2017 – Page 162

Those involved in the Odebrecht bribe case have until 29 June 2017, to appeal their preventive custodial sentences handed down by Supreme Court Judge Francisco Ortega. The men are accused of taking bribes, illegal enrichment, money laundering and criminal association. The defense attorneys of former Minister of Industry and Commerce Temístocles Montás; former Minister of …

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The Attorney General’s office has announced inquiries in regards to the US$3.5 million paid in bribes by the Brazilian company Embraer for the contract to buy eight Super Tucano planes will continue this week. Dominican Air Force Colonel, Carlos Piccini was interviewed yesterday, Monday 19 June 2017, by the head of the Specialized Persecution of …

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Yesterday, Monday 19 June 2017, a high level commission from the Roman Catholic Church was at the National Congress to lobby legislators to approve the amendment of the Penal Code passed in the Senate. The Senate amendment outlaws abortion even in the case of incest, rape or malformation of the fetus. Visiting Congress were Archbishop …

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According to Monsignor Francisco Ozoria, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Santo Domingo, the Catholic Church has been prevented from investigating the alleged privileges being given to those individuals accused of wrongdoing in the Odebrecht scandal being housed in the Najayo Men’s Prison. Ozoria said that the Pastoral Penitentiary Board was not allowed to pursue an inquiry …

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Troops from the Ministry of Defense have continued to militarize various sectors of the National District that are considered to have high crime rates. Taking part are soldiers from the Army, Armada and Air Force. Yesterday, Monday 19 June 2017, from 3am, the military personnel were in Guachupita, where several people were arrested for investigation, …

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The Ministry of Foreign Relations (Mirex) has reiterated the conciliatory position of the Dominican government in regards to the political crisis in Venezuela, warning that the country “will never intervene in the internal affairs of a friendly nation”. Vargas said that the administration of President Danilo Medina would continue with this position until a solution …

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The Administrative Ministry of the Presidency (MAPRE) via the Vice Ministry of Interinstitutional Relations and NGOs seeks to make a greater positive impact on the orphanages throughout the country. The government initiative will begin with a pilot project in the 20 orphanages managed by MAPRE in the municipalities of Greater Santo Domingo, Santiago and the …

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The yoga schools community in the Dominican Republic, The Art of Living in the Dominican Republic, and the consulate and Embassy of India will be celebrating International Yoga Day on Sunday, 25 June 2017. The actual Yoga Day falls on Wednesday, 21 June 2017. There will be workshops, yoga classes for all ages, and more …

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The National Lyrical Company (Compañía Lírica Nacional) presents a concert at the Palacio de Bellas Artes on Tuesday, 20 June 2017 in honor of teachers in the Dominican Republic. The concert marks the National Day of the Teacher. Soprano Ondina Matos, director of the company that is under the Ministry of Culture, said the concert …

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The Dominican Republic defeated Trinidad & Tobago in straight sets 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-20) in the first match of the 16th Pan American Cup championship on Saturday, 17 June 2017 in its first match. Then on Sunday, 18 June the Dominican women’s volleyball team played Chile, winning in straight sets 3-0 (25-16, 25-23, 25-9). Marcos …

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