Written by: msjersey, 12 Jan 2010 3:35 PM
From: United States, New Jersey(Cibaeno/Los mina)
This one should be a good one for the haters, right Sonia?
Written by: ateo1992 
, 12 Jan 2010 3:36 PM
From: Dominican Republic
The pre-construction of the lines have already started mouths ago, and its marching as planned. The second line will bring transportation to more than 60 thousand people from west to east and virse versa, it will also cross the Ozama river!. This is one of the best investments our government has done for years.
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
hooray !
Written by: Edward, 12 Jan 2010 3:40 PM
From: United States, Faux News: Unfair Imbalance
The 15 kilometers is only the first phase of Line 2. Not the entire line.
Written by: javiern, 12 Jan 2010 3:44 PM
From: United States
The metro without a 2nd, 3rd and 4th line would have almost no effect on the transportation chaos that is the Santo Domingo streets. This is an amazing project that should be fully supported by everyone with a vision of a 1st World City. Apart from the metro, trains should connect the D.R. from east to west and south to north(as planned). Well done!
Written by: xwill7, 12 Jan 2010 4:03 PM
From: United States, El cuarto bate
Santiago to SD will be the line that has the greatest impact for the common rider
From: United States
Great news...where's josy?
Written by: xwill7, 12 Jan 2010 4:11 PM
From: United States, El cuarto bate
josean is helping to dig the second line with his pico and straw hat
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
I was unaware there was a local company with the necessary experience to be awarded this contract ...but nevertheless it is another great bit of news . yes this is only the start of the line .I suppose as usual the devil is in the detail and I just wonder what the concession will actually involve
Written by: Atabey, 12 Jan 2010 4:29 PM
From: United States, NYC
Some folks must be blowing steam from their heads with this news item. And with 4 more, at least lines in the works, many more unhappy news reports to come. But when are they going to announce the rail from the capital to Santiago? That's the one that will hopefully break the hold that the truckers have on transportation.
From: United States
where is jose n ann ,the apocalypse zombie.
the bloom and doom vendor
I would like to hear from this hemaphrodite.
epa'lante que vamos !!!
From: United States
atabey
chill LLL
it will happen soon the link between Santo Domingo and Santiago.
Can't stop the music.
Do not touch Leonie , he is hot !!!
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
yes the SD to Santiago route for the train is essential with various stops at Villa Altagracia,Bonao and la Vega on the way ,,,and maybe even go on to Puerta Plata ..great for all the freight as well as passenger traffic
Written by: msjersey, 12 Jan 2010 6:06 PM
From: United States, New Jersey(Cibaeno/Los mina)
Has anybody seen Sonia?
Written by: josean, 12 Jan 2010 6:12 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
The NARCOS throw a METRO bone and all the lap dogs come out to Howl at the moon!
What simple minded and gullible children we are. This is the equivalent of given Christmas baskets to quite the discontent!
Written by: ateo1992 , 12 Jan 2010 6:24 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Josean you funny you gotta be kidding me lmao.
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
no he is serious ,,
Written by: josean, 12 Jan 2010 6:55 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Written by: Ricardolito, 12 Jan 2010 6:34 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Boca de Chavon
no he is serious ,,
And speaking of LAP DOGS!
Written by: danny00, 12 Jan 2010 6:55 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
earthquake going on right now in santiago
From: United States, words of wisdom from the nutcracker
this is great news but ones again captain bring down josean has to shit on the advancement of the country , josean you prefer the congested traffic with montoconcho riding around the streets and ladrones taxista running over 10 people
Written by: Atabey, 12 Jan 2010 7:12 PM
From: United States, NYC
Josean,
No one is howling. The news item just confirms the months old reports about the second lines construction. I grant you it's not a remarkable news event although there are some who might disagree with us. These folks say "show me" don't just say it's coming. I guess Presidente Leonel heard your message and agreed to accommodate your needs.
By the way Josean, there are lots of news items on corruption, sex, violence, missing people at sea, etc., so what's not to like about the news today? Even Chavez made the news with a world record setting three monetary system for Venezuela.
Written by: josean, 12 Jan 2010 7:29 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
For all you METROITES who think these little trains are a priority over education, put these in your little optimistic Pollyanna pipes and smoke it:
Fadul ve TLC fue mal negociado
“Yo tengo que ser sincero, yo atribuyo esa situación a que los técnicos nuestros que negociaron ese acuerdo en el período 1996-2000 parece que no contaban con la experiencia necesaria frente a los centroamericanos que ya tenían toda una tradición en este tipo de negociaciones”, señaló en el programa D´AGENDA que cada domingo se difunde por Telesistema Canal 11.
http://www.listin.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=127755TRATADO LIBRE COMERCIO
Industriales dominicanos califican de "fracaso" para el país el DR-CAFTA
http://www.noticiassin.com/www/in....y_article&tid=4&aid=12139Written by: BASTA, 12 Jan 2010 8:52 PM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs
Do not touch Leonie , he is hot !!! he's a kaffa send him back to africa. Bastard has ruined our country. Just wait it will get much worse.
750 million bite me the first metro 1 billion nooooooooooo over 30 billion
Written by: Atabey, 12 Jan 2010 9:27 PM
From: United States, NYC
CAFTA-DR
"Dijo que la situación es que la relación que existe es de diez a uno, es decir por cada diez productos centroamericanos que entran al país apenas uno de fabricación local es vendido en esa región."
Why are DR's services and products so uncompetitive in Central America Fadul? Are they being denied legal access? What gives? If so take these cases to court. And remember, these treaties have dates, and cut-offs, etc., it may be that some items are off limits for the first 5, 10 years. Unless, Fadul is more specific It's hard to say what the real issues are.
