2017 – Page 244

The Ministry of the Environment has removed around nine kilometers of irrigation pipe that served several large farms in Monte Llano, inside the limits of the Valle Nuevo National Park. According to a press release from the Ministry, 15 different irrigation systems, some with pipes as wide as six inches, were removed. This means that …

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President Danilo Medina has called on all government officials to comply completely with the Law of Transparency and to be held accountable to the public for all of their work. He also urged all of government agencies to update technologically so that they could comply with these tasks and responsibilities. The call was made by …

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Dominican President Danilo Medina has congratulated the Dominican Baseball team for having advanced to the second round of the World Baseball Championships with a win over Colombia on Sunday, 12 March 2017. Via his Twitter account, Medina said “Our Team is unstoppable! Now on to the quarterfinals! All of the Dominicans are proud of this …

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25 firetrucks were called to combat the major fire at a box-making factory on Av. Colombia and Av. Monumental in northern Santo Domingo. The fire, which apparently began early Sunday morning, affected the installations at Compañía Comercial Caribe. No victims have been reported. It took all morning for firefighters to control the blaze. Read more …

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Puerto Rican reggaeton singer and songwriter Ozuna is booked for a performance at “Imagine Punta Cana” on Easter Saturday, 15 April 2017. He is coming with his band. Of Dominican origin, Ozuna will be playing these hits to Dominican fans: “Corazón de seda”, “Dile que tú me quieres”, “En la intimidad”, “Te vas”, “El pecado”, …

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Playing in Pool C, the DR defeated Colombia 10-3 in an incredible 11 innings at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida during the World Baseball Classic. Colombia had been ahead until the 9th inning. In the 11th inning, Team DR delivered the seven runs needed to win the game. In the previous game against Team USA, …

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Cooperstown Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez threw the first pitch for the defending champion Team DR in the Saturday, 11 March 2017 World Baseball Classic game in Miami, Florida. For five innings it was smooth sailing for the United States team in the World Baseball Classic. Pitcher Marcus Stroman controlled the Dominican team, handing over …

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The United States Embassy has donated 40 service dogs and vehicles for their transport as part of a program to enhance citizen security in the country. The dogs are assigned to the National Drugs Control Agency (DNCD), the Specialized Border Security Corps (CESFRONT) and the 911 System. The dogs will assist in efforts to combat …

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The Green March (Marcha Verde) social movement organizers met on Sunday, 12 March 2017 to light a torch as a symbol of the journey that begins on Monday, 13 March across the country as activists continue to demand an end to impunity for those involved in bribery and corruption in government. The “green flame” was …

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The president of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), Andres Bautista complained that the Attorney General Jean Alain Rodríguez has not investigated the overpricing of the works built by the Brazilian firm Odebrecht. Bautista speculated the prosecutor does not want to have to reveal the names of the government officers and government party members that are …

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