2017 – Page 264

The Superior Administrative Court (TSA) has rejected the request for a hold on the provisional permits issued by the Municipality of the National District (ADN) for the construction of the Hard Rock Casino & Hotel on Av. Abraham Lincoln in Santo Domingo. The TSA is the court entrusted with verifying the correct application of the …

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Former presidential candidate for the PRM, Luis Abinader expressed concern for the International Monetary Fund’s recommendation for a significant fiscal adjustment, which in the past has translated into higher or new taxes for taxpayers. He said the government has proven to be bottomless pit of funds, sucking up any amount of money it receives. He …

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Public hospitals will soon be offering medical consultations in the early evening, in addition to the regular hours in the morning and afternoon. Dr. Nelson Rodríguez Monegro, the director of the National Health Service (SNS), made the announcement. He said this soon to be implemented program would make it possible for many patients to see …

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The Santo Domingo Muti-sectoral Commercial Exposition organized by the Santo Domingo Chamber of Commerce is set for 15-18 March 2017. Taiwan is the guest country ad is participating with 30 companies. Jochi Vicente, president of the Chamber of Commerce, explained the event will take place at t he convention center of the Ministry of Foreign …

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The National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE) complained on Wednesday, 15 February 2017, that more than 10 years after the enactment of the Law on Bribery in Commerce and Investment (Law 448-06), the legislation has not yet been used to rigorously pursue investigations, accusations and punishment for those responsible of committing acts of corruption, such …

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The vice president of the Foundation for Institutionalism and Justice (Finjus), Servio Tulio Castaños Guzmán criticized the agreement signed between the Justice Department and the Brazilian construction giant, Odebrecht. He suggested that the state should request to be compensated for the overpricing that Finjus says the company has admitted to in works carried out in …

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Director-General of UNESCO Irina Bokova denounced the murder of radio presenter Luis Manuel Medina and producer Leónidas Martínez, also known as Leo Martínez, on 14 February 2017 in San Pedro de Macorís during live streaming of news on Facebook. “I condemn the murder of Luis Manuel Medina and Leónidas Martínez,” said the director-general. “Such brutality …

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Archbishop of Santo Domingo, formerly bishop of San Pedro de Macoris, Monsignor Francisco Ozoria called on the authorities to put a stop to delinquency and crime that is affecting the country. He said the country is living times of darkness and called for the authorities to bring tranquility to Dominican families. “All this occurs because …

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The media carried reports that the lead suspect in the murder of two radio broadcasters in San Pedro de Macorís may have committed suicide after he was cornered by the authorities, as reported in SIN. The body of 59-year old José Rodríguez (Jose Palmita, Joselito) reportedly was found in bushes located in front of the …

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