The Dominican Sun - Across the Dominican Republic in the last 24 hours the highest observed temperature by DRSol was 95 at Puerto Plata International. The coolest reading came from Santiago with an overnight low of 72. No rain was reported. Skies were generally partly cloudy. Winds are averaging 9 mph from the SE, with a peak gust to 20 mph seen at 1PM yesterday afternoon at Santiago. By the Numbers DR cities reported rain 00% of the time, and thunderstorms 0%. Average reported rainfall intensity on a scale of 0 to 100 was 00. Cloud cover totaled 54%. Click above to view summaries for the last week or last month. Last updated at . Read original at The Dominican Sun.
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The Dominican Sun - Across the Dominican Republic in the last 24 hours the highest observed temperature by DRSol was 91 at La Romana International Airport. The coolest reading came from Santiago with an overnight low of 70. A few spotty light to moderate rain showers were reported, the last in Las Americas at 5PM this afternoon. Skies were generally mostly cloudy. Winds are averaging 10 mph from the SE, with a peak gust to 21 mph seen at 5PM this afternoon at Samana. By the Numbers DR cities reported rain 2% of the time, and thunderstorms 0%. Average reported rainfall intensity on a scale of 0 to 100 was 41. Cloud cover totaled 63%. Click above to view summaries for the last week or last month. Last updated at 7:28PM. Read original at The Dominican Sun.
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Santo Domingo. – AES Corporation CEO and President, Andrés Gluski, met today at the National Palace with President Danilo Medina and Vice President of CDEEE, Rubén Bichara, to announce the platform expansion plan of the company in the Dominican Republic. This expansion, which will be developed by AES, the Government and other strategic partners, involves over a billion dollars in the next five years.
Gluski said after the meeting: “our aim is to support national growth and, to accomplish this, we want to expand even more our platform in the energy sector to increase competitiveness of the Dominican economy. For more than ten years AES has made important contributions to diversify the energy matrix and strengthen the electricity sector of the country”.
The increased demand of natural gas in the AES Andres plant, increase generation capacity of DPP (AES Los Mina) and construction, already underway, of Itabo III, are among the projects presented.
The expansion plan of the AES platform is aligned with the objectives of president Medina, who seeks to diversify the generation matrix, limiting current dependence on oil, and reducing energy costs.
“With this expansion plan, AES consolidates its position as strategic partner of the country’s economic development, helping to provide solutions for the energy sector, which will benefit all Dominicans”, said Marco De la Rosa, President of AES Dominicana, who also participated in the meeting.
These projects are an addition to the more than one billion dollars invested by AES in the Dominican Republic since its arrival to the country in 1997. The company has contributed to the sector, thanks to the use of competitive fuels and efficient energy generation with lower costs.
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Santo Domingo -After meeting for more than four hours, the Haitian and Dominican authorities failed to reach an agreement to lift the ban on poultry and eggs imports.
FILE. Haiti Foreign minister Pierre Richard Casimir and Dominican counterpart Carlos Morales are in a closed-door talks since 12: 20pm, looking to lift the ban of Dominican egg and chicken exports to the neighboring country.
To enact the ban, in effect since June 6, Haiti alleged an outbreak of bird flu in Dominican Republic, which the Pan American Health Organization denied.
Dominican Foreign Affairs deputy minister Juan Andrés Gómez, Agriculture minister Luis Ramon Rodriguez, and Industry and Commerce deputy minister Yahaira Sosa are also taking part in the meeting.
Port-au-Prince is represented by Agriculture minister Thomas Jacques, Haiti-RD Joint Commission secretary Regine Lamour, Animal Health deputy minister Michael Chamcy and Haitian ambassador Fritz Cineas.
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Santo Domingo- Haiti Foreign minister Pierre Richard Casimir and Dominican counterpart Carlos Morales are in a closed-door talks since 12: 20pm, looking to lift the ban of Dominican egg and chicken exports to the neighboring country.
To enact the ban, in effect since June 6, Haiti alleged an outbreak of bird flu in Dominican Republic, which the Pan American Health Organization denied.
