2017 – Page 165

The National Council of the Magistracy (CNM) announced it is now receiving the portfolios of candidates to replace four Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) judges and the five justices of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). The portfolios can be presented from 14 June to 29 June 2017, by the individuals themselves or public or private …

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The Ministry of Hacienda announced a placement of US$500 million in sovereign bonds to complete funds needed for the coal-fired Punta Catalina thermoelectric under construction by Odebrecht in southwestern Peravia province. Minister of Hacienda Donald Guerrero said the bonds were placed at an interest rate of 5.10%, due 2027. The Ministry says this is the …

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DR1 Daily News will not be updated on the Corpus Christi Day religious holiday, Thursday, 15 June 2017 or on Friday, 16 June 2017, as part of a long weekend. The news will be compiled for the Monday, 19 June 2017 issue. Headline and breaking news may be posted in the DR1 Forums 24/7. http://dr1.com/forums/forum.php

Johnny Ventura will be performing at the main hall of the Casa de España social club on Saturday, 24 June 2017 at 9pm. Tickets are RD$1,000. The gala performance is a benefit for the Fundación Pañoleta and cancer survivors. The Casa de España is celebrating its 100th anniversary. 13 June 2017

The Dominican woman’s national volleyball team is traveling to Lima, Peru for the Women’s Pan American Cup. The event will take place 17-25 June in Lima and Cañete, Peru. The Dominican team is the defending champion. The favorites to win the 17th edition of the tournament are the Dominicans, USA and Cuba. The teams are …

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A former Miami-Dade police officer who was accused of helping smuggle firearms to the Dominican Republic pleaded guilty Monday, 12 June 2017, in a Florida federal court to unlawfully exporting firearms. According to the Department of Justice, by pleading guilty, Michael Freshko admits that he used his position as a police officer to transport firearms …

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Aerodom is alerting that from 8:30pm on Monday, 12 June 2017 to 11am on Tuesday, 13 June 2017 a nighttime accident simulation operation will be carried out. Those living near the airport are especially alerted that sounds from sirens and ambulances are part of the simulation operation. 13 June 2017

The taste and nutritious properties of the Dominican mango and avocado have won over different markets, such as the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and other countries in Europe, as reported in Fresh Plaza. According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture, last year, avocado exports grew by 91.2%, …

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The telecommunications company, Altice, has signed an agreement with Netflix to offer their service to clients in France, Portugal, Israel and the Dominican Republic, which number more than 50 million potential customers in these countries. The service in France will start today and the rest of the countries will be rolled out during 2017. The …

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The lawyers for the defendants in the Odebrecht case will be appealing the coercive measures ordered by Judge Francisco Ortega Polanco to their clients during this week or next. However, no appeals have been submitted. Defense lawyers told the media they have 20 days, after the notification of a sentence, to appeal. Antoliano Peralta, lawyer …

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