2017 – Page 76

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) annulled the meeting of the PRSC member board that took place on 9 June 2017 called by the party president, Federico Antún. During that meeting the board approved that an assembly of delegates meet to choose the authorities of the PRSC. During the assembly that subsequently would take place on …

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The Superior Administrative Court (TSA) issued a ruling that appoints a temporary judicial administrator for the Duquesa garbage dump in Santo Domingo. Judge Rafael Vargas Goico ordered that the administration of the dump that services garbage from the Greater Santo Domingo municipalities be taken over by a commission that will be headed up by the …

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The Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel) announced on 25 September 2017, with Resolution 056-17, its approval for Altice Hispaniola’s application to merge its Orange Dominicana and Tricom units, subject to conditions. Indotel said the merger encompasses Orange mobile operator absorbing the authorizations, assets and liabilities of Tricom. Nevertheless, Indotel conditioned the merger to Altice divesting itself …

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After years of some improvements, the DR now slides 12 places on the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index 2017-2018. The Dominican Republic is ranked 104th among 137 countries included in the index. In 2016-2017, the DR had ranked 92nd. The Global Competitiveness Index 2017-2018 presents a framework and a corresponding set of indicators in …

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The Tax Agency (DGII) has announced that the renewal period for vehicle tags is from 2 October 2017 through 8 January 2018. Fees for the 2017-2018 period are: Vehicles with more than five (5) years or up to 2012 of manufacture are RD$1,500. Vehicles with five (5) years or less of manufacturing or 2013 onwards …

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The 965 teachers for whom the Ministry of Education has withheld their monthly salaries will receive their pay in this month of September 2017. The decision was taken as a result of an agreement between the Ministry and the president of the Dominican Association of Teachers (ADP), Eduardo Hidalgo, in which he promised that the …

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The Ministry of Public Health says obesity has become an epidemic in the Dominican Republic and has promised to address the crisis. Actions to be taken are detailed in the Inter-sectorial Plan to Prevent Obesity 2017-2021 that was presented by Tomirys Stephan on Tuesday, 26 September 2017. The National Division for the Prevention and Control …

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Singer-songwriter, arranger and producer Toño Rosario is presenting a concert on Saturday, 30 September 2017 at the Hard Rock Live of Blue Mall. The 58-year old Dominican singer is the former lead singer of the merengue group Los Hermanos Rosario. Rosario is regarded as a key figure in the popularizing of merengue, with many of …

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The Embassy of Spain in the Dominican Republic, with the backing of 20 public and private entities, is presenting the 5th edition of the “Weeks of Spain in the Dominican Republic” event. The event opened with the showing of works by Salvador Dalí (Del Capricho al Disparate) and engravings by Francisco de Goya (Los Caprichos) …

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The Latin Recording Academy announced on Tuesday, 26 September 2017, the nominees for the 18th annual Latin Grammy Awards. Among the nominees, the hit “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee is competing for the Record of the Year and Song of the Year categories. This is a great year for Dominicans with Vicente García …

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