2024 – Page 149

As medical services in the Dominican Republic continue to improve to serve the local population and medical tourism, the Medical Center for Diabetes, Obesity and Specialties (Cemdoe) announces a major investment to expand its modern facilities on Av. Luperon in western Santo Domingo. The expansion will include an emergency and stabilization area, hospitalization and an …

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The Ministry of Industry & Commerce reports signing an agreement with Purdue University of Lafayette, Indiana, USA to prepare young Dominicans in manufacturing of semiconductors. Industry & Commerce Minister Victor (Ito) Bisonó said the agreement seeks to strengthen human capital and foster national development, particularly within the high-growth semiconductor industry. The alliance is expected to …

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President William Ruto received the red carpet treatment in Washington, D. C. during his visit with US President Joe Biden. But it looks like the US is so far only making available US$60 million for the multi-nation effort to back the National Police in Haiti in its war against the gangs that are in control. …

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The Banco de Reservas had confirmed the robbery by “several criminals” of the bank at the La Fuente supermarket in Santiago city. The robbers carried cash from two of the ATMs. The press release on the robbery from the bank said “little cash” was stolen and downplayed the injured, yet a report in Diario Libre …

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The slogan of one betting shop company is “We manufacture millionaires.” Many Dominicans believe that is so and hope to be one of those millionaires. El Dia reports that according to the Ministry of Hacienda, there are 70,193 betting shops operating in the Dominican Republic, according to their registration. There are more betting shops than …

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Those in Greater Santo Domingo over the weekend got a break over the Mother’s Day holiday from the recent heavy rains. But now, more rains are forecast. Diario Libre reports that weather forecasters are expecting the capital city and south coast areas to again feel the brunt of a tropical wave that will join forces …

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This is the time to prepare your house and business for intense rains and wind gusts that accompany tropical storms. The Dominican Republic has mostly seen hurricanes in September, but intense rains can happen any time and cause flooding and affect crops. The hurricane season will soon be here. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from …

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According to the Center for Emergency Operations (COE), recent rains produced by a low pressure front caused the evacuation of over 5,000 persons in Santiago de los Caballeros, the rescue of half a dozen person without injuries, and caused landslides in several areas. On Saturday, 25 May 2024, there wereover 20 provinces under some kind …

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The United States Coast Guard ship Eagle, one of the world’s “tall ships,” docked this past weekend in the Port of Santo Domingo and is currently tied up at the pier of the Dominican Navy in Sans Souci, on the east side of the Ozama River. The ship is open to the public on Monday, …

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The Boston Celtics won 114-111 the game in which Dominican Al Horford’s team found itself trailing the Indiana Pacers by up to 18 points or more. But in the final minute, the team just did it. An unbelievable play by Jrue Holiday sealed the win. The comeback would happen in the last seconds of the …

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