2020 – Page 264

Miguel Vargas, president of the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD), announced on Tuesday, 4 February 2020 the party would be backing Domingo Contreras, the PLD candidate to mayor for the National District in the 16 February 2020 municipal election. Nevertheless, it is yet to be seen if this backing can be more than just an intention. …

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Show businesswoman-turned politician, Hony Estrella challenged Carolina Mejia to explain why she has avoided participating in the debates called for city mayor candidates to explain their priorities and proposals. Hony Estrella is running for deputy mayor with Johnny Ventura of the People’s Force (FP). Estrella says that capital city dwellers have two options: more of …

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The deputy general coordinator of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) campaign, Jesús (Chu) Vásquez, warned that the PRM will have teams that will be in the vicinity of the voting centers taking photos and recording any acts of buying ballots that may occur. He says the videos and photo evidence will be presented as part …

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Journalist Huchi Lora will be away from his TV obligations for around a week while he recovers from a nasty fall at home. He says he slipped and fractured his right shoulder on Friday, 31 January 2020 when trying to defend himself from the fall. He was operated at the Plaza de la Salud on …

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Airport staff at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) are wearing gloves and masks to assist passengers entering the country. This is a preventive measure in these days of the coronavirus scare. Immigration inspectors receive the visitors with their masks when checking travel documents. Customs personnel are now wearing plastic gloves made of special plastic on …

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The Caribbean Express Service (CES) will be taking cargo weekly from Costa Rica to the Dominican Republic and from here to northern Europe. The MV Balao of Hapag Lloyd will be offering the service. This is a first Costa Rica + Dominican Republic connection to Europe. The ship will be serviced at DP World Caucedo, …

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In its 7th year, the Palabra y Vida and Body Shop foundations are sponsoring the Brazadas por Valores swimathon. The event brings together the swimming community in the Dominican Republic for a 24 hours swim. The event will start at 6 pm on Friday, 7 February and end at 6 pm on Saturday, 8 February. …

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A Wilkin Castillo home run delivered the victory to the DR over Panama in Caribbean Series on Tuesday, 4 February 2020. In game 4 of the Caribbean Series, the homerun enabled the DR to win 4-3. The DR had been losing 3-0 in the 5th inning. The Dominican Republic has now won the right to …

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Sergio Vargas, Eddy Herrera, Milly Quezada, Rafa Rosario, Chabelly, Ramón Orlando take the stage of the Teatro La Fiesta of the Jaragua Renaissance Hotel at 9 pm on Thursday, 6 February 2020. Tickets are for sale at Uepa Tickets and at CCN, Supermercados Nacional and Jumbo stores. 5 February 2020

President Danilo Medina presided over the inauguration of the Fourth Meeting of Jail Authorities of the Americas under the Organization of American States. The event took place at the Ministry of Foreign Relations. Also present for the meetings was OAS secretary general Luis Almagro, Attorney General Jean Alain Rodriguez and Defense Minister Ruben Dario Paulino …

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