Another important ingredient in trade deals is that they force the often reluctant and corrupt business class and political culture of many small nations to conform to modern standards of hygiene, negotiations, and business practices. Monopolies have a hard time taking on foreign competitors, and often use nationalistic cries of help. I say stand up and supply your customers with better services and product
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
I am sort of on the fence on this one. I wouldn't mind a small subsidy to improve life of masses and everyday Dominicans, but I wouldn't want to bankrupt country in process. I'd love to see the rationality of the projections and insure they are sensible. I don't want an albatross which will shackle the economy and our youth in perpetuity.
I hope all of the ducks are in a row and that no stone has been left unturned in the analysis and projections of this endeavor. 750M, plus 20 % potential overrun is a lot of money to be burdened with, and I want to insure that the plan is sound and this would be tangible asset to country. I would much rather spend this money in Santo Domingo-Santiago train. That would make infinitely more sense to me.
MJEV.
Written by: josean, 12 Jan 2010 9:42 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
"MIND YOUR OWN FUCKING BUSSINES!."
92,
When you use language like that it shows your level of education and why education is priority in DR, although you like LIE-onel Fernandez are a hopeless case.
But you are making your good friend Martha “Good Manners” Romana proud to be associated with such and eloquent speaker.
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
Josean ,,you are making so many assumptions in the last posting that I am at a loss to say anything except that good manners never does anyone any harm
Written by: josean, 12 Jan 2010 9:55 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
I knew you would punk out with your alleged indignity of convenience, your such a phony!
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
There you go again ..quite incapable of saying anything without abuse...If you just looked at your earlier assumptions and maybe Ateo was not educated in the DR, maybe his swear word does not totally indicate his level of education , maybe you are wrong when you say that both he and the President are hopeless cases and he is not a very good friend of mine and maybe I am not proud of him .. So you see that what you write is hardly worth responding to .
From: United States, NY/NJ
This idea is good but the price is so high, I think much to high, 27 TRILLION PESOS is not small change.
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
It appears that the old hole in the ground got the best of Josean this time ......You can be sure he will return with his usual cheery persona in a few days
Written by: Lautaro, 12 Jan 2010 11:28 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
In other words, he has bitten more than he could chew. Isn't it so, Blut?
Maybe abc can get him a free ticket to Wankerlandia in order for him to lick his wounds in the meanwhile.
Written by: Atabey, 12 Jan 2010 11:53 PM
From: United States, NYC
Here's some news to cheer o'Josean:
Santo Domingo.- Certificaciones. Los ingenieros de sistemas y profesionales del área de la informática conocen muy bien lo que subyace detrás de este concepto. Las principales empresas que manejan alto contenido tecnológico están siempre creando proyectos que cualifican y especializan en distintas áreas.
En el caso de Microsoft, existe una llamada Certified Master Directory, que es, en buen dominicano “un peñón”. 3 semanas de entrenamientos con un nivel educativo de 400 (recordemos que las materias de grado son de 300) y 4 exámenes, bien “estrésicos”, en palabras de Cristian Martínez.
¿Y por qué lo mencionamos? Porque, de 50 personas a nivel mundial que han obtenido esta certificación, este joven dominicano es el primero en obtenerla para la región de América Latina.
Written by: muchacho, 13 Jan 2010 3:37 AM
From: United States, New York City
We are moving forward as a people. And that is beautiful. But we shouldn't forget to move our people forward in the process. This last piece on the CMD certification is hope for our future.
From: Dominican Republic, I dislike all politicians and their afiliated parties... "I simply say it AS IT IS!!"
One thing we should all know is that for a country to move forward - its own people should take the initiative to do so. Let's stop gathering in corners shit-chatting about nothing. Instead, let's start a new personal life by going to high school, then college, educating ourselves in the real knowledge academia, and not every single BARRIO corner talking trash.
This is what our old school politicians want...IGNORANT DOMINICANS, who cannot understand what's really going on?
Well, if one main is pulling the trigger into the future, we simply must follow...that's how great nations are created.
Let's stop complaining and bad mouthing, and simply start working for a better DR.
LET'S SAY NO TO ALL OLD-SCHOOL ILL EDUCATED DOMINICANS WHO CANNOT FORGET THEIR TRADITIONAL PAST.
From: United States, South Plainfield, New Jersey
I hope with the after math of the Haiti earthquake, the government and there engineers are building all this tunnels and overpass to withstand a 3.5 earthquake. Thanks god this not happen in DR.
From: United States, South Plainfield, New Jersey
I don’t understand the government have no money to pay or improve the country energy problems, but they have money for few miles of metro. Wake up people you don’t need a 4 years degree to figure this out. Doe this makes any sense?
Written by: xwill7, 13 Jan 2010 3:42 PM
From: United States, El cuarto bate
josean,
metro unharmed due to quake... good news for the people who built it
Written by: josean, 13 Jan 2010 11:17 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Yeah but Diadino turned the switch of might quick just in case!
Written by: josean, 14 Jan 2010 12:41 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
For all you METRO FANATICS that see the METRO as the second coming of Christ:
Read this article carefully and then justify the METRO as a priority, Oh by the way read it quickly before the lights go OUT!
ELECTRICIDAD
Hidroeléctricas sólo pueden operar hasta 6 horas al día
Santo Domingo.- La mayoría de las costosas hidroeléctricas construidas en el país no cuenta con las características técnicas para operar a tiempo completo y de esa manera ahorrar la cantidad de dólares que se anuncia que serían necesarios para hacer las inversiones en nuevas infraestructura que eviten el COLAPSO! del sector energético dominicano.
http://www.listin.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=127889Written by: Atabey, 14 Jan 2010 10:00 AM
From: United States, NYC
Josean,
I like your new style. It gets your point across without all the theatrics. And you're so right to bring to the attention of all the abysmal state of DRs energy sector. But the Metro is a priority in regards to the long-term interest of the Nation and its people. Several projects can and must move along at the same time, in order to achieve modernization. Yes, it would be ideal to have all needs have the same level of investment, but again we live in the real world of "give-and-take." Perhaps the next candidate will become the Education Presidente of the Republic. Rest assure he will have people up his neck because "some other" priority is in greater need, by their account.
