Newton voters unique in US for backing African-Americans for mayor, governor, president Nov 16, 2009
State Representative Byron Rushing, a Democrat who represents parts of Boston and Cambridge, also said he believes Warren may be the first popularly elected African-American mayor, and in addition he mentioned William Lantigua, born in the Dominican Republic and voted mayor of Lawrence on the same night Warren won. Lantigua has been hailed as the state s first elected Latino mayor, but racial identity is complicated; witness discussion about Obama s mixed heritage. (Boston Globe)
Minorities, women win big on ballot Nov 5, 2009
Lantigua is a guy who s been around Lawrence for a very long time, and people know who he is, said Pedro Almanzar, who came to Lawrence from the Dominican Republic. He won because he did the legwork. (Boston Globe)
'Fair, Balanced, and Interactive' Oct 22, 2009
Specifically, Ms. Dunn made the statement back in January while a participant at the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development conference in the Dominican Republic. Perhaps, in the afterglow of Barack Obamas presidential election victory, Anita Dunn made the statement unthinkingly. (Townhall.com)
Obama to speak on energy at MIT Friday Oct 21, 2009
BOSTON Man, 49, held in immigration case dies A man from the Dominican Republic being held on federal immigration violations has died. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement yesterday that Pedro Juan Tavarez was pronounced dead Monday at Brigham and Women s Hospital in Boston. (Boston Globe)
Return of a Powell to House seat? Oct 17, 2009
Rangel neglected to pay taxes on rental income from his vacation villa in the Dominican Republic. He failed to report assets worth hundreds of thousands of dollars on his annual disclosure forms, including a hard-to-miss credit union account worth up to $500,000. (Albany Times Union)
Rangel gets primary challenge from former campaign director Oct 13, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009. By Michael O'Brien - 10/12/09 02:11 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
Al Sharpton: Say no to Rush Limbaughs NFL bid Oct 13, 2009
Yes, he needs to waste his money on something besides doctor shopping for oxycontin and someone else s Viagra for boys-only trips to tour little boys in the Dominican Republic. We d actually be much safer if he were busy ticking off a bunch of 300-pound football players. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Nobel Is Like Oscar for Not Finished Movie: Alexandre Marinis Oct 12, 2009
In the next 10 years Roosevelts Corollary, as it became known, was used to justify U.S. intervention in Cuba, Nicaragua, Haiti and Dominican Republic. Lets hope Obama wont dishonor his prize. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
In Honduras, Etc.: Pas d'Ennemis a Gauche Oct 2, 2009
So we have variously isolated or rubbed out individuals such as Somoza in Nicaragua, Stroessner (Paraguay), Trujillo (Dominican Republic), the Duvaliers Papa Doc and Baby Doc (Haiti), and Batista (Cuba) - most of them deemed rightists more or less. . (Townhall.com)
Rangel a popular lawmaker with ethics issues Sep 21, 2009
The person most in charge of writing the nation's tax laws neglected to pay taxes on rental income from his vacation villa in the Dominican Republic. He failed to report assets worth hundreds of thousands of dollars on his annual disclosure forms, including a hard-to-miss credit union account worth up to $500,000. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Market Forecaster Sep 5, 2009
The primary destinations were Japan (306,600 MT), Mexico (173,100 MT), South Korea (94,400 MT), Venezuela (91,500 MT), Morocco (76,300 MT), the Dominican Republic (57,300 MT), and Canada (56,000 MT). As of Aug. 30, the 2009 crop was rated at 69 percent g/e vs. 61 percent a year ago. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
OAS mission ends without breakthrough Aug 26, 2009
Nevertheless, the mission, which included foreign ministers from Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, Argentina, Jamaica and Dominican Republic, insisted that San Jose Accord should provide an "immediate, balanced and viable path to restore the democratic order in Honduras.". The mission arrived in Honduras on Monday amid a taxi drivers' protest demanding the payment of a bonus by the Honduran interim government. (Xinhuanet, China)
U.S. to reduce visa services in Honduras... Aug 26, 2009
They included ministers from Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama and the Dominican Republic. Micheletti said his country could survive any economic sanctions imposed over his refusal to allow Zelaya's return. (The Drudge Report)
Brief History: Secret CIA Missions Aug 21, 2009
Over the ensuing decade, it supported coups and assassinations in places such as Guatemala and the Dominican Republic to install leaders considered sympathetic to U.S. interests. Despite this legacy, many Americans were unaware of the CIA's clandestine operations until May 1960, when a U-2 spy plane was downed over the Soviet Union. (Time.com)
Twittering Over JetBlue's All-You-Can-Jet Pass Aug 21, 2009
You still have to pay taxes on international flights $134 round-trip for New York to the Dominican Republic and book all travel three days in advance. JetBlue does not offer as many exotic destinations as other airlines. (Time.com)
Click to read:Hurricane Bill Powers Over Atlantic Aug 19, 2009
Meanwhile, people in flood-prone Haiti and the Dominican Republic awoke to good news Tuesday as it appeared Ana, the first named storm of the Atlantic season, had largely spared their shared island ... The system had been downgraded to a tropical depression and then largely dissipated before reaching Haiti and the Dominican Republic. (CBS News)
In Peru, recovery from quake lags Aug 17, 2009
