SANTIAGO.- The protests against the power grid’s collapse spread to different towns in Cibao, whose inhabitants demand an end to the blackouts.
The north region’s service is uncertain despite the resumed operation at dawn yesterday of Puerto Plata’s San Felipe power plant, with 160 megawatts.
Yesterday the blackouts of up to 20 hours sparked violent street protests in the sectors Beijing, Los Ciruelitos, Gurabo, Espaillat, Dolores, and Los Platanitos, among others, during which 10 youngsters were detained,.
Other demonstrators blocked the Santiago-Licey highway setting tires afire, hurling stones and rubbish.
In Bayaguana (east), Police agents killed the athlete Eliezer de la Cruz, 17, during the protests, which also took place in La Romana (east).
From: Canada, Toronto ,Cabbagetown,Parliament and Gerrard
Leonel diddles while Cibao burns
Written by: josean, 6 Nov 2008 8:06 AM
From: United States
Impeach the BUM!
Written by: BASTA, 6 Nov 2008 8:41 AM
From: Dominican Republic, SPM
throw him out and deport his butt
Written by: anthonyC, 6 Nov 2008 8:42 AM
From: United States
I wonder how many of these so-called "Protestors" actually pay for electricity?
From: United States, Richmond, Texas
AnthonyC,
I will be the first to admit that my in-laws in Venezuela do not pay for electricity and they like those in the picture are some of the first to take to the streets to complain about the poor service that they do not pay for.
Written by: juanb, 6 Nov 2008 10:18 AM
From: Dominican Republic
I'd like to see the officials from the electric departments, who lie daily to the people, confront these protestors and tell them about the coming improvements. I dare them.
Written by: anthonyC, 6 Nov 2008 10:31 AM
From: United States
"Written by: juanb, 6 Nov 2008 10:18 AM
From: Dominican Republic
I'd like to see the officials from the electric departments, who lie daily to the people, confront these protestors and tell them about the coming improvements. I dare them."
I would be all for that after "the People" start paying for the electricity.
From: United States
Just fyi, in Los Platanitos (Ensanche Caonabo) we do pay electric bills for he past +3 years. The houses are NOT metered so the Dominican system is
1) If you have a one-story house then pay $6/month
2) If you have a 2-story house then pay $9/month
Of course, if you are an American then they come to collect from you first! I never have a problem paying because I do not understand how the system could work for so many years when I did not pay anything. Now, however, we have problems with collectors when we are out of power for 20 hours and inverters can NOT charge.
Now, whether this money collected by the RD Gov & utility firms actually goes to pay for the power is another issue altogether.
AnthonyC, when I asked my wife about gettng a reciept for payment...it was like I was speaking chinese.
Clearly, there are fundamental problems with the RD Gov & system; it is NOT the people. We will pay but whether collections pay down debt is another story...
From: Dominican Republic
Demonstrating is a job per se. I never saw a bank cashier, a supermercado wrapper or a secretary burning tires and throwing rocks.
The faithless lawless jobless "tigueres" are having a ball these days. Rebels without a clue.
Just wait until the Super Tucanos start their practice runs and shoot you all.
Written by: tejada, 6 Nov 2008 1:23 PM
From: United States
AnthonyC, texasshoe, I agree with you to some extent. A lot of these people that are always complaining don't pay electricity.However, they really need to come up with a way to limit blackouts to those who don't pay. I know A LOT of people who always pay their bills and they still suffer just as much as those who don't pay... it's ridiculous.
From: Dominican Republic
The specific problem with the electrical sector (I mean other than the regular swind-ola) is that there are too many hands in the same basket. If the Kw were sold once, it would be much cheaper, but nooooo, th Kw is generated, then sold to the CDEEEEEEEEEEEE (every "E" means another crony in on the swind-ola), resold to the distributors that in turn have outsourced their labor to a PLD caudillo-owned BS company. There are more botellas in the electrical sector than at the Cerveceria Nacional, and the kW passes through 4 greedy hands before it gets (or not) passed on to the consumer. But "se fue la luz" is part of the great Dominican culture, as are the swind-ola and the warm beer.
So, let's drink to that
Written by: josean, 6 Nov 2008 5:34 PM
From: United States
Failed Electrical System!
Failed Educational System!
Failed Health care System!
