2016 – Page 40

President Danilo Medina has confirmed that the Dominican Republic is having discussions with the Venezuelan opposition, as published in Listin Diario. He said that he was convinced that these discussions would help bring the Venezuelans together and in his role as President of the country and president pro Tempore of the Community of Latin American …

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The Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic and Fundacion Chile signed a cooperation agreement yesterday, Tuesday 31 May 2016 for an energy conservation program that aims to make savings equivalent to a power plant generating 600 megawatts. According to AIRD president Campos de Moya, they were motivated to make the agreement because the cost …

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Cemex Dominicana, the large Mexican-owned cement manufacturer based in the southeastern province of San Pedro de Macoris has announced the signing of an agreement with EGE Haina to purchase wind-powered energy. The agreement will enable the cement manufacturer to replace more costly fuels for renewable energy at their plant. The average 11.5 MW of clean …

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The Central Bank reports that the Monthly Economic Activity Index showed a significant growth rate of 10.1% in April 2016 compared to April 2015. The growth leap follows the first quarter report of inter-annual growth of 6.1% (January-March 2016) for an accumulated annual growth rate of 7.1% for the first four months of the year. …

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San Pedro de Macoris judge Farida Abud has sent Police Sergeant Luz Divina Martinez Pimentel to pre-trial custody at Najayo women’s prison, her husband Hugo Antonio Zorrilla to the Anamuya jail in Higuey and Jansel Mercedes to the Cucama jail in La Romana. The three are the main suspects of the murders of several drivers …

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The police have announced that they are investigating the death of a free zone factory manager in Esperanza in the northeastern province of Valverde amidst violent protests by the Popular Front, FALPO. The victim was 54-year old Luis de Jesus Almonte, and it is still not clear how he died. According to some eyewitnesses he …

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Seven provinces are still under alert for flood risks; Santiago, Santiago Rodriguez, San Juan de la Maguana, San Cristobal, Montecristi, and especially Dajabon and Peravia (Bani). The Emergency Operations Center (COE) is advising local residents to be aware of possible rising rivers and streams and mudslides. The rains are likely to continue for the time …

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The Atlantic Hurricane Season starts today, Wednesday 1 June 2016 and will end on 30 November. According to Philip Klotzbach and a group of experts at the University of Colorado, there will be 13 named storms of which six will reach hurricane status and two will be strong hurricanes on the Saffir Simpson scale. This …

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Teatro Organico presents “Oleanna,” written by US playwright and Pulitzer winner David Mamet on Thursday, 9 June 2016 at the Sala Ravelo at the National Theater in Santo Domingo. Show starts at 8:30pm. Tickets are RD$500.

Venezuelan Ana Maria Simon presents “Soy de pura madre,” a stand up comedy at the Blue Mall events hall in Santo Domingo at 8pm this Saturday, 4 June 2016. The comedy is based on her best-selling book about her life as a new mother. Tickets are RD$700-RD$2,500. The RD$2,500 price includes the show, a cheese …

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