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Prosecutions pending for corruption

by Royston on Mar 4 2010. Viewed (444)
After all the talk about corruption being endemic or isolated in recent days, we see some dozen cases being sent to court in the next week.The Department for the Prosecution of Administrative ...
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Billions of dollars in bonds for road works

by Royston on Mar 4 2010. Viewed (435)
The Finance Minister, Vicente Bengoa said today that the billions of dollars in bonds submitted to Congress by the executive will be used in construction projects throughout the country and acquired a...
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Flood water remains in Puerto Plata 2 weeks later

by Royston on Mar 4 2010. Viewed (509)
The floods of mud and debris that covered the lower part of the city's main streets on February 14 are still unabated due to the silt and debris clogging the storm drains in the area.Residents in ...
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Cruise terminal essential for commercial survival of Puerto Plata

by Royston on Mar 4 2010. Viewed (451)
Chairman of the Committee for Construction of Puerto Plata, businessman Armando Rodriguez Pelegrin, said that more work can be done to help boost the economy and the development of Puerto Plata by bui...
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3 Frenchmen busted with over 10 kilos of cocaine at Dominican airport

by Royston on Mar 4 2010. Viewed (1558)
The National Drugs Agency (DNCD) arrested three French nationals Monday afternoon with over 10 kilos of cocaine when they tried to board a flight to Paris at  the La Romana International Airport....
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Disappointing performance in logistics and infrastructure

by Royston on Mar 4 2010. Viewed (250)
The Minister of Economy, Planning and Development, Temistocles Montas, acknowledged Monday that the Dominican Republic lags behind in provision of infrastructure and logistic facilities; elements cons...
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Political Alliances confirmed, battle commences

by Royston on Mar 3 2010. Viewed (291)
Finally all the maneuvering has finished and the main political parties have declared their various alliances as they square up to each other in readiness for the May 2010 elections.Detail...
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More retirements by decree in the Armed Forces

by Royston on Mar 3 2010. Viewed (243)
Seven more generals have been forcibly retired by executive decree, bringing the total in recent days to 17.Through the Dominican Republic's Decree 125-10, those pushed into retirement were Briga...
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Prison sentence for excessive noise

by Royston on Mar 3 2010. Viewed (395)
A court in San Cristobal has issued the first conviction for noise pollution in the Dominican Republic.  The convicted men were sentenced to six days in jail in Najayo prison and payment of a fin...
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Electricity budget US$250million short, rationing continues

by Royston on Mar 3 2010. Viewed (397)
The Superintendent of Electricity, Francisco Mendez, has revealed that, even with energy rationing, the US$350 million budget for this year will not be enough. Another US$250 million will be needed to...
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