TODAY Thursday, August 28, 2008

The rains would have improved the power supply in the Cibao region

The rains would have improved the power supply in the Cibao region

According to EDENORTE

SANTIAGO.– The Northern Power Company (Edenorte), informed that the climatic conditions as well as the reduction in the electrical energy request positively influenced since yesterday morning the electricity distribution in the area of Cibao…

Listín Diario, by Ricardo Santana, 27.08.08


Dominican violinist Aisha Syed to perform in SantiagoDominican violinist Aisha Syed to perform in Santiago

Fifth concert with the National Symphony

Santiago de los Caballeros.– Dominican star violinist Aisha Syed will perform at Gran Teatro del Cibao, in Santiago, for a benefit concern for Fundolor, a foundation that helps victims of cancer…

Dominican Today, 25.08.08


An agreement to improve environment conditions is signedAn agreement to improve environment conditions is signed

Cooperation in the Cibao

SANTIAGO.- The Ecological Society of Cibao (SOIECI) and the Open University for Adults (UAPA), subscribed a cooperation agreement to develop joint initiatives to improve the environment conditions of the « Ciudad Corazón » and the area of Cibao…

Diario Libre, 21.08.08


The contractors of Santiago greet the arrival of future workThe contractors of Santiago greet the arrival of future work

Announcement made by Leonel

SANTIAGO. - The Association of the Storekeepers and Industrials of Santiago (ACIS) expressed its satisfaction as for the infrastructure work and investment program announced by President Leonel Fernández in his speech at the occasion of his new mandate…

Al Momento, 19.08.08


Few storm effects in SantiagoFew storm effects in Santiago

Thanks to the prevention work of Civil Defense

The director of the Civil Defense of Santiago, Francisco Arias, stated that the effects of the passage of tropical storm FAY were minimal regarding Santiago…

Diario 55, by José Zapata, 18.08.08


INAPA invests 485 million pesos for water in SantiagoINAPA invests 485 million pesos for water in Santiago

To improve living conditions

The executive director of the National Institute of Drinking water and Sewers (INAPA), Frank Rodriguez, informed that the government invested more than 485.5 million pesos to supply drinking water and to improve sanitary conditions in various Communities of the province of Santiago

Listín Diario, 13.08.08


Two projects will be submitted to the Municipal council

Development of the Commune

SANTIAGO. - The PLD party representative of the town council of this commune, Hipólito Martínez, announced that he will submit two development projects of the city before the Municipal council: A Municipal council of the Traffic and Terrestrial transport and a Market of the Producers in Cienfuegos…

Diario 55, by Arturo Taveras, 11.08.08


Projects of residential residences for Real BanreservasProjects of residential residences for Real Banreservas

An investment of 84 million pesos

SANTIAGO. - With an investment of 84 million pesos, Real Estate Banreservas presented the projects of residences Erick I and Erick II, which will have a considerable impact on the urban and economic development of the zone…

Diario Digital, 05.05.08


Strike in NavarreteStrike in Navarrete

Hundreds drivers could not enter in the commune

SANTIAGO.- Hundreds of public and private drivers could not penetrate in the commune of Navarrete due to the fact that its main entrance is completely blocked with trunks, old tires, stones, trees branches and refuse…

El Libelo, 04.08.08


Today in…

Gustav leaves 8 Dominicans dead, thousands displacedDominican Republic Live

Gustav leaves 8 Dominicans dead, thousands displaced…


Meeting of Petrocaribe technicians’ Technical Work GroupSanto Domingo Live

Meeting of Petrocaribe technicians’ Technical Work Group…


Competitiveness and electrical energy, crucial tourism subjectsLas Terrenas Live

Competitiveness and electrical energy, crucial tourism subjects…


Guides and taxi drivers underwent training to work with cruise ships passengersSamaná Live

