2017 – Page 189

Pro Consumidor (The National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights) has called for stores to remove Aunt Jemina frozen pancakes, frozen waffles and frozen French toast slices for possible contamination with the listeria bacteria. The ban does not affect powdered mixes. The warning was received from the United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …

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Claro, Tricom, Orange, Viva and Wind telecommunications companies expressed their strong opposition to the proposed new legislation that would increase taxes on the sector to help finance the National Emergency and Safety System 911. The bill was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. Spokespersons for the telecoms say the proposal is a violation of international …

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The Governor of the Central Bank, Hector Valdez Albizu, met with foreign investors interested in the economic performance of the country and perspectives for this year. The companies represented were: Nomura Securities Internacional, Inc., Baillie Gifford & Co., BNP Paribas and Aviva Investors. The Central Bank explained these companies move capital to emerging economies that …

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Speaking at the opening of the 34th International Drug Enforcement Conference (IDEC) held in Punta Cana, President Danilo Medina appealed to the nations that drive the demand for drugs to take concrete steps to reduce consumption of illegal drugs in their countries. He called drug consumption a public health issue and called for exploring new …

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President Danilo Medina hosted Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness at the Presidential Palace on Tuesday, 16 May 2017. The prime minister was received with a special ceremony at the entrance to the Presidential Palace by President Medina, Administrative Minister of the Presidency José Ramón Peralta, Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas, and legal advisor to the …

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Guillermo Cordero presents starting 15 June 2017 at the Sala Ravelo drama hall of the National Theater the play, “Colorín Colorado… este cuento sí ha cambiado” with the stellar performances of actresses María Castillo, Carlota Carretero and Karina Noble. The comedy focuses on the empowerment of women. The play will be performed starting Thursday, 15 …

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Participate in a workshop with head creative of Google, Nacho Zuccarino. “The New Normal” workshop will be on 23 May 2017 at 2pm at the Blue Mall. Tickets: US$200. For more information, call 809 224-1118 or see WE 16 May 2017

According to the National Meteorological Office (Onamet) starting today, there will be an increase in rain and thunderstorms across the country and temperatures will continue to be high. Onamet explained that the rains will be due to the high level of humidity and a weather front which is beginning to cross the country. The rains …

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In Nizao, Bani, a mixed patrol of the police and Air Force stopped traffic over the weekend in the communities of Catalina and Carreton near to where the Punta Catalina thermoelectric central is being built, following picketing last weekend by the project’s workers who are demanding better working conditions. The contingent was headed by police …

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There is much expectation the government will release the list of those Odebrecht has named that may have taken bribes to secure contract work in the Dominican Republic. The authorities in charge of the investigation have said that no later than Friday, 19 May 2017, the Brazilian authorities will hand over the list of names …

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