Dolores Vicioso – Page 254

The Ministry of Economy & Planning publishes its June update with economic indicators and outlook. Here are the main points on the Dominican Republic economy: The Dominican economy expanded by 7.8% year-on-year in April 2024, accumulating an average growth of 5.1% so far in 2024. The Dominican Republic is experiencing remarkable convergence in per capita …

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Vice President Raquel Peña received Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios, and Miss Dominican Republic 2024, Celinee Santos at her office at the Presidential Palace. The Vice President was accompanied by Minister of the Presidency Joel Santos. The Nicaraguan beauty, who won the Miss Universe title at the 72nd edition of the international pageant, was accompanied …

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Hurricane Beryl passed around 300 km from the Dominican coasts but its power bands impacted generating plants and transmission lines located in coastal areas. Many of these are temporarily off the grid for repairs. Celso Jose Marranzini, president of the Unified Council of Electricity Power Distribution Enterprises (CUED), says the power plants that were affected …

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The city government of the capital city sent crews on Wednesday, 3 July 2024, in the morning to clear debris and plastics that damages the iconic Fray Antonio de Montesinos Monument on the eastern side of the Malecon. The monument is located right on the Caribbean coast and was closed for the cleanup. The Ayuntamiento …

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Businesses and boat docks in Boca Chica, about half an hour east of the capital city, saw damages caused by the intense winds, rains and surf that came with Hurricane Beryl. Several commercial beach stations were partially or completely destroyed. El Dia reported that at Marina ZarPar’s docks, which specializes in boat rentals in this …

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The Senate fast-tracked the second reading of the Penal Code as cleared by the senator committee, passing the bill that introduces 72 new criminal classifications to bolster the country’s legal framework, as reported in Listin Diario. There is a rush to move the bill on to the Chamber of Deputies in time to pass the …

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As anyone who needs a blood transfusion in an emergency will quickly learn, there is a blood shortage in the Dominican Republic because donating blood is not yet part of the culture. In the DR, as in other countries, the availability of blood for treatments requiring transfusions is a crucial component of the healthcare system. …

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After a first win to Egypt (FIBA ranked 40th), the Dominican Republic national basketball team (FIBA ranked 19th) succumbed to the powerful arm of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The NBA star player of the Greece national team (ranked 14th) scored 32 points in the game. The DR lost 82-109 during the qualifier game in the series played …

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There were reports of intense rains in mountain areas, namely central Constanza, but for the most part, the Dominican Republic was spared the impact of Beryl. AES Dominicana reported that its AES Andrés generator plant and natural gas installations, located on Punta Caucedo in Santo Domingo province, were impacted due to the debris the crashing …

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No cruise ship passengers were directly affected by Hurricane Beryl that in less than a day had turned into a powerful storm as it made its way into the Caribbean. For cruise line operation centers, shifting ports of call and substituting other spots is everyday business. When they sell a cruise, they actually sell the …

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