2024 – Page 67

To better serve the Dominican population abroad, the Dominican Republic government has submitted the request for new consulates in cities with large expat populations. President Luis Abinader announced that the general consulates in Baltimore, Maryland; Providence, Rhode Island, and in the US states of Connecticut and North Carolina are “in process.” President Abinader also mentioned …

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President Luis Abinader announced during his 23 September 2024 press conference in New York that he is giving government officers another 15 days to present their wealth statements after taking on positions in government. Over the years, governments have been lax in imposing penalties on government officers who do not comply with the legal requirement …

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Banco de Ahorro y Crédito Fondesa, S.A. (Banfondesa) has issued the country’s fist sustainable bond as an investment alternative for pension funds. The issuance is valued at RD$500 million. The Presidency says this is a significant step for the Dominican Republic’s economy due to its widespread social impact. The Risk Classification and Investment Limits Commission …

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President Luis Abinader’s first term saw the highest government spending on salaries as a percentage of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Diario Libre reported. This is despite making the smallest increase to the public payroll in the past four administrations. Between August 2020 and June 2024, the number of public employees rose by 11.41%, from …

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The Ministry of Interior and Police says that 45 night clubs have been temporarily shut down in the first month of new authorities. The shutdowns are part of the Operation Guarantee of Peace. During the raids on businesses, 337 illegal weapons were seized. The business owners are instructed they need to comply with the law …

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The Santiago Prosecutor’s Office has formally charged 21 individuals, including two corporate entities, in connection with a cybercrime network that defrauded hundreds of elderly Americans out of millions of dollars through electronic scams. The investigation, known as Operation Discovery 2.0, successfully thwarted these fraudulent activities. The indictment, submitted on Monday, 23 September 2024 to the …

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Authorities from the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) and members of the Public Ministry apprehended Miguel Rodriguez Almonte, linked to the recent seizure of 360 cocaine sheets at the Port of Manzanillo in Montecristi province. This latest arrest brings the total number of detainees in this case to four, with coercive measures expected to be …

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The Instituto Guzmán Ariza de Lexicografía (Igalex) and the Academia Dominicana de la Lengua have officially launched the second edition of the Diccionario del Español Dominicano. The dictionary provides cultural insights into special ways Dominicans communicate. Online access is now possible as part of the second edition launch at https://www.igalex.org. The launch ceremony took place …

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DR1 News will not be updated on Tuesday, 24 September 2024. The date in 2024 celebrates the religious holiday of Our Lady of Mercedes. Our Lady of Mercedes is regarded as the patron of the Dominican people by the Roman Catholic Church. News for Tuesday will be compiled for the 25 September edition. Headline breaking …

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President Luis Abinader flew to New York City with cabinet members on a private plane to attend the 79th United Nations Assembly. He took advantage of the trip to participate in events with the Dominican community in New York. The events were coordinated by Dominican ambassador Sonia Guzman and newlyt named New York consul general …

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