NewsWhore
05-15-2008, 02:40 PM
With the presidential election a day away, the customary switch from loud campaigning to eerie calm is expected over the next 24 hours as businesses, schools and campaigns will shut down in preparation for Friday's election. Dominican electoral law bans political advertising on TV, radio or print and political campaigning in any form is prohibited as of midnight on Wednesday, 14 May and into the election. This is sure to be a welcome sign for many Dominicans who have grown tired of the constant bombardment with political messaging for the last several months. Sale of alcohol is also prohibited, making this a time for friends and family to gather at home. Voting begins Friday at 6am. Several companies have chosen not to work on Saturday, making it a long weekend.
The Presidency decreed a holiday as of noon, Thursday 15 May through 6am on Saturday, 17 May. Decree 193-08 explains that the time off is aimed at making it easier for Dominicans to vote. Thousands of Dominicans live in one place and have to travel to another to vote, because they have not changed their voting station. The decree says that public services, such as fire stations, hospitals, transport or those offering continuous services (such as hotels) will continue as usual. Most private schools also decided to give their students these two days off.
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The Presidency decreed a holiday as of noon, Thursday 15 May through 6am on Saturday, 17 May. Decree 193-08 explains that the time off is aimed at making it easier for Dominicans to vote. Thousands of Dominicans live in one place and have to travel to another to vote, because they have not changed their voting station. The decree says that public services, such as fire stations, hospitals, transport or those offering continuous services (such as hotels) will continue as usual. Most private schools also decided to give their students these two days off.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#6)