Dolores Vicioso – Page 5

The New York Knicks defeated the Hawks, 128-125 in a thriller of a game in Atlanta on 27 December 2025 that could have gone either way. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with a team-high 36 points along with 15 rebounds and 3 three pointers for the Knicks, while Jalen Brunson tallied 34 points, 5 assists and 4 …

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Juan Soto, the Dominican outfielder who in 2025 secured the most lucrative contract in professional sports history, has reaffirmed his commitment to represent the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in March 2026. Speaking in an exclusive interview on the program “Siendo Honestos,” hosted by Katherine Hernández on CDN Channel 37, the New …

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The Aguilas Cibaeñas was tops in the standing for most of the regular season of the Dominican Professional Winter Baseball Championship. But the semifinal round to decide the playoff teams starts it all over. Any of the four teams in the round robin can be the 2025-2026 championship team. The round robin began on 27 …

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DR1 News will not be updated on Wednesday, 24 December 2025 on occasion of the Christmas Eve celebrations. The news will be compiled for the Monday, 29 December edition. The local tradition is that Christmas is a time for meetings of family and friends. Remember DR1 Forums are open 24/7 for posting news and comments. …

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During a Sunday Mass at the Santa María De La Anunciación University Parish, Monsignor Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán, called on Dominicans to reclaim the spiritual essence of Christmas, urging a shift away from materialism toward family unity and social integrity. Morel Diplan was named Santo Domingo coadjutor bishop in November 2025. The role gives Morel …

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The Punta Catalina Thermal Power Plant (EGEPC) has concluded its 2025 fiscal year with record-breaking transfers to the Dominican state totaling US$258.4 million as of 3 December 2025. The figures solidify the facility’s position as one of the nation’s most potent public assets for cash generation. With this latest performance, the cumulative contribution of the …

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The Ministry of Public Works, acting through the RD Vial Trust, has officially launched the bidding process for the design and construction of a new overpass at Kilometer 28 of the Duarte Highway. The project is designed to eliminate one of the most notorious traffic bottlenecks at the entrance to Santo Domingo, providing a long-awaited …

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Interior and Police Minister Faride Raful issued a stern warning on Monday, 22 December 2025 against an entertainment industry she claims “thrives on disorder,” following a violent weekend that left two young men dead during holiday festivities. Speaking after a weekly citizen security meeting led by President Luis Abinader, Raful addressed the ongoing struggle to …

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Nelson Arroyo, executive vice president of Seguros Reservas, the insurance division of the state Banco de Reservas, issued a firm rebuttal on Monday, 22 December 2025 against warnings from economist Juan Ariel Jiménez regarding the state-owned insurer’s financial stability. Jimenez was Minister of Economy during the government of Danilo Medina and today is a professor …

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Authorities at the Ministry of Agriculture authorized the import of 4.7 million quintals in 2024, a move local producers claim destabilized the market. Rice is more than just a staple in the Dominican Republic; it is the cornerstone of the national diet and a symbol of agricultural pride. For nearly two decades, the country has …

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