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Jamaican businessman wins US$44 million ruling against Dominican government in DC arbitration court

The Dominican government could still appeal, yet this month a US court confirmed a previous sentence and awarded around US$44 million to Jamaican businessman Michael Lee-Chin after the government takeover of the Duquesa garbage dump, El Nacional reports. The judge determined his ownership of the property had been violated. The multi-million dollar consequence resulted from …
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Plastic Surgery Society urges people to check credential of their physician

The Dominican Plastic Surgery Society (Sodocipre) has urged prospective patients to verify the credentials of their surgeons and the accreditation of the facilities. The announcement is reiterated after the death on 15 April 2026 of 27-year old Anyeli Meliza Sanchez Castillo after she underwent multiple surgeries under the responsibility of Dr. Jose Desena Montero. Desena …
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Motorcyclists band together and kill a truck driver for minor accident

In the DR, traffic cops do not enforce traffic laws with motorcyclists. For years, people have been complaining that the negligence of local authorities in applying the law to motorcyclists is empowering these in the wrong way. Making matters worse, motorcyclists are known to band together if anything happens to their kind. The inevitable happened …
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70% of minor crimes linked to local drug consumption

Judicial reports from the National District now link approximately 70% of all minor crimes — including petty theft, street robbery, and domestic disturbances — to local drug consumption. This staggering statistic prompted Magistrate Kenya Romero, coordinator of the Instruction Courts, to advocate for a “restorative and therapeutic justice” model during the 2026 Judiciary Conference. The …
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Table tennis and gymnastics pavilions ready for Santo Domingo 2026 Games

Preparations for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 are accelerating following the delivery of two major venues. Last week, the Ministry of Housing and Edifications (Mivhed) officially handed over the fully remodeled gymnastics and table tennis pavilions, signaling a significant milestone in the city’s readiness for the regional event. Table tennis …
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President Abinader at ExpoSostenible 2026, push for DR to become regional green hub

President Luis Abinader led the opening ceremony of ExpoSostenible 2026 this Wednesday, 15 April 2026, at the Hotel El Embajador in Santo Domingo. The event, scheduled to run through 16 April 2026, positions the Dominican Republic as a strategic regional focal point for sustainability and environmental stewardship. During his opening remarks, Abinader highlighted the importance …