Guides and taxi drivers underwent training to work with cruise ships passengers…


Tropical hurricane season 2008

Tropical weather outlook

Map of Caribe

TROPICAL STORM GUSTAV
THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM GUSTAV WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 17.8 NORTH…LONGITUDE 75.6 WEST OR ABOUT 80 MILES…130 KM…EAST OF KINGSTON JAMAICA AND ABOUT 170 MILES…270 KM…SOUTH OF GUANTANAMO CUBA. GUSTAV HAS BEEN MOVING LITTLE DURING THE PAST COUPLE OF HOURS BUT IS EXPECTED TO RESUME A MOTION TOWARD THE WEST-SOUTHWEST NEAR 6 MPH…9 KM/HR. A TURN TOWARD THE WEST IS EXPECTED LATER TODAY AND TO THE WEST-NORTHWEST ON FRIDAY. THE CENTER OF GUSTAV IS EXPECTED TO PASS VERY CLOSE TO JAMAICA LATER TODAY.

Map of Caribe

TROPICAL STORM HANNA
THE CENTER OF NEWLY FORMED TROPICAL STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 19.8 NORTH…LONGITUDE 57.9 WEST OR ABOUT 355 MILES…575 KM…EAST-NORTHEAST OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS AND IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST-NORTHWEST NEAR 5 MPH…8 KM/HR…AND A TURN TO THE NORTHWEST IS EXPECTED LATER TODAY. ON THIS TRACK THE DEPRESSION WILL BE PASSING WELL NORTH OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

Map of Caribe

1 - Thunderstorms
THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY IS SPARSE IN ASSOCIATION WITH A LARGE TROPICAL WAVE LOCATED OVER THE EASTERN ATLANTIC ABOUT 775 MILES WEST OF THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS. SOME SLOW DEVELOPMENT OF THIS SYSTEM IS POSSIBLE DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS AT IT MOVES WESTWARD AT 10 TO 15 MPH.

2 - Tropical wave
A WELL-DEFINED TROPICAL WAVE IS LOCATED NEAR THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA AND IS ABOUT TO EMERGE OVER THE EXTREME TROPICAL EASTERN ATLANTIC. GRADUAL DEVELOPMENT OF THIS SYSTEM IS POSSIBLE DURING THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS AS IT MOVES WESTWARD AT ABOUT 15 MPH.

3 - Thunderstorms
AN AREA OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE SOUTHERN BAY OF CAMPECHE IS ASSOCIATED WITH A TROPICAL WAVE. SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT OF THIS DISTURBANCE APPEARS UNLIKELY DUE TO PROXIMITY TO LAND.

(updated august, 28 at 2:30pm)

Forecasts for 48 hours

Green alert

No cyclone expected No cyclone expected
Tropical depression Tropical depression
Activity in progress Activity in progress
Hurricane coming Cyclone coming

Next hurricanes : Hanna and Ike

Decoration & Design

WOW Colored showers

We spend a small moment every day in there; the shower is a space of relieving where we can appreciates a little while of loneliness.
But why the showers are they desperately white ?


The fire by Elena Colombo

The fact many people say Who plays with fire burn itself does not seem to scare the designer Elena Colombo, who uses it as the center of her creations…


Beauty/Health

Color OnEye shadow Patchs by Color On

You like to make up yourselves, but you do not have time or are not able to do it well ?
Color on Pro presents a revolutionary manner to makeup yourself: eye shadow Patch…


Mini Travel TowelMini Travel Towel

The spoon sisters offers a very practical product to us: Mini Travel Towel. Yes, you already knew the travel towels, but those have the advantage of being ultra compact…


Fashion/Trends

FashionFashion for pregnant women

That’s it, the happy event is here, you are preparing to be a mom ! But to be pregnant does not mean you have to leave beside your femininity and the fashion world…


Summer 2008 Summer 2008 baskets

If you have the chance to go to the beach or to make summer walks, the basket is the perfect bag: roomy and practical, you can accommodate all you need in it, while remaining fashion and ultra elegant…


Weather

The weather live in Dominican Republic

Exchange rate

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Agenda

On Saturday August 30 starting from 08.00 pm : Aventura in Gran Arena del Cibao Doctor Oscar Gobaira in Santiago

Aventura in SantiagoAventura will be the musical attraction that will inaugurate formally, as the spectacles’ room, the Gran Arena del Cibao Doctor Oscar Gobaira