Glad to see all is well with you; and if I didn't mention it before, Happy New Year.
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
The Director of the Transport Reorganization Office (Opret), Diandino Pena, said yesterday that the first stage of the second phase of the Metro system would start in Los Alcarrizos and reach Maximo Gomez Avenue. He said that this section would cost US$750 million. Line 2 of the metro will be 22.5 kms long and will run from Los Alcarrizos to San Luis, in eastern Santo Domingo.
In order to gain some time on the project, the government is doing preliminary work, such as leveling certain areas and filling in part of the riverbank, where it was reported that more than 200 truckloads of fill have been dumped close to the Francisco del Rosario Bridge. Work on the second line is proceeding at the Km. 9 cloverleaf intersection, and according to reports, traffic flow in that area will have to be re-routed next week.
Get your shovel and report for work Josean....chop chop
From: United States, South Plainfield, New Jersey
Atabey,
Are you saying is having nonstop energy services in the country is not a priority, and it do not contribute to the long-term interest of the Nation. If having a good energy system in place is not a priority , I do not what would be. Tell me how a few kilometers of metro is going to help the entire Nation not just the capital. You sound to me like government official.
From: United States, South Plainfield, New Jersey
Atabey,
Are you saying is having nonstop energy services in the country is not a priority, and it do not contribute to the long-term interest of the Nation. If having a good energy system in place is not a priority , I do not what would be. Tell me how a few kilometers of metro is going to help the entire Nation not just the capital. You sound to me like government official.
Written by: Atabey, 14 Jan 2010 3:43 PM
From: United States, NYC
I'm saying that you have to act on several fronts. Just because you have a problem in energy doesn't mean you stop and finish that important task while leaving other also important tasks undone or waiting, intendersi di?
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
Get your shovel and report for work Josean....chop chop......part 2 of your dream is about to begin
From: United States, Florida
Where does the futre Dominican railroad system stands in comparison to that NYC, Tokyo and others? Can someone answer me?
From: United States, Florida
Where does the futre Dominican railroad system stands in comparison to that NYC, Tokyo and others? Can someone answer me?
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
it does not stand .....it is a grain of sand compared to two Mt Everests
Written by: josean, 15 Jan 2010 1:00 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Banistan stop with your exaggerations!
Written by: Atabey, 15 Jan 2010 2:46 PM
From: United States, NYC
Actually josean, Leonel may be working his way into some major international assistance by doing an excellent job during this Major Crisis. And as I explained to Jarabacoa, DR may stand to gain enormously from the International Relief Effort for Haiti.
1. Expanded airport runways.
2. expanded roads and other communication related investments.
3. major contracts perhaps with foreign partners involved, but so-what half-a-loaf is better than none.
4. Upgrades to existing hospitals and other medical service stations.
5. Jobs and more jobs for providing assistance.
Let's hope that he does play his cards right, for the sake of all. I know you're on board in wishing him well in his efforts, no?
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
Get your shovel and report for work Josean....chop chop......part 2 of your dream is about to begin and you again will be part of it....we are proud to have you on board ....chop chop
Written by: josean, 15 Jan 2010 5:04 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
My heart goes out to our Haitian brothers and I hope the entire WORLD responds.
LIE-onel Fernandez is classic opportunist who is trying to come out of the NARCO SCANDAL induced hibernation to ride on the back of this unfortunate and extraordinary crisis to CLEANSE himself.
So if the relief and rebuilding of Haiti is left in LIE-onel's hands that will be adding insult to injury to the Haitian masses. He has shown no compassion for the needs of the Dominican masses, how we can expect him to show anything but situational convenient compassion for Haitians
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
JDP,
You wrote: "One thing we should all know is that for a country to move forward - its own people should take the initiative to do so. Let's stop gathering in corners shit-chatting about nothing. Instead, let's start a new personal life by going to high school, then college, educating ourselves in the real knowledge academia, and not every single BARRIO corner talking trash."
Well stated. Very well stated, indeed.
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
stop massaging his balls glomy ....He has to get up and start digging the tunnel in the morning
Written by: Atabey, 16 Jan 2010 1:16 AM
From: United States, NYC
Josean,
You've been awfully quiet these past two days. And you haven't given your Presidente any props for his effort in leading the Dominican Nation to a very respectful showing, so far, in this horrendous tragedy that has befallen our sister republic Haiti. Why are you keeping such a low profile? We need you providing relevant and timely information for the benefit of Haiti's Relief Effort. Qué Pasa?
Written by: Atabey, 16 Jan 2010 1:48 AM
From: United States, NYC
Santo Domingo.- Representantes de diez empresas, grandes, pequeñas y medianas de R D comenzarán a vender sus productos a organizaciones de las Naciones Unidas y agencias de ayuda humanitaria, para que puedan distribuirlas en Haití.
En un encuentro realizado en el Centro de Exportación e Inversión (CEI-RD), representantes de empresas Mercasid, Cemex Dominicana, Fersan, La Nacional, Molinos Modernos, Plastifar, Duralón, Vitaset, entre otros informaron que ya están cotizando sus productos a las agencias de ayudas internacionales, para que los compren y suplan a los damnificados de Haití.
El director del CEI-RD, Eddy Martinez, dijo que esas empresas fueron seleccionadas por el Centro de Comercio Internacional (ITC) de las Naciones Unidas en cooperación con el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) porque sus productos cumplen con la garantía para ser distribuidos en países que sufran desastres, como el ocurrido en Haití.
