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Dominican Republic teams in all 2025 Volleyball World Championships

For the second time in history, the Dominican Republic’s women’s team will be the only country to participate in all five International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) global volleyball events in 2025. This achievement highlights the nation’s growing prowess in the sport. The Dominican Republic’s women’s senior national volleyball team is known as “Las Reinas del Caribe” …

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David Collado promotes the Dominican Republic in Argentina

Statistics reveal that Argentina ranks as the third-largest tourist source market globally for the Dominican Republic, and the number one in South America, accounting for 40% of the Caribbean country’s total market share. Tourism Minister David Collado emphasized during his participation in an Argentinean road tour that 57% of Argentine tourists visiting the Dominican Republic …

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Minister of Energy: New milestone: Renewable energy surpasses 50% of national power output

Renewable energy sources generated 1,222.75 megawatts (MW) on Saturday, 8 February 2025, surpassing thermal energy by 0.85%, which contributed 1,201.47 MW. In a groundbreaking announcement, Minister of Energy and Mines Joel Santos revealed that, for the first time, renewable energy provided more than 50% of the electricity needed by the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI) …

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Homicide rate drops to 7.7 per 100,000 inhabitants; Progress attributed to Joint Task Force efforts

Interior and Police Minister Faride Raful had the satisfaction to announce a record low in the homicide rate to 7.7 per 100,000 residents during the weekly press conference on Monday, 10 February 2025. This is down from the previous record low of 8.4 last month. During a press conference following the 78th meeting on the …

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Dominican Republic on track to determine rare earth element reserves by 2026; Rare earth mining needs to reinvent itself

Energy and Mines Minister Joel Santos announced on Sunday, 9 February 2025 that exploration activities are advancing to determine the extent of rare earth element resources this year, with the first reserve declaration anticipated by 2026. This involves mineralogy studies, drilling, and testing to assess the depth and quantity of resources. Two sites in Pedernales …

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Government takes on costs of HIV medication after USAID shutdown

In a significant move to combat HIV/AIDS, the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Public Health (MSP) has announced that it will assume full financial responsibility for the purchase of antiretroviral medications and essential supplies for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention. This decision comes at a time when USAID has suspended its HIV program in the Dominican Republic. …

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