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Dominican Police investigates death of former Haitian prosecutor Claudy Gassant

As reported in Haiti Libre, on Saturday 31 July 2021, the former Commissioner of the Government of Port-au-Prince Claude Gassant was found dead in his residence in Arroyo Hondo in northern Santo Domingo. He lived there with his family. Initially it has been said that Gassant “would have committed suicide.” However, Haiti Libre report says …
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President attends inauguration of Spanish university in Santo Domingo

President Luis Abinader on Thursday, 29 July 2021 was at the CEF-Santo Domingo Institute of Higher Education for its formal opening. The Spanish-based university is offering scholarships for new students registering for several of its programs. Graduate titles will be valid in the Dominican Republic and in Spain. The degrees are offered in the areas …
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Protocols drafted for eliminating curfew; close watch for a new outbreak of Covid-19

Vice President Raquel Peña announced the government has drafted the protocol that will be used for the removing of curfew in provinces where more than 70% of the population is fully vaccinated for Covid-19. La Altagracia (Punta Cana, Higuey and Veron) would be the first province to apply the protocol. The government will soon make …
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Infotep to add Industry 4.0 technologies to its programs

Vice President Raquel Peña announced the support of the government to its National Technical Professional Institute (Infotep) to train locals in Industry 4.0 technologies. The Vice President attended the presentation of findings of the National Consultation on the Future of Vocational Technical Training. She remarked the commitment of the Abinader administration to back efforts of …
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Central Bank reports economy grew 13.3% in first half of the year

Central Bank Governor Hector Valdez Albizu reported on key indicators that confirm the Dominican economy is on a firm path to recovery following the economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Central Bank reports these indicators for the economy for January-June 2021: • The Monthly Economic Activity Indicator for June was up 12.7% compared …
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IDB to lend US$115 million to improve digital connectivity

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a loan for US$115 million for improved access to digital services in areas less served by the telecom companies. When the government resorted to remote learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of children were left out because of the reduced connectivity in their communities. The initiative encompasses digital …