Dominican Foreign Affairs deputy minister Juan Andrés Gómez, Agriculture minister Luis Ramon Rodriguez, and Industry and Commerce deputy minister Yahaira Sosa are also taking part in the meeting.
Port-au-Prince is represented by Agriculture minister Thomas Jacques, Haiti-RD Joint Commission secretary Regine Lamour, Animal Health deputy minister Michael Chamcy and Haitian ambassador Fritz Cineas.
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Dominican Today -
Whether it’s expected or accidental, the death of a loved one can shake you to the core. The last thing you want is to have to interrupt grieving to deal with mundane tasks, but unfortunately there are many actions that must be done on behalf of the deceased. Some must be taken immediately, while with others you can take your time and reflect on the best path to follow. Here’s a checklist: If the death occurs under hospital or hospice watch, they will notify the proper authorities and help you make arrangements with the coroner’s office for transport of the remains. If it happens at home, call local police or 911 for assistance. If he or she was an organ donor, you’ll need to act quickly.
Reach out for help in making arrangements and locating key documents. Split up such tasks as contacting others who will want to know, taking care of pets, collecting mail and safeguarding the deceased’s home if it’s now vacant.
Look for a will or other document that spells out the deceased’s burial or cremation wishes – many people make funeral arrangements in advance, even paying ahead of time. The funeral home can guide you through the paperwork process, such as placing an obituary and ordering death certificates.
Hopefully, the deceased prepared a will that names an executor to oversee the disposition of his or her estate; otherwise, the court will have to appoint one. In sorting through their files, also look for: a trust; insurance policies; bank, credit card, mortgage and loan accounts; safe deposit box key; contact information for lawyer, doctor, accountant or other professional advisors; and passwords to computer and other accounts.
Within the first few days, start notifying organizations with which the deceased had business or financial arrangements. In most cases you’ll be required to submit a certified copy of the death certificate, so be sure to order ample copies. You’ll need to contact: Current or former employers for information about possible final wages, accrued vacation, retirement, life insurance or other death benefits. Social Security Administration.
If they were receiving Social Security benefits, you’ll need to stop payment right away. Funeral homes often do this, but be sure to ask. Once you’ve notified Social Security, they will contact Medicare to cancel benefits. However, if they were enrolled in a Medicare Prescription or Advantage Plan or had a Medigap policy, contact each to cancel coverage. Veteran’s Administration. Veterans, their immediate family members and certain others may be entitled to burial at a national cemetery.
Forward their mail to a secure address so you don’t miss important correspondence. Cancel their driver’s license to avoid identity fraud. Banks, credit unions, credit card issuers and other lenders to close accounts – or if you are a surviving spouse, to convert accounts to your name only. If they had a safe deposit box and you don’t have the key, ask what documentation you need to gain access.
Insurance companies, to cancel auto and homeowner’s policies; however, consider keeping them activated until assets are sold, in case of theft or damage. Close email accounts. Cancel magazine subscriptions and utilities.
Finally, the executor will have to deal with such issues as locating beneficiaries, distributing inherited property, filing final tax returns, and settling outstanding debts. You’d be wise to work with an attorney who specializes in probate issues.
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Santo Domingo- Dominicans mark a day in infamy today, when in 1959 a group of expeditionaries arrived aboard two boats in Maimon and Estero Hondo, Puerto Plata, in a desperate effort to topple Latin America’s bloodiest dictatorship, headed by Rafael Trujillo.
June 14 also marks the the death of Ernesto Che Guevara, assassinated June 14, 1967 in Bolivia.
The Heroes of Maimon, Constanza and Estero Hondo will host several ceremonies to mark the day which heralded the downfall of the Trujillo Era.
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Santo Domingo- Several Neighborhood boards staged a candlelight vigil outside Unicaribe University Thursday night to protest the illegal pedestrian walk which president Danilo Medina’s Administration has decided to ramrod in violation of zoning laws.
