Add Bookmark   Advertising Information   Contact Us   Daily News Archive: January to December 2009 To access older archived Daily News pages, click on the required year: 2009  2008  2007  2006  2005  2004  2003  2002  2001  2000  1999  1998 Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec -   Friday, 03 July 2009 President of Baleares on new tourism DR not taking advantage of EPA Regional film organizations to meet here Pay raise at standstill Finjus to government: "Do something" DR at Caricom meeting DR and UAE continue cooperation School drug prevention programs Bani is a free zone for drug traffickers MLB DR prospects get big money Manny's Back Google Ocean in Santo Domingo Thursday, 02 July 2009 Soon, pay interest on debt only DR and US to fight crime together A thousand got the answers Moving on the Constitution A tunnel to the UASD DR AIDS stats 2/3 of houses have no meters DR withdraws Honduran ambassador USCG to help find drug plane Maconi cleared for extradition Vermont + DR to care for songbird DR defeats Brazil in volleyball Music concert for Los Haitises Wednesday, 01 July 2009 Fernandez in Panama Education tax break Central Bank cuts CD rates The Constitutional Court debate DR slips in governance Government gets Ede Este Segura downplays controversy INDRHI payroll scandal Exams were sold Troubles at Robert Reid hospital Evictions for farmers in Los Haitises Dominican appointed prosecutor in US First Dominican Mayor in Passaic Drug plane falls Ballet Gala Tuesday, 30 June 2009 Leonel absent Bosch centennial The nation remembers Bosch In the mirror of Honduras Constitutional Court SEE files complaint on exam fraud CDEEE, INDRHI scandals shake industry Segura's private company clients Electricity rates up again Sediments shorten dams usefulness Police return 522 stolen vehicles Clarifying history New school of DR musicals Golden Debut for Felix Diaz Optimist Sailing Championship Monday, 29 June 2009 Fernandez goes to Nicaragua Fernandez rejects Honduran coup President Chavez in DR tomorrow? Fuel prices drop after 8 weeks Dominicans await energy costs Blackouts hit small business hardest Informal sector grows Los Haitises debate at UNPHU Guillermo Moreno calls for opposition JCE rules on PRSC primary Dominican archeologist and Cleopatra Heat wave DR sweeps in Volleyball PanAm Hispaniola Lowenbrau marathon Felix Diaz makes debut Friday, 26 June 2009 12% pay raise not enough Remittances continue to decline Mining Department is too liberal UNEP just a "Dormicum"? Monsignor: Governors can't be softies Check out India Manny in the Minors A-rod's milestone The King of Pop is dead New honor for Julia Alvarez Gastronomy benefit at the Hilton Thursday, 25 June 2009 Refidomsa is a done deal UN opinion on Los Haitises US$48 million deal with Brazil US$300 million for business Government aid for mototaxis Government revenues dropping New car sales down 50% Tricom invests in the Internet ONAMET forecasts rains DR volleyball to world events 1,000 RBIs for David Ortiz Tribute to Eric Clapton Wednesday, 24 June 2009 Beaches to stay public Borrowing from Brazil 12% not acceptable says Labor Gambling is big income generator Cracking down on colmadones INDRHI's latest corruption scandal Emphysemic woman dies of AH1N1 Entrepreneurship is big here Credit card arrears up More rains and heat Summer Jazz at Casa de Teatro Tuesday, 23 June 2009 Deduct tuition from income tax Municipality wants to enforce zoning Pay hikes can't wait Tourism up a tiny bit in May Duarte Hwy re-opens AmCham: Government should regulate Finjus: Refidomsa tender by law Debt climbs US$3 billion in 3 years Lots of casinos A 3.5 quake shakes Santiago One missing, 11 homes collapse Dutchman deported in big scam Hairspray back at TN Monday, 22 June 2009 New Panamanian President visits Chambers to work for exports Vultures! Judge orders halt to cement plant Buy local Parties get their money Jobs disputed in 2010 elections Red light crossing AH1N1 flu update Recognition for Dr. Hector Jimenez A judicial first 10-year old drug supplier Violent deaths up DR wins Masters Judo Pan Am Pujols continues to lead Friday, 19 June 2009 Fernandez inaugurates aqueduct Fernandez states the obvious DR-Taiwan banks agreement CONEP on Refinery deal Refidomsa future looks positive Violence continues in Navarrete Abel Gonzalez passes away Martinez does his part Spanish Center activities Music festival at Alliance Francaise Stars in SD for Ballet Gala Thursday, 18 June 2009 Bengoa explains Refidomsa sale The dark side of PetroCaribe? Subtracting from development The DR's ten-year boom Taxes and high costs hurt exports SCJ and Taiwan sign agreement Amnesty for illegals rejected The Police reform that wasn't Guillermo Moreno on the police Crackdown on ectasy ingredients Close these colmados Yuderqui is innocent More troubles for Sammy Wednesday, 17 June 2009 ACC 2010 committee appointed Commission to study Refidomsa sale JCE will handle corruption case Cooking with wood still common Dominican health issues Trade deficit with US persists Dealers burn house DR on trafficking watch list Baseball news Say it ain't So-Sa! Pan Am Bowling Championship New bowling facility Extreme Air Freestyle Motocross Tuesday, 16 June 2009 Senate extends company act Less power for the President Transparency in refinery deal Heavy transport cost for families Repairs on elevated section go slow National Tests start today AmCham favors IMF agreement Consumer group sues Superintendence Seven to be indicted by JCE More rains forecast Lightning kills farmer and burns 4 Landslide leaves hundreds homeless Volleyball team qualifies International Marathon Monday, 15 June 2009 Hugo Chavez to visit Selling 49% of refinery to Venezuela Time to revise National Budget Borrowing to balance budget Austerity before borrowing Amnesty solves nothing Intelligence to stop child begging Provinces still on alert JCE-SOMO conflict resolved Semantics and ministers DR high C-section rate GPS service for