Dolores Vicioso – Page 23

The Ministry of Energy and Mines has announced that in a landmark achievement for the Dominican Republic, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has granted the country the International Registration of the Denomination of Origin Larimar Barahona. This certification provides global legal protection for the semi-precious larimar stone, which is found exclusively in the province …

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The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) reports on the findings of the scientific whale expedition carried out by the Caribbean Cetacean Society (CCS) in Samaná Bay, Navidad Bank, and Silver Bank in the Dominican Republic. The study provides strong evidence that there are more whales than expected. The WWF says the research comes at …

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There are pros and cons to the Saharan Dust clouds covering the Caribbean. On one hand, it’s hotter than usual. On the other, weather forecasters say the Saharan Dust weakens weather systems reducing the intensity of the rains that passing troughs may bring this week. The weather report says were scattered showers, isolated thunderstorms and …

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A 30-year old believed to have mental issues killed a 70-year old neighbor and injured several others in the Naco Dorado IV residential complex off Av. Tiradentes on the afternoon of Wednesday, 23 July 2025. As reported, 30-year old Jean Andres Pumarol Fernandez used a sharp object to stab at least four people, resulting in …

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There is much expectation for the announced presentation on the morning of Wednesday, 23 July 2025 at the Botanical Gardens by the Ministry of Public Works of the roadworks modernization plan addressing concerns the roadworks would impact the National Botanical Gardens of Santo Domingo. Minister of Public Works Eduardo Estrella is scheduled to announce the …

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Minister of Sports Kelvin Cruz says he was not aware trees were being felled at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center to make way for venues for the Central American and Caribbean Sports Games 2026. As reported in En Segundos, the controversy surrounding the felling of trees at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center in …

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President Luis Abinader issued Decree No. 396-25, officially approving the Implementation Regulations for Law No. 368-22 on Territorial Planning, Land Use, and Human Settlements. This marks a significant step in the government’s efforts to foster integrated and balanced municipal development across the Dominican Republic. The announcement was made by Antoliano Peralta Romero, legal consultant to …

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Government officials announced several highly anticipated completion and operational dates for state projects, including Line 2C of the Santo Domingo Metro, the Las Parras prison and the Luis Eduardo Aybar Health City. The announcements were made during the final session of the Business Forums 2025 on Government Management, titled “Challenges, Objectives, and Goals.” Ministers José …

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The Passports Office (DGP) is set to move its main headquarters to the former Teleantillas building on Dr Defillo street in the National District. A first phase lease is being made with the purchase to be made in three years, Diario Libre reports. The agreement, valued at nearly US$6 million or around RD$360 million, was …

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Tourism Minister David Collado has announced the suspension of the proposed public trust for the Puerto Plata Cable Car, responding to mounting concerns from local communities and business owners who depend heavily on the tourism generated by the attraction. The Puerto Plata Cable Car has around a year closed as the government shuffles amidst optimization …

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