http://www.dominicantoday.com The first online newspaper in english language of the Dominican Republic. en-us Copyright 2008 DominicanToday.com Merit Designs ICM 60 News http://www.dominicantoday.com/rss/rss.gif http://www.dominicantoday.com The first online newspaper in english language of the Dominican Republic. http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/sports/2009/11/6/33799/Cap-Cana-to-host-Lifestyle-Companies-Beach-Polo-Cup Punta Cana, Dominican Republic - The prestigious Lifestyle Companies selected Cap Cana’s Juanillo beach( Dominican east) to host the 1st Annual Cap Cana Beach Polo Cup, from December 10 to 13. Sports Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:36:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/sports/2009/11/6/33799/Cap-Cana-to-host-Lifestyle-Companies-Beach-Polo-Cup http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/6/33798/Cubas-legendary-Septeto-Nacional-heads-to-Hostos-Center New York.- Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro, Cuba’s legendary and timeless son ensemble, will present an exclusive New York City concert at the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow Saturday. The Hostos Center is located at 450 Grand Concourse (at 149 St.) in the Bronx. This and That Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:19:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/6/33798/Cubas-legendary-Septeto-Nacional-heads-to-Hostos-Center http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/6/33792/Pioneers-of-Prosperity-launch-Dominican-Republic-Central-America-program Santo Domingo.- The end of October was the final date to receive requests for the contest in the program Pioneers of Prosperity in Dominican Republic and Central America. This and That Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:53:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/6/33792/Pioneers-of-Prosperity-launch-Dominican-Republic-Central-America-program http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/6/33791/Book-promotes-Haiti-Dominican-food-sovereignty Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Landowners and Agribusinesses Association (ADHA) presented its most recent work by the economist Hecmilio Galván titled Island in front of the Mirror. This and That Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:41:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/6/33791/Book-promotes-Haiti-Dominican-food-sovereignty http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2009/11/7/33801/OAS-members-agree-to-strengthen-cooperation-against-violence Santo Domingo.– The Member States of the Organization of American States (OAS) agreed Local Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:11:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2009/11/7/33801/OAS-members-agree-to-strengthen-cooperation-against-violence http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2009/11/6/33784/935-kilos-seized-in-Caucedo-Port-3rd-largest-in-3-years SANTO DOMINGO.- The National Drugs Control Agency (DNCD) seized 935 kilos of cocaine in Boca Chica’s Caucedo Multimodal Port at 9 p.m. last night, the third major confiscation in this terminal in the last three years. Local Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:58:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2009/11/6/33784/935-kilos-seized-in-Caucedo-Port-3rd-largest-in-3-years http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/economy/2009/11/5/33781/US500M-from-the-IDB-to-boost-Dominican-Republic-Budget SANTO DOMINGO.- Treasury minister Vicente Bengoa signed a US$500 million loan agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Thursday, whose funds seek to shore up the country’s budgetary allocations. Economy Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:43:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/economy/2009/11/5/33781/US500M-from-the-IDB-to-boost-Dominican-Republic-Budget http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2009/11/5/33780/Controversial-activist-says-violence-against-Haitians-must-end SANTO DOMINGO.- Dominican-Haitian Women’s Movement president Sonia Pierre today called a halt to the violence and mistreatment she affirms Haitians in the country are the victims of. Local Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:10:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2009/11/5/33780/Controversial-activist-says-violence-against-Haitians-must-end http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/world/2009/11/5/33779/Dominican-Consular-Services-head-to-Philadelphia-on-Sunday NEW YORK.- The Dominican Consul in New York announced it will provide services to Dominicans who live in the State of Pennsylvania between 10 and 4 p.m. next Sunday, in the Dominican Retailers Association Philadelphia offices. World Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:09:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/world/2009/11/5/33779/Dominican-Consular-Services-head-to-Philadelphia-on-Sunday http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/economy/2009/11/5/33776/Dominican-Haitian-businesses-stay-focused-on-the-money SANTO DOMINGO.- Far beyond the emotional issue of undocumented migrants, Dominican and Haitian business leaders yesterday presented a plan to develop both countries which includes a work agreement through which exporters can take advantage of the cooperation from the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. Economy Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/economy/2009/11/5/33776/Dominican-Haitian-businesses-stay-focused-on-the-money http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/world/2009/11/5/33778/Madrid-arrests-cripples-Dominican-Dont-Play-gang Madrid.