Crews of the contractor Pinsa yesterday resumed construction of the pedestrian walk in front of Unicaribe, one of the numerous “garage” universities, so-called from having sprouted across the country without planning.
The government’s OISOE agency is in charge of the structure’s construction, despite the National District City Council’s resolution to ban the bridge, whose work resumes eight days after riot Police had to disperse a throng of Unicaribe students and staff which blocked the 30 de Mayo (Malecon) to demand its completion.
A crane began laying the pillars that will support bridge’s beams Thursday morning, while residents of Dominicanos Ausentes and other Neighborhood boards vowed to heighten their protest against the work.
Eneida Reyes said Unicaribe’s buildings have ruined the neighborhood were cars park on its sidewalks and has drawn unwanted businesses such as bars and street vendors.
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Santo Domingo- The Meteorology Office forecasts downpours with thunderstorms over much of the country for Friday, from a tropical wave moving west along the Caribbean coastline.
It said the probability of showers will gradually increase toward Friday afternoon and early evening over areas on the southern slopes of the Central Mountains.
Meteorology forecasts that the downpours will continue in the weekend, with mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers for the Northeast, North and Northwest.
Temperatures at night will range from a low of 22 degrees Celsius to a high of 34 C.
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Santo Domingo- Student Welfare director Rene Jaquez on Monday announced that the government paid RD$529. 0 million owed to 137 suppliers of the school breakfast.
The official announced a call for tenders to buy bread and biscuits for the lunches the government plans to start providing to the public schools that will extend the schedule to 3pm.
In a press conference in the National Palace, Jaquez said the MSMEs will be given the opportunity to participate as suppliers, by reducing the requirements, from more than 20, to four, including obtaining a vendor registry and be up to date in payment of their taxes.
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The Dominican Sun - Across the Dominican Republic in the last 24 hours the highest observed temperature by DRSol was 91 at Las Americas. The coolest reading came from Santiago with an overnight low of 70. A few spotty but light showers and thunderstorms were reported, the last in Santiago at 8PM last night. Skies were generally mostly cloudy. Winds are averaging 9 mph from the SE, with a peak gust to 30 mph seen at 6PM last night at Santiago. By the Numbers DR cities reported rain 6% of the time, and thunderstorms 3%. Average reported rainfall intensity on a scale of 0 to 100 was 30. Cloud cover totaled 67%. Click above to view summaries for the last week or last month. Last updated at 12:28PM. Read original at The Dominican Sun.
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The Dominican Sun - Across the Dominican Republic in the last 24 hours the highest observed temperature by DRSol was 95 at Puerto Plata International. The coolest reading came from Santiago with an overnight low of 72. No rain was reported. Skies were generally partly cloudy. Winds are averaging 9 mph from the SE, with a peak gust to 20 mph seen at 1PM yesterday afternoon at Santiago. By the Numbers DR cities reported rain 00% of the time, and thunderstorms 0%. Average reported rainfall intensity on a scale of 0 to 100 was 00. Cloud cover totaled 54%. Click above to view summaries for the last week or last month. 
The Dominican Sun - Across the Dominican Republic in the last 24 hours the highest observed temperature by DRSol was 91 at La Romana International Airport. The coolest reading came from Santiago with an overnight low of 70. A few spotty light to moderate rain showers were reported, the last in Las Americas at 5PM this afternoon. Skies were generally mostly cloudy. Winds are averaging 10 mph from the SE, with a peak gust to 21 mph seen at 5PM this afternoon at Samana. By the Numbers DR cities reported rain 2% of the time, and thunderstorms 0%. Average reported rainfall intensity on a scale of 0 to 100 was 41. Cloud cover totaled 63%. Click above to view summaries for the last week or last month. 
Dominican Today -
Santo Domingo. – AES Corporation CEO and President, Andrés Gluski, met today at the National Palace with President Danilo Medina and Vice President of CDEEE, Rubén Bichara, to announce the platform expansion plan of the company in the Dominican Republic. This expansion, which will be developed by AES, the Government and other strategic partners, involves over a billion dollars in the next five years.