Santiago Caribair cleared for flight President's mom recovers Child abuser deported Couple dies in Damajagua Falls Wednesday, 10 June 2009 DR1 breaks for Corpus Christi Fernandez's mom unwell Infant mortality still high Consecutive re-election prohibited Storm victims get homes AH1N1 update Car buyers feel crunch Barrick makes purchase Abud is sentenced Aguayo continues to win Manny opens up International Theater Festival Tuesday, 09 June 2009 City takes over 27 Feb Boulevard COE warns of more rains New landslides near Constanza Workshop on port security No controls at 600 LPG stations Italy-DR deal on grapes and industry New electricity subsidies Haiti and DR unite against flu Presidential helicopter fault 'Safe Barrio' residents complain of crime Mango Festival Summer Jazz at Casa de Teatro Monday, 08 June 2009 El Seibo gets promises No more PRA Bengoa is defiant Free hand for spending? Tax collections down Officials defend cement factory Impartial audit on cement factory AH1N1 update Vincho on young people and drugs MVM new PRD president Reasons for deportation US Officials rescind request US pedophile found in DR Cleanup at Caleta Park Diaz makes comeback Friday, 05 June 2009 Strengthening ties with PR Fernandez, the frequent flier Valdez on the economy 8 million phones in DR Electricity hike 22% for middle class GLP plant violated safety standards Update on flu virus Fake flu meds detected Commercial bank loans for aqueduct Mother denies selling baby Government makes plea Haitises and corporate responsibility Sosa calls it quits, officially Hairspray at the Teatro Thursday, 04 June 2009 Fernandez promotes business in PR Time to relaunch the economy Economist sees year-end improvement Close fiscal gap Company law starts this month DR in online judicial ranking Reasons for Barrick Gold delays New virus cases climb to 23 Supreme Court fires judge Two explosions leave 7 burned Baby rescued; sold for RD$5,000 OAS lifts sanctions on Cuba 3.9 quake felt in Cibao Eurocine at the Cinemateca Wednesday, 03 June 2009 Precautionary Stand-by Arrangement? Support for IMF agreement grows Rejecting the electricity increase Ede purchase 'changes roles' New Migration rules Legislators protect themselves Two more flu cases It's just a cold Crime map released JCE cancels IDs Dominicans in the 2010 Census Jimenez gets a street in NY Big 'Grand' Papi? A-rod back in the news Italian Day at the Fortaleza Tuesday, 02 June 2009 Corporation Law 478-08 postponed? Executive extends bond regulations Segura on the IMF about accord Ede-Este purchase is a "great deal" Social Security has RD$100 billion New Superintendent of Stocks Checking for the flu Prevention should get priority Santiago has 40 high risk zones Riots caused by crowding Supreme Court on contract killings Fashion Week is on Monday, 01 June 2009 Electricity tariff increases Metro versus electricity Government insists on cement plant No more taxes Where the new taxes will go Conep asks for delay Nine more AH1N1 cases Book prize comes under fire Florian cops freed Deportees causing concern Drug hauls Baseball update Hurricane season is here Organic Coffee Festival in Polo Friday, 29 May 2009 Fernandez: production over finance More taxes on the way? New AH1N1 lab Road reopens to Constanza Segura confirms Ede negotiations Power generation lags behind Trade with Taiwan up in 2008 The great business of credit cards Cardinal makes claims Women still lag Abundance of fruit Helicopter crashes Stolen baby alert Major industrial accident Drug shipment stopped Percussion Festival Catarey 2009 Thursday, 28 May 2009 Central Bank Quarterly Report Montas favors IMF agreement In support of corporate law Ede Este sale imminent AES denies sale plan Assembly did not get much done DR: third in Caribbean with flu A(H1N1) preventive measures Jimenez defends 99-year concession A Haitian success story Eight communities still cut off Paya case to San Cristobal Police nab Dutchman's killer NY prosecutor murder planned PRD split worsens Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Agreement confirmed AH1N1 cases reported Foreign Ministry asks for explanation Government to help flood victims New rules on who is Dominican New Customs director Underground parking spots Unibe signs agreement Hubieres arrested, released Florian cop gets three months Warden had no clue Pujols is favored Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Fernandez on his Spanish trip Capital for house construction Salcedo claims Isabel Villas course A(H1N1) flu but still no cases H1N1 kills less than dengue Highway to Constanza opens today Money from garbage Truckers reach provisional accord Diplomat appointment revoked Houses crumble in San Cristobal Study says crime is down Colombian pilot in custody Alert levels fall Monday, 25 May 2009 Fernandez to promote business in PR IMF agreement inevitable DR gets new area code FENATRADO calls for boycott Cardinal enters fray Distortions in the transport system The profits in the electricity sector Accused gets embassy position Second AH1N1 case reported Higuey drug murders Changes at Najayo Rains slow, alerts still red Where's Papi? Latin America honored in Cooperstown Friday, 22 May 2009 Fernandez in Seville and Cadiz Haiti to Iberoamerican Summit? Saladin meets with Obama World Bank plays chess Senate approves loans Thermal spa project passes SOMO/JCE reach deal Another one bites the dust Energy in the DR cheap Money worship British Airways to fly to PUJ El Pais for El Caribe subscribers Rains cause evacuations Imports or local produce? Asonahores backs Cabarete International Art Fair Thursday, 21 May 2009 Fernandez at the U of Salamanca Public Health: flu tests negative Mourning Miguel Cocco Red Alert for six provinces Increased rates to end blackouts? The least efficient operation Most Public Health doctors are poor Transport impasse at border continues US returns 76 more ex-cons Entry of Reformistas stirs PRD Judge rejects Moline parole Juan Bosch Prize