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Dominican Republic lottery and sports betting operators have strongly opposed a proposed 16% Selective Consumption Tax (ISC) that is included in the Abinader government’s fiscal reform plan. Representatives from the sector argued before the Chamber of Deputies’ Finance Committee that such a tax would be detrimental to the industry, as reported in Hoy. Antonio de …

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Former long-time Minister of Tourism Francisco Javier García, a leading figure in the now opposition Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) and a presidential aspirant, attributed the government’s resource shortages to rising expenditures, particularly in advertising. He echoed sentiments expressed by Leonel Fernández, president of the People’s Force party, as reported in Diario Libre. García accused President …

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Investigative reporter Nuria Piera says that the 88 km section from Paraiso in Barahona to Pedernales road that for years has been under repair has not been finished. The unpaved sections convert a trip that was a 4.5-hour drive from Santo Domingo into a 6-hour drive. She also points out that it is a difficult …

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Dominican Week in Spain is set to take place in Madrid, Spain from 4 to 7 November 2024, organizers announced Tuesday, 15 October 2024. The event aims to promote Dominican culture, identity, and traditions while fostering stronger bilateral relations between the Dominican Republic and Spain, Acento reports. Over the four-day period, a series of activities …

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The National Environmental Protection Service (Senpa), in coordination with the Ministry of Environment, announced the seizing of 1,200 bags of 20 and 40 lbs of charcoal. The operation took place in Los Manantiales, in the municipality of Tabara Abajo in southcentral Azua province. Senpa announced arresting Milcíades Ramírez Jiménez, the charcoal and an Isuzu truck …

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The Miami Herald reports that the members of the Presidential Transition Council are divided over the hostile stand taken by acting Prime Minister Gary Conille and his appointed Foreign Minister Dominique Dupuy regarding the Dominican Republic. Both Conille and Dupuy have taken positions that are vehemently anti-Dominican Republic. Now members of the ruling presidential council …

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Haiti has accepted to extend the deadline for the labeling of goods in French or Creole for sale in Haiti. The Customs authorities in Haiti had banned the entry of goods that were not labeled in these languages as of the start of this month, giving only a few days of notice. The Haitian government …

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Constanza, the mountain valley town, is inviting all to the Festival de la Cosecha de Constanza. The annual event is ongoing from Thursday, 17 October to Sunday, 20 October on the grounds of the Constanza Domestic Airport. The airport remains open through the duration of the event, with many arriving by plane to attend the …

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It was an exciting game that was tied until the last inning. Albert Pujols’ Escogido Lions pulled off the win of the first game in the Dominican Winter Professional Baseball Championship 2024-2025. Junior Lake’s walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth inning would give the Escogido the thrilling opening night win 3-2 over the …

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Dominican Paris Olympic gold medal winner Marileidy Paulino was present for the opening of the FIFA U17 Womens World Cup in Santiago’s FC Stadium. Paulino was appointed official ambassador for the event. Manny Cruz sung his “En La Isla” for the crowds. “En La Isla” is the theme song for the global event. Vice President …

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