2017News

Undocumented Haitians arrested stealing in Santiago

The Police in Santiago announced the dismantling of a group of undocumented Haitians accused of robberies of churches and businesses. They are accused of robbing electronic equipment and computer accessories in Dajabón on the border. The Haitians were identified as Ocelito Pierre and/or Joselito Pierre and Jodnel Seselise. They were arrested on Wednesday when they …
2017News

World Bank report alerts to downside to free higher education

In its “At a Crossroads, Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean” report just published, the World Bank indicates that higher education enrollment has expanded dramatically in Latin America and the Caribbean since 2000. It points out that while more students are studying in universities, there are concerns into the quality and the variety …
2017News

24-hour strike at IDSS

Doctors and staff have initiated a one-day work stoppage at hospitals, clinics and consultation offices of the Dominican Social Security Institute (IDSS). They are protesting the government’s failure to comply with the agreements signed last year with the different health unions. The representatives of the medical workers are asking authorities to comply with seniority payment, …