for social science 25th Biennial of the Arts Wednesday, 20 May 2009 Fernandez in Spain Elections will be unified Government collections drop Miguel Cocco dies Canadian Embassy office in PUJ Discovery to promote Santo Domingo Florian investigations continue PRSC collapses Eye Surgical Outreach in POP Rains will continue Tuesday, 19 May 2009 King of Spain bets on DR Economic crisis will last 5 years Party system is threatened PRSC legislators join Miguel Vargas No A(H1N1) in the east Safe Internet for children Metro feeder routes in limbo Price wars benefit shoppers Ode to a drug trafficker The women in Florian's prison cell Major drug trafficker caught Rains to continue Landslides threaten highway Grupo Puntacana wins award Monday, 18 May 2009 Fernandez in Spain Salary details DR / Brazil strengthen relations Concerns grow over H1N1 Cement factory impasse Real estate market bouncing back Sanders on the Spanish Caribbean Dental studies: clues to first settlers Florian gunned down Miss DR Ada Aimee de la Cruz Super Sanchez returns Gatorade 10k a success Friday, 15 May 2009 Fernandez + Miguel Vargas deal Reactions to the agreement Revisory Assembly fails to meet again Sirena Luperon's grand opening Post Office announces Export-Easy Valdez Albizu gets elected Government stalls on energy payment Business calls for change in CDEEE Williams doesn't change Remittances are stable Business proposes 12% wage increase Contreras gets deported Dominican prepares for 'Bee' Marichal Culture and Sports Center Thursday, 14 May 2009 Fernandez + Miguel Vargas Constitution rewrite moves forward Highways and streets in tourist areas Protocol discussion on flu 38 minors rescued from shelter Country needs 10,000 specialists 45% population is overweight Family insists Moline serve his sentence Mob lynches thief in San Cristobal Prisoner escapes DA headquarters Made & Arias not on list Rains will continue Mother's Day sales Brazilian Carnival Wednesday, 13 May 2009 Government creates Pymes fund Raise the bar to RD$6 million Five transplants from one man Haitian services for foreign debt? Trucking conflict continues Preval calls for support Rejected freights decrease Cocco's condition worsens Henry Gill resignation, a major loss Legislators take a break Maconi's charges dropped Be careful where you buy Details on hit men Dominican elected major in NJ Horford's Hawks go home 0.00 ERA for Frank Francisco Tuesday, 12 May 2009 Tax-free construction materials Segura asks AES for time Loan to pay electricity debt US$498 million shortfall Minister wants more research Subero Isa calls for independence Legislators on "anti-DR campaign" Rains caused two deaths Banco Mercantil execs sentenced PLD courts the last of the PRSC Four accused of murder in NY International Art Fair CATS at Bellas Artes Monday, 11 May 2009 Samana gets attention New ambassadors Prison progress highlighted April inflation: 0.14% Cell phone nation Panitchpakdi on economic model Energy generators want money Miguel Cocco on the mend Colombian cartels add concerns Sports roundup Star Trek #1 Guerra honored at Berklee Miss Universe coming Friday, 08 May 2009 Aqueducts and children's library David Birnbaum flips DR apparel Vin Diesel in the DR Miguel Cocco is stable Ede-Este gives a chance New aviation security corps PRA has corruption Fenatrado confronted in Haiti Herrera killer turns himself in Shooting at Diamond Mall Mannygate II Rodriguez is back Lorraine Galow stars in gymnastics Thursday, 07 May 2009 Plaza Lama megastore Government meets business leaders Central Bank "overreacted" Constitution revision update Thousands march against Art 30 Public Health clears woman with fever Minister: deficit is "an imbalance" You can call your kids anything Luciano Pichardo let go by JCE Herrera incidents need caution PUJ Foundation teaches "Green" Around the world from the DR Yellow alert for 5 provinces Wednesday, 06 May 2009 Fernandez inaugurates projects Tourism for Santo Domingo Continued caution over flu Payroll still the same More articles approved SEMMA has problems Strike averted Rewarding a snitch? Quirino's wife can travel Robbery at La Sirena Beheading causes stir A-rod on the way back Pujols honored Horford's Hawks not enough Aguayo succeeding Tuesday, 05 May 2009 Book Fair breaks records Constitution review continues Govt. gives priority to growing payroll Corruption at INDRHI? Energy does not halt blackouts Possible general strikes in the air Problems at JCE include how to pay SOMO Education still lacks funds Bakers will deliver bread after agreement SCJ sets out rules for expropriation Conep complains of less economic activity Mexico bound tourists arrive PROMIPYME could create jobs Drunk driver to serve sentence Friday, 01 May 2009 Celebrating workers Fernandez admits corruption Education for all Parties pressed on abortion Late registrations lack funds Clinics and wards prepared More preparations for swine flu Virtual world?s largest prize to DR Exports to the US fall 20.8% Warning on roadside slum growth Charges dropped re Quirino wife Bisbal drops charges Weightlifter tests positive Horford will play Pittsburgh inaugurates academy Thursday, 30 April 2009 Megastore opens on Luperon Fernandez honors Bocelli Buy Dominican DR ambassador to Mauritius Swine flu has not reached DR Public health advice Doctors' strike enters third day Credit "not enough for development" Universal health care 35,000 students sans birth certificates FENATRANO announces stoppage Privatized taxes in Cabarete? A basketball story Wednesday, 29 April 2009 Housing for hurricane victims Concerns grow over flu PUJ Airport checks for fever Mexican tourists detoured here Doctors proceed with strike Return to Trujillo era? Eliminating freedom of speech? Developing customer service Women's groups protest Art. 30 More Bani drugs Details on Bani accident CA lifts visa restrictions Jail population up Welcome to "Mannywood!" Bocelli at Chavon Tuesday, 28 April 2009 Funds for competitiveness