2016 – Page 53

Perceived as one of the most corrupt individuals in the world by Transparency International’s Unmask the Corrupt poll, San Juan de la Maguana senator Felix Bautista looks set to continue in post. As of the fifth bulletin issued yesterday, Monday 16 May 2016, he had received 62,632 (68.5%) of the vote from the PLD and …

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Economists and business organizations have compiled the list of priorities for the next Danilo Medina administration, as reported in Diario Libre. Speaking in March, National Business Council (Conep) president Rafael Blanco Canto said that the main priorities were to strengthen public institutions, the electricity and fiscal pacts and the amendments to the Labor Code. Regarding …

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Former member of the Central Bank’s Monetary Board, economist Eduardo Garcia Michel comments that the country needs to undergo a major process of reflection for changes in Dominican democracy. In an op-ed contribution to Diario Libre today, Tuesday 17 May 2016, he writes that the election was a show in which all barriers of prudence …

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At least 10 polling companies were right in their predictions for the re-election of President Danilo Medina in a first round, reports Diario Libre in compiling the polls. According to the fifth bulletin issued today, Tuesday 17 May 2016, Medina will win 62% to 35% for Luis Abinader. They were: Mark Penn-Grupo SIN, 62%; Cedemers …

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The United States Coast Guard, in a joint operation with the Dominican Armada (Navy) has repatriated 44 out of 58 Dominicans who were found in the sea 36 nautical miles to the north east of Punta Cana on Saturday, 14 May 2016. Twelve of them will be charged, one with illegal human trafficking and 11 …

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The Dominican Olympic Committee has announced that at least 17 Dominican athletes in 11 sports have slots assured in the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. Some others who may make the team will be announced in June. Diario Libre reports that three other Dominican athletes will compete for other countries where they have grown up …

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The Dominican Bridal Week will take place 27-29 May at the halls of the Hotel Embajador in Santo Domingo. Now in its 16th year, the event targeting people planning their weddings brings together suppliers to the industry.

A group of Dominican rock performers is gathering for a tribute to Spanish rock and pop legend Miguel Rios at 9pm Thursday, 16 June 2016 at Hard Rock Cafe at the Blue Mall in Santo Domingo. His greatest hits like “Santa Lucia,” “Todo a pulmon” and “El blues de la soledad” will be performed by …

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According to the first bulletin issued by the Central Electoral Board (JCE) at 12:10am this morning, Monday 16 May 2016, President Danilo Medina has succeeded in his bid for a second term. The third bulletin from the JCE issued at 7am today gives Medina 62% compared to 35.13% for Luis Abinader of the PRM. Political …

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Despite getting on to a late start in March 2016, David Collado appears to have lived up to his name and pulled a David vs. Goliath against three-term (14-years) National District Mayor, Roberto Salcedo who was seeking a fourth term in the Sunday, 15 May 2016 general election. First results for the National District show …

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