Dolores Vicioso – Page 37

Competing in Pool 1, the Dominican Republic senior women’s volleyball team (Reinas del Caribe), ranked 11th by FIVB, had opened its participation in the Volleyball Nations League 2025 in Ottawa, Canada on 4 June 2025 with a decisive five-game win against Serbia, ranked 10th. The Dominican team’s massive comeback in the second half of the …

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The ongoing crisis in Haiti, characterized by widespread gang control, represents an “immense and multidimensional risk” to the Dominican Republic, according to Celso Juan Marranzini, president of the National Business Council (Conep). Marranzini made the statements as the private sector and civic society meets government for the Social and Economic Council (CES) talks that open …

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Former Dominican ambassador to the United States, economist and historian Bernardo Vega sees a deterioration of the crisis in Haiti with no solution in sight. He writes in Acento that it appears that President Trump, who has expressed reluctance to address the Haitian problem, will only change his mind if thousands of Haitians take to …

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US President Donald Trump issued an official ban on entry of citizens of 12 countries, including Haiti. The announcement increases the migratory pressure impacting the Dominican Republic, that has a 391 km land border with Haiti. Exceptions are to be made, for example for the World Cup scheduled to be held in the United States. …

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The Ministry of Interior and Police announced guidelines for a new comprehensive initiative that seeks to improve motorcycle safety and reduce traffic fatalities. This comes in response to alarming statistics highlighting the role of motorcycles in both accidents and crime. Many similar measures have been announced in the past with minimal implementation. The authorities have …

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Once the dominant supermarket and megastore chain, the Grupo Ramos of La Sirena and former Pola fame, now operates 82 Multicentros, Multiplazas, Sirena Markets and Aprezio stores nationwide. Just recently, the new executive president of the group, Ivan Mejia announced that the chain will have 200 stores nationwide by 2030. That means that more of …

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CNN published on 5 June 2025 a story today highlighting how many US companies are relocating their manufacturing operations to the Dominican Republic. The newspaper says more people would do so, if they were aware of the country’s advantages for “nearshoring,” or moving production closer to the US. Read more:CNN 5 June 2025

The case that charged Venezuelan Karla Moya Boada of irregularly practicing medicine in the Dominican Republic could continue in the judiciary if the case is moved to the Supreme Court of Justice. The question is who will present the case to the Supreme Court of Justice? Journalist Nuria Piera had presented evidence on her investigative …

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Dominican national team basketball star Jean Montero once again made the difference, this time leading Valencia Basket to the Spanish League semifinals with a remarkable 36 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists. Montero, who played 21 minutes, was the undisputed leader on the court, breaking early career records and securing Valencia’s ticket to the next …

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In an electrifying game at the start of the FIVB’s Volleyball Nations League championship in Ottawa, Canada, the Dominican Republic’s Caribbean Queens came from behind and defeated Serbia in game five (3-2). 19-year old setter Ariana Rodriguez explained in a post-game interview that after the team won the third set 25-15, confidence was regained to …

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