Government tackles flu threat National vaccination campaign RD$4 billion in works in the East Doctors and nurses on strike again Nationality on Constitution agenda CDEEE salaries quadrupled Spanish vessel finishes study Another cocaine load at Paya? Horrific crash on Bani Hwy Book Fair Monday, 27 April 2009 Fernandez calls for unity Looking for swine flu Another public hospital strike coming Fire the electricity team Many can't leave Dominican invention intrigues Trade with Cuba increases Engineering dean for Columbia U Arrests in deputy son's killing Rains to continue Bocelli & the long weekend Friday, 24 April 2009 Power situation will improve Lots of employees, no efficiency More nepotism revealed DR seeks reciprocity with Haiti Green areas will be protected Press protests proposed limitations Abortion debate continues Charges dropped re Paya suspect Rabies victim dies Remembering the Civil War Aventura keeps winning Baseball updates Pavel Nunez concert in Madrid Thursday, 23 April 2009 Economic growth forecast for DR World Bank on business reforms Doctors protest abortion ban Conservative constitutional review Authorities on Haiti flight suspension More corruption in CDEEE? Teachers' Social Security scandal La Vega asks for help with Free Zones Bonao marchers to Palace New tsunami warning device Another deportee flight Deputy's son dies US Navy doctors in town Scholarships to Japan Books for a show Wednesday, 22 April 2009 Article 30 passed Start sex ed earlier Customs offers bakery France offers loan DR ranks high in Eco list Mexican investment grows Farmers throw beans Another official fired Paya case starts in May Customs seizes truck, money Dotel gets a Presidential hug Pedro rumors resurface Tuesday, 21 April 2009 Government discusses electricity No consensus on abortion Church hardens abortion stance Government to hand over 160 apartments Industrialist reveals financing not there New car sales down 60% Bonao residents on pilgrimage Police nab four ATM crooks US Embassy goes to Bavaro Book fair launched Monday, 20 April 2009 Positive reviews on Summit Secretary Clinton visits Hispaniola Funding for agriculture OTTT director fired Another corruption scandal Computer consultant denies JCE charge Abortion figures tell the real story Blackouts could return Fighting rabies Agro-alimentaria bears fruit Son of deputy shot Wessin y Wessin dies Cleopatra's lawyer Book Fair opens today New history book in the works Sports roundup Friday, 17 April 2009 Fernandez leaves today Clinton arrives PLD divided on abortion Reducing the church's role Limiting the role of women Williams meets with commission Drug report not enough Doctors' strike continues Travel fraud thwarted Dominican finds mummies Watch your name NBA Dominicans shine Thursday, 16 April 2009 Details of Hillary's visit Haiti and DR to spend US$662m Reform work goes slow JCE discusses 2010 elections Business says we're losing out Encouraging words from Insulza Two Canadians arrested in Cabarete Paya case opens with 25 accused Barrio Summits continue Doctors' march ends in violence Blackouts increase Wednesday, 15 April 2009 God and politics Senator Williams arrives DAs get makeovers Road deaths "twice regional average" Health insurance still a concern Food not cheaper Remembering the fallen Promoter sues singer Baseball news Burgos sentenced Tuesday, 14 April 2009 Fernandez confirms attendance at summit Hillary arrives on Thursday Executive submits six loans for $285.6 million Revisory Assembly meets today Reforming the reform? Pre-inspections boost agro exports Doctors and nurses on three-day strike Prices are always a surprise Criticism for judge who discharged drug case Easter deaths up 45% Triumph over long odds Monday, 13 April 2009 Vacationers return home Easter deaths at 60 Church blasts abortion Politicians back Church March inflation increased 0.16% Water service gradually restored Entrepreneurship at UNIBE Optimal connectivity for the East Used clothing ban Small business law held back World Bank: Caribbean lags behind Too much ecstasy UASD reacts to injured student Case against Army captain dropped 'Greed' behind Miches deaths Youth drinking a concern First Lady is Bocelli fan Tuesday, 07 April 2009 DR1 breaks for Easter Peak domestic travel week Easter exodus Government news service LF and press proposals JCE says there is time for next elections Emergencies to be paid Election software sold Attorney General lowers salaries Wimpiness in justice Guerrero on Williams' case Chile and DR aviation agreement CONEP complains of obstacles Bengoa's aide forged checks DR has most players in MLB Monday, 06 April 2009 Preparing for Holy Week Pope against corruption in DR Phone numeric portability coming Thermal spa in Canoa No water for Holy Week Looking for black gold Poor neighborhoods discuss progress Easy money is bad role model Senator Williams speaks Controversial baseball project Wildcat strikes take a break Vigilantes wanted justice Protests affect tourism Hard times hit immigrants US Consular services in Bavaro Sugar, the other story of baseball Friday, 03 April 2009 President inaugurates houses US$27.5 Million for POP Details of new ballpark Defillo urges ARS to compete Pared rejects labor proposal UIS Taiwan on software piracy Ambassador in Ecuador leaves US drug imports foster violence Wildcat strikes to continue Marzouka to be extradited to US Arsonists arrested Three masked shooters arrested Bird-lover activities Bolero in the Caribbean Seafood & Fish Festival at Cane Dance Gala Thursday, 02 April 2009 Government announces repaving plan AMET to begin Holy Week operation Congressional leaders defend reform Government has issues with Bonogas Cards Market flooded with Metro wire? Navy halts illegal trip to Puerto Rico Six sentenced for drug flights Lawyer accused of helping fugitive Transport strike surprise JCE software sold to El Salvador Natural gas pipeline Haitians study medicine in DR Masters Concert on Saturday Wednesday, 01 