Dolores Vicioso – Page 27

Dominicans are preparing to celebrate Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to friendship and romance. With this in mind, El Día newspaper brought together a panel of experts to identify the most iconic romantic songs in the Dominican Republic’s history. The list celebrates the enduring legacy of local composers and performers who have shaped the romantic …

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The Spanish royal family formally recognized Dominican Republic’s athletic icon Marileidy Paulino on Wednesday during a high-profile ceremony at the Royal Palace of El Pardo. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia presented Paulino with the prestigious Ibero-American Community Trophy (Trofeo Comunidad Iberoamericana) for 2023, an award honoring the athlete who most distinguished themselves in international …

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After two years of delays, the 2C extension of the Santo Domingo Metro is set to begin operations for the general public on 24 February 2026. As the first metro line built under President Luis Abinader’s administration, the project broke ground in February 2022. The 7.3-kilometer stretch, which connects the María Montez station at Kilometer …

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President Luis Abinader issued Decree No. 84-26 on Monday, 9 February 2026 appointing Rafael Santos Badia to head the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (MESCYT). He had served in government as the director of the vocational training center, Infotep. He will replace Franklin Garcia Fermin who had been in the position since August …

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In Decree 84-26, President Luis Abinader appointed Geraldo Espinosa Pérez as the new Comptroller General of the Republic. Espinosa Pérez, a seasoned accountant with over 24 years of experience in the public sector. Previously he had served as Sub-Comptroller. He succeeds Félix Antonio Santana García in a move described by the Presidency as a step …

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The Dominican government has announced that the 2026 National Agricultural Fair (Feria Agropecuaria Nacional) will offer a major financial boost to the country’s farming sector, headlined by specialized low-interest loans aimed at modernization and genetic improvement. The event, organized by the National Patronage of Cattle Ranchers (Patronato Nacional de Ganaderos), is scheduled to run from …

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President Luis Abinader officially launched the first phase of a historic transformation and environmental cleanup of the Duquesa landfill on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. The landfill site is located in northern Santo Domingo. The initiative is a new phase in the major effort toward sustainable solid waste management for Greater Santo Domingo’s 3.8 million residents. …

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The Superintendency of Health and Occupational Risks (Sisalril) has announced a significant increase in medical coverage for traffic accidents under the Family Health Insurance (SFS) plan. Effective 1 February 2026, the new coverage ceiling for medical care resulting from traffic incidents has been raised to RD$1,393,380.00. The adjustment aims to provide greater financial security for …

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The Migration Policy Observatory (OPM) has officially inaugurated its new Data Center and digital platform at the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), marking a significant expansion in the oversight of national migration strategies. The initiative aims to bridge the transparency gap regarding the enforcement of the 15 security and migration measures established by President …

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According to the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, the Dominican Republic continues to show progress in its fight against corruption. In the latest Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released in February 2026, the Dominican Republic is ranked 99th globally out of 182 countries. The country received a score of 37 …

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