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9 of the retired generals to be extradited to USA

by Royston on Mar 9 2010. Viewed (265)
The United States has requested the extradition of nine of the recently retired Dominican generals, including Rafael Bencosme Candelier, Manuel Florentino and Virgilio Sierra Pérez for alleged links w...
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Electricity production still falling

by Royston on Mar 9 2010. Viewed (106)
Despite protestations to the contrary by those responsible for electricity supply, black outs are still increasing. Electricity production continues to fall to criti...
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Economists criticize government borrowing

by Royston on Mar 8 2010. Viewed (82)
Two economists yesterday criticized the way the government of President Leonel Fernández, in just two years, has borrowed 2,523 million US dollars, equivalent to 91,347.8 million pesos.Econ...
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Two new firms established in Puerto Plata Free Trade Zone

by Royston on Mar 8 2010. Viewed (199)
Two new businesses are to open in the Puerto Plata Free Trade Zone. One is a biodiesel company and the other in interior design.The President ...
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Puerto Plata - Navarrete link road improvements to start this month

by Royston on Mar 8 2010. Viewed (114)
Minister of Public Works, Diaz Rua, confirmed that the improvements to the Navarrete/Puerto Plata highway will commence this month, although the exact date was not mentioned. No estimate of costs was ...
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DNCD officers have one week to declare their assets

by Royston on Mar 8 2010. Viewed (269)
The president of the National Drugs Agency (DNCD), Major General Rolando Rosado Mateo, announced that Monday 15 March is the deadline for DNCD officers  to deposit a declaration of assets with th...
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Plagiarism rife among Dominican students

by Royston on Mar 8 2010. Viewed (186)
A recent study has suggested plagiarism is common in theses produced by Dominican students. The University of Santo Domingo (UASD) has found as much as 80% of work by post grad. and under grad student...
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Dominican Republic - the frozen paradise

by Royston on Mar 8 2010. Viewed (164)
Suddenly the weather is the subject of every conversation. With temperatures down to 19C in the Capital. 18C in Santiago and 16C in Puerto Plata, everyone has been reaching for blankets and bobble hat...
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US visas only available via internet

by Royston on Mar 6 2010. Viewed (143)
From 15 March, the U.S. Embassy here will begin using the new electronic application form DS-160 for non-immigrant visas.The new DS-160 must be completed through the internet. Consular officials will ...
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14 more Generals retired, 31 total in 4 days

by Royston on Mar 4 2010. Viewed (198)
The bloodletting at the armed services continued yesterday, bring the total number of forced retirements to 31 in 4 days. The latest swing of the axe brought off  heads in the the National Police...
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