April 2009 Fernandez inaugurates roads and bridges Quisqueya project imminent? Central Bank lowers rates, again Professionalism on a diet Public Health starts TB campaign Claim Law 70-09 violates Constitution Hold on to those jobs! Williams a no-show Backlash against prosecutor Bill Gates visits Casa de Campo Man and Woman of the Year EIU: Green management pays off Bosch film: Fortunato's best World Archery Cup Rosario Flores returns Tuesday, 31 March 2009 Santiago commemorates Battle of 30 March DGII gives tax break Government concern at social unrest JCE software resold to other countries Senate to probe Williams' charges DR Navy rescues ship off Caicos US hospital ship to dock in DR Ambassador Espinal back to DR Harassment of journalists? Good may come from protest Two more Puerto Ricans arrested 172 calls by Quirino are mapped Brazilian Cultural Center Monday, 30 March 2009 Fernandez talks to the people US$400 million from IDB Customs collections down An expensive reform Lots of $$ for politicians Senator Williams: harassing journalists? Reasons for the protests Big investments in Santo Domingo Exchange rate increases steadily Eight arrested for drugs in Santiago PR's most wanted fugitive arrested Interpol catches another one Another one bites Paya dust In the Navy, honesty does pay Birds lose flight Fergus wins at Cap Cana Friday, 27 March 2009 Fernandez and many aqueducts Public works pick up speed Almeyda firing back Work hour controls at hospitals Councilors get raises DR big loser in regional FTAs Chevron signs deal Fight for Cabrera beach Drugs "biggest national threat" Quirino family leaves Patient on the run Tejada gets light sentence Aventura takes awards Custo Barcelona at the Jaragua World Archery Cup Outstanding concert in Colonial City Thursday, 26 March 2009 Time to change health system Plan to attract Dominican capital abroad Haydee Rainieri: Lots of work ahead Trade deficit with Brazil Free glaucoma tests Haitians make up 24% of patients Cigar tax kills Dominican factories Groups call off Cibao protests Quirino's family to leave for US Hubieres: Government wants to nix Fenatrano US deports 128 ex-convicts Police report fewer murders Olympians to compete here Wednesday, 25 March 2009 Golf as a tool to attract investments Constitutional reform on hold JCE rejects PRSC proposal Ubri gets another trial Judge refuses jail time Too many arrests for drugs DR labor cost high "NY greed" to kill Cabarete? Pacheco gets recognition Tuesday, 24 March 2009 Re-election in the Constitution Don't eat lobster April to August Jose Antonio Molina to Symphony Indotel on trail of 'maco' cellphones Urgent need for better hygiene Bad landing closes AILA Chamber Ethics Commission wants names Chief stalls strike in the east Onamet warns of possible flooding Stand for cigar aficionados Friday, 20 March 2009 Fernandez announces measures Summit measures passed to Congress Reporting on advisory services Branding Santo Domingo EU gives cash for development CMD strike ends Need to reinforce ID security Drug trafficker talks Take drug investigations nationwide Drug surveillance plane lands at sea Quirinito to jail Higuey protest turns ugly No jail for Tejada Sports fans cheers Telecable Paper Airplanes competition Drama, Jazz, rock, boleros & orchids Thursday, 19 March 2009 Fernandez: Growth with stability What to expect from Trinidad Summit Clientelism - the enemy of development Private borrowing way down Environment seeks to protect manatees Water concerns Army docs fill in for strikers PC conditions second phase Constitution reform starts Tuesday Four proposals die in Congress Council members revoke wage increase Transport strike in the east Drug dealers worked in public Quirino's nephew arrested as he left jail Paya weapon ballistics tests negative Green alert issued by COE Wednesday, 18 March 2009 Former Chilean president visits Fernandez, Castro, Chavez & Obama Leonel talks with Dilone Summit budget DR and Colombia naval agreement NASA report highlights flooding Eliminate the Pruebas Nacionales Doctors on strike Mocano pharmacists continue Copper theft continues Rates decline, but on new loans Talk shows and lenient judges Looking for Tejeda's killer Who has drug money? Carbo nation Street merengue in Casandra Awards Tuesday, 17 March 2009 Fernandez goes to Enriquillo President criticizes salary increases CB & banks: interests are down Commercial banks yield increases Advertorial in NY Times Andeclip and HMOs can't agree Price of eggs and poultry goes up Decline in remittances forecast Apartment buildings causing "chaos" Police to help with triplets New protests in Santiago barrios Police 'solved 3,633 cases in 2009' Parmalat decides not to pursue case Miguel Dilone loses eye Arlenis Sosa: cover of Time Style Monday, 16 March 2009 Morales for progress on EPA New projects for protected areas SP continues closings Doctors strike again Time to reform the Labor Code Navy man turns down big bribe Too many lawyers Promoting animal welfare Drinking lots of beer Puerto Plata suspect cops freed Baseball watch Sosa leads the Madness National Drama Festival Friday, 13 March 2009 Danny Rivera to Bahoruco Park Fernandez opens center 6,262,000 voters for 2010 Day strike at public hospitals Starting sex life too soon Pharmaceutical shutdowns continue AMET cops become real cops Law will be enforced "You're mentally retarded!" Take it back Parmalat suspect surrenders 7 locals die in POP bus crash Police purge ranks Mannygate Part V Presidente regatta begins Andrea Bocelli to Chavon Thursday, 12 March 2009 Cultural Capital of the Americas Montas sees a 3% growth in GDP August deadline for transfer of vehicles AMET is not testing for drinking Authorities eye lands for Carlos Diaz victims Doctors go on 24-hour strike LF has 56% acceptance among poorest Almeyda: PRD "looking for trouble" Airports reject elimination of charge US Consulate asks baseball to investigate DNCD nabs man sentenced to 20 years Bon Environmental