domingo. According to reports, the accident occurred on the stretch by the Doll House nightclub on …

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According to the Police, two of the four suspects whose robbery attempt was thwarted by an armed woman and filmed for posterity have been arrested. The apartment surveillance video, which was widely shared on social media, showed a woman driving into a gated parking lot at night, followed shortly after by four armed men on …

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US forecasters are warning of widespread complacency about hurricanes and carelessness that may prevent people from preparing for strong storms. Robert Molleda of the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida made these comments at a press conference that was held at the NHC yesterday, Wednesday 1 June, to mark the start of the 2016 Atlantic …

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Sambil Mall on Av. John F. Kennedy in Santo Domingo is advertising annual clearance sales with reductions of up to 70% as part of their anniversary celebrations. The sales start at the store tomorrow Friday 3 June and continue over the weekend of Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June 2016.

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has announced the celebration of World Environment Day this Sunday, 5 June. A series of events is planned to encourage environmental protection and caring for natural resources. The day will kick off at the Mirador del Este Park in Santo Domingo East with a 5K Run for the …

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This year’s International Yoga Day, established by the United Nations for celebrations around the world takes place on Tuesday, 21 June 2016. The Dominican Republic yoga community is joining International Yoga Day celebrations with an all-day event organized for Sunday, 26 June 2016. This year’s activities will be centered at the Ministry of Defense main …

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The Presidency has declared three days of national mourning beginning today, Wednesday, 1 June 2016 following the death of national hero Antonio Imbert Barrera. In decree 165-16, President Danilo Medina declares that the national flag is to be flown at half mast over all public buildings and military installations throughout the country on 1, 2 …

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The government has pledged RD$63 million to rebuild the public produce market in La Vega. President Danilo Medina visited the market on Monday, 30 May 2016 to see the damage caused by the fire. According to the La Vega fire brigade, the fire affected more than 200 commercial establishments. Firefighters say the blaze was started …

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Four candidates for Senate seats in the 15 May elections have asked the Central Electoral Board (JCE) to declare the elections null and void in the National District on the grounds that they were fraudulent and in violation of electoral law and the Constitution. Alberto Atallah of the PRM, Aura Celeste Fernandez from AlPais, Vinicio …

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As of yesterday, Tuesday 31 May 2016 the bridges connecting Santo Domingo East and West have been under military control, in an attempt to halt protests by disgruntled former candidates for both congressional and municipal posts who did not win the elections. The Duarte, Mella, Juan Bosch and Sanchez bridges are being patrolled to prevent …

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