A few years ago, Oxfam tracked hurricanes crossing the Caribbean: The storms killed a few hundred people in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. They next hit Cuba, where maybe two died, then moved to Central America, claiming hundreds more lives. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Honduras Prohibits Visit Of OAS Crisis Negotiators Aug 10, 2009
The Washington-based OAS, a long-established hemispheric body promoting democracy, development and legal cooperation in the Americas, on Friday named the delegation comprising foreign ministers from Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The group's mission was to try to persuade Micheletti to negotiate with international mediators seeking to return President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted in a coup on June 28. (CBS News -- World)
Honduras Accepts OAS Delegation After Coup Aug 10, 2009
The delegation organized by the OAS also includes the foreign ministers of Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. It was not the first time that diplomatic efforts to resolve the coup appear to have been delayed or drawn out by the interim government. (Fox News)
Honduras cancels negotiators’ visit over OAS chief’s inclusion on panel Aug 10, 2009
The Washington-based OAS, a long-established hemispheric body promoting democracy, development, and legal cooperation in the Americas, on Friday named the delegation comprising foreign ministers from Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. The group s mission was to try to persuade Micheletti to negotiate with international mediators seeking to return President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted in a coup on June 28. (Boston Globe)
Honduras yields on OAS delegation Aug 10, 2009
Mr Insulza was to be accompanied on the visit to Tegucigalpa on Tuesday by the foreign ministers of Argentina, Canada, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. But on Sunday, the Honduran foreign ministry announced that it would turn back the group because of the presence of the OAS secretary-general. (BBC News)
Paula Abdul Is Perfect Act to Follow Clinton's Aug 7, 2009
You know, in case another one of his sons is trying to get there using a Dominican Republic passport. CIA: After you picked up the two female journalists, can you tell us what happened on the airplane. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Immigrant detainees hunger strike over conditions Jul 31, 2009
"It's no 00001D9E t fit for a human being," read a comment attributed to Fausto Gonzalez, according to the report a detainee from the Dominican Republic. "There are rats, mosquitoes, flies, and spiders inside the cell and inside the dorm. The ventilation is terrible," he said. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Zelaya Steps Up Pressure on U.S. to Help Him Return to Power in Honduras Jul 12, 2009
Since being deposed, Zelaya has traveled to countries including the U.S., El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama and the Dominican Republic to drum up support for his return. Micheletti and Zelaya met separately in private with Arias in Costa Rica on July 9 on condition they wouldnt have to meet each other face-to-face. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
* The Caesar temptation in Latin politics makes a comeback Jul 11, 2009
In the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernandez (1996-2000, 2004-2008, 2008-2012) began serving his third four-year term in office last year and the party in power has not ruled out the possibility of modifying the Carta Magna to allow him yet another term. In Colombia, Alvaro Uribe (2002-2006, 2006-2010), in power since 2002, got his chance for a first re-election in 2006 through a questionable constitutional reform and appears set to try for a third term by forcing a referendum to amend the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Honduras talks end without accord Jul 11, 2009
Mr Zelaya flew to the Dominican Republic, where he is hoping to gather more support, and Mr Micheletti has returned to Honduras. On arriving back in the Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa, Mr Micheletti said: "We are in agreement with his [Mr Zelaya's] return here - but to be sent directly to the courts.". (BBC News -- Americas)
A soldier's duty Jul 10, 2009
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Latin leaders unite against junta in Honduras Jul 1, 2009
Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernndez warned that if the coup is consolidated in the coming days or weeks, it could become "contagious" and spread to other countries facing similar political polarization. He said the countries of the hemisphere need to stop the coup in its tracks to "prevent what could happen in another one of our countries.". (Christian Science Monitor)
Stomach stapling may lower cancer risk in women Jun 24, 2009
Get safe and affordable lap band surgery in the Dominican Republic. Lap Band $5900. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
France: Can the country ban a church? Jun 20, 2009
France: Can the country ban a church. The Church of Scientology French branch head Alain Rosenberg leaves Paris court, May 25, 2009. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Iran's Khamenei throws down hard line with protesters Jun 20, 2009
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prays in Tehran University on Friday. Morteza Nikoubazl/Reuters. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Roger Ebert decries Bill OReillys shrillness Jun 19, 2009
I couldn't help but notice how the citizens of countries such as the Dominican Republic and Guatemala inevitably end up talking about politics no matter where the conversation started. Several of my African and European friends have also expressed to me how unnerving it is to live in a society in which the citizens do not engage in active political debate. (Harper's Magazine)
With 'Buy Chinese' edict, another nation tiptoes toward protectionism Jun 18, 2009
Beijing stipulates that $586 billion in stimulus funds be spent only on Chinese goods. from the June 17, 2009 edition. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
