2006News

Soldiers sent to border

“Cowboy part II” is the name given to the National Army operation that began today on the Haitian border from Montecristi to Jimani. The operation aims to crack down on arms, drugs and merchandise smuggling, and the crossing of illegal immigrants. This information was confirmed by Armed Forces Minister, Admiral Sigfrido Pared Perez, as reported …
2006News

Online passport renewals

The National Network of Digital Mail will begin operating next February, allowing users to send and receive digital letters and telegrams through the Dominican Postal Institute (INPOSDOM). Diario Libre reports that the new system will also be used to receive services from state institutions. A pilot program will provide a 24-hour passport renewal service by …
2006News

Trujillo’s home converted into school

Former dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo’s vacation home in San Cristobal is being transformed into the National Penitentiary School, where training in penitentiary treatment will be given to prison wardens. As reported by Diario Libre, the once-luxurious property, known as the “Castle on the Hill”, is undergoing refurbishment by the government with an investment totaling RD$10 …