2018 – Page 67

The president of the India Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic, Dharmendra Basita, has announced the naming of Heidi Rodríguez as its new executive director. Rodríguez has more than 20 years of experience in management, marketing and communications. The India Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic is the first contact for the emerging …

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Ground transport fares climb to compensate for fuel price increases. The Medina administration created the National Institute for Traffic and Ground Transport (Intrant), but the new agency was seen as toothless as ground transporters of cargo and passengers decided unilaterally to raise fares, citing increases in fuel prices. Fares have gone up considerably for urban …

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The Customs Agency in the Dominican Republic announced the seizing and destruction of 120 chassis and motorcycle parts for two-wheeled motorcycles and four-wheeled motorcycles that arrived inside “courier shippers” (mudanceras) consignments. Customs Agency director, Enrique Ramirez attended the destruction of the parts for assembly during an event held at the installations of the metalworks company, …

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The Marcha Verde movement protest walk on 12 August 2018, has the support of 85% of Dominicans, according to results of the Gallup-Hoy poll that was carried out 16-21 September 2018, with 1,200 persons polled. The Green March has focused on impunity and corruption in government. Nevertheless, 46.8% doubt the movement will motivate the authorities …

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The Gallup-Hoy poll carried out 16-21 September 2018, with 1,200 persons polled nation-wide, reveals that 62% of eligible voters say that insecurity in the country is high. Another 16% said security is somewhat of a problem, while 20% feel safe. The perception of the lack of security was highest among those older than 55 years, …

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Analysis of government spending in Latin America and the Caribbean reveals widespread waste and inefficiencies that could be as large as 4.4% of the region’s GDP, demonstrating ample room to improve basic services without necessarily spending more resources. The findings are part of a recent report published by the Inter-American Development Bank, “Better Spending for …

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The Chamber of Deputies passed a US$300 million loan signed between the Dominican government and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The loan was not contemplated in the 2018 National Budget. The purpose of the US$300 million loan is to improve productivity and increase the number of formal companies operating in the Dominican Republic. Read more …

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The Constitutional Court of the Dominican Republic says that the obligation for public force to be present for the execution of embargos is against the Constitution. The use of public force had been established by Resolution No. 17/2015 issued by the Judicial Power Council on 3 August 2015. The Constitution Court now ruled the resolution …

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For the sixth consecutive year, the First Lady’s Office is carrying out activities to raise awareness of the importance of early detection of breast cancer. The activities will take place all throughout the month of October. First Lady Candida Montilla said that every year around 6,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the …

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Studio Theater at the Acropolis Mall in Santo Domingo presents the Dominican version of the Broadway musical “Once on This Island”. The one-act musical is based on the 1985 novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy. It is set in the French Caribbean and tells the story of a peasant girl who uses the …

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