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Banco BHD honors 10 women who are making a difference

The Banco BHD recently celebrated the ninth edition of its “Women Who Change the World” award, recognizing ten exceptional women who have made significant contributions to their communities and the country. The awards ceremony, held at the Gran Teatro del Cibao in Santiago de los Caballeros, was attended by high-ranking officials, including Vice President Raquel …

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Residents denounce wetland destruction; Debris from Pintura road grid deposited on wetland

Residents of Bayona in the province of Santo Domingo are sounding the alarm over the destruction of a large wetland, which they allege is being filled with excess materials from the construction of the 27 de Febrero and Isabel Aguiar overpass, N Digital reports. Images captured by N Digital show numerous trucks dumping materials into …

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Now with DR closed to commercial flights from Haiti, Sunrise Airways expands flights to eastern Caribbean

Haitian airline Sunrise Airways announces more flights to Caribbean destinations at a time when commercial flights are not allowed to the Dominican Republic due to the rising violence in Haiti. Haiti Libre reported on 29 October 2024 that the airline has a weekly direct flight from Port-au-Prince to Pointe-a-Pitre in Guadaloupe, another to Antigua, and …

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Official statistics reveal that nearly a quarter of Haitians entering the Dominican Republic are staying

As they seek to escape the situation of insecurity and economic collapse in Haiti, thousands of Haitians cross the 391 km border to the Dominican Republic. Diario Libre reports that official migration data reveals that nearly a quarter of these do not return, putting a strain on border control and social services. Diario Libre reports …

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Haiti continues to be DR’s second largest export market

Despite the ongoing political, economic and social turmoil in Haiti, the neighboring nation remains a significant market for Dominican exports. Hundreds of Dominican companies have desisted from doing business with Haiti. Yet, according to the Center for Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana), Dominican exports to Haiti have shown resilience, even amidst the …

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Fentanyl online trader extradited to the United States

Authorities extradited Francisco Alberto López Reyes, known as “Francisco Fentanilo,” or Frank to the United States on 30 October 2024. He is accused of operating an online network for the sale and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine from the Dominican Republic, local media reported. López Reyes was arrested on 29 September 2024 during a coordinated …

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Finally! Intrant terminates contract with Transcore Latam amidst corruption allegations

The National Institute of Transit and Land Transport (Intrant) has officially terminated its contract with Transcore Latam S.R.L. following a damning audit that uncovered widespread irregularities in the bidding process. Resolution No. 12-2024, issued by the Intrant, effectively ends a deal that has been shrouded in controversy, Noticias SIN reports. The contract was signed by …

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New improved Paso Rápido App is launched; Spotlight on RD Vial

RD Vial, the transportation infrastructure trust, has launched an updated version of its mobile app for the Paso Rápido electronic road toll collection system. This latest release is described as part of the organization’s ongoing digital transformation efforts, aimed at providing citizens with a more efficient, transparent, and secure service. The new app, which can …

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