2017 – Page 161

The former director of the new prison model, Roberto Santana says that Attorney General Jean Alain Rodríguez has committed a series of errors that violate the protocol established at the new prison model and agreements signed with the United Nations. Santana said that Rodríguez when making exceptions for the eight Odebrecht prisoners in the jail …

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A group of intellectuals, academics and social activists are circulating a manifest in which they call for the resignation of President Danilo Medina in response to the crisis that in their judgment is affecting the Dominican Republic following the confirmation of Odebrecht bribes paid to government officials after legal documents were unsealed in a New …

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The Ministry of Environment’s indefinite ban on fishing and trading all species of sharks starting 29 July 2017 is called to protect the sharks that inhabit the jurisdictional waters of the Dominican Republic. The endangered sharks are being captured and mutilated for parts that are in demand as aphrodisiacs in Asian countries. There is also …

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The pink eye virus apparently has run its course in the Dominican Republic. Preventive measures taken by people are leading to a reduction in the number of cases reported. The Epidemiology Agency of the Ministry of Public Health says that 25,675 cases were reported from 28 May to 5 June 2017, while from 4 June …

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The 64,000 men on active duty in the Armed Forces will receive a salary increase on 1 July 2017, resulting in a minimum salary of RD$10,000 for a private and RD$150,000 for regional brigade commanders. Privates currently receive a salary of RD$5,820 a month so this is a 46.1% increase. Specialists will receive a 25% …

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According to Domingo Contreras, general director of the Special Programs of the Presidency (DICEPEP), the National Literacy Program “Quisqueya Learns With You” has enrolled 78,462 new adult learners during the first semester of this year. He said that the program was being offered in 10,767 learning centers of which 7,000 had started the process. The …

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Nathalie Hazim will be performing on 29 July 2017 as of 9pm at the Hard Rock Live Blue Mall. The concert, “Te Cuento: Mis Historias” will serve as platform for the launching of her second album, a production with Kiko Cibrián. She will be accompanied by a band with Yulimer Almonte, piano, Manuel Matos, guitar, …

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The Dominican national women’s volleyball team has won its first three games in straight sets against Trinidad & Tobago, Chile and Canada in the XVI Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup by Movistar taking place in Lima, Peru. Defending champions Dominican Republic defeated Canada on Monday, 19 June 2017, 25-19, 25-11 and 25-18. Brayelin Martinez scored …

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The Dominican U-16 men’s basketball team came in 5th place in the U-16 Americas Championship, winning one of four slots available to represent the region in the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2018. Argentina had already pre-qualified as host of the event in Formosa, Argentina. The Dominican team defeated Mexico 71-51 on Sunday, 18 June …

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The National Meteorological Office (Onamet) has announced that tropical depression number two of this hurricane season has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and continues to intensify, although at this time there is no danger for the country. The depression is located around 890 kilometers to the east/southeast of the Lesser Antilles with sustained winds of …

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