Failed Transportation System!
Pero Es Pa'Lante Que Vamos!
From: United States, Long island, NY
Josean:
When are you moving back to your country????
Written by: josean, 6 Nov 2008 11:36 PM
From: United States
As soon as the METRO becomes operational!
Written by: avocado, 7 Nov 2008 7:20 PM
From: United States, Minneosta
it is funny how in the weeks before the election, in la romana, we had plenty of electricity.
when will the corruption end?
Written by: josean, 7 Nov 2008 7:49 PM
From: United States
Guillermo Moreno 2012 if not sooner!
Written by: anthonyC, 7 Nov 2008 10:30 PM
From: United States
"Written by: josean, 7 Nov 2008 7:49 PM
From: United States
Guillermo Moreno 2012 if not sooner!"
Dude,
What are you smoking?
Written by: josean, 7 Nov 2008 11:01 PM
From: United States
"Dude" Are you from California?
Written by: anthonyC, 8 Nov 2008 12:38 AM
From: United States
Josie,
You never seem to answer a question when you know your answer will make you look foolish.
Written by: josean, 8 Nov 2008 12:44 AM
From: United States
"look foolish"
No DUDE, that market you cornered long ago!
Written by: anthonyC, 8 Nov 2008 12:51 AM
From: United States
Written by: josean, 8 Nov 2008 12:44 AM
From: United States
"look foolish"
No DUDE, that market you cornered long ago!
You prove my point.
I never duck any relevant questions of the discussian at hand.
While you never seem to answer.
So?
Have you ever ran a business? Have you ever had Meaningful Employment(By Meaningful it is meant non-governmental or institutional)?
Written by: josean, 8 Nov 2008 7:50 AM
From: United States
Does selling phone cards on la 27 count? amd I "RAN" the New York City Marathon!
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I will be the first to admit that my in-laws in Venezuela do not pay for electricity and they like those in the picture are some of the first to take to the streets to complain about the poor service that they do not pay for.
From: Dominican Republic
I'd like to see the officials from the electric departments, who lie daily to the people, confront these protestors and tell them about the coming improvements. I dare them."
I would be all for that after "the People" start paying for the electricity.
1) If you have a one-story house then pay $6/month
2) If you have a 2-story house then pay $9/month
Of course, if you are an American then they come to collect from you first! I never have a problem paying because I do not understand how the system could work for so many years when I did not pay anything. Now, however, we have problems with collectors when we are out of power for 20 hours and inverters can NOT charge.
Now, whether this money collected by the RD Gov & utility firms actually goes to pay for the power is another issue altogether.
AnthonyC, when I asked my wife about gettng a reciept for payment...it was like I was speaking chinese.
Clearly, there are fundamental problems with the RD Gov & system; it is NOT the people. We will pay but whether collections pay down debt is another story...
The faithless lawless jobless "tigueres" are having a ball these days. Rebels without a clue.
Just wait until the Super Tucanos start their practice runs and shoot you all.
The specific problem with the electrical sector (I mean other than the regular swind-ola) is that there are too many hands in the same basket. If the Kw were sold once, it would be much cheaper, but nooooo, th Kw is generated, then sold to the CDEEEEEEEEEEEE (every "E" means another crony in on the swind-ola), resold to the distributors that in turn have outsourced their labor to a PLD caudillo-owned BS company. There are more botellas in the electrical sector than at the Cerveceria Nacional, and the kW passes through 4 greedy hands before it gets (or not) passed on to the consumer. But "se fue la luz" is part of the great Dominican culture, as are the swind-ola and the warm beer.
So, let's drink to that
Failed Educational System!
Failed Health care System!
Failed Transportation System!
Pero Es Pa'Lante Que Vamos!
When are you moving back to your country????
when will the corruption end?
From: United States
Guillermo Moreno 2012 if not sooner!"
Dude,
What are you smoking?
You never seem to answer a question when you know your answer will make you look foolish.
No DUDE, that market you cornered long ago!
From: United States
"look foolish"
No DUDE, that market you cornered long ago!
You prove my point.
I never duck any relevant questions of the discussian at hand.
While you never seem to answer.
So?
Have you ever ran a business? Have you ever had Meaningful Employment(By Meaningful it is meant non-governmental or institutional)?