Gluski said after the meeting: “our aim is to support national growth and, to accomplish this, we want to expand even more our platform in the energy sector to increase competitiveness of the Dominican economy. For more than ten years AES has made important contributions to diversify the energy matrix and strengthen the electricity sector of the country”.
The increased demand of natural gas in the AES Andres plant, increase generation capacity of DPP (AES Los Mina) and construction, already underway, of Itabo III, are among the projects presented.
The expansion plan of the AES platform is aligned with the objectives of president Medina, who seeks to diversify the generation matrix, limiting current dependence on oil, and reducing energy costs.
“With this expansion plan, AES consolidates its position as strategic partner of the country’s economic development, helping to provide solutions for the energy sector, which will benefit all Dominicans”, said Marco De la Rosa, President of AES Dominicana, who also participated in the meeting.
These projects are an addition to the more than one billion dollars invested by AES in the Dominican Republic since its arrival to the country in 1997. The company has contributed to the sector, thanks to the use of competitive fuels and efficient energy generation with lower costs.
Read original at 
Dominican Today -
Santo Domingo -After meeting for more than four hours, the Haitian and Dominican authorities failed to reach an agreement to lift the ban on poultry and eggs imports.
FILE. Haiti Foreign minister Pierre Richard Casimir and Dominican counterpart Carlos Morales are in a closed-door talks since 12: 20pm, looking to lift the ban of Dominican egg and chicken exports to the neighboring country.
To enact the ban, in effect since June 6, Haiti alleged an outbreak of bird flu in Dominican Republic, which the Pan American Health Organization denied.
Dominican Foreign Affairs deputy minister Juan Andrés Gómez, Agriculture minister Luis Ramon Rodriguez, and Industry and Commerce deputy minister Yahaira Sosa are also taking part in the meeting.
Port-au-Prince is represented by Agriculture minister Thomas Jacques, Haiti-RD Joint Commission secretary Regine Lamour, Animal Health deputy minister Michael Chamcy and Haitian ambassador Fritz Cineas.
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Dominican Today -
Whether it’s expected or accidental, the death of a loved one can shake you to the core. The last thing you want is to have to interrupt grieving to deal with mundane tasks, but unfortunately there are many actions that must be done on behalf of the deceased. Some must be taken immediately, while with others you can take your time and reflect on the best path to follow. Here’s a checklist: If the death occurs under hospital or hospice watch, they will notify the proper authorities and help you make arrangements with the coroner’s office for transport of the remains. If it happens at home, call local police or 911 for assistance. If he or she was an organ donor, you’ll need to act quickly.
Reach out for help in making arrangements and locating key documents. Split up such tasks as contacting others who will want to know, taking care of pets, collecting mail and safeguarding the deceased’s home if it’s now vacant.
Look for a will or other document that spells out the deceased’s burial or cremation wishes – many people make funeral arrangements in advance, even paying ahead of time. The funeral home can guide you through the paperwork process, such as placing an obituary and ordering death certificates.
Hopefully, the deceased prepared a will that names an executor to oversee the disposition of his or her estate; otherwise, the court will have to appoint one. In sorting through their files, also look for: a trust; insurance policies; bank, credit card, mortgage and loan accounts; safe deposit box key; contact information for lawyer, doctor, accountant or other professional advisors; and passwords to computer and other accounts.
Within the first few days, start notifying organizations with which the deceased had business or financial arrangements. In most cases you’ll be required to submit a certified copy of the death certificate, so be sure to order ample copies. You’ll need to contact: Current or former employers for information about possible final wages, accrued vacation, retirement, life insurance or other death benefits. Social Security Administration.
If they were receiving Social Security benefits, you’ll need to stop payment right away. Funeral homes often do this, but be sure to ask. Once you’ve notified Social Security, they will contact Medicare to cancel benefits. However, if they were enrolled in a Medicare Prescription or Advantage Plan or had a Medigap policy, contact each to cancel coverage. Veteran’s Administration. Veterans, their immediate family members and certain others may be entitled to burial at a national cemetery.
