2017 – Page 63

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) revised its 2017 growth projections for economic activity in the region and foresees an average economic expansion of 1.2% in Latin America and the Caribbean this year, which is slightly above the forecast from last July. A rebound in the region’s economies is expected for …

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The Central Bank announced the approval of the Asset Assessment Ruling (REA) that will go into effect on 2 January 2018. The Central Bank said that exceptions to the ruling have been made in the cases of small and medium-sized business (SMEs), following recommendations of an inter-institutional technical committee made up by the Central Bank, …

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The City Government of the National District (ADN), now under Mayor David Collado after 12 years of the city government of former Mayor Roberto Salcedo, has made available online a draft of the National District Land Use Plan for public discussion. The city government is asking for comments from the general public. The ADN explains …

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President Danilo Medina was in La Altagracia province for the inauguration of the remodelled Doctora Evangelina Rodriguez Perozo Public Hospital that services the municipality of San Rafael del Yuma and nearby areas. As reported by the Presidency, the remodelling had been promised to the community during a Sunday visit by Medina to the area. As …

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Economists of the Regional Center for Sustainable Economic Strategies (CREES) alert that the 2018 National Budget Bill maintains the pattern, begun in 2001, of the state taking on debt to maintain high levels of administrative spending. CREES recommends that instead the government implement budgetary restrictions for a more prudent use of taxpayer money. CREES also …

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The Alina Abreu Ballet School presents “La Bayadera” at the Carlos Piantini main hall at the National Theater from 13-15 October 2017. More than 100 dancers will be on stage for the performance of the ballet by Sergei Kuschelok and Marius Petipa inspired on two dramas of Indian poet Kalidasa. Lead roles are by Alexander …

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Watch the Dominican women’s national volleyball team, ranked consistently in the top 10 of the world, go for a slot in the World Championships. The Norceca Continental Championship Group A will be played in Santo Domingo from 13-15 October 2017. The event is a qualifier that offers two tickets to the FIVB Women’s World Championship …

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The Dominican Winter Professional League (Lidom) games start this Friday, 13 October 2017 with the two most championship winning teams playing at the Quisqueya Ball Park in Santo Domingo. Aguilas Cibaeñas and Tigres del Licey will inaugurate the tournament with the game set to start at 7:15pm. On Saturday, 14 October, there will be games …

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The National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) announced the recruiting of four trained dogs for border surveillance operations in Elías Piña and Independencia provinces. The canine unit is part of a border security program financed by the European Union. The dogs have been trained for inspection operations. Read more in Spanish: DNCD 12 October 2017

The government of the United States via the Immigration and Customs’ Service has revoked more than 9,000 visas and residencies from Dominicans, over the last 7 years for different violations of migration laws and other offences. Sources from the United States Embassy in the country, the Attorney General’s office and Migration agency say the cancelled …

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