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Tourists say the experience is more important than the cost; Dominican Republic sees rising satisfaction

The American Express Global Travel Trends Report reveals that a staggering 77% of tourists are placing a higher premium on the quality of their travel experiences than on the cost. Furthermore, 78% seek more spontaneous trips, according to the report. The Dominican Republic, noted for its high levels of tourist satisfaction, is capitalizing on these …

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UN to hold high-level meeting commemorating 25th Anniversary of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

A high-level meeting to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will take on Monday, 25 November 2024, in the United Nations General Assembly Hall. The event, held in memory of the Mirabal sisters who were assassinated in the Dominican Republic during the dictatorship of Rafael Leónidas …

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Diario Libre: Minister Bonilla should tread carefully; 10,000 prefab houses would cost US$273 million

Diario Libre publishes an editorial on the confusing incident of an Albanian company announcing the sale of 10,000 prefab houses and the visit of Housing Minister Carlos Bonilla to Albania, accepting an invitation made by former US Ambassador in the Dominican Republic Wally Brewster. Press follow-ups reveal the minister would have denied the visit as …

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Association of Industries outlines key issues in commercial fraud

The Dominican Republic Association of Industries (AIRD) held a press conference where its executive vice-president, Mario Pujols, pointed out the five key issues regarding fraud in unfair trading here. The first calls for improved communication between different commercial entities. Pujols suggested continued support for the actions taken by the Customs Agency (DGA) together with the …

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Finjus sounds alarm again on loopholes in Public Procurement Law

The Institutionality and Justice Foundation (Finjus) has sounded the alarm about the inefficiencies of Law 340-06 on Public Procurement, which has been in effect for 18 years. The organization argues that the law has proven incapable of effectively regulating, guiding, and ensuring transparency in the use of public resources for the central government’s objectives. Finjus …

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