2020 – Page 67

The Tax Agency reported collections reached RD$316.27 billion, equivalent to 102.21% of the year’s accumulated estimate. For September, tax revenues were more than what was estimated. The total is RD$35.85 billion compared to RD$34.29 billion for a 104% compliance. For August 2020, tax revenues collected by the DGII were RD$37.42 billion, compared to RD$32.83 billion, …

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One of the present five members of the Central Electoral Board (JCE), Carmen Imbert Brugal said on 5 October 2020 at the Senate that she and other members of the plenary were surprised when the president of JCE announced the suspending of the municipal election on 16 February 2020. Imbert Brugal was interviewed by the …

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High taxes on rum resulted in a 27% decline in sales of the alcoholic beverage. As reported, the alcohol producers figure they could have sold 7 million more boxes of rum from 2012 to 2019. They say that many former rum drinkers migrated to clandestine beverages with a 40% tax evasion. The rum producers want …

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Wellington Reyes, commercial and innovation director of Inter Energy Systems, gave a demonstration of the first electricity powered bus imported to the country. The bus has an autonomy of 300 kilometers and capacity for 44 seated passengers. The bus will be used for transfers from the Punta Cana International Airport to resorts. Reyes explained InterEnergy …

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Legendary Red Sox slugger David Ortiz announced he has appointed Manuel Luna Sued as his voice and representative in the Dominican Republic. Luna replaces the deceased Leo Lopez. Luna Sued is the director of Creating Olympic Dreams Foundation (Creso), the Vicini sports foundation that backs top Dominican Olympic athletes. He is also the president of …

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The director of the Customs Agency, lawyer Eduardo Sanz Lovatón tweeted on Monday, 5 October 2020 that he tested positive for Covid-19 virus. He said he is quarantining at home and following the health protocol of his doctor. A week ago, the minister of Interior & Police, Jesus (Chu) Vásquez also announced he had tested …

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The Ministry of Public Health’s Epidemiology Department Coronavirus Bulletin #200 reports 574 new confirmed cases. The 24-hour positivity rate is at 18.46% up from 12.71%, for the previous day. The 4-week positivity rate is at 12.50%. The Ministry of Public Health reports active cases have now declined to 21,968, slightly lower than the 21,980 reported …

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President Luis Abinader visited Pinewood studios in Juan Dolio this Sunday to show his government’s support to the film industry in the Dominican Republic. In a meeting with Juan Aguerrevere, CEO of Lantica Media and manager of MediaNet Partners, President Abinader expressed full support to efforts to attract foreign film productions. Present were several government …

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The judges of the First Chamber of the Superior Administrative Court (TSA) ruled in favor of the Bar Association of the Dominican Republic (CARD). The higher court ordered the immediate opening of all courts nationwide. The Judicial Branch has authorized in-person hearings only at the courts in leading jurisdictions Yet, the court presided by Román …

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The plan is in effect through 31 December 2020. The leading Dominican banks BanReservas, Banco Popular Dominicano, and BHD Leon are offering zero interest rates on six and 12-month financing of resort stay Participating hotels are: Casa de Campo, Bahia Principe, Melia, AmResorts, BeLive, Hard Rock, Viva Wyndham, Barcelo. Read more in Spanish:Ministry of Tourism …

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