2024 – Page 33

Mexican singer Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda (Thalia) saw herself in Dominican singer and composer Olga Lara’s lyrics and promptly signed on to buy the rights of the unedited compositions, a catchy and moving bachata. The track was released recently as “Nueva Navidad” and has been a seasonal success. Olga Lara explained during an interview with …

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President Luis Abinader congratulated former President Donald Trump on Wednesday, 6 November 2024 as the preliminary vote count revealed that he has won a second term in office, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. President Abinader posted his message on his X account on Wednesday. In his statement, Abinader expressed his commitment to foster the best …

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President Luis Abinader and Vice President Raquel Peña commemorated Constitution Day (6 November 2024) by celebrating the 45th Government Council on Wednesday, 6 November 2024 in San Cristobal. San Cristobal is the city where the 1844 Constitution was signed after the winning of the war of independence from Haiti. During the meeting, ongoing development efforts …

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The Senate has ratified the current members of the Central Electoral Board (JCE) for a new four-year term, with a single change in its composition. During a session on Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 25 senators voted overwhelmingly to approve the reappointment of Román Jáquez Liranzo as president of the JCE. In addition to Jáquez, Dolores …

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The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reported that the country’s annual inflation rate decreased to 3.16% in October 2024, down from 3.29% in September. This latest figure marks 11 consecutive months within the Central Bank’s target range of 4.0% ± 1.0%. The BCRD attributed the slowdown to a deceleration in monthly inflation over …

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Eighteen Haitian migrants were apprehended along with a vehicle after a high-speed chase with Dominican Army troops in the northwestern province of Valverde. The driver, identified as Pedro Julio Martínez, attempted to evade a military checkpoint near the General Benito Monción Fortress in Mao but was eventually caught in the town of Boca de Mao. …

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Despite the mandate in Traffic Law 63-17 requiring all vehicles to display license plates, numerous government and military vehicles are routinely seen on the roads without them. The situation has been increasing with thousands of new vehicles in circulation, 7 Dias reports. Jobs in government come with the perk of attractive plans so employees an …

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The Dominican Social Security Treasury (TSS) bulletin confirms the low wages that most Dominicans employed in formal businesses make, as reported in Listin Diario. Of the 2,404,218 formal workers currently registered with the TSS, only 17.04% earn between RD$30,000 and RD$50,000 (approximately $500 to $833 US dollars). A staggering 49.36% of workers earn less than …

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On Wednesday, 6 November 2024 in the afternoon, a fast-moving black Hyundai Tucson traversed a walkway and fell from the Mexico-facing third-floor parking area into the mezzanine of the Supermercado Nacional on 27 de Febrero Avenue. The vehicle turned upside down when it fell. Four persons were injured by the debris caused by the crash. …

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Dominican national basketball team member Víctor Liz delivered a stellar performance Tuesday night, guiding Club Bameso to a 77-74 victory over Mauricio Báez in Game 3 of the 2024 TBS District Finals. With the win, Bameso took the series to 2-1 in the best-of-seven championship series. Liz posted a double-double with 22 points and 10 …

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