2018 – Page 215

With the Netflix original series “The Mechanism” airing its first eight episodes on 23 March 2018, viewers in the Dominican Republic were given a comprehensive overview on how difficult acting against corruption in Brazil has been. The series tells of the scandal that erupts in Brazil during an investigation of alleged government corruption via oil …

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The Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) announced on Sunday, 25 March 2018 that jet skis, wave runners, motorboats and horses are banned from beaches nationwide. Resolution 104/2018 is in effect from Thursday, 29 March to Sunday, 1 April 2018. The preventive measure seeks to ensure the safety of the thousands of people that visit beaches nationwide …

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Better weather is forecast for the start of Easter Week in the Dominican Republic. Last week intense rains fell in the north central areas causing flooding and mudslides that forced the evacuation of dwellings in the regions affected. But as of Sunday, 25 March 2018, the National Meteorological Office (Onamet) announced only three provinces remain …

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The Civil Defense, and the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) Easter Week Prevention Operation have published this year’s long list of beaches, rivers and water spots deemed to be high risks for accidents when visited by large numbers of vacationers. The spots include dams and irrigation canals. Included among the beaches are Guibia and Manresa …

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The National District Superior Basketball Championship opens 22 March 2018 with the inaugural game at 7:45pm at the Palacio de los Deportes in the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center. The venue has been remodeled and there will be free Wifi for those who cannot be without the service. The National District Basketball Association and the …

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Many flights were canceled on Wednesday, 21 March 2018 when a major snowstorm covered the East Coast of the United States shutting down Washington DC and seriously affecting flights out of airports in New York and Newark, New Jersey. Some 11 flights were canceled out of the Las Americas International Airport, Santiago, and the Gregorio …

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The Central Barahona Foundation (FCB) has invested RD$24.5 million over the last year in southwestern communities in programs to improve the standard of living of around 2,500 persons. According to Rafael Nazario, the executive director of the foundation, they provide training and financing for projects in communities located near sugar cane growing areas. Some of …

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Some 150 employees and managers of Popular Digital Services, a part of the Popular Group, went into the Central Mountain range near San Jose De las Matas and assist in the reforestation of about 100 tareas of mountainside, planting 6,800 new pine trees for the Plan Sierra. Popular Digital Services is the branch of Banco …

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Catholic priest Jose Maria Guerrero of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFMCap) and cultural activist Mayra Johnson were voted by Diario Libre newspaper readers their man and woman of the year. Father Jose Maria heads the Fundación Futuro Cierto that carries out charity works with the most impoverished and builds homes for poor families …

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A second phase municipal vote will be held on 8 April 2018 to give the opportunity to PRM registered voters to cast their vote for their municipal and municipal district party leaders. Likewise, votes will take place on 8 April in 38 communities affected by logistical problems regarding the Sunday, 19 March 2018 vote for …

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