Señaló que estas empresas podrán suplir productos d
Written by: Atabey, 16 Jan 2010 1:51 AM
From: United States, NYC
Santo Domingo.- La industria del cemento en República Dominicano ha demostrado que tiene mucha fe en el crecimiento futuro de la demanda local y en la situación geográfica del país. Los tratados de libre comercio firmados con importantes bloques económicos también han servido de incentivo. El incremento de su capacidad de producción ha sido superior a todos los demás sectores en los últimos diez años. Su participación en el producto interno bruto (PIB) así lo atestigua. Esta actividad económica representa alrededor del 10% dentro del aporte que hace el sector construcción a la economía.
En los últimos años han sido inauguradas al menos tres nuevas plantas de cemento en el país. De hecho, la capacidad total de producción por año está en seis millones de toneladas métricas, lo que indica que hay un exceso respecto a la demanda de 3.2 millones, equivalentes a un 53%. La demanda nacional el año pasado se estimó en 2.8 millones. Esto quiere decir que con el 47% de la capacidad instalada ac
Written by: Atabey, 16 Jan 2010 1:58 AM
From: United States, NYC
Estados Unidos plantea RD canalice las ayudas
- 1/16/2010
DEJE SU COMENTARIO
CHRISTOPHER LAMBERT, ENCARGADO DE NEGOCIOS DE EEUU, VE PAÍSES ENFRENTAN UN DESAFÍO
Solidaridad. La R D fue uno de los primeros países en enviar ayudas a los damnificados de Haití y ofrecer su colaboración en las labores de rescate y de asistencia médica a cientos de heridos.
Santo Domingo.- El gobierno estadounidense considera importante que R D se convierta en un centro de distribución de la ayuda que llega para Haití, nación que enfrenta uno de los más grande desafíos de su historia, principalmente en servicios de salud y de recepción de ayudas de desastres.
Christopher Lambert, encargado de negocios de la embajada estadounidense en RD, destacó en un encuentro con directores de los principales medios de comunicación dominicanos que su país reconoce que el desastre en Haití plantea serios retos y asegura que por tanto tomarán en cuenta el impacto que el terremoto tendrá sobre esta nación en sus
Written by: Atabey, 16 Jan 2010 2:01 AM
From: United States, NYC
HAITI-DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Sisters in Catastrophe
By Elizabeth Eames Roebling
A grizzly scene marks the road to mass graves holding hundreds of bodies near Port-au-Prince.
Credit:UN Photo/Logan Abassi
SANTO DOMINGO, Jan 15, 2010 (IPS) - The Dominican Republic, which has historically regarded its Haitian neighbour with suspicion, has turned toward Haiti with a tremendous outpouring of aid and love since a devastating earthquake rocked Port-au-Prince on Tuesday.
All of the major television stations have news teams in the Haitian capital. Regular programming is interrupted to announce another collection point for canned food and medicines. The three major phone companies have all opened text messaging services to support local charities.
Unedited images of the dead lying covered with sheets on the western third of their shared island, along with compassionate commentaries, run almost constantly. An estimated 50,000 people were killed.
The day after Tuesday's earthquak
Written by: Atabey, 16 Jan 2010 2:02 AM
From: United States, NYC
The day after Tuesday's earthquake, which was felt mildly throughout the entire island, the Dominican government dispatched across the border mobile kitchens capable of serving 100,000 meals a day, 39 trucks with ready-to-eat food, 46 doctors, including 10 trauma specialists, eight mobile clinics and tonnes of water, vaccines, rehydrating solutions, and painkillers.
Also on Wednesday, the Jesuit Refugee and Migrant Service at Centro Bono sent out a massive email appeal for canned food and medicines. The Jesuits have long been staunch defenders of the rights of the Haitian immigrants in the Dominican Republic and assist more than 50 organised groups of Haitians here.
By four o'clock in the afternoon, the eight young volunteers at Centro Bono were discouraged that only 50 donors had arrived, despite the boxes of medications and food that were stacked up on the walls.
Written by: Atabey, 16 Jan 2010 2:03 AM
From: United States, NYC
Most Dominicans are not wealthy, with a median annual income just above 6,000 dollars and an estimated 42 percent of the population living below the global poverty level of two dollars a day. Dominicans survive because of their strong family structure and generosity.
An estimated one million Haitians live in the Dominican Republic, most of them without visas, many without passports, and some with no identity papers whatsoever. There has been a growing public conversation about the arrival of more and more Haitians as their home situation worsened over the past year, calling it a "pacific invasion". Now the television and radio announcers consistently refer to Haiti as "our sister nation".
Deportations of Haitians from the Dominican Republic, which have been condemned by some human rights groups for their lack of due process, have been halted.
Written by: Atabey, 16 Jan 2010 2:03 AM
From: United States, NYC
One woman arrived with two boxes of saltines, saying "It is not much, but it is all I can do." Several of the volunteers assured her that the important thing was that she came. Shortly after, a couple arrived with 10 boxes of medicine from their lab, which kept the volunteers happily occupied with sorting and labeling.
By Thursday noon, however, a passing line of 40 volunteers was needed to offload the pick-up trucks that were arriving with boxes of food and water. The gym-sized room, close to empty the night before, was nearly full.
Despite all the international rescue workers arriving from overseas, Dominicans understand that their country is the closest source of food and water for their island neighbours. Even the food to supply the U.N. peacekeepers, the MINUSTAH force, has always been bought here and shipped there.
Written by: Atabey, 16 Jan 2010 2:05 AM
From: United States, NYC
At the Red Cross Center, which is the main staging operation for transport of donations of goods, more than 40 Dominicans were seated waiting to give blood specifically for Haiti. There was only one Haitian among them.
Gracion LaShelle sat with two Dominicans who appeared as affectionate as parents.
