Dolores Vicioso – Page 10

Santo Domingo residents in recent years have been once again rediscovering the Malecon as the Abinader government and National District city hall invest heavily in its renovation with a focus on recreation and sports. Tourists alike see the sea-bordering Malecon as the leading attraction of the city of Santo Domingo. But judges of the leading …

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On Sunday, 10 August 2025, the Reinas del Caribe took their seventh title in the history of the Senior Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup. The DR senior women’s team defeated Colombia 3-0 (25-21, 29-27, 25-22) at the Multifunctional Auditorium of the Morelos Sports Complex in Colima, Mexico. It was the twentieth medal overall for the …

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President Luis Abinader told the editors of Corripio Media Group that the Dominican Republic more than a migration problem with Haiti has a national security problem. Abinader reiterated that after the murder of former Haitian President Jovenel Moise, the situation in the neighboring country has gone downhill, with an alarming increase in the control of …

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President Luis Abinader confirmed the opening of the Bani bypass road for Thursday, 14 August 2025. The road cuts about half an hour of the time to reach Baní from Santo Domingo in the East or Azua in the West. Commuters not headed to Bani can avoid having to cross through the traffic-congested city and …

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For decades, the traffic authorities have been looking away and allowing people to park even under No Parking signs. Now, Intrant (the National Institute of Transit and Transport) and Digesett (the Traffic Safety Agency) say things will be different. Private companies have been allocated RD$4,000 to remove vehicles wrongly parked. Intrant will get RD$1,000 of …

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The eastern province of La Altagracia, and its main city, Higüey, has the highest rate of traffic-related deaths in the country, according to the director of the General Traffic and Land Transport Safety Agency (Digesett), General Francisco Cruz Méndez. The announcement was made during Cruz Méndez’s visit to the La Altagracia Provincial Government, where he …

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The case seems to be ending with an apology by the chief of the Naco police detachment to journalist Edward Ramirez. Ramirez had left work late and went for a late exercise stroll at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic sports park, late at night, only to be arrested. What made the news story outstanding was …

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Luis Emilio Velutini Urbina, the Venezuelan investor who has brought millions of dollars for real estate and commercial developments in the Dominican Republic, passed away on 6 August 2025 in Santo Domingo. He is the Venezuelan man behind the Blue Malls in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana, as part of projects he began 17 years …

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The good news is that musicals producer Amaury Sanchez is behind the opening of the La Gaviota Amphitheater and a new cultural center in Ciudad Juan Bosch, the large residential area in eastern Santo Domingo. An estimated 16,000 persons already live in the eastern suburb, an area designed for 25,000 apartments. The vice minister for …

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Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer, who represents Denmark, will be visiting the Dominican Republic. She is scheduled to arrive on Saturday, 9 August , as part of her international tour. Her visit will include a variety of events focused on social, cultural, and institutional activities. Some of the key engagements on her agenda are:• A visit …

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