Archive for May, 2018
Self-taught Jairon Ortiz put his self-acquired knowledge together and built an excavator that can be remotely operated. Ortiz graduated from the Liceo Ramon Marte Pichardo public high school in El Río, Tireo in Constanza, La Vega province.
He seeks to win a scholarship to study mechatronics engineering but his family cannot afford to send him to school. He said he would like to study to be able to carry out important projects.
Ortiz described his backhoe as a hybrid between electronics and mechanical operation, with the use of a hydraulic system, batteries and electric motors. He said one of the advantages to his project is that it can be operated in difficult areas without putting at risk a human being because of its wireless operation.
Source: DR1, 7dias
May 15, 2018
The representative of the Chinese Commercial Office in Santo Domingo, Fu Xinrong, was at Chinatown in Santo Domingo to celebrate with local residents the signing of diplomatic relations.
In a speech in Chinatown, she highlighted how the signing opens up a new world of opportunities in tourism, commerce, investment, infrastructure, manufacturing, high tech, education, among others.
Speaking for the Chinese community, Su Kin Fung, president of the Center for the Chinese Colony, said that now the Dominican Republic will be named a travel destination open to Chinese tourists. He highlighted some 130 million tourists traveled last year.
The Center for the Chinese Colony is an umbrella organization for entities working for increased relations with China. These include: Unión Empresarial Domínico Chino, Asociación de la Familia CHITACK (NG); Asociación de las Familias Joa, Lai and Kong; Chi Kuntong Dominicana (Chinese Masons);
Asociación Juventud China; Fundación Flor para Todos, Fundación Nuestra Familia, Asociación de Comerciantes y Profesionales del Barrio Chino de Santo Domingo and Tai Kua Lo. Also the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic.
Chinatown is flying the Dominican and People’s Republic of China flags after the announcement of the new diplomatic relations on 30 April 2018.
Source: DR1, DiarioLibre
May 15, 2018
The president of the Dominican Medical Guild (CMD) Dr. Wilson Roa denounced the public hospitals being inaugurated by the Medina administration are lacking in equipment, staff and basic working supplies. He said that in the country the medical health provider companies are not providers of medical services. Instead he said they are financial risk administrators.
Dr. Wilson Roa Familia went so far as to say that in the Dominican Republic there is no real patient-focused health network, but rather the health sector is controlled by financial groups.
Moreso, Roa said that when doctors do not comply with their schedules it is due to a lack of efficient management at the center where the anomaly occurs.
He criticized that the government is overseeing the simultaneous renovations at 57 public hospitals, without any kind of central planning. “This chaotic administrative oversight has caused great damage to the health sector,” he said. He said even the government admitted the heavy workload in improving infrastructure was a big mistake that has had profound effects on the health of the population.
Dr. Roa made the statements when interviewed by Héctor Herrera Cabral for the D’Agenda program, on Channel 11.
“The investment that is made in the rehabilitation of a hospital is only measurable, if accompanied by planning, which there was not; installing of equipment, and these have not been equipped, and qualified personnel to give a good service”, explained the president of the professional association.
He criticized the government has pensioned off around 1,756 doctors and not named their replacements.
Roa added that the health providers (ARS) even dared to publish their profits that at the end of the year amount, that added up to hundreds of millions of pesos. Meanwhile, he said patients who are financing the service, and the doctors, who are also financing the system, are suffering from an inefficient and inequitable health care system. He said the financial companies control the Social Security Council where the policies of the sector are decided because these have veto power.
Source: DR1, DiarioLibre
May 15, 2018
MONTREAL: Air Transat unveiled its flight program for winter 2018-2019, offering travellers a choice of 34 Sun destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America as well as Florida, along with an even more diversified selection of European cities, which are increasingly appreciated by Canadians during the winter season.
Air Transat, the leading leisure carrier in Canada, is also pleased to announce the return of flights from Toronto and Montreal to Saint-Martin/St-Maarten and San Juan, Puerto Rico, both of which are embarkation ports for Transat’s all-in-one cruise packages.
“As the Canadian leader in holiday travel, Air Transat continually strives to offer travellers more destinations and more flexibility, which is why we are significantly boosting frequency on our domestic routes, the vast majority of which will allow travellers to make connections to a larger number of South and Europe destinations,” says Annick Guerard, Chief Operating Officer, Transat. “Winter 2018-2019 also marks the start of a transitional period in our operations, namely our fleet upgrades, which will see us introduce gradually this winter the shorter-range Airbus A321s, and then later, in May 2019, the newer A321neo LR. Once completed, these changes will mean an even better-performing Air Transat fleet, thanks notably to this aircraft’s great versatility and the impressive flexibility that it offers in terms of flight frequency,” she concludes.
Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Florida remain Canadians’ top picks
More than ever, Air Transat is there for Canadian vacationers looking to escape to their favourite trio of destinations, with an increase in the number of its direct flights and new travel opportunities via Toronto. Extra flights to Cancun, Mexico, will be added, departing from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal and Quebec City. Vancouver residents will enjoy daily connections to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and more flights to the Pacific resort destination will be available to holidayers in and around Edmonton. The Dominican Republic is also prominent in the program, with flights added out of Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Halifax to Punta Cana, whose magnificent white sand beaches need no introduction. With the beaches of Florida enjoying a resurgence in popularity, Air Transat is boosting its direct flights to Fort Lauderdale from Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax, as well as to Tampa out of Toronto.
From major Canadian cities, a total of 29 weekly flights will be offered to Florida. Note also that Transat offers several all-in-one cruise package itineraries sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Miami.
In recent years, Costa Rica has emerged as an increasingly popular tourism destination, with its unbeatable blend of off-the-beaten-path natural wonders and relaxing beaches. Air Transat has responded to demand by adding more direct flights from Toronto to San Jose and Liberia.
The carrier is also pleased to announce that it is boosting its number of direct flights from Montreal to Cartageña, Colombia, and Fort-de-France, Martinique.
Source: newkerala.com
May 15, 2018
The volunteers of the environmental organization SOMONCA recently held a big cleanup along the passageway from Sosúa and Cabarete to Sabaneta de Yasica. The organization SOMONCA (Sosúa, Montellano and Cabarete) was founded in 2014 with the objective to create awareness about environmental issues for the community through training. Environmental pollution caused by plastic packaging is an important point of action and should be tackled. During the clean up many bags full of plastic have been removed from the roadside. According to the chairman of SOMONCA, Mr Tony Gómez, much remains to be done to inform people not to deposit waste along the roadside.
Source: Sosua News
May 15, 2018
What do you know about the Dominican Republic, except that it is a land of eternal summer? If it’s hard for you to answer this question, then this article is for you and it will reveal the insane world of the resort filled with tremendous emotions of boundless happiness and love. The first thing for every tourist is interested in places where you can go and see the local color. Excursions in the Dominican Republic in 2018 would not be complete without suggestions to visit the famous island of Saona. We can say that its white beaches and the incredible turquoise of the Caribbean remain forever in the heart of every tourist. This is what makes many return here year after year, because this is really a paradise!
Another fascinating place in the Dominican Republic is the island of Samana, which attracts its unusually rich tropical living creatures. Because of the peculiarities of the location of the island, it created its own micro climate, which contributed to the turbulent vegetation. It is like a second medal of the Dominican Republic, ideal for fans of incredible landscapes and stormy waterfalls. By the way, waterfalls are often a visiting card of this country, because only here refreshing water streams against the background of incredible tropical greenery create landscapes, recognizable all over the world. If you ever read about the cuisine of the Dominican Republic, on the island of Samana you can get acquainted with its incredible flavors, exciting and enthralling for every tourist.
Do you think that this resort is ideal only for romance? You are mistaken, because the excursion to Mount Redonda will completely turn your idea of the country. The versatility of nature in the Dominican Republic attracts tourists with completely different lifestyle, thanks to that, it is cozy here for lovers of the mountain area and for lovers to luxuriate in the rays of the boundless sun on the Caribbean coast.
Dominican Republic welcomes everyone with open arms and pleases with an incredible variety of attractions. Here you will meet rare species of birds, plants, get acquainted with the national color, and most importantly, you will see an amazing sight – a flock of humpback whales! To plan their offspring, these mammals go to the warmest waters of the bay, so they become visible to the naked eye. When seeing them, it’s difficult to describe your emotions, but it will no doubt make a vivid impression on you.
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PUERTO PLATA.- Through an act of bailiff, the Association of Owners of Hotels, Condominiums and Commercial Establishments of Playa Dorada yesterday called on all the authorities of Puerto Plata, so that they urgently seek a solution to the constant conflicts among taxi drivers and passengers dispute, that are affecting the image of this tourist destination.
The notification of the fulfillment and execution of the constitutional guarantees of protection of physical integrity, property and the tourist system of the Playa Dorada Complex, is directed to the Prosecutor’s Office of this province, in addition to the Civil Government, the Ministry of Tourism, Specialized Body of Tourist Security (CESTUR), National Police, the National Institute of Traffic and Land Transportation (INTRANT), Dominican Republic Air Force (FARD) and the Municipal Government of Puerto Plata.
