Dolores Vicioso

Constitution Day in 2025 falls on Thursday, 6 November 2025, and because it falls on a Thursday, the Ministry of Labor has moved the holiday that will continue to be celebrated on Monday, 10 November. This creates a very long weekend for those who can take the extra days off. DR1 Daily News that would …

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Public Holidays Law No. 139-97 mandates that certain public holidays that fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday be moved to the preceding Monday to create a long weekend. The Ministry of Labor released on 5 November 2025 the official list of holidays for 2026. These are:January 1 (Thursday) New Year’s Day.January 6 (Tuesday) …

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President Luis Abinader announced a massive state contribution of RD$12 billion (approximately US$205 million) to assist communities, farmers, and businesses severely impacted by Tropical Storm Melissa in October 2025. The funding aims not only to provide immediate relief but also to reactivate the economy and restore critical infrastructure across affected regions, fulfilling the government’s pledge …

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A large water storage tank belonging to the National Institute of Potable Water and Sewage (Inapa) collapsed early Wednesday morning, 5 November 2025 in the La Mina community of Consuelo municipality, injuring five residents and cutting off water service to at least 12 nearby areas, Noticias SIN reports. The accident, which occurred around 7:50am while …

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Following remarks that 58-year old President Luis Abinader maintains a rigorous pace, logging over 300 official activities a year with virtually no days off, a leading internist has weighed in on the potential health risks associated with such a demanding lifestyle, N Digital reports. President Abinader is not known to have ever taken even a …

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A national earthquake evacuation drill, mandated by President Luis Abinader and organized by the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) in coordination with the the National Office of Seismic Evaluation and Vulnerability of Infrastructure and Buildings (Onesvie), along with other national emergency agencies to prepare the public for potential natural disasters, saw widespread participation and notable …

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Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez officially received the copies of the Letters of Credence from the newly designated United States ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Leah Francis Campos, on Wednesday, 5 November 2025 at the Ministry of Foreign Relations. headquarters. Following the receipt of the official document, Minister Álvarez extended a warm welcome to the new …

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The abrupt cancellation of the Summit of the Americas, a mere 29 days before its scheduled opening, has effectively rendered years of meticulous preparation and significant financial investment obsolete, an editorial El Caribe sent to its readers observes. Since July 2022, over three years of intensive planning have gone into organizing the event. This includes …

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The Senate of the Dominican Republic is facing intense scrutiny over its decision to acquire and place RD$75 million (approximately US$1.3 million) in holiday bonds for distribution at their discretion. Civil society organizations argue the holiday bonds distorts the legislative function and highlights the deficiencies in public spending efficiency. Representatives from various civil society groups …

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A severe deficit in organ donation is gripping the Dominican Republic, as health authorities appeal to the public for a cultural shift to save hundreds of lives. Currently, 530 people are on the waiting list for a kidney, yet the country’s donation rate remains critically low. Data presented by officials from the National Institute for …

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