This coming Monday, 21 January is a religious holiday in the Dominican Republic celebrating the protector of the Dominican people, the Virgin of High Grace or Lady of High Grace. The DR1 daily news digest will not be updated on Monday and news will be compiled for the Tuesday, 22 January issue. The new Coral Expressway makes all the difference for people heading eastwards, cutting driving time from La Romana by more than half. Drivers are advised to keep to the speed limits for safe driving, despite the highway’s straight stretches that tempt drivers to step on the gas pedal.