This notification requires all competent authorities to seek a final solution to the blockades made by taxi drivers in that tourist complex since they are affecting tourists, as was in the case on Saturday, May 5 when several units of the Union of taxi drivers obstructed the transit to the point of forcing some guests who were in the Hotel Sunscape to leave the vehicle in which they were traveling.
According to Mr. Manuel Finke who is the executive director of the Association of Owners of Hotels, Condominiums and Commercial Establishments of Playa Dorada, the frequent clashes between taxi drivers also damage the image of this destination could degenerate a misfortune, for which I appeal to the authorities to take an immediate and forceful measure so that peace, order and free competition prevail.
Source: Detras del Rumor
May 11, 2018
Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Aerodom), the leading operator of international airports in the Dominican Republic, announced that solar panel systems have been installed at several of their airports as part of the corporation’s commitment with the environment.
Aerodom announced 1,670 solar panels, with a capacity to produce 543 kWp were installed at the Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata (POP). This will supply 12% of the airport’s energy needs.
At the northern Santo Domingo La Isabela International Airport (JBQ), 2,640 panels, with a production of 858 kWp were installed, equivalent to 43% of the energy demand of that airport.
Likewise, at the Maria Montez International Airport (BRX) in Barahona, 616 panels were installed, able to produce 220 kWp, or 78% of the airport’s energy demand.
The project contemplates a second phase, when solar panels would be installed at the Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo, the El Catey International Airport in Samana (AZS). The second phase also calls for an expansion of the initial installation of solar panels at the Puerto Plata international airport.
Source: DR1, 7dias
May 11, 2018
The Ministry of Environment announced that it is coordinating the protection of 103 turtle eggs of the Tinglar Dermochelys coriacea species. The eggs were laid at Playa Muerta, La Vacama, north to the Punta Cana beach strip.
The Office of Coastal and Marine Resources at the Ministry headquarters in Santo Domingo is working closely with the Ministry provincial office in La Altagracia to assure the protection of the turtle eggs. A Ministry spokesperson said the eggs were transported to the Centro de Vigilancia Ría de Maimón, located 14 kms from where the eggs were laid so that they could safely complete their incubation period.
The Ministry of Environment also reported turtle eggs were laid at the beaches of El Valle in Samaná and at Sans Souci in Santo Domingo this 2018.
The Ministry reports that turtles of three species of seven lay eggs on Dominican coasts. These are: Carey (Eretmochelys imbricata), Verde (Chelonia mydas) and Tinglar (Dermochelys coriácea). The species are on the list of protected species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Source: DR1, Ambiente.gob.do
May 11, 2018
Yesterday morning, Tuesday 8 May 2018, a newborn baby was stolen from one of the birthing rooms at the Presidente Estrella Ureña Hospital in Santiago. The baby girl was a twin, and her sister was left behind. The kidnapping was confirmed by the director of the hospital, Dr. Juan Ferreras who said the case is currently under investigation by government security forces.
According to Carlita Sánchez, her daughter, Nolia Sánchez, gave birth on Monday, 7 May to twin girls when an unknown woman said she would help her to change them, and then disappeared with one of the girls. Sanchez lives in the Cienfuegos area to the west of the city.
Her family has complained about the lack of security at the hospital, a situation that was denied by the director. Nevertheless, the director acknowledged the security cameras inside the hospital were not working, but said they are being assisted by surveillance cameras managed by entities outside the hospital that could detect the person leaving the hospital with the baby.
Source: DR1, Listindiario
May 9, 2018
Update: Police recover baby stolen from Santiago hospital
The National Police reported the rescuing of the baby twin girl that had been stolen on Monday, 7 May 2018 from the Doña René Klang de Guzmán Maternity at the Presidente Rafael Estrella Ureña Public Hospital in Santiago.
Police spokesman, Juan Guzmán Baldía said the child was found on Wednesday, 9 May in a home in the Los Prados area of the Pekín sector in Santiago. She was kept by Raquel Almonte, who is being accused of the theft together with her spouse Jeurys Rodríguez.
The Police said the child was taken to the hospital and would be returned to the mother who is still hospitalized.
32-year old Noelia Sánchez Lara from Cienfuegos in Santiago gave birth to twin girls. She denounced the baby was stolen and suspect a woman who had offered to help bathe and change the diapers of the child and then disappeared. Sánchez has seven children.
37-year old Raquel Almonte said she stole the baby to please her spouse who demanded she have a child to keep the relationship.
A 911 surveillance camera outside the hospital helped solve the case.
Source: DR1, Hoy
May 11, 2018
