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Emmanuel Rivera Ledesma indictment in real estate scam

Two years after major protests, prosecutors present charges against 13 in multi-million dollar real estate scam The Dominican Republic’s Attorney General’s Office has formally charged 13 individuals and two companies in connection with an alleged multi-million dollar real estate scam that defrauded over 500 people. The indictment, filed with the coordinating judge of the National …

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Punta Cana is capital of regional beach volleyball

Two regional volleyball tournaments are taking place in Punta Cana, as the eastern beach destination reaffirms itself as a leading sports tourism destination. The 2024 Norceca Beach Volleyball Tour will be held 1-5 October, with 14 teams participating. This is to be followed by the U23 North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation Beach Championship …

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Casa de Campo celebrates its 50th anniversary

To celebrate its 50th milestone, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas is offering exclusive getaways and commemorative packages for guests, hosting special events and activities throughout the year including a concert series at Altos de Chavon’s 5,000-seat amphitheater, and more. To warm up, Casa de Campo has programmed an Oktoberfest event for Altos de Chavon …

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Three Hyatt brands to open from now to spring 2025, Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo is next

The Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo is taking bookings for reservations as of 24 October 2024. The 4-star 130-room hotel is located at Winston Churchill and Paseo de los Locutores in the modern commercial and residential Piantini area of Santo Domingo known as Poligono Central. Hyatt Corporation operates several all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic under …

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La Romana cashes in as a home-porting airport; more ports on schedule to open in 2025

La Romana is best known for its Casa de Campo Resort, and for Dominicus and Bayahibe resorts that cater to Italian tourists. The area is served by a jewel of a small airport, the La Romana International Airport (Casa de Campo), LRM. The airport is located between the two giants of the Dominican Republic, Punta …

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Cabo Rojo is tested by the cruise ships; be a pioneer and check it out yourself

The new Cabo Rojo Cruise Ship Port in Pedernales, in southwestern Dominican Republic, continues to welcome cruise ships as these test the port with their passengers in the upcoming months. The Dominican government allowed for the installation of the major cruise ship terminal that has opened up one of the most pristine secluded beaches in …

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Full medical coverage for armed forces members

The Presidency has ordered 100% medical coverage for armed forces members and their direct dependents through the Senasa government health plans, announced Defense Minister Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, ERD. He said the measure guarantees health services for the military families and is a major relief for the economy of the soldiers. The announcement …

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Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez corrects former President Leonel Fernandez; 102 not 400,000 visas issued to Haitians in 2024

Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez denied that the Dominican Republic had issued 400,000 visas to Haitians in 2024 as former President Leonel Fernandez had written in his opinion piece in Listin Diario on Monday, 30 September 2024. The former President is the leading opposition spokesperson in the Dominican Republic. He was the runner up in the …

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