2017 – Page 196

The president of the Audit Chamber of the Dominican Republic (CCRD), Hugo Álvarez Pérez stated that 5,177 government officials have not declared their assets and continue to not be in compliance with Law 311-14. Of those who have not made the declarations, 78% work in municipal governments. He said that Regulation 92-16 states that CCRD …

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The Metropolitan Transport Authority announced the indefinite shutdown of the floating bridge over the Ozama River in order to continue lily clean up on the Ozama River. The intense rains have delivered an unusual amount of lilies and plastic garbage that is accumulating against the bridge that leads to the Avenida España. Drivers are recommended …

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ProConsumidor is again alerting consumers to not purchase powdered milk sold in bulk in colmados or in small supermarkets repackaged in plastic bags. ProConsumidor says it will treat the grocery store owners who attempt to sell the milk separate from its original packaging as criminals. ProConsumidor has highlighted the significant health risks of this product. …

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Promese/Cal and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) signed an agreement for the procurement of condoms and other birth control products for sale to Dominican consumers at low prices at the 502 low cost pharmacies operated by Promese/Cal nationwide. As part of the agreement, UNFPA agrees to assist Promese/Cal in the purchase of reproductive health …

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The Ministry of the Environment has begun the process of restoring the forests in Valle Nuevo after banning farming in the region, as established in resolution 14-2016. A press release from the Ministry of Environment states that 10,000 pine trees, and green ebony trees along with other varieties of trees have been planted on land …

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Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas Maldonado thanked the American people for their “kindness and solidarity”, for welcoming around 1.8 million Dominicans who live in the United States and work hard to support their families while contributing to the economic development of both nations, when speaking during the official opening of the 25th Dominican Republic Week in …

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On Sunday, 7 May 2017, President Danilo Medina met with the Association of Cattle Farmers and Coffee Growers in the municipality of Las Yayas in Azua in the southwest of the country. He offered government financing to improve their production and listened to the needs of the community. As reported by the Presidency, the farmers …

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Peter Cetera will perform for the first time in the Caribbean with a show booked on 10 June 2017 at the Puerto Plata La Puntilla amphitheater. The legendary singer of “The Glory of Love” (Karate Kid) and “You Are My Inspiration” will entertain the audience in the new 3,000-seat Puerto Plata amphitheater at La Puntilla, …

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The Ministry of Culture announces performances by the National Contemporary Dance Company with the world premiere of the production “Defilló” inspired by the art of the late Dominican painter Fernando Peña Defilló. The show is choreographed by the director and founder of the company, Marianela Boan. It will be performed at the Palacio de Bellas …

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The National Weather Service (Onamet) says a large front moving slowing from Cuba will be affecting the Dominican Republic at least through Wednesday, 10 May 2017. The front will bring rains nationwide to a land already saturated by heavy rainfall. The western side of the island will be the most affected, according to Onamet. 8 …

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