2018 – Page 255

The grandson of late dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo signed an electoral alliance with the Partido Democrático Institucional (PDI), forming the Frente Nacionalista Opositor (Freno), with the purpose of running for the next elections of 2020. Luis José Ramfis Domínguez Trujillo signed the political pact with the party’s president, Ismael Reyes Cruz, both agreeing that the …

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At Las Americas International Airport at least 1,200 passengers with tickets on suspended PAWA Dominicana flights were demanding solutions from the airline. The operations of PAWA Dominicana were suspended for three months by order from the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) after the company accumulated debt for about US$7.8 million. PAWA Dominicana owes US $3.0 million …

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The awarding of a mining concession to the GoldQuest company to mine gold in the mountains in the San Juan de la Maguana province has certainly stirred much public opposition. Yesterday afternoon it was reported that Radhames Sanchez, a pilgrim who began a protest walk all the way to Santo Domingo as part of a …

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The Ministry of Public Works reported assisting 4,797 persons on the nation’s highways over the Duarte long weekend. The Ministry service patrols included ambulances, mobile repair workshops, and towing services. The statistics for the weekend operation indicate that 1,730 persons were assisted in the north, 1,258 in the south and 1,200 in the east. Read …

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The first generator of the 752 MW Punta Catalina coal-fired thermoelectric complex will go into operation during the last quarter of 2018, according to the executive vice president of the Dominican Public Electricity Corporation (CDEEE), Ruben Jiménez Bichara. Jiménez stressed that the personnel of his agency has worked hard and “we are going to get …

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President Danilo Medina issued Decree 57-18 that declares the cleanup of the Yaque del Norte River a national priority and creates a presidential committee to direct the project. The Yaque del Norte is the most economically important river in the country, supplying drinking water and irrigation from Santiago to Montecristi. The commission is headed by …

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Minister of Foreign Relations Miguel Vargas described as positive the signing of an Act of the Progress of the Agenda for the Agreements of the Dialogue of Coexistence in Venezuela. President Danilo Medina has acted as custodian of the talks. The Ministry of Foreign Relations announced the document was signed on Wednesday, 31 January 2018, …

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Industry & Commerce Minister Nelson Toca Simó said on Tuesday, 30 January 2018, that the government expects exports to surpass the benchmark of US$10 billion in 2018. In a press release from the Ministry, the minister said that exports in 2016 were US$8.8 billion and those of 2017 increased to US$9.9 billion. He also expressed …

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The Hard Rock Live stage at the Blue Mall in Santo Domingo presents the Spannish reggae group, Cultura Profética, on Friday 2 March 2018. The Puerto Rican band is best known for its songs “Illegal,” “La complicidad,” “Rimas pa seducir,”, among others. Tickets are for sale for RD$2,000 online at Uepa Tickets and at Jumbo …

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The 10th Global Dance Stars (Gala de Estrellas de la Danza Mundial) will take place this coming 16 February 2018 at the National Theater. The event is a benefit for the Fundacion Nido de Angeles that helps children with brain paralysis. Starring in the 2018 international dance evening are Cuban choreographer and dancer Yudesblet Maura …

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