"I have been here for four years. I study at the university and work for these two Dominicans who are with me here. I call them my family even though my true family is back in Haiti. But they are my Dominican family," LaShelle told IPS. "I am from Gonaives, but most of my relatives are now in Port-au-Prince. I have not been able to reach anyone by phone so we came here to donate blood. Because it was all we could do."
Sergio Vargas, director of the Dominican Red Cross, explained their operation.
"We have people in Haiti who have already crossed the border," he said. "They have started to make their first assessments. We will start the operation with the people who are now th
Written by: Atabey, 16 Jan 2010 2:06 AM
From: United States, NYC
Richard Goughnour, head of USAID, when asked about satellite phones for the Jesuits, said: "Thus far, we have not received any additional funding for this operation. We are getting calls from many organisations here on the ground but we are unable to respond as yet. When the money does come in, it will most likely be used for food and transport."
A message went out from the Haitian Embassy that even President Rene Preval is in need of five satellite phones in order to help his government coordinate relief efforts. Despite some early reports that President Preval would be evacuated to the Dominican Republic for fear for his safety due to the aftershocks, he remains in Haiti.
President Leonel Fernandez went to the border at Jimini and then by helicopter on to Port-au-Prince, where the two leaders conferred.
Written by: Atabey, 16 Jan 2010 2:06 AM
From: United States, NYC
"We have people in Haiti who have already crossed the border," he said. "They have started to make their first assessments. We will start the operation with the people who are now there. We are the main assembly point for donations from the public which are coming in."
"We have room for volunteers, but they must come from their local chapters of the Red Cross. They have to know how the Red Cross operates," Vargas said. "We are now receiving staffing help and funds from the international Red Cross. We will send all the supplies to the border at Jimini and will start distribution as directed by the teams on the ground there now."
"We do have room for doctors and nurses," he added. "The main problem is the language barrier. We have some Haitians here who have been trained by the Dominican Red Cross. We are asking the international public to donate funds designated for Haitian relief and we will get part of that."
From: United States, Florida
Have you ever been in Tokyo, Canada, Spain, England and ridden their subway system Mr. Blutarsky? I have.
Written by: josean, 17 Jan 2010 9:54 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Here is some reality to think about :
Seismic engineer on prevention
A former Minister of Public Works, Engineer Rafael Corominas Pepin, comments that an observation of the rubble makes it apparent that many structures in Port-au-Prince collapsed because re-bar had not been used and buildings were constructed in close proximity, as reported in Hoy. He pointed out the existence of thousands of buildings in the DR that are used by hundreds of people, such as schools, hospitals, military posts and churches built before 1979, when new seismic regulations were put into effect. He said that techniques exist that would allow buildings in this category to be reinforced to withstand any possible earthquake. He also commented that seismic regulations in place since 1979 are not totally respected by builders. Nevertheless, he doubted that high-rise buildings that are too close together could bring about a domino effect in case of a major earthquake.
Continued;
Written by: josean, 17 Jan 2010 9:56 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
He did express his concern for high-rises that use the first level for parking.
Corominas confirmed that the DR is vulnerable to a quake along the Septentrional Fault, such as the 6.5 earthquake in 2003, causing damage in Santiago and Puerto Plata. The north and northeast of the country are believed to be the most vulnerable areas.
DR1
Written by: josean, 17 Jan 2010 10:00 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Publicada el 16/01/2010
Construcciones
Expertos en sismología creen que edificaciones en RD no están preparadas para sismo de gran magnitud
Geológicamente la isla que compartimos con Haití es muy compleja debido a las diferentes formaciones naturales, que dificultan el comportamiento de la tierra.
http://www.noticiassin.com/www/?g....y_article&aid=12262&tid=4From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
get your shovel and report for work josean
Written by: josean, 18 Jan 2010 7:06 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Written by: josean, 18 Jan 2010 7:27 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
The time for issuing a building Moratorium in Santo Calcutta, as I have been advocating for quite a while has come.
Not to do so is by LIE-onel Fernandez is IRRESPONSIBLE and possibly condemning thousands of our brothers and sisters to potential harm and death. Even if the buildings are safe which is highly questionable, the equipment, safety and rescue personal in the first responder corps are not adequate even for a minor mishap; whether it’s man-made or do to a natural disaster.
The very real possibility of substandard construction coupled with inadequate support infrastructure, both in materials and staff is a recipe for disaster and an enormous tragedy waiting to happen.
Let’s STOP all new building permits immediately! Strengthen the infrastructure until it catches up with what already has been built, to assure that we can adequately take care of what we currently have both in terms of maintenace and social safety issues.
Continued:
Written by: josean, 18 Jan 2010 7:28 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Create a decentralized model of development that reduces more unsustainable development in the Elbow Room Only Capital and transfers those resources to the other very needy provinces.
Anything short of this is playing Russian Roulette with all six chambers loaded!
Written by: josean, 18 Jan 2010 7:36 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Written by: josean, 18 Jan 2010 7:47 AM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
Todo lo que Brilla no es Oro!
Where are all the Clapping Seals here at DT who blindly supported LIE-onel Fernandez cozy little deal with Barrick Gold?
18 Enero 2010, 12:14 AM
Someten proyecto para revisar contrato de la Barrica
Molina Lluberes apodera Cámara de resolución en que pide Leonel revise contrato con Barrick Gold
Escrito por: PEDRO GERMOSÉN (p.germosen@hoy.com.do)
El diputado reformista Rafael Molina Lluberes apoderó a la Cámara de Diputados de un proyecto de resolución que solicita al Presidente Leonel Fernández revisar el contrato minero entre el Estado y la Barrick Gold. El legislador estima que el convenio lesiona los intereses del país.
El documento expresa que la Barrick Gold se burla del país y de la provincia Sánchez Ramírez cuando alega que empleará 3,500 personas en la fase de construcción y más de 1,000 puestos durante la operación, “cuando todo el procedimiento será automatizado”.
