2024 – Page 65

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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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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The US Department of State announced on 25 September 2024 that the US Treasury is sanctioning a former member of Haiti’s parliament, Prophane Victor, for his role in forming, supporting, and arming gangs that have committed serious human rights abuse in Haiti, as well as the current leader of the Gran Grif gang, Luckson Elan, …

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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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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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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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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 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 …

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The National Archives of the Dominican Republic (AGN) has announced the 11th Dominican History Book Fair, a cultural event aimed at promoting reading and making the nation’s history accessible to all. The fair will take place from 14 to 18 October 2024, with a central theme of “The History of Dominican Law.” The event is …

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The National Botanical Gardens announces its 18th National Plants and Flowers Festival for 17, 18, 19 and 20 October 2024. These are the days to visit the Botanical Gardens and appreciate the wide variety of plants and flowers on exhibition and for purchase. The festival features exhibitions of unique plants, sales of ornamental flowers and …

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