Dolores Vicioso – Page 21

Senior citizens in the Dominican Republic remember studying with the books of their elder brothers and sisters. Textbooks were passed on in the families, with considerable savings for the parents. The work assignments were in separate notebooks. But then, publishing companies invented the textbooks that incorporated workbooks. And the Ministry of Education approved these. This …

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The government seems to be saying “tough luck” to the Botanical Gardens neighbors. Now, while an official announcement has been made that the Botanical Gardens grounds inside their fence will be sparred from the impact of the announced major Av. Republica de Colombia roadworks, the neighboring communities and those who benefit from the greenery on …

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What is quite logically the nation’s biggest private sector single employer, much like Walmart in the United States, the Grupo Ramos has announced in Santiago de los Caballeros that it intends to expand its current 84 stores to more than 200 stores by 2030. Such entities as Sirena Market (former Pola), Multicentro La Sirena, Multiplaza …

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32-year old Jean Andres Pumarol Fernandez is now at the Palacio de Justicia temporary jail as he awaits charges. He is held responsible for the injuries and the death of 70-year old Yolanda (Ivonne) Handal Abugabir and four other persons, including his father and the household maid of stab wounds. The tragedy occurred at the …

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The named Michael Williams, a 38-year-old citizen of the United States, is facing Dominican justice, and thousands of people are hoping for the worst punishment possible under the law. Williams was arrested after witnesses saw him throw a poor dog out of an 11th floor apartment in one of the wealthier sectors of Santo Domingo. …

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The mofongo is a dish popular in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Most people will eat it in a restaurant. This traditional dish is made primarily with fried green plantains that are mashed with garlic, olive oil, and pork cracklings or bacon, and often formed into a ball or mound. It’s commonly served with …

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Descendants of the first Japanese colony, people who formed a community in La Vigía, Dajabón with the support of then dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo, recently celebrated the 69th anniversary of their ancestors’ arrival in the Dominican Republic with the inaugural Dajapón Fest, the first Japanese Cultural and Gastronomical Festival. The all-day event was held on …

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The NYO Jazz Orchestra from Carnegie Hall has included performances in Santo Domingo and Santiago in its first-ever Latin American tour. Led by artistic director and trumpeter Sean Jones, and featuring Grammy-winning Brazilian vocalist Luciana Souza, this youth jazz ensemble will showcase the rich heritage and future of American jazz, ranging from big-band swing to …

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During the official presentation of the República de Colombia Avenue road restructuring project, government officials firmly reiterated that works for the road solution will not be carried out inside the National Botanical Gardens. Space of the outside sidewalks would be used and two lanes would be added to the República de Colombia Avenue along with …

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Education Minister Luis Miguel De Camps unveiled on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, a comprehensive educational strategy designed to boost national productivity, employment, and ethical development. Speaking as the keynote speaker and guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (AmChamDR), De Camps emphasized that the future …

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