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Airport construction in San Juan de la Maguana on schedule

The Dominican Airport Department (DA) reports that the El Granero del Sur Domestic Airport in San Juan de la Maguana province is progressing according to schedule. DA director Víctor Pichardo explains the airport is vital for the economic development of the entire southwestern region. During a recent inspection tour, Pichardo observed the progress of work …
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Prosecution submits charges against Venezuelan accused in hit and run accident

National District prosecutors Minerva Batista and Carmen Espinal Geo have deposited a recourse that accuses 27-year old Venezuelan Skarle Valentina Mujica Zapata of involuntary murder of 33-year old Julio César de la Rosa Peralta on the western side of the Malecon due to fearless or careless driving. She is also accused of evading her responsibility …
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Dominican Republic’s Superintendency of Banks makes available financial education for the general public

In a significant move to bolster financial sector knowledge and expertise among the general public in the Dominican Republic, the Superintendency of Banks (SB) unveiled its Escuela SB (SB School) on Monday, 17 June 2024. The initiative is open to professionals, government officials and practically anyone with an interest in the covered topics. The Superintendence …
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Banco Popular robbery: Two defendants sent to jail to await trial; one allowed to post bail

The Attorney General National District’s Permanent Attention Services Office issued a three-month pre-trial detention order at Najayo jail as a coercive measure against Jorge Luis Estrella Arias and Eddy Enmanuel Segura Arias in response to the request from the prosecutors. Defendant Alberto Ezequiel Estrella Arias was granted a bail bond of RD$500,000 under contract and …