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More than 44,000 marriages in 2024, but divorces also climb

2024 statistics paint a complex picture of relationships in the Dominican Republic, showcasing both the enduring appeal of marriage and the increasing reality of its dissolution. The institution of marriage remains a cornerstone of Dominican society, with official figures revealing a robust 44,349 unions celebrated across the nation in 2024, El Dia reports. However, the …
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Haitian migrants account for 10% of accidental and violent deaths in Dominican Republic

New data reveals that Haitian migrants represented a substantial 10.53% of all deaths from homicides, suicides, and accidents in the Dominican Republic during 2024, as reported in Diario Libre. These figures offer a glimpse into the size of the Haitian population within the country and the challenging conditions many face. According to the National Statistics …
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A silent crisis: The high cost of traffic accidents and the rise of paraplegia in young Dominicans

Dr. Roberto Franklin Abreu, a neurosurgeon and former president of the Dominican Society of Spine Surgery, recently warned about a “silent crisis” in the national health system. Speaking at the 9th Congress of his scientific organization in Punta Cana, Dr. Abreu highlighted the alarming rate at which young Dominicans are becoming paraplegic due to traffic …
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DNCD seizes over 1,300 lbs of marijuana in Montecristi

In a significant blow to drug trafficking, the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD), in a joint operation with the Public Ministry (Attorney General Office), has confiscated a shipment of 1,303 pounds of suspected marijuana in Montecristi province, on the northwest coast of the country. The seizure is reportedly the result of extensive surveillance and intelligence …
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Dominican Republic participated in the Oshkosh Air Show

The largest get-together of civilian aircraft fans happens each year in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. Known formally as the EAA AirVenture 2025, the show draws private flyers from around the world. People come to see unique and innovative aircraft and learn about where to travel to. This year, officials say more than 691,000 visitors from 80 …
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Las Americas International Airport makes it easier to pay for parking

Aerodom, a subsidiary of Vinci Airports, has launched a new online payment system for parking at Las Américas International Airport (SDQ). The new system allows users to pay for short-term, long-term, or premium parking directly through the airport’s website using any smartphone and credit card. The goal is to speed up airport departures, reduce queues …
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Renovations on Francisco Caamaño Deñó Street in Las Terrenas

Tourism Minister David Collado officially was in Samana on Friday, 25 July 2025 for the inauguration of the newly repaired and illuminated Francisco Alberto Caamaño Deñó Street in Las Terrenas, Samaná. The road follows the beach-studded coastline all the way to Playa Las Ballenas, on the western side of Las Terrenas. The renovation work focused …