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Cruise ship arrivals continue on the rise

The Dominican Republic’s Port Authority (Apordom) has reported a significant increase in cruise ship arrivals for August and September 2024. The country welcomed a total of 42 cruise ships in August, carrying over 139,000 visitors. According to Apordom’s data, the majority of cruise ships in August docked at Amber Cove (16) in Puerto Plata, followed …

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Manuel Tejada and his jazz series at Lungomare Bar & Lounge

Renowned jazz pianist and music arranger Manuel Tejada will be delighting crowds with “Manuel Tejada Jazz & Más,” a series of concerts featuring Tejada and his quintet performing a variety of jazz standards and original compositions. The concerts will take place at the Lungomare Bar & Lounge, located within the Santo Domingo Sheraton Hotel on …

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AA is booking direct flights to La Romana International

American Airlines has opening bookings for its seasonal flight to La Romana International Airport (LRM) from Miami International Airport (MIA). The flights begin on 5 December 2024 and are on sale now. Basic economy fares start at around US$400 round trip. Landing in La Romana’s Casa de Campo International Airport (LRM) is a plus for …

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Environment Minister Paino Henriquez urges regional unity on climate action ahead of global conference

Speaking at the Forum of Ministers and Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean (ALC) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, recently-named Dominican Environment Minister Paino Henríquez urged regional leaders to agree on a common stance ahead of the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP). He emphasized the need for a permanent technical working …

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Ministry of Interior & Police continues operation that shuts down businesses for loud noises and alcoholic beverage sales after hours

The Ministry of Interior and Police announced it temporarily shut down 13 businesses in the National District and Santo Domingo East, as part of the “Operation Guarantee of Peace” initiative. Authorities reported a total of 100 interventions in nightclubs during the second weekend of the operation. These establishments were accused of violating the law, affecting …

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Public school students advance in language and math

A study carried out by the Ministry of Education (Minerd) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef), which covered the 2023-2024 school year, shows a significant improvement in Spanish and Mathematics levels for students in Dominican public schools. This is encouraging news. While critics might call the results “cherry-picking”, any positive news on the educational …

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Celso Marranzini speaks out more on electricity issues

The head of the Unified Council of Electricity Distribution Companies (CUED), Celso Marranzini has pointed out that the stabilization of the debts of the different distributors (EdeSur, EdeNorte, and EdeEste) is an important step forward, and he is tackling many other persistent issues concerning operations and finance. Marranzini is a man who knows well the …

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Dominican government employs 1,358 for communications, spending millions on payrolls

A dive into the Dominican Republic’s government spending on communications reveals a staggering figure, Diario Libre reports. This is aside from the billions the government spends on propaganda paid to private media companies and journalists that work outside of government offices. As of July and August 2023, the Dominican government had 1,358 individuals on its …

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