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11-23-2007, 02:10 PM
Administrative Minister to the Presidency Luis Manuel Bonetti says that to date the government has received RD$166 million and US$355,136 in aid for tackling the effects of Tropical Storm Noel. Bonetti says that aid is still pending from some friendly nations and said that the funds received have been deposited in a BanReservas bank account for correct usage. Among the entities that donated funds are the Insurance Superintendence - RD$50 million, the Dominican Petroleum Refinery - RD$10 million, Fonper - RD$1 million, Odebrecht - RD$1 million and other smaller donations that total RD$29,905. The South Korean Embassy donated US$100,000, the Taiwanese Embassy donated US$200,000, Dessau Soprin US$50,000 and other smaller deposits of US$5,138. Also, Qatar has donated US$2 million and Colombia has donated US$100,000. Bonetti said that President Leonel Fernandez was awaiting a detailed report from the Resource Administration Commission in order to decide which areas most affected by the storms will receive money.
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