Dolores Vicioso – Page 9

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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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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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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The National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) executed a major interdiction in Pedernales, seizing 1.6 tons of cocaine following an intense armed confrontation. This operation is part of a broader crackdown that recently included the interception of 151 drug packages at sea and the arrest of a bus driver in Barahona carrying 11 packages of marijuana …

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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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Vice President Raquel Peña and Minister of Culture Roberto Angel Salcedo officially opened the first Cibao Regional Book and Culture Fair 2026 on Sunday, 19 April 2026. Hosted in the gardens of the Gran Teatro del Cibao, the event serves as a cultural nexus for the 14 provinces of the northern region, aiming to strengthen …

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Dominican national basketball team member Karl-Anthony Towns led the New York Knicks to their first playoff victory of the season. Towns played a pivotal role in the Knicks’ 113-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on 18 April 2026. The next game is scheduled for 20 April 2026. As of 19 April 2026, Karl-Anthony Towns is …

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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 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 …

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Meteorologist Jean Suriel has issued an urgent weather advisory warning of a significant, multi-day rain event with heavy rains forecast for Saturday, 18 April 2026. He warns on his Instagram account that a combination of cold front, a new trough (vaguada), and heavy tropical moisture is expected to stall over the country in the next …

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