2024 – Page 61

A confusing new round of speculations and accusations is making local headlines regarding the infamous Transcore Latam RD$1.31 billion contract for the traffic lights and security in Santo Domingo. The media reports the arrest of Transcore Latam lead contractor Jose Angel (Jochi) Gomez and of transport expert Hugo Beras, the former National Transport Institute (Intrant) …

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The Dominican Union of Nightclubs is not happy that the new authorities at the Ministry of Interior & Police are controlling their activities. Indeed, the night club union issued a warning on Wednesday, 2 October 2024 that its members will take to the streets in protest if the current wave of business closures continues. This …

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An implosion occurred during the morning of Wednesday, 2 October 2024 when two external contractors were soldering a molasses tank at Casa Brugal in San Pedro de Macorís. The two men are missing. Emergency services, including ambulances and firefighters, quickly responded to the scene as the situation unfolds. The incident occurred at the plant located …

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“Aire: Just Breathe“ has been selected as the Dominican Republic’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards, set to take place on 2 March 2025 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, USA. The film is by Dominican director Leticia Tonos. It is her fourth time representing …

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President Luis Abinader returned Tuesday, 1 October 2024 in the evening after attending the inaugural of President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico. Noticias SIN reported that Mexico’s newly inaugurated President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed gratitude to Dominican President Luis Abinader and 104 other world leaders for attending her swearing-in ceremony. Sheinbaum took office on 1 October 2024 …

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Both ruling Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) majorities in the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies voted to convene the National Constitutional Revisory Assembly in the next 15 days. The legislative assembly that brings together senators and deputies will then review the constitutional reform bill received from the Presidency and decide whether to accept the proposed …

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The Senate of the Dominican Republic has on agenda to choose the five members of the Central Electoral Board (JCE) and their replacements. The JCE members are in charge of organizing elections in the Dominican Republic and the organization and upkeep of the civil registry. The five that were chosen in November 2020 to direct …

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On Monday, 30 September 2024, Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza swore in Vice Admiral Luis Rafael Lee Ballester as the new director general of Migration, following his appointment by President Luis Abinader by Decree 560-24. During the ceremony, Paliza urged Lee Ballester to uphold Migration Law 285-04 and its application regulations in Decree …

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Haiti is implementing stricter product labeling regulations, affecting trade. While the measure will have the most impact on the Dominican Republic, it supposedly also applies to imports from the United States. Tuesday, 1 October 2024 was allowed for a grace period for all products. Yet starting Wednesday, 2 October, all goods entering Haiti must possess …

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Dominican Republic ambassador Federico Alberto Cuello Camilo is sharing a selection of his own photographs curated as “Stillness and Change: Korea.” The diplomat who is an experienced amateur photographer captured scenes life in Korea from day one of his arrival to Korea. Federico Alberto Cuello Camilo has been the Dominican ambassador based in Seoul, South …

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