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Karl Anthony Towns to join NY Knicks; Announces construction of basketball facility in Santiago, hometown of his mom

NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns has announced a formal partnership with GO Ministries and World Youth Clubs to spearhead the construction of a state-of-the-art basketball facility in the Dominican Republic. The announcement comes at a time when it is reported that Towns has signed a deal to join the New York Knicks, bringing him closer to …
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Abinader calls for global action for democracy and stability in Venezuela and Haiti; Says DR could be forced to take drastic measures for security

President Luis Abinader stood up for democracy while calling for a new model of global governance during his turn at the 79th General Assembly debate. He urged countries to turn their promises for Haiti into cash and acknowledged history would judge him for acting or not acting. He said the Dominican Republic is committed to …
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Dominican Republic recognized for excellence in non-communicable disease management

The Dominican Republic was honored with the prestigious NCD Task Force Award 2024 for its outstanding achievements in combating non-communicable diseases. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, are non-transmissible diseases of often long duration. Examples of NCDs include mental health conditions, stroke, heart disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung disease. Health Minister Víctor …
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Days of analog TV in DR are counted; Digital Terrestrial Television goes live on 21 November 2024

The Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (Indotel) announced that the first phase of the digital terrestrial television (DTT) switch-over will begin on 21 November 2024. This initial stage will cover Greater Santo Domingo, including the National District and Santo Domingo province, the eastern region, and the province of San Cristóbal. As part of the nationwide project, …
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Hacienda Minister explains tax reform proposal to audience at American Chamber of Commerce

The Abinader administration has yet to deposit in Congress its proposed fiscal reform. Meanwhile, generalities of what is coming are being socialized with the general public. Hacienda Minister Jose Manuel (Jochi) Vicente has been promoting the need for tax reform, arguing that significant public spending increases are necessary to improve living standards and public services. …
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Quality education needs more than money, says Amelia Vicini

Amelia Vicini, president of the Inicia Education Foundation’s board of directors, emphasized money isn’t everything when talking about education. The Dominican Republic has learned this the hard way after funneling billions into public education and having little to show in improvements in quality education. When speaking during the Education Cannot Wait: Guaranteeing Conditions and Financing …
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Two Dominican students win bronze at 39th Ibero-American Mathematics Olympiad

Two Dominican students have brought home bronze medals from the 39th Ibero-American Mathematics Olympiad (OIM) held at the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés in Tarija, Bolivia from 19 to 25 September 2024. Enmanuel Starlin Germosén De los Santos, from the Instituto Politécnico de Haina, and Emil Alejandro Peralta Cabrera, from the Colegio Inmaculada Concepción, emerged …