2024 – Page 8

The construction works still ongoing at Km 9 of the Duarte and the heavy equipment at the site are creating worse bottlenecks than in the past. Those headed north or coming from the north are recommended to detour using the bypasses to enter and exit Santo Domingo. While the distance is greater, the traffic will …

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For decades, the transit authorities have looked the other way allowing motorcyclists to flagrantly break the transit laws. The politicians have seen these more than three million drivers as voters and have been lax in applying the law. As a result, those driving cars and those on foot, need to fend for their lives. If …

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The Magna Group (importers of Hyundai) donated RD$35 million to remodel the small park located adjacent to their headquarters at the intersection of Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy avenues. The now Los Proceres Environmental Park was previously as the Zooberto, the city attraction filled with giant animal-shaped structures covered with climbing green vines. “This …

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A blackout affected operations of the south terminal at Las Américas International Airport on Wednesday as of noon. Noticias SIN reported the blackout lasted about 1 hour and 40 minutes. According to Luis José López, Communications Director for Aerodom (Dominican Airports), the outage was caused by a short circuit. López explained that a sump pump, …

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A three-student team of INTEC in Santo Domingo won the first place during the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Caribbean Finals 2024 held at the Universidad de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is the most prestigious contest for university students focused on solution of algorithmic problems..The winning team was made up of …

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A Nigerian man was apprehended at Punta Cana International Airport with his stomach full of cocaine following a routine inspection conducted by agents from the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) and members of the Specialized Airport Security Corps (CESAC). He was detained in the departure area of the airport, moments before boarding a flight to …

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The Centro Leon is again playing a major role in the celebration of Christmas in Santiago, the country’s second-largest city. The “My Neighborhood is Christmas” program at the Centro Leon encouraged neighborhoods to decorate for Christmas. Of 17 participating neighborhoods, the seven most beautiful were chosen and presented to an independent jury. The jury chose …

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This weekend, the Lope de Vega Theater at the Novocentro mall on Av. Lope de Vega presents “An Inspiring Christmas Tale,” a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic that has always touched the hearts of audiences and celebrated the values of the holiday season. After a successful first weekend, the show is back with performances …

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President Luis Abinader returned on Tuesday, 10 December 2024 to Santo Domingo after five days abroad to attend the Doha World Forum and meet with business people in Qatar, the Presidency reports. During his visit, the President held a meeting with Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad. President Abinader met with the Emir at the Royal …

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The Ministry of Interior and Police (MIP) has unveiled a new audiovisual campaign aimed at preventing accidents and other unfortunate incidents during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities. Likewise, the aired message recommends people to call 911 if they are affected by noise pollution. The Ministry of Interior and Police has a campaign urging …

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