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Travel to US: US Embassy notifies changes to its visa provider could affect those with visa appointments

The United States Embassy in Santo Domingo has announced it is changing its visa services provider on 23 September 2024. The Embassy says that despite the change, all Visa Application Center (VAC) and US Embassy appointments remain valid, for both nonimmigrant visa and immigrant visa appointments. The US Consulate, nevertheless, is reaching out to visa …

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Eduardo León Jimenes Foundation, Centro León and Arajet partner to promote Dominican art and culture

Expect a display of more art and color on board Arajet flights now that the Eduardo León Jimenes Foundation, Centro León, and the low-cost airline Arajet have signed an agreement to develop initiatives to promote Dominican and Caribbean art and culture. The collaboration calls for the strengthening of educational programs for the training of specialized …

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Dominican Republic to host its Fourth Annual Chocolate Festival

The Dominican Republic is set to celebrate its rich chocolate heritage with the Fourth Annual Chocolate Festival, scheduled to take place from 21 to 29 September 2024. The event is organized by the Consorcio Ambiental Dominicano, a local non-governmental organization that for decades has worked to protect diversity and domestic flora and fauna species, promote …

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Chinese store caught selling school uniforms supposedly available for free to public school students

Chinese low cost goods stores have developed in general a reputation for violating tax, city and labor laws. They have again made headlines, this time for selling public school uniforms, of those that should be distributed free to students. The government supplier of the goods, the National Institute of Student Welfare (Inabie) defended itself, referring …

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New roadmap for energy sector: Reducing losses in distribution lines and making power distributors efficient

Energy magnate Celso Marranzini of the Consejo Unificado de las Empresas Distribuidoras (CUED) is predicting several months of technical blackouts for many clients. He says summer has exacerbated the demand for power. In a recent statement, Marranzini urged the public to exercise patience amidst ongoing electrical maintenance and improvement efforts. He said significant work is …

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Jose Luis Actis is named to manage Edesur

The Unified Council of Electricity Distribution Companies (CUED) has appointed economist José Luis Actis as the Interim General Manager of Edesur Dominicana. Actis has pledged to continue supporting efficient management to achieve the best results as quickly as possible, emphasizing teamwork and building on the work of his predecessor. Actis was officially installed by CUED …

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Julio Cesar Valentin named Superintendent of Insurance

President Luis Abinader appointed 57-year old Julio César Valentín Jiminián as the new Superintendent of Insurance on Thursday, 22 August 2024. Presidential Decree 459-29 names Valentin to replace Josefa Castillo, who has been named to the National Institute for Early Childhood Care (Inaipi). Valentín holds a law degree with a master’s in political science and …

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Prevention works: Dengue is under control; physician alerts people not to let down their guard

Communities must continue to be involved in prevention efforts, warns infectious disease specialist, Dr. Clemente Terrero. He made the statement after the government announced that dengue here is under control. The Ministry of Public Health under Dr. Victor Atallah had begun an aggressive preventive campaign since he was named in January 2024, at a time …

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Before start of 2024-28 term, deputies and senators take crash course in Cap Cana resort

New and reelected deputies and senators put on their best resort wear and headed to a Cap Cana resort in the East for a four-day immersion course, Transformative Legislative Leadership last week. The course was organized by the Foundation for Institutionalism and Justice (Finjus) in collaboration with the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, and …

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