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Intrant changed the resolution, but has yet to notify BanReservas that is still penalizing senior drivers

The government bank, Banreservas continues to overcharge seniors for driver license renewals, despite an official order to the contrary. Banreservas continues charging more than double the authorized fee — a discrepancy that has sparked public complaints and confusion, Listin Diario reports. The National Institute of Traffic and Land Transportation (Intrant) confirmed to Listín Diario that …
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DR moves to attract more international students

The Dominican Republic is steadily positioning itself as a leading academic hub in the Caribbean and Central America, with growing international interest in its higher education system. According to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Mescyt) Franklin García Fermín, the country is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for students, particularly in fields like …
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Voluntary Military Service attracts thousands of youths

President Luis Abinader attended the graduation class for the 37th promotion of the Voluntary Military Service Values Training Program (Servicio Militar Voluntario – SMV). 5,536 graduated after receiving training in civic responsibility, ethics, military discipline, and community service. The graduation took place at the Sans Soucí Convention Center in Santo Domingo, was led by President …
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Will DR soon have a baseball stadium for MLB games?

The Presidency is moving forward the initiative to provide Santo Domingo with a MLB-standard baseball stadium. President Luis Abinader has named the former president of the Supreme Court of Justice Jorge Subero Isa to chair a special advisory commission in charge of determining the feasibility of constructing a modern baseball stadium on government-owned land in …
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Azua and Peravia senators urge crackdown on motorcycle races on Bani and Santo Domingo road

Ligia Díaz, senator for the province of Azua, called on authorities to take urgent action against illegal motorcycle races irregular held on the busy Baní-San Cristobal-Santo Domingo highway, warning that the activity poses a serious threat to road safety. Speaking during a session of the Senate, Díaz described the motorcyclists involved as “a danger” to …
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Pedro Baños in the DR: Spanish geopolitical expert calls for Hispanic unity

On a media tour for his new book, “Geohispanidad: La potencia hispana en el nuevo orden geopolítico,” Spanish geopolitical analyst, Pedro Baños was in Santiago on Tuesday, 24 June 2025 for the Dominican launch of his latest book. The Fundación El Demócrata, Grupo Estrella, and the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) hosted the …
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Government says it is closely monitoring external conflicts for their impact on the country

President Luis Abinader said his administration is monitoring the worsening of the crisis in the Middle East “hour by hour.” The President said the conflict between Iran and Israel can significantly impact hydrocarbons and fuel prices in the DR. The President made the remark when addressing a journalist question during the 23 June 2025 weekly …
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Dominican cacao exports up 56.48% from January to May 2025

The Dominican Republic is a leading regional cacao producer and exporter. The challenge ahead is to increase local consumption and export more finished products, a report in El Dia reveals. Meanwhile, stimulated by rising international prices, cacao exports have experienced a significant increase in revenues for their crops. From January to May 2025, raw cacao …