Dolores Vicioso – Page 49

President Luis Abinader highlighted historic employment levels and a growing formal labor market in the Dominican Republic today, citing figures from the Central Bank’s National Continuous Labor Force Survey. Speaking under the slogan “More work, better future,” during the 26 May 2025 press conference, Abinader announced that as of the first quarter of 2025, the …

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In a significant boost for the country’s tourism sector employees, hotel workers in the Dominican Republic will benefit from a substantial salary increase of up to 30%, effective June 2025. This decision was announced following negotiations between the National Hotel & Tourism Association (Asonahores) and the Federation of Free Trade Unions of Workers in Tourism, …

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President Luis Abinader for the first time has asserted that the Haitians need to tackle the crisis in Haiti and break from the historic tradition of blaming other nations. “They have a big problem there. They need to stop this historical tradition of blaming others,” the President stated, challenging narratives that downplay the severity of …

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The Dominican government should provide a robust response to Haiti’s allegations blaming the Dominican Republic for the crisis. The president of the Dominican Evangelical Unity Council (Codue), Feliciano Lacen Custodio, affirmed that these accusations are part of an international campaign pressuring the Dominican Republic to take responsibility for Haiti’s crisis. “Firstly, we reiterate that these …

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The regular practice of the governments in Haiti for decades has been to accuse France, the Dominican Republic, the United States and Colombia for the current problems. The rhetoric has yet to focus on the arming and financially supporting gangs by the elite in Haiti, to use these to control territories, disrupt elections and exert …

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Presidency Minister José Ignacio Paliza announced on Monday, 26 May 2025 a new preventive patrol plan by the National Police, set to launch on June 2nd in the National District and Santo Domingo province. The new model would next be expanded to the country’s second largest city, Santiago on June 5th. He made the announcement …

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A feature in N Digital by Raul German Batista blasts those who enjoy the bounties of the Caribbean Sea-bordering maritime boardwalk, but leave behind litter. The journalist reports that the city government spent US$50 million to build the Paseo Maritimo Malecon, spanning 3.5 kilometers (2.1 miles) along the Caribbean Sea as a vibrant public space …

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Members of the National Police’s South Central Regional criminal investigation division (DICRIM), based in Baní, recovered two lost suitcases containing multiple passports and personal belongings of American citizens. This success was achieved through meticulous investigation and analysis of surveillance camera footage, N Digital reports. The recovery took place in the Las Cayenas 2 residential area …

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Crystal Fiallo returns to the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs (ANJE) as executive director after a stint in government. She had served as deputy director of the Procurement Agency (DGCP) and as director of the Cabinet of the Ministry of Public Administration (MAP). She had begun her work career with ANJE in 2015 as a …

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Dominicans are celebrating the prowess of national basketball team player Karl Anthony Towns in the Eastern Conference final matches between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers. When it seemed as if the third game between the Knicks and Pacers was decided, it was Towns in the final quarter who delivered an incredible 20 …

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