Now Banisatn, you better put down your SHOVEL!
Written by: josean, 18 Jan 2010 8:15 PM
From: United States, Dedicating 4 more years to fighting the Dictatorship of the Narco PLD Mafia
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the bloom and doom vendor
I would like to hear from this hemaphrodite.
epa'lante que vamos !!!
chill LLL
it will happen soon the link between Santo Domingo and Santiago.
Can't stop the music.
Do not touch Leonie , he is hot !!!
What simple minded and gullible children we are. This is the equivalent of given Christmas baskets to quite the discontent!
Written by: Ricardolito, 12 Jan 2010 6:34 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Boca de Chavon
no he is serious ,,
And speaking of LAP DOGS!
No one is howling. The news item just confirms the months old reports about the second lines construction. I grant you it's not a remarkable news event although there are some who might disagree with us. These folks say "show me" don't just say it's coming. I guess Presidente Leonel heard your message and agreed to accommodate your needs.
By the way Josean, there are lots of news items on corruption, sex, violence, missing people at sea, etc., so what's not to like about the news today? Even Chavez made the news with a world record setting three monetary system for Venezuela.
Fadul ve TLC fue mal negociado
“Yo tengo que ser sincero, yo atribuyo esa situación a que los técnicos nuestros que negociaron ese acuerdo en el período 1996-2000 parece que no contaban con la experiencia necesaria frente a los centroamericanos que ya tenían toda una tradición en este tipo de negociaciones”, señaló en el programa D´AGENDA que cada domingo se difunde por Telesistema Canal 11.
http://www.listin.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=127755
TRATADO LIBRE COMERCIO
Industriales dominicanos califican de "fracaso" para el país el DR-CAFTA
http://www.noticiassin.com/www/in....y_article&tid=4&aid=12139
750 million bite me the first metro 1 billion nooooooooooo over 30 billion
"Dijo que la situación es que la relación que existe es de diez a uno, es decir por cada diez productos centroamericanos que entran al país apenas uno de fabricación local es vendido en esa región."
Why are DR's services and products so uncompetitive in Central America Fadul? Are they being denied legal access? What gives? If so take these cases to court. And remember, these treaties have dates, and cut-offs, etc., it may be that some items are off limits for the first 5, 10 years. Unless, Fadul is more specific It's hard to say what the real issues are.
Another important ingredient in trade deals is that they force the often reluctant and corrupt business class and political culture of many small nations to conform to modern standards of hygiene, negotiations, and business practices. Monopolies have a hard time taking on foreign competitors, and often use nationalistic cries of help. I say stand up and supply your customers with better services and product
I am sort of on the fence on this one. I wouldn't mind a small subsidy to improve life of masses and everyday Dominicans, but I wouldn't want to bankrupt country in process. I'd love to see the rationality of the projections and insure they are sensible. I don't want an albatross which will shackle the economy and our youth in perpetuity.
I hope all of the ducks are in a row and that no stone has been left unturned in the analysis and projections of this endeavor. 750M, plus 20 % potential overrun is a lot of money to be burdened with, and I want to insure that the plan is sound and this would be tangible asset to country. I would much rather spend this money in Santo Domingo-Santiago train. That would make infinitely more sense to me.
MJEV.
92,
When you use language like that it shows your level of education and why education is priority in DR, although you like LIE-onel Fernandez are a hopeless case.
But you are making your good friend Martha “Good Manners” Romana proud to be associated with such and eloquent speaker.
Maybe abc can get him a free ticket to Wankerlandia in order for him to lick his wounds in the meanwhile.
Santo Domingo.- Certificaciones. Los ingenieros de sistemas y profesionales del área de la informática conocen muy bien lo que subyace detrás de este concepto. Las principales empresas que manejan alto contenido tecnológico están siempre creando proyectos que cualifican y especializan en distintas áreas.
En el caso de Microsoft, existe una llamada Certified Master Directory, que es, en buen dominicano “un peñón”. 3 semanas de entrenamientos con un nivel educativo de 400 (recordemos que las materias de grado son de 300) y 4 exámenes, bien “estrésicos”, en palabras de Cristian Martínez.
¿Y por qué lo mencionamos? Porque, de 50 personas a nivel mundial que han obtenido esta certificación, este joven dominicano es el primero en obtenerla para la región de América Latina.
This is what our old school politicians want...IGNORANT DOMINICANS, who cannot understand what's really going on?
Well, if one main is pulling the trigger into the future, we simply must follow...that's how great nations are created.
Let's stop complaining and bad mouthing, and simply start working for a better DR.
LET'S SAY NO TO ALL OLD-SCHOOL ILL EDUCATED DOMINICANS WHO CANNOT FORGET THEIR TRADITIONAL PAST.
metro unharmed due to quake... good news for the people who built it
Read this article carefully and then justify the METRO as a priority, Oh by the way read it quickly before the lights go OUT!
ELECTRICIDAD
Hidroeléctricas sólo pueden operar hasta 6 horas al día
Santo Domingo.- La mayoría de las costosas hidroeléctricas construidas en el país no cuenta con las características técnicas para operar a tiempo completo y de esa manera ahorrar la cantidad de dólares que se anuncia que serían necesarios para hacer las inversiones en nuevas infraestructura que eviten el COLAPSO! del sector energético dominicano.
http://www.listin.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=127889
I like your new style. It gets your point across without all the theatrics. And you're so right to bring to the attention of all the abysmal state of DRs energy sector. But the Metro is a priority in regards to the long-term interest of the Nation and its people. Several projects can and must move along at the same time, in order to achieve modernization. Yes, it would be ideal to have all needs have the same level of investment, but again we live in the real world of "give-and-take." Perhaps the next candidate will become the Education Presidente of the Republic. Rest assure he will have people up his neck because "some other" priority is in greater need, by their account.
