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Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates wins the vote for Secretary General of UN Tourism

Twenty-three of 34 voting countries for the executive council of the United Nations Tourism gave a yes to Shaikha Al Nowais to become the next Secretary-General from 2026. The position still needs to be confirmed by the UN Tourism General Assembly in November 2025. Following protocol, the executive council elected Shaikha Al Nowais as the …

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Central Electoral Board (JCE) simplifies civil status documents

Resolution 9-2025 authorizes the Central Electoral Board (JCE) to issue a single standard format effective 1 July 2025. This reform eliminates the previously available “extract” and “extensive” formats for birth, recognition, marriage, divorce, and death certificates. The new measure aims to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve citizen access to these essential services. The civil …

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Santiago launches unified fare system for public transport

Santiago’s public transportation system has taken a significant step forward with the formal integration of the Metropolitan Bus Services Office (OMSA) into the Integrated Transportation System (SIT). The introduction of 23 new buses, to operate on designated corridors, allows passengers to access both buses and the cable car with a single payment of RD$35 (approximately …

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Boosting industrial startups among young people

On Friday, 30 May 2025, the Center for Industrial Development and Competitiveness (Proindustria) formalized an inter-institutional agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Loyola Polytechnic Institute. The pact aims to accelerate innovation in the Dominican Republic’s manufacturing industry by strengthening the startup ecosystem. The agreement establishes …

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Migration will no longer accept cash payments for services

Effective Monday, 2 June 2025, the Migration Agency (DGM) is no longer accepting cash payments for migration services and procedures for both national and foreign citizens. Navy Vice Admiral Luis Rafael Lee Ballester, who is the director of Migration, highlighted that this policy aligns with their commitment to responsible, efficient, and transparent public administration. In …

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OAS secretary general Albert Ramdin pledges to work in favor of Haiti

The new Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Surinamese Albert Ramdin, said he would take an “action-oriented” approach when dealing with beleaguered Haiti during his assumption of office speech on 30 May 2025. He said he was committed to shaping an OAS that is more agile, cost-efficient, responsive and impactful.” Ramdin was …

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