2020 – Page 238

Central Electoral Board (JCE) judge Roberto Saladín says he will be wearing a black tie until the Organization of American States (OAS) issues its report to explain to the nation what caused the e-voting machines to fail on Sunday, 16 February. The glitch resulted in the aborting of the election. Saladín accused sectors of the …

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Former President Leonel Fernandez, speaking for a coalition of opposition parties, rejected the proposal that the Economic and Social Council of the government serve as mediator in the present political crisis caused after e-voting machine glitch led to the cancelation of the municipal election on 16 February. Fernandez says the CES is a government entity …

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The Greenberg-Diario Libre poll carried out 21-24 February 2020 reveals that the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) candidate, Carolina Mejía has the highest favorable rating with 32%, compared to the 23% of Domingo Contreras of the ruling Dominican Liberation Party (PLD). The National District candidate for mayor for the People’s Force (FP), Johnny Ventura has a …

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Dominican voters are very resilient and patient when it is about the Central Electoral Board (JCE) and this electoral period, observed Jessica Reis, vice president of Greenberg Quinlan Rosner that conducted the recent Greenberg-Diario libre poll. “Despite the chaos regarding the municipal election and the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) primary, most are optimistic about the …

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The president of the National Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores), Paola Rainieri, said that there is no reason to panic about the coronavirus. She recommends that the population follow the guidelines of the health authorities and, above all, maintain the necessary preventive hygiene measures. She said the disease is nothing more than a virus, …

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Community and labor union associations in Boca Chica held a rally on Monday, 2 March 2020, outside the Navy base to protest the Public Health Ministry’s decision to install a medical unit on the base for isolating people suspected of being infected with the coronavirus. At present, the nation’s main isolation unit is at the …

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Cardinal Francisco Ozoria tells Roman Catholic Church parishioners to avoid the traditional hugs and kisses of the peace ceremony during mass, including holding hands when saying the Holy Father prayer. Likewise, Holy Communion will be placed into people’s hands, not mouths. The new measures are to reduce the risk of spreading viruses, including coronavirus. The …

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A leading Dominican infections specialist, Dr. Jesus Feris Iglesias, urges the population not to be alarmed by the arrival of the Covid-19 coronavirus. He said the disease is not as contagious or lethal as other viruses. He said the Dominican Republic complies with the International Health Regulations (IHR). In an interview with Hoy newspaper, Dr. …

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As coronavirus cases are known in the Caribbean, the cruise industry took another hit. The Port Authority did not allow passengers to disembark in Samaná. The ship was arriving from Montego Bay, Jamaica. Jamaica has yet to report a case of the Covid-19 disease. Dr. Rosa Dominga Maleno, provincial health officer of Samaná and Dr. …

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The Dominican Mining Corporation (Cormidom) signed a collaboration agreement with the Santo Domingo Water Fund to invest in the recovery of the upper basin of the Ozama River. Cormidom will contribute US$50,000 to support the communities. The Santo Domingo Water Fund is committed to receiving, using and adequately administering the funds delivered to guarantee the …

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