The Anti-Reagan Jun 16, 2009
Why could not he say to Ortega: We also intervened in the Dominican Republic in 1965 to block a communist takeover, and in Grenada in 1983. The only problem with the Bay of Pigs is that we should have done it right and removed the odious Cuban dictatorship, and put Fidel, Raul and Che up against that same wall where so many patriots perished and spared the Cuban people 50 years of tyranny and the prostitution of their island into a base camp for the greatest despotism of the 20th century. (The American Conservative)
The Lear Jet repo man Jun 16, 2009
After a few missed payments, the bank had called Popovich, who had tracked the plane from the Dominican Republic to Haiti. The gig promised to be simple. (Harper's Magazine)
In Somalia's break-away corner, an oasis of stability Jun 16, 2009
The self-declared republic of Somaliland has elections, a strong economy, and zero tolerance for extremists or pirates. But no one recognizes it. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Four picked for school hall of fame May 21, 2009
Garl currently has projects in countries that include China, Nigeria, the Dominican Republic and Panama. In 1995, the International Network of Golf organization named him as Golf Course Designer of the Year. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Third Parties from the GOP May 15, 2009
Also, Grant pursued annexation of Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) and supported the independence movement in Cuba. These developments, along with the continued military presence in the Reconstruction South, drew the ire of some Republicans. (Suite101.com)
Rush Limbaugh, Colin Powell and the GOP May 7, 2009
You know the family values guy El Pigbo (Rush) thrice married, drug addict billionaire who has to go to The Dominican Republic with a boat load of Viagra to get a date. Whether they re boys or girls is open to interpretation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Citizens held as illegal immigrants Apr 13, 2009
Perez was born in the Dominican Republic and went to the U.S. at 15 ... He was put on a plane from Boston to the Dominican Republic, where his mother still owned a home ... He left the next day for the Dominican Republic. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
West Side Story remake aims at cultural authenticity Mar 18, 2009
They are no longer the insecure newcomers, but are veterans now, their walk and talk aped by the growing numbers of teenage Central and South American greenhorns from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Ecuador and elsewhere trying to fit in. These and other changes are partly why Mr. Laurents, who wrote the book for "West Side Story," decided that, at 91, he was ready not only to revive this classic musical but also, for the first time, to direct it himself. (International Herald Tribune)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Mar 10, 2009
However, the loan must be repaid, Ou said at Panama City International Airport, where he was waiting for several hours before heading to the Dominican Republic. Ou said that before embarking on his current trip to cement relations with Taiwans Central and South American allies, he obtained an agreement from the Taiwanese banks that repayment of the syndicated loan made to Paraguay several years ago could be deferred for six months. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
"One Dollar for Every West Virginian" Mar 3, 2009
Hanging out with the ousted Washington Nationals exec in the Dominican Republic. Bryan Curtis | March 2, 2009. (Slate)
Ferreras nabs seat with decisive win Feb 27, 2009
But none seemed more excited by this week s victory than Julio Ferreras, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic who came to the U.S. in search of a better life in 1972. You wouldn t believe how far she has come, Julio Ferreras said. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
- Viewpoint: A double minority (1) Feb 22, 2009
According to a 2003 Inter-American Dialogue Race Report, the country with the highest percentage of people of African descent is the Dominican Republic, with 84 percent. It is followed by Cuba, with 62 percent; Brazil, with 45 percent; Colombia, with 26 percent; Panama, with 14 percent; and in Venezuela, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Peru, less than 10 percent have African roots. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Pope reminds Pelosi of duty Feb 19, 2009
Washington Nationals team president Stan Kasten believes his organization was the victim of "deliberate, premeditated fraud" that involved a top prospect from the Dominican Republic creating a false identity to secure a $1. 4 million signing bonus three years ago. (Insight on the News)
Free trade: Chocolate with a heart Feb 11, 2009
Many of the people who take the tour, says Ms. Music, don't realize that their favorite treat comes from an actual agricultural crop, the cocoa bean, nor do they know where it comes from cacao trees grown in Central and South America, West Africa, and the Dominican Republic ... It's an issue that deeply concerns Rodney North, a spokesman from Equal Exchange, based in Massachusetts, which partners with cooperatives of cocoa farmers around the world, especially in the Dominican Republic,... (Christian Science Monitor)
Celebrations Feb 8, 2009
Luckily, the two were granted enough leave time to spend a week in the Dominican Republic for their honeymoon. Congratulations to the newlyweds. (Abington Mariner, MA)
Latin America poverty 'may soar' Feb 7, 2009
The BBC's Americas reporter, Emilio San Pedro, says her comments come after similar warnings from other regional bodies of potential widespread unemployment in countries like Panama and the Dominican Republic. Our correspondent says even Brazil, the Latin American powerhouse, has been feeling the effects of the credit crunch. (BBC News -- Americas)