- The Spanish Police has detained in Madrid 40 members of the Latino gang Dominican Don’t Play (DDP) and broke up three of the six "coros." groups which were in that region and which have been "practically dismantled," according to a report by EFE quoting sources. World Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:45:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/world/2009/11/5/33778/Madrid-arrests-cripples-Dominican-Dont-Play-gang http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2009/11/5/33775/Authorities-link-deputy-to-major-drug-traffickers SANTO DOMINGO.- Although the antinarcotics authorities had called Manuel Emilio Mesa (El Gringo) and his partner Rafael Cordero Martinez (El Chino) the country’s two top drug traffickers for several years, the National District Office of the Prosecutor didn’t press the money laundering case against them in the 4th Instruction Court in January 2007. Local Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:41:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2009/11/5/33775/Authorities-link-deputy-to-major-drug-traffickers http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/world/2009/11/4/33761/Dominican-born-judge-wins-bench-in-NY-State-Supreme-CourtUPDATE New York.- Dominican-born judge Diccia Pineda-Kirwan won a bench in the New York State Supreme Court Tuesday night, according to preliminary tallies of the elections in the United States. World Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:42:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/world/2009/11/4/33761/Dominican-born-judge-wins-bench-in-NY-State-Supreme-CourtUPDATE http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2009/11/5/33774/Intercept-planes-ready-to-join-Dominican-Republics-war-on-drugs Santo Domingo.- The first two Super Tucano airplanes, of eight bought by the Government in Brazil, are ready for their flight to the Dominican Republic. Local Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:12:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2009/11/5/33774/Intercept-planes-ready-to-join-Dominican-Republics-war-on-drugs http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/poverty/2009/11/5/33773/Haitian-migrants-a-heavy-load-for-Dominican-Republic-OAS-chief-says Santo Domingo. - OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza yesterday acknowledged that the problem of Haitian migrants is a heavy burden for Dominican Republic, and requires the international community’s support. Poverty Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:56:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/poverty/2009/11/5/33773/Haitian-migrants-a-heavy-load-for-Dominican-Republic-OAS-chief-says http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/economy/2009/11/4/33771/As-blackouts-rage-Dominican-energy-czar-vows-end-to-politicking SANTO DOMINGO.- After 75 days on the job, State-owned power company CDEEE’s 32ND administrator affirmed Wednesday that the entity has shown significant improvements in many areas including savings of 40% or RD$44.6 million monthly in ballooned payrolls, more payments to generators, strict adherence to guidelines and a 23.5% boost in revenue. Economy Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:09:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/economy/2009/11/4/33771/As-blackouts-rage-Dominican-energy-czar-vows-end-to-politicking http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2009/11/4/33772/Doubts-surface-as-treasure-hunter-hits-it-big-off-Dominican-waters MIAMI (PRNewswire).- The treasure hunters Marine Exploration, Inc. has updated its website to include pictures it said it recovered sunken treasure including gold and pearl jewelry, silver fittings, and dynasty china, as a possible conflict with Dominican Republic’s authorities surfaces. Local Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:35:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2009/11/4/33772/Doubts-surface-as-treasure-hunter-hits-it-big-off-Dominican-waters http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/world/2009/11/4/33770/Insulza-agrees-with-Fernandez-on-the-OASs-weakness SANTO DOMINGO. - Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza today agreed with statements by president Leonel Fernandez on the multilateral organisms’ incapacity to confront situations such as the coup in Honduras. World Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:36:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/world/2009/11/4/33770/Insulza-agrees-with-Fernandez-on-the-OASs-weakness http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2009/11/7/33803/Jamaica-beats-Dominican-Republic-as-honeymoon-destination Kingston.– Jamaica´s Sandals Resorts International was again voted the best Caribbean vacation destination, for the 10th consecutive Tourism Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:11:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2009/11/7/33803/Jamaica-beats-Dominican-Republic-as-honeymoon-destination http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/sports/2009/11/7/33802/Dominican-Republic-qualifies-for-elite-handball-championship Santo Domingo.– Canada built a big half-time lead of 19-12 and then held off Puerto Rico for a 29-27 victory. In the other semifinal, the Dominican Republic beat Mexico 35-32. The wins qualified both Canada and the Dominican Sports Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:24:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/sports/2009/11/7/33802/Dominican-Republic-qualifies-for-elite-handball-championship