Dolores Vicioso – Page 199

The Miami Herald reports that the members of the Presidential Transition Council are divided over the hostile stand taken by acting Prime Minister Gary Conille and his appointed Foreign Minister Dominique Dupuy regarding the Dominican Republic. Both Conille and Dupuy have taken positions that are vehemently anti-Dominican Republic. Now members of the ruling presidential council …

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Haiti has accepted to extend the deadline for the labeling of goods in French or Creole for sale in Haiti. The Customs authorities in Haiti had banned the entry of goods that were not labeled in these languages as of the start of this month, giving only a few days of notice. The Haitian government …

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Constanza, the mountain valley town, is inviting all to the Festival de la Cosecha de Constanza. The annual event is ongoing from Thursday, 17 October to Sunday, 20 October on the grounds of the Constanza Domestic Airport. The airport remains open through the duration of the event, with many arriving by plane to attend the …

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It was an exciting game that was tied until the last inning. Albert Pujols’ Escogido Lions pulled off the win of the first game in the Dominican Winter Professional Baseball Championship 2024-2025. Junior Lake’s walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth inning would give the Escogido the thrilling opening night win 3-2 over the …

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Dominican Paris Olympic gold medal winner Marileidy Paulino was present for the opening of the FIFA U17 Womens World Cup in Santiago’s FC Stadium. Paulino was appointed official ambassador for the event. Manny Cruz sung his “En La Isla” for the crowds. “En La Isla” is the theme song for the global event. Vice President …

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A tropical disturbance is moving closer to Puerto Rico. It could develop into a tropical depression. The National Weather Institute (Indotel) forecasts increasing rainfall across the Dominican Republic as of Friday, 18 October 2024. According to forecast models, the disturbance is expected to bring heavy downpours and gusty winds to the eastern and northeastern regions …

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Key figures from the Dominican Republic’s business community convened with members of the Finance Committee of the Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday, 15 October 2024, to express their reservations about articles in the proposed tax reform currently under review, as reported in N Digital. Representatives from various sectors, including manufacturing, construction, tourism, and beverages, met …

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The Chamber of Deputies has called on citizens to submit candidacies for the election of five members of the Chamber of Accounts for the 2024-2028 term. The members are chosen for four-year terms. Aspirants have from 14 October 2024 to 14 November 2024 to submit their candidacies to the Chamber of Accounts Committee of the …

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Most of the current member of the Central Electoral Board (JCE) seek to be reelected. But as mandated, the Senate has begun the hearings for the five member-positions and their replacements. 103 persons have applied. The JCE oversees the municipal, congressional and presidential elections in the Dominican Republic. It is also responsible for the civil …

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Thirteen Dominican students were awarded full scholarships to study at various Moroccan universities. The scholarship covers tuition, housing, and meals for the duration of the four-to-five-year program at the International University of Rabat. The selected students will pursue degrees in Science and Technology, Architecture, and Law. The Ministry of Higher Education made the announcement explaining …

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