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Saona Island off the southeast coast is best known as the most popular tourist excursion sold in the Dominican Republic. It has a small population of around 500 inhabitants who will now benefit from the solar generator that is expected to enter into operation in March 2014. The Ministry of Environment announced the unit that …

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The commission that is supervising the vote count of the 168 new members for the Central Committee of the PLD announced the election went well with a large turnout of PLD members on Sunday nationwide. In a first bulletin, the Organizing Committee of the 8th Norge Botello Congress of the PLD announced the 37 most …

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Diario Libre reports today, Monday 13 January that the five companies approved for disability or death coverage of workers had received RD$16.49 billion for coverage of workers who suffer disabilities or death prior to their retirement age as of November 2013. But as of the same date, they had only benefited 7,003 people, who receive …

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To the beat of merengue and the many legendary songs always memorable in his voice, family and friends said goodbye to Francis Santana yesterday, Sunday 12 January. Santana, who died on Saturday at the age of 84, was best known for his renditions of bolero and merengue songs. Yohanna Almanzar and Nestor Sanchez sung “Amor …

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A massive blaze on Saturday, 11 January destroyed the installations of the plastics manufacturing company, Duralon in Herrera Industrial Zone. Firefighters from Santo Domingo and San Cristobal were successfully able to contain the fire so that it did not affect neighboring industries. Fire Service Colonel Jose Antonio Segura Feliz said that the blast spread to …

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Minister of Tourism Francisco Javier Garcia has called on the National Police and the Specialized Tourism Security Corps to improve protection measures for tourists visiting the country. He called for stepping up security especially in the communities of Boca Chica and Sosua, where crime has increased. Meanwhile, Police chief Major General Manuel Castro Castillo said …

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Catholic World News reports that the Vatican will not cooperate with Polish authorities that have been investigating former papal nuncio Jozef Wesolowski. As reported, the Vatican has refused a request from Polish prosecutors for the extradition of Archbishop Jozef Wesolowski. As reported in Polish press, the Dominican judicial authorities shared the information on its investigations …

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A strong earthquake out to sea shook northern Puerto Rico at 12:01 am on Monday, 13 January. It lasted for 10 seconds. Only minor damage was reported in some places. Media reports in Puerto Rico say it is the strongest earthquake recorded on the island since one that occurred on 11 October 1918. Some people …

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Over the weekend, the Tigres defeated the Aguilas to shake off other teams in the second position. The Gigantes defeated the Escogido to continue fighting for a playoff spot. Today, Monday, 13 January is an off day in the round robin taking place between the Escogido, Licey, Aguilas and Gigantes to decide the playoff teams. …

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Channel 5 TV entertainer Michael Miguel Holguin (Sabado Extraordinario and De Extremo shows on Channel 5) and Channel 11 TV news presenter Roberto Cavada have been chosen to host the Tuesday, 18 March Soberano 2014 show. The awards ceremony honors the best in show business in the Dominican Republic. It will be televised by Telemicro …

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