Glad to see all is well with you; and if I didn't mention it before, Happy New Year.
In order to gain some time on the project, the government is doing preliminary work, such as leveling certain areas and filling in part of the riverbank, where it was reported that more than 200 truckloads of fill have been dumped close to the Francisco del Rosario Bridge. Work on the second line is proceeding at the Km. 9 cloverleaf intersection, and according to reports, traffic flow in that area will have to be re-routed next week.
Get your shovel and report for work Josean....chop chop
Are you saying is having nonstop energy services in the country is not a priority, and it do not contribute to the long-term interest of the Nation. If having a good energy system in place is not a priority , I do not what would be. Tell me how a few kilometers of metro is going to help the entire Nation not just the capital. You sound to me like government official.
Are you saying is having nonstop energy services in the country is not a priority, and it do not contribute to the long-term interest of the Nation. If having a good energy system in place is not a priority , I do not what would be. Tell me how a few kilometers of metro is going to help the entire Nation not just the capital. You sound to me like government official.
1. Expanded airport runways.
2. expanded roads and other communication related investments.
3. major contracts perhaps with foreign partners involved, but so-what half-a-loaf is better than none.
4. Upgrades to existing hospitals and other medical service stations.
5. Jobs and more jobs for providing assistance.
Let's hope that he does play his cards right, for the sake of all. I know you're on board in wishing him well in his efforts, no?
LIE-onel Fernandez is classic opportunist who is trying to come out of the NARCO SCANDAL induced hibernation to ride on the back of this unfortunate and extraordinary crisis to CLEANSE himself.
So if the relief and rebuilding of Haiti is left in LIE-onel's hands that will be adding insult to injury to the Haitian masses. He has shown no compassion for the needs of the Dominican masses, how we can expect him to show anything but situational convenient compassion for Haitians
JDP,
You wrote: "One thing we should all know is that for a country to move forward - its own people should take the initiative to do so. Let's stop gathering in corners shit-chatting about nothing. Instead, let's start a new personal life by going to high school, then college, educating ourselves in the real knowledge academia, and not every single BARRIO corner talking trash."
Well stated. Very well stated, indeed.
You've been awfully quiet these past two days. And you haven't given your Presidente any props for his effort in leading the Dominican Nation to a very respectful showing, so far, in this horrendous tragedy that has befallen our sister republic Haiti. Why are you keeping such a low profile? We need you providing relevant and timely information for the benefit of Haiti's Relief Effort. Qué Pasa?
Santo Domingo.- Representantes de diez empresas, grandes, pequeñas y medianas de R D comenzarán a vender sus productos a organizaciones de las Naciones Unidas y agencias de ayuda humanitaria, para que puedan distribuirlas en Haití.
En un encuentro realizado en el Centro de Exportación e Inversión (CEI-RD), representantes de empresas Mercasid, Cemex Dominicana, Fersan, La Nacional, Molinos Modernos, Plastifar, Duralón, Vitaset, entre otros informaron que ya están cotizando sus productos a las agencias de ayudas internacionales, para que los compren y suplan a los damnificados de Haití.
El director del CEI-RD, Eddy Martinez, dijo que esas empresas fueron seleccionadas por el Centro de Comercio Internacional (ITC) de las Naciones Unidas en cooperación con el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) porque sus productos cumplen con la garantía para ser distribuidos en países que sufran desastres, como el ocurrido en Haití.
Señaló que estas empresas podrán suplir productos d
En los últimos años han sido inauguradas al menos tres nuevas plantas de cemento en el país. De hecho, la capacidad total de producción por año está en seis millones de toneladas métricas, lo que indica que hay un exceso respecto a la demanda de 3.2 millones, equivalentes a un 53%. La demanda nacional el año pasado se estimó en 2.8 millones. Esto quiere decir que con el 47% de la capacidad instalada ac
- 1/16/2010
DEJE SU COMENTARIO
CHRISTOPHER LAMBERT, ENCARGADO DE NEGOCIOS DE EEUU, VE PAÍSES ENFRENTAN UN DESAFÍO
Solidaridad. La R D fue uno de los primeros países en enviar ayudas a los damnificados de Haití y ofrecer su colaboración en las labores de rescate y de asistencia médica a cientos de heridos.
Santo Domingo.- El gobierno estadounidense considera importante que R D se convierta en un centro de distribución de la ayuda que llega para Haití, nación que enfrenta uno de los más grande desafíos de su historia, principalmente en servicios de salud y de recepción de ayudas de desastres.
Christopher Lambert, encargado de negocios de la embajada estadounidense en RD, destacó en un encuentro con directores de los principales medios de comunicación dominicanos que su país reconoce que el desastre en Haití plantea serios retos y asegura que por tanto tomarán en cuenta el impacto que el terremoto tendrá sobre esta nación en sus
By Elizabeth Eames Roebling
A grizzly scene marks the road to mass graves holding hundreds of bodies near Port-au-Prince.
Credit:UN Photo/Logan Abassi
SANTO DOMINGO, Jan 15, 2010 (IPS) - The Dominican Republic, which has historically regarded its Haitian neighbour with suspicion, has turned toward Haiti with a tremendous outpouring of aid and love since a devastating earthquake rocked Port-au-Prince on Tuesday.
All of the major television stations have news teams in the Haitian capital. Regular programming is interrupted to announce another collection point for canned food and medicines. The three major phone companies have all opened text messaging services to support local charities.
Unedited images of the dead lying covered with sheets on the western third of their shared island, along with compassionate commentaries, run almost constantly. An estimated 50,000 people were killed.
The day after Tuesday's earthquak
Also on Wednesday, the Jesuit Refugee and Migrant Service at Centro Bono sent out a massive email appeal for canned food and medicines. The Jesuits have long been staunch defenders of the rights of the Haitian immigrants in the Dominican Republic and assist more than 50 organised groups of Haitians here.
