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Abinader favors significant wage hike for non-sectorized private workers

President Luis Abinader has announced that the government will propose a substantial increase of at least 20% to the minimum wage for non-sectorized private workers. This excludes sectors such as tourism (restaurants and hotels), free zone industries, construction and farming. The last minimum wage increase for this sector was implemented in March 2023, amounting to …

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President Abinader tells about advances in land use planning at the municipal level

President Luis Abinader dedicated his weekly press conference on Monday, 27 January 2025 to present advances in the adapting of the land use organization law. He said that the goal is that before he leaves government in 2028 that 50% of municipalities, accounting for 80% of the population, have land use plans. He announced that …

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Over 40 students poisoned in Duarte public schools due to spraying by air with pesticide; Public Health and Education meet to prevent future cases

The ministries of Public Health and Education are joining forces to prevent pesticide poisonings in public schools and protect the health of students and staff. This collaborative effort comes in response to a recent surge in pesticide-related illnesses, particularly in the Duarte province, where over 40 cases have been reported. Led by Health Minister Víctor …

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Efraim Castillo wins National Literature Award

Renowned Dominican author and publicist Efraím Castillo has been awarded the 2025 National Literature Prize, as announced by the Corripio Foundation and the Ministry of Culture. The award, granted under Executive Decree No. 72-18, is presented annually to honor outstanding contributions to Dominican literature. The prize is traditionally awarded on January 26th, coinciding with the …

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Dominican Republic wins best stand at Fitur

The Dominican Republic won the best stand for second consecutive year in the Madrid-based Fitur travel fair, the leading Spanish tourism promotion event. At Fitur, the country went all out presenting its strengths and opportunities as the leading Caribbean tourism destination. Top brass of the three leading banks – the Reservas, Popular and BHD traveled …

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Jason Kycek takes on new marketing role at Central Romana Corporation

Central Romana Corporation has announced the appointment of Jason Kycek as the new director of marketing for the Hospitality, Tourism, and Real Estate Division of Central Romana, Diario Libre reports. In this expanded role, Kycek will oversee the corporation’s branding, communications, and marketing strategies, while continuing his duties as senior vice president of sales and …

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Pedernales moves ahead with port and soon a first Cabo Rojo resort

Sigmund Freund is the Dominican Republic’s Minister of Public Administration. But he is also honorary president of the Pro Pedernales Trust, and he was recently in Madrid, Spain for the Spanish Fitur travel fair representing the trust when meeting with possible investors for Pedernales tourism projects. The Dominican government is funding the construction of several …

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President Abinader in San Francisco de Macoris for Duarte holiday

President Luis Abinader was in northcentral Duarte province to cut the ribbon on over half a dozen government projects. President Abinader inaugurated public schools, sports facilities, and remodeled hospitals in Duarte province all day Saturday, 25 January 2025. He announced the San Vicente de Paul Public Hospital in San Francisco de Macoris, under renovation by …

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