You welcome DominicanChic,
in one of the videos Yumnuk3 posted, it seems the rector from one the top universities (was that Agripino) is in the picture. Again, one of the guys intervied mentioned that he and others were invited to attend such ceremony, but nothing else was explained to them.

They should build this plant in the west. There is plenty of space there.

They should build the plant where it is planned to be built. If you that a cement plant can be built and operated with just 123 people, then you are completely nuts. Excuse me for any disrespect. I suggest you investigate the facts for yourself and stop reading news reports from spin-masters bent on trying to "shake-down" this company in exchange for haulting the protests.

I am not the least bit convinced by what is being said here. In support of their position these people conclude that "the Intertox study was financed by Titan and that such a study always represents a huge bias in favor of a product's manufacturer. Because they paid for it." I can say the same about these comments about the report, because it is being advanced by individuals whose protests are funded by the people who want no plant built.

The Protesters here also conclude that Titan's claims of managing any risks by adhering to proposed regulations is refuted by more than 300 local Health care workers, doctors, ect. Locally, I assume from reading this means the Dominican Republic. But this is not the case. It refers to Healthcare workers in the U.S. There is no discussion advanced as to precautions taken as to any risks here in the D.R. In the absence of such a discussion, I must assume there are no or minimal risks to the environment here in the D.R.

I must also conclude that these protests, like the Trolls here are just created to wreck havoc for the sake of creating problems. Relying on out of country data, flimsy data at that. Advancing an opposing view point is essential in such a situation.

My own research reveals that Titan America has been honored multiple times just in the past few months for environmental excellence, safety, land stewardship, conservation, sustainability and energy efficiency. That the company has been recognized time and again by a host of communities, their peers and the cement plant industry speaks volumes about their commitment to any governing objective and core values. The cement industry in the U.S. has always been highly regulated. The regulations were created, reviewed and agreed upon by federal and state authorities, as well as numerous stakeholders, including environmental groups. These limits are in place to protect public health and companies must comply with them at all times. Absolutely no evidence has been advanced to conclude otherwise.

There are additional benefits that I could explain here, but will not because none has really been advanced to refute the reasons for building this plant. Brasilenos4ever!!!!


Brasilenos4ever!!!!!!!!!

Cement plants like the one being built in the D.R. brings significant economic growth to a Country where thousands of its citizens are dirt poor and in need of jobs. In addition to the addition of thousands of jobs, the new plant will have a far-reaching spillover effect throughout a variety of sectors.

For example, Capital investment of millions of dollars in buildings, equipment, machinery and site preparation will be enjoyed. Annual fiscal impact will also be in the millions of dollars. Some 1,730 to 2,133 new jobs for Dominicans not Haitians. Operations Phase will also see the creation of jobs in the hundreds for current students enrolled in Dominican Universities in fields related to this type of industry.

Also as the only major cement manufacturing plant in the Dominican Republic it will redirect revenue currently spent on importing cement from other countries. The Dominican Republic imported millions of tons of cement in 2003-2007. This will obviously double in the next few years without this Plant.

Because the D.R. is a rapidly growing country, current suppliers in neighboring countries cannot meet projected cement needs for the Country. This new Plant being bulit will therefore help ensure that the Dominican Republic will continue to meet demands created by its rapidly growing construction industry.

I suggest that when advancing a position the people doing so, put forth clear and concise arguments supported by real evidence instead of the flimsy evidence I see here. Evidence similar to all the other issues I have addressed in this Forum, all of which, like the one here have been rebutted.

I say build the plant, create the jobs needed to help energize the Dominican economy. I also say Brasilenos4ever!!!!!!!!!

Great post Popon. You brought up many great points! There is scientific evidence that pollinators decline Is reducing food supply.

It's just too bad Jaime David Mirabal has sold out to special interest groups.... Los Haitises national park is one of the primary sources of water on the island. You do not have to be an environmental extremist to understand that you cannot build Cement Plant that affects over 40% of country´s drinking water source.