Fair WBC loss costs millions Pedro criticizes MLB Wednesday, 11 March 2009 Constitution reform in 15 days Fernandez Mirabal: They are liars Reviewing protected areas bill Appropriation of national wealth Beltre & Pimentel at the Palace Senate rejects CMD bill Doctors announce strike Metro could get money Dominican contradictions Reverse remittances? Dominican gang dealt blow CESA removing 30 Drug driver arrives today Sentence confirmed He knew too much? Former prosecutor gets bail Dominicana shocked by Dutch Tuesday, 10 March 2009 First Lady honored by Italy Taiwanese Foreign Minister visits New SCJ rules for boundaries Temporary Entry of Assets Deputies doubt park project passes Change of contractor delays highway Pay raises for city employees Food prices up Colonel arrested in Parmalat case La Vega commanders arrested Four killed in Cambita AILA security caught with drugs Lawrence Harrison on culture DR vs Netherlands DR bids to host WBC in 2013 Orchids exhibition Monday, 09 March 2009 Big success for agro-fair DR still not "feeling it" Metro load below expectations Thumbs down for mega-projects Gas conversions need warranty Too many generals Angry sergeant removed OTTT serves its director No way to Park construction 12 billion, not million Free operations begin today Dominican team rebounds A-rod out for 6-9 weeks DR goes undefeated in tennis Felix Diaz turns pro March shows Friday, 06 March 2009 Cuba to work with ITLA More money for Rehabilitation Deputies sell out to Italians? Sustainable planning for Cabarete Foreign debt up US$1.82 billion in 2008 US, GB & Caribbean anti-drug exercise Narco leads in Tejeda case 21 for extradition in Quirino case 10 years for Pedro Castillo Vote for Casandra awards online Go-Kart competition Carlos Santana: Live Your Light Carnival in Punta Cana Sergio Vargas at Jet Set Manny on his Dodgers contract DR loses warm up to Cardinals Thursday, 05 March 2009 DR and Cuba try for closer ties Parade of Presidents to Cuba Ministry bans hunting Traffic restored to Constanza Reservas interest rates at 15%-17% Foreign debt up US$485 million Monitoring competitiveness Safety issues dampen tourism Chamber of Deputies ups wages Summit commission calls for compliance Constitution reform rules for debate Fernandez Capellan on labor rules New EGE Haina corporate bonds Bonao and POP cop cases in limbo Cool weather DR loses 2nd warm up game Wednesday, 04 March 2009 Fernandez meets Castro Montas foresees decrease More IDB money DR biometric passport deadline UASD students struggle Agricultural Fair Viva brings EVDO technology Stateless Haitians in DR 10 years of relations with India 24-hour stop in the East Arrests in Parmalat case Update on Manny A-rod hurting Dominicana looking strong Davis Cup in Santo Domingo Ben Heppner opens Festival Tuesday, 03 March 2009 First Lady on people smuggling Tax break for farmers Aqueduct for Santo Domingo East Military reshuffling and corruption More changes to the military Quirino's wife gets off Evidence gathered in Paya case SCJ rejects two extraditions Legislators fight over RD$50,000 Interview with new Haiti PM Haydee Rainieri: quality tourism More flooding in SW? COE issues alert for 9 provinces Landslides affect road to Constanza Airports back to normal Monday, 02 March 2009 Fernandez leaves for Cuba 27 Feb speech stats and promises Financing expectations Government proposals Infrastructure for 2009: Green light for new Constitution First comments on the speech Don't live beyond your means The Economist's grim forecast Montecristi getting roads Haiti rejoins discussions A-rod meets with MLB Bowden resigns Manny ball Carnival a hit Thursday, 26 February 2009 DR1 breaks for Independence Day No cancellation, military parade is on Seeking new business with India JCE bids to reverse SOMO decision Lake Enriquillo case under study Loans still scarce for private sector Government contradictions Priority for the cruise ship port AIDS affects more than 60,000 US on human rights violations Income tax fraud case update Parmalat suspect turns himself in Plaza de Salud, Villa Mella robberies Just questioning, no arrest Carnival on Sunday Showers for the long weekend Wednesday, 25 February 2009 Fernandez to Cuba President suspends military parade Senate approves loan Just ask Cleaning up the Ozama New ambassadors arrive Illiteracy rate "shameful" FBI investigation reaches DR "Zero tolerance" Corruption in POP Drink up Dominican to NYC Council Nestor Montilla to DANR Independence Cycling Tour DR favorite to make semi-finals Cats musical to go on stage here Tuesday, 24 February 2009 Constitutional reform bill Carlos Diaz residents to be moved List on gun permits is out of date EUR500 million Cofides Fund Fast medical checkups at HOMS Geologist on rising Enriquillo Lake Customs will limit older vehicles Tighter screening for cops Police ask for new guns Police search for Parmalat evidence Drug consumption up in schools Praise for DNCD cooperation DNCD seize nearly 1,000 kilos Civilians lynch two A criminal state? Independence Cycling Tour Monday, 23 February 2009 Businesswoman to Valle Nuevo Park Water still a concern Taxes could stall TC Housing market dives Two much debt, too soon Contradicting records on Parmalat case Parmalat trio declare innocence Security chief alert Two honest cops Looking for Parmalat thieves Police clean up in Puerto Plata NY Times on migration The WBC roster is in Rijo is on the defense Carnival a hit Friday, 20 February 2009 Fernandez's promise Celebrating the flag Strengthening education Cuba offers scholarships No confirmation of Pope's visit Montoya new ambassador End the cargo cartels The new business structure Regional drug fight Parmalat robbery Quake on Saona Where's Smiley? Cousin "it" identified B-ball history Carnival on Sunday Thursday, 19 February 2009 Summit moves to Santiago New alcohol distillery in Consuelo Pope Benedict XVI coming in 2011 Congress will impose a solution on MD salaries Best airport in Caribbean