By four o'clock in the afternoon, the eight young volunteers at Centro Bono were discouraged that only 50 donors had arrived, despite the boxes of medications and food that were stacked up on the walls.
An estimated one million Haitians live in the Dominican Republic, most of them without visas, many without passports, and some with no identity papers whatsoever. There has been a growing public conversation about the arrival of more and more Haitians as their home situation worsened over the past year, calling it a "pacific invasion". Now the television and radio announcers consistently refer to Haiti as "our sister nation".
Deportations of Haitians from the Dominican Republic, which have been condemned by some human rights groups for their lack of due process, have been halted.
By Thursday noon, however, a passing line of 40 volunteers was needed to offload the pick-up trucks that were arriving with boxes of food and water. The gym-sized room, close to empty the night before, was nearly full.
Despite all the international rescue workers arriving from overseas, Dominicans understand that their country is the closest source of food and water for their island neighbours. Even the food to supply the U.N. peacekeepers, the MINUSTAH force, has always been bought here and shipped there.
Gracion LaShelle sat with two Dominicans who appeared as affectionate as parents.
"I have been here for four years. I study at the university and work for these two Dominicans who are with me here. I call them my family even though my true family is back in Haiti. But they are my Dominican family," LaShelle told IPS. "I am from Gonaives, but most of my relatives are now in Port-au-Prince. I have not been able to reach anyone by phone so we came here to donate blood. Because it was all we could do."
Sergio Vargas, director of the Dominican Red Cross, explained their operation.
"We have people in Haiti who have already crossed the border," he said. "They have started to make their first assessments. We will start the operation with the people who are now th
A message went out from the Haitian Embassy that even President Rene Preval is in need of five satellite phones in order to help his government coordinate relief efforts. Despite some early reports that President Preval would be evacuated to the Dominican Republic for fear for his safety due to the aftershocks, he remains in Haiti.
President Leonel Fernandez went to the border at Jimini and then by helicopter on to Port-au-Prince, where the two leaders conferred.
"We have room for volunteers, but they must come from their local chapters of the Red Cross. They have to know how the Red Cross operates," Vargas said. "We are now receiving staffing help and funds from the international Red Cross. We will send all the supplies to the border at Jimini and will start distribution as directed by the teams on the ground there now."
"We do have room for doctors and nurses," he added. "The main problem is the language barrier. We have some Haitians here who have been trained by the Dominican Red Cross. We are asking the international public to donate funds designated for Haitian relief and we will get part of that."
Seismic engineer on prevention
A former Minister of Public Works, Engineer Rafael Corominas Pepin, comments that an observation of the rubble makes it apparent that many structures in Port-au-Prince collapsed because re-bar had not been used and buildings were constructed in close proximity, as reported in Hoy. He pointed out the existence of thousands of buildings in the DR that are used by hundreds of people, such as schools, hospitals, military posts and churches built before 1979, when new seismic regulations were put into effect. He said that techniques exist that would allow buildings in this category to be reinforced to withstand any possible earthquake. He also commented that seismic regulations in place since 1979 are not totally respected by builders. Nevertheless, he doubted that high-rise buildings that are too close together could bring about a domino effect in case of a major earthquake.
Continued;
Corominas confirmed that the DR is vulnerable to a quake along the Septentrional Fault, such as the 6.5 earthquake in 2003, causing damage in Santiago and Puerto Plata. The north and northeast of the country are believed to be the most vulnerable areas.
DR1
Construcciones
Expertos en sismología creen que edificaciones en RD no están preparadas para sismo de gran magnitud
Geológicamente la isla que compartimos con Haití es muy compleja debido a las diferentes formaciones naturales, que dificultan el comportamiento de la tierra.
http://www.noticiassin.com/www/?g....y_article&aid=12262&tid=4
Obras Públicas iniciará una evaluación edificios de RD
http://www.diariolibre.com/noticias_det.php?id=231208
Not to do so is by LIE-onel Fernandez is IRRESPONSIBLE and possibly condemning thousands of our brothers and sisters to potential harm and death. Even if the buildings are safe which is highly questionable, the equipment, safety and rescue personal in the first responder corps are not adequate even for a minor mishap; whether it’s man-made or do to a natural disaster.
The very real possibility of substandard construction coupled with inadequate support infrastructure, both in materials and staff is a recipe for disaster and an enormous tragedy waiting to happen.
Let’s STOP all new building permits immediately! Strengthen the infrastructure until it catches up with what already has been built, to assure that we can adequately take care of what we currently have both in terms of maintenace and social safety issues.
Continued:
Anything short of this is playing Russian Roulette with all six chambers loaded!
http://www.hoy.com.do/el-pais/201....en-el-colapso-del-Dario-Contreras
Where are all the Clapping Seals here at DT who blindly supported LIE-onel Fernandez cozy little deal with Barrick Gold?
18 Enero 2010, 12:14 AM
Someten proyecto para revisar contrato de la Barrica
Molina Lluberes apodera Cámara de resolución en que pide Leonel revise contrato con Barrick Gold
Escrito por: PEDRO GERMOSÉN (p.germosen@hoy.com.do)
El diputado reformista Rafael Molina Lluberes apoderó a la Cámara de Diputados de un proyecto de resolución que solicita al Presidente Leonel Fernández revisar el contrato minero entre el Estado y la Barrick Gold. El legislador estima que el convenio lesiona los intereses del país.
El documento expresa que la Barrick Gold se burla del país y de la provincia Sánchez Ramírez cuando alega que empleará 3,500 personas en la fase de construcción y más de 1,000 puestos durante la operación, “cuando todo el procedimiento será automatizado”.
Now Banisatn, you better put down your SHOVEL!