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Jose Antonio Molina considers presenting Handel’s Messiah at the National Theater

The long-time conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra announced he may well take on the challenge to present Handel’s Messiah at the National Theater. He mentioned how there is strength in choral singing here that would work well for the presenting of the difficult concert. The Messiah has been described as a baroque piece, not …

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Arajet celebrates its 3rd year with fare sales

Arajet is advertising low round trip fares to celebrate its third anniversary. From Las Americas International Airport (SDQ), Arajet is promoting fares of US$240 to Newark International (EWR), US$101 to Medellin (MDE), Cartagena and Bogota (BOG), US$190 to Miami (MIA), US$177 to Sao Paulo (GRU), US$121 to Lima (LIM), US$260 to Boston (BOS), US$134 to …

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Santo Domingo prepares for international book fair

The Dominican Republic’s most significant literary event, the Santo Domingo International Book Fair (FILSD 2025) is set to open its doors this Thursday, 25 September and be held through Sunday, 5 October 2025 on the grounds of the Plaza de la Cultura. Once again, the cultural extravaganza promises to deliver a vibrant celebration of culture, …

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Santo Domingo’s Colonial City joins Smart Destinations Network

The Colonial City of Santo Domingo, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has become the first Dominican destination to join the Smart Destinations Network (DTI), a global initiative led by Spain’s Ministry of Tourism through the public company SEGITTUR. The Smart Destinations Network is a Spanish governmental initiative whereby these destinations leverage innovation, technology, sustainability, and …

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Monetary Board issues new rules to counter exchange speculation

On 11 September 2025, the Monetary Board unveiled new regulations aimed at overhauling the country’s foreign exchange framework and cracking down at speculation. The government has said there is no reason for the unusual spread in selling and buying prices of the foreign currency given the steady flow of hard currency generated by remittances, free …

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Senasa to suspend contracts with 10 private health centers

The National Health Insurance (Senasa) announced it is suspending the contracts of 10 private primary care centers that serve patients under the subsidized health plan. The move, effective immediately, will shift these centers from a fixed-rate payment model to a pay-per-service system. The announcement comes as the government health insurance plan seeks to unravel much …

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