Forward their mail to a secure address so you don’t miss important correspondence. Cancel their driver’s license to avoid identity fraud. Banks, credit unions, credit card issuers and other lenders to close accounts – or if you are a surviving spouse, to convert accounts to your name only. If they had a safe deposit box and you don’t have the key, ask what documentation you need to gain access.
Insurance companies, to cancel auto and homeowner’s policies; however, consider keeping them activated until assets are sold, in case of theft or damage. Close email accounts. Cancel magazine subscriptions and utilities.
Finally, the executor will have to deal with such issues as locating beneficiaries, distributing inherited property, filing final tax returns, and settling outstanding debts. You’d be wise to work with an attorney who specializes in probate issues.
Read original at 
Dominican Today -
Santo Domingo- Dominicans mark a day in infamy today, when in 1959 a group of expeditionaries arrived aboard two boats in Maimon and Estero Hondo, Puerto Plata, in a desperate effort to topple Latin America’s bloodiest dictatorship, headed by Rafael Trujillo.
June 14 also marks the the death of Ernesto Che Guevara, assassinated June 14, 1967 in Bolivia.
The Heroes of Maimon, Constanza and Estero Hondo will host several ceremonies to mark the day which heralded the downfall of the Trujillo Era.
Read original at 
Dominican Today -
Santo Domingo- Several Neighborhood boards staged a candlelight vigil outside Unicaribe University Thursday night to protest the illegal pedestrian walk which president Danilo Medina’s Administration has decided to ramrod in violation of zoning laws.
Crews of the contractor Pinsa yesterday resumed construction of the pedestrian walk in front of Unicaribe, one of the numerous “garage” universities, so-called from having sprouted across the country without planning.
The government’s OISOE agency is in charge of the structure’s construction, despite the National District City Council’s resolution to ban the bridge, whose work resumes eight days after riot Police had to disperse a throng of Unicaribe students and staff which blocked the 30 de Mayo (Malecon) to demand its completion.
A crane began laying the pillars that will support bridge’s beams Thursday morning, while residents of Dominicanos Ausentes and other Neighborhood boards vowed to heighten their protest against the work.
Eneida Reyes said Unicaribe’s buildings have ruined the neighborhood were cars park on its sidewalks and has drawn unwanted businesses such as bars and street vendors.
Read original at 
Dominican Today -
Santo Domingo- The Meteorology Office forecasts downpours with thunderstorms over much of the country for Friday, from a tropical wave moving west along the Caribbean coastline.
It said the probability of showers will gradually increase toward Friday afternoon and early evening over areas on the southern slopes of the Central Mountains.
Meteorology forecasts that the downpours will continue in the weekend, with mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers for the Northeast, North and Northwest.
Temperatures at night will range from a low of 22 degrees Celsius to a high of 34 C.
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Dominican Today -
Santo Domingo- Student Welfare director Rene Jaquez on Monday announced that the government paid RD$529. 0 million owed to 137 suppliers of the school breakfast.
The official announced a call for tenders to buy bread and biscuits for the lunches the government plans to start providing to the public schools that will extend the schedule to 3pm.
In a press conference in the National Palace, Jaquez said the MSMEs will be given the opportunity to participate as suppliers, by reducing the requirements, from more than 20, to four, including obtaining a vendor registry and be up to date in payment of their taxes.
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The Dominican Sun - Across the Dominican Republic in the last 24 hours the highest observed temperature by DRSol was 91 at Las Americas. The coolest reading came from Santiago with an overnight low of 70. A few spotty but light showers and thunderstorms were reported, the last in Santiago at 8PM last night. Skies were generally mostly cloudy. Winds are averaging 9 mph from the SE, with a peak gust to 30 mph seen at 6PM last night at Santiago. By the Numbers DR cities reported rain 6% of the time, and thunderstorms 3%. Average reported rainfall intensity on a scale of 0 to 100 was 30. Cloud cover totaled 67%. Click above to view summaries for the last week or last month. 