award Pharmacies reopen in Moca Lake reclaims its bed US has deported 412 convicts so far Spanish passports for descendants of exiled Crisis in Spain affects foreign workers People smuggling big in DR Shell stations to both public and private World Archery Cup Grand Carnival Gala in Santiago Wednesday, 18 February 2009 Two wind power parks Making it easier to borrow PLD discounts are "voluntary" Raid on Moca "pharmacies" Actions for sea conservation Rising waters in Barahona Car sales drop again Exporting La Benedicta Cleaning out POP Guerrero's challenge Preparing Maconi Tejada still playing A-rod comes clean, sort of Independence Cycling Tour Tuesday, 17 February 2009 Government spends on production Cement prices must come down Trade deficit with US increases Anadegas rejects Shell purchase CONEP against constitution articles More houses fall in Carlos Diaz PLD against terms extension Jail stats Supreme Court orders arrests of 3 22 cops fired in Puerto Plata Athletes of the Year Bush Sr. vacations here Eumir Deodato at La Fiesta Monday, 16 February 2009 Samana road's makeover January inflation down CB optimistic Evacuations continue Andrew Cahn in Santo Domingo Push for green students New agreement with Shell? Troubles at Bahia Travel agents angered DR not afraid to deport Paya's odd triangle Soldier gets remembered Embassy helps child Puerto Plata clean out Carnival in full swing World traveler stuck in DR Friday, 13 February 2009 Fernandez in Tamboril Roads cleared We need trees CB announced measures Economic growth Where are the numbers? DGA collection drops Crying onions DR needs to react to WEF Report USAID fund for sustainable tourism Williams gets support Juan Luis Guerra for Valentine's Cyber love turns bloody Offerman's ghosts DR's chances drop at WBC Thursday, 12 February 2009 New runway for Las Americas Rainieri to Los Haitises National Park Rains bring havoc to Cibao Agriculture takes a blow New ambassadors Business asks for measures CAASD announces cutbacks on water Fortified foods are on the way AmCham differences regarding reform Court rules against JCE in SOMO case Constitutional reform moves PLD lifts suspension on Williams PRSC deputy booed for suggestion New Fashion Week Miguel Tejada pleads guilty Wednesday, 11 February 2009 Government pays with bonds Tax collections on the rise Wikipedia founder at Funglode Environmentalists win case for dunes No more money for education Rains cause damage Health burns meds Waiting for the 20th Company will remove ad Good grades on the elections Mazzarella to be deported Salami high The search continues Looking for justice Hammer hits Tejada A-rod dodges one bullet Moises Alou at WBC Tuesday, 10 February 2009 Barrick to get started 12,000 evacuated Civil registry & migration conference Law on vehicule transfers UKTI's Andrew Cahn to visit Cement imports to fight high price Public Health closes just six Banco Progreso follows suit George Arzeno Brugal A-Rod admits to steroids Police capture of Mafia don They didn't make it to Puerto Rico Carolina Herrera fashion show Santo Domingo Music Festival Monday, 09 February 2009 Moving on the 2nd metro line JCE to correct civil documents Acting in favor of the turtles Estrella to help manage peak Ministry has been slow to act Keep your # The Economist forecasts 0.8% growth New terminal for the ferry Strengthening UK ties Cemex feels losses Youth feel it most Another bird falls IDAC suspends pilot Rains cause deaths Say it ain't so, A-rod Friday, 06 February 2009 Fernandez receives reports Who's to blame? Energy's surplus Bengoa defends pay raises Findings reveal concerns Free rides for all La Nacional drops rates Cigar tax to affect DR sales Just ridiculous George Arzeno Brugal RIP Thierry and his horse Fermin is out DR down and out It's freezing! Thursday, 05 February 2009 Tourist Boulevard for north coast Toll road lacks lighting Santiago's parking meters annoy Colonial City clean up Loans for youth Environment Ministry doubles salaries Summit report due today Major rejection of tax savings proposal Propane scarce, ships are on the way Banks announce lower interest rates US revoked Lubrano's visa? Illegals' return date unknown Burgos accused of attempted murder Wednesday, 04 February 2009 JCE collects data abroad Public Health seizes drugs One more extension Government wants more imports Watch what you wear Moreno comments Banks lower rates Corning will close Spanish unemployment effects Police rescue two kidnap victims Mannygate Alex & Albert train for WBC Caribbean Series Tuesday, 03 February 2009 DR and US Co. go solar Only what is possible this year Reverse thinking Leonel revokes tax increase Construction materials prices decline Nestle announces price cuts ADOZONA urges labor code revision Good tobacco harvest Lister 'powerless' in face of corruption Six conditions for going to Summit Legal expert on Colombian judiciary Fake vaccines cause deaths Theft at the Country Club FAA to investigate Caribair Two cities announce carnivals Athletes of the year Monday, 02 February 2009 High quality debates at Summit A look at the Summit Protecting wetlands DGII plays tricky Customs leverage for lower prices Metro news Interest rates decline again Taxes by decree, are they legal? Who's telling the truth? Novo Centro opens Serie del Caribe 2009 Miss Spain 2009 Theater Festivals for 2009 Carnaval is here Friday, 30 January 2009 Metro inaugurated The metro stops Deputies approves; Perez clarifies Taxes for the medics IDs for the poorest Fernandez breaks silence on drugs Where are the drugs? Prosecuting power thieves AMET defends action DR Diplomat robbed Vigilante victim dies Power outages Remittances will drop Consumer sales down Licey has problems Super Bowl show Thursday, 29 January 2009 Metro starts New DR tourism campaign Government commits to action Halfway constitutional reform? Iglesias identifies challenges Mission accomplished PRD summit participation in limbo Government replies to Ede-Este Private