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    Ethics and Civics to become mandatory subject in Dominican schools for 2025-2026 academic year

    Most Dominicans can cite the bible while committing their sins. Seriously, I have never seen a greater distance between preaching and practicing than with Dominicans.
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    Big inventory losses in Merca Santo Domingo fire

    When they add up all claimed losses it will be probably way more than could ever fit in this building.
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    Sosua will have a Hard Rock Café

    With the amount of bets on this forum I predict a bright future for anything gambling related.
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    New Santo Domingo Cruise Port in front of Hotel Jaragua

    Most cruisers will consider a trip already successful when they have taken a selfie in front of a ‘cultural facade’ with a flag. The ‘I was here’ is what counts, those who really want to explore don’t go on a cruise.
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    Phase II of police operations in Capotillo

    Just ask one of the agents when you need it today.
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    Beach Cleanup Playa Najayo San Cristobal

    Great there is growing awareness and actions, especially in this region that does not have that many beaches. I remember the pileup of washed up trash at the south corner below the cliffs, unused parts of the beaches are the worst.
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    This country is a great place to get married

    Isn’t every country a great place if you don’t have to get married?
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    Short Hair

    If you see short hair as a problem: Do as the local females and get some cheap plastic extensions woven in and it will be nice and warm up there.
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    The DR: The safest country in the Caribbean

    If it’s the safest country the others must be really bad.
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    Where are the remnants of the collapsed roof of JetSet Club?

    First it was only one truckload that accidentally ended up in Santiago, now it’s considered key evidence that has magically ‘disappeared’. IF they find it it will be extra damaged from all the transports that it will be considered useless for investigation. The start of the cleanup of the Jetset...
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    More jobs for politicians?

    With all the inclusive there also needs to be a ministry of OGE.
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    Presidency Minister unveils new National Police patrol model

    Tasers spark the “improvement of interactions” with civilians..
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    The risks of employing the undocumented

    My experience is Haitians want to work to earn money, Dominicans want to earn money without too much work. They never have all the tools, never come the right day, always want more food and money. This crappy attitude makes me rather do work myself than hiring a Dominican. It’s also why the DR...
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    President Abinader establishes committee to review country’s migration legal framework

    Tell me, which normal tourist with 30 days max would ever feel the need to open a bank account here?
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    President Abinader establishes committee to review country’s migration legal framework

    In reality the law, and the interpretation/ enforcement of it are always in tension. Especially in the DR. Of course there are workarounds. Btw I would call those entering legally but overstaying semi-illegals because all their info is in the systems. Have to find a new stick, old one broke on...
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    Leo wants to Reposition Tourism with Tango Project on north coast

    Looks like his toupet got tangled up in his electric toothbrush.
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    Don't laugh

    I enjoy to honor these natural body events, too bad civilization tabooed it. I win most competitions in my house.
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    DNCD confirms shipment of 3 tons of marihuana was from Guatemala

    These busts are becoming a big problem for the DNCD; they can’t park their cars.
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    Leah Francis Campos says curtailing Chinese influence in DR will be a priority if confirmed as US ambassador

    Well Ukpat, looks like Domnat emphasizes his opiprop this way.