2024 – Page 35

The Dominican Republic is experiencing a surge in plastic surgery procedures, with an estimated 50,000 surgeries performed annually. The demand for these services is steadily growing, fueled by both domestic and international patients, as reported in Listin Diario. Medical tourism has played a significant role in this trend, with many patients traveling from countries such …

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In a joint operation coordinated by the Public Ministry, members of the Dominican Republic Army (ERD) and agents of the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) seized 264 pounds of suspected marijuana in the southwestern province of Pedernales. Military personnel and agents were conducting inspections on the Oviedo-Pedernales highway, in the Tres Charcos area, when they …

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Cassandre Jacques removed her candidacy from the contest that will choose the Dominican representative in the upcoming February 2025 Miss World. Jacques was the San Juan de la Maguana candidate to the Miss World 2025 contest before declining to participate. Nevertheless, her candidacy met with a wave of criticism. Several felt it was not right …

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Journalist Jose Rafael Sosa is inviting to the presentation of the 700-page biography on Colombian legendary journalist German Castro Caycedo. The book was written by his daughter, Colombian architect Catalina Castro Blanchet. Castro Caycedo has been described as the greatest journalist in Colombian history. The presentation is part of the events of the Santo Domingo …

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President Luis Abinader said the authorities are ready to deal with torrential rains and floodings if they occur. In November 2022 and 2023 floodings caused tragedies, including 40 dead. President Abinader dedicated his Monday, La Semanal press conference on 4 November 2024 to explain the weather situation and preparations for the passing rains. In prevention, …

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President Luis Abinader announced on Monday, 4 November 2024, that the government will launch the AlertaDO app to provide early and timely warnings and responses to the population in the event of emergencies or critical situations that require immediate action. Juan Salas, president of the National Emergency Commission and executive director of Civil Defense, explained …

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The Dominican Republic’s economy has continued its robust growth trajectory posting a 5.1% average year-on-year expansion over the first nine months of 2024, the Central Bank reported on 1 November 2024. September 2024 alone saw a 4.7% increase in the Monthly Economic Activity Index (IMAE), indicating sustained momentum. The Central Bank attributed this strong performance …

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During the monthly meeting of the officials of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, the authorities decided to lower the prime rate yet again, going 25 basis points from 6.50% to 6.25%. The Overnight rates went from 5.00% to 4.75%. These moves follow events on the international scene where interests were going lower in …

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It is no secret that the traffic situation is Santo Domingo is horrible. The not published truth is that the present and past governments have been major contributors to the problem. The government commercial bank, the Banco de Reservas over the years has sponsored dozens of “car fairs” with the lowest market interest rates available …

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Despite claims of overproduction by the Ministry of Agriculture and a plantain producers’ association in Castañuela, the price of plantains at the consumer level remains stubbornly high, contradicting basic economic principles, El Caribe reports. Typically, when supply exceeds demand, prices should decrease. However, the significant gap between farm-gate prices and retail prices suggests that other …

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