savings to government Missing plane back at STI? Pilot and plane owner arrested 22 cops from Bonao on drug list Supreme Court fires justices His worst day Man accused of 17 murders Wednesday, 28 January 2009 Summit begins Danilo comments Summit vox populi The other summit Reform approved Grimaldi to the Vatican Regularizing migrants' status Haitises farmers get till March IDAC, Caribair & USOAP Spanish Dominicans ANADIVE says no EdeEste accuses 30,000 blind people Prosecutors get Quirino assets Chief cans Bonao cops A sea of blue Tuesday, 27 January 2009 LF calls for unity Summit to last till 21 February Metro rules released No more potassium bromate in breads SUVs rule vehicle sales Betting preferred over LPG tax Breakdowns at refinery stall dispatch Caribair to appeal suspension Dismissed STI inspector gives his side ONAMET forecasts more rains Friday, 23 January 2009 DR1 breaks for Duarte Day Martinez promises progress Reform will go ahead Youth unemployment rate high Educational concerns Car sales drop DR banks strong UASD fires suspects of robbery SD water wasters Spain lends a hand He was scared The President doesn't have the list Quirino family spared Buyer for Lope Vega glass tower Procigar Festival Baseball update Thursday, 22 January 2009 Four presidents arrive on Saturday Cardinal calls for morality in reform Ideas from FINJUS and evangelical leaders Groups reject summit participation Year starts with less money Prices remain high despite lower oil prices Government to pay debt with bonds Rosario wants to limit cedulas 30 Quirino friends and relations to leave DR Banks clarify position on Aerodom Model UN in the Dominican Republic Ecological park on banks of Yaque COE issues green alert for north west Baseball roundup Tuesday, 20 January 2009 DR1 breaks for Altagracia Day Queen says schools assure DR's future Deadline for summit proposals An agenda for the summit Appeal for straight talk Colonial Zone to get makeover RD$17 million a day on school breakfasts Marranzini slams excess CDEEE spending The JCE creates its own security force Metro inauguration date announced Scholarship payments delayed Push for Higuey COE issues green alert DR in Second Life recognized Obama inaugural in the DR Gigantes win duel over Toros Last 14 Final Series Monday, 19 January 2009 Sans Souci officially inaugurated Queen of Spain arrives IMF supports DR AILA gets positive ratings Metro cards go on sale Where's the proof? Health getting better DGII gets serious Florian refused parole Dominican appointed More controls needed Baseball update Friday, 16 January 2009 Metro is coming Segura to UAE Senate moves on Constitution review GW looks for connections Cedula fraud high Williams denies charges Police Chief defends Only rumors College students pose concern Deficit balloons Potato pow wow Paya saga continues Quirino's wife not yet cleared Drug plane? Baseball update Thursday, 15 January 2009 Groups want to forestall summit The value of talking New tolls to Samana Legislators and scandals PLD summons Senator Williams Looking beyond traditional partners Electric subsidies: bottomless pit Economic crisis and politics Holidays at the NYC Consulate Cops nab lieutenant's killer Salvador Paniagua to jail Miss Pina Colada Oscar de Leon at Jet Set Baseball update Wednesday, 14 January 2009 Queen Sofia in DR Summit: focus on institutions Lack of trust in President's word Promises for security equipment Senator investigated in US? Has the list already arrived? Chief admits difficulties I&C denies charges Colonial Zone feels slump E-Z pass is popular Middle East conflict hits home Theft at the UASD Domestic violence a hot topic Was it an execution? Just weird Baseball update Tuesday, 13 January 2009 Commission invites three major parties Quirino's family starts to leave Colombia helps fight drug trafficking IMF to approve monitoring letter Cedula renewals extended Free Zones summit hopes Birth certificates to be issued at hospitals Affordable food for the poor? Samana whale song to be taped Dominicans prepare for baseball classic Tigres devour Aguilas Monday, 12 January 2009 Constitution discussions Colombian Minister on official visit Green nation DGII gives reminder Private JCE? We need your help Time for more bicycles? DR depends on foreign labor 60-year old pipe burst Student gets invitation Life doesn't stop young woman Upcoming shows Baseball update Friday, 09 January 2009 LF will not attend inauguration DR financial system passes test Short on income, long on spending Bill to correct civil record errors Within or outside of the SCJ? Constitutional Chamber debates Income tax exemption New company formation law RD$1.6 billion for Bellas Artes More on the Quirino case Grand Jury on extraditions Helicopter and IDAC report Police and military pruning Licey buries the Aguilas Thursday, 08 January 2009 Fernandez to Obama inaugural FDI up for '09 Good year for DR stock exchange Students still on break Mission accomplished Cineas not happy More time to get gun permits Insurance going up Quirino plot thickens Quirino gets off as a millionaire Focus continues on IDAC Officials seize assets Guillermo Moreno comments Three more deaths Minaya appointed Baseball updates Wednesday, 07 January 2009 Back to school Government on electricity sector A new government summit Chinatown debate rages Who let missing pilot fly? Who's on the Quirino list? Strikes and controversy Haitians leave Dajabon church Homicides up Dominican in US politics Five Dominicans in Top 25 Tuesday, 06 January 2009 Year of Juan Bosch Fernandez attends PR inaugural Free rides on Metro over Central Bank cuts interest rates Inflation down Metal exports up! More taxes for government Government jobs up 43% Government to pay for crashes Fernandez explains pardons Death penalty? Farms to become jails Constitutionalists continue fight UASD copycat found Baseball update Daily News Archive  |  Message Board Archive

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