Puerto Plata development declared in ?national interest?

Puerto Plata development declared in ænational interestÆ The president of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernadez, has declared the development of Puerto Plata to the in the 'national interest.'
   The officials decree says development of the port is 'denominated in the highest national interest to promote international traffic of goods and services, increase foreign trade for the Dominican Republic' and to improve the country's trade balance, according to a report in Dominican Today.
   The report said the decree was sought by Cesar Jose de los Santos, the provincial governor whose province includes the port. He wanted to decree to help establish international standards the will be used for construction work and operations at the port.