2018 – Page 257

The Dominican Republic ranked 46th of 80 countries in the Best Countries 2018 global ranking by US News & World Report. The 2018 Best Countries rankings are based on how global perceptions define each country using a number of qualitative characteristics or impressions that drive trade, travel and investment. The set of these characteristics influence …

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A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is visiting on their annual visit to the country. The IMF officials will be meeting with the most senior financial authorities. Last year, the IMF issued a document that recognized the economic growth achieved by the Dominican Republic, but issued an alert about the urgency of fiscal …

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According to the Governor of the Central Bank, Hector Valdez Albizu, the Dominican economy increased by 4.6% at the close of 2017. Speaking at a press conference at the Central Bank on 30 January 2018, Valdez Albizu said that if the economy had not been impacted by hurricanes Irma and Maria the Gross Domestic Product …

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Energy & Mines Minister Antonio Isa Conde told the community of San Juan de la Maguana on 30 January 2018 that their approval is necessary for the Ministry of Environment to grant the required exploitation permits for the provincial gold mine. He said that the resolution sent to the Executive Branch on the Romero gold …

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Licey had won game 3 on Thursday, with a score of 4-3 on 25 January at the Quisqueya Ball Park in Santo Domingo. Previously, the Aguilas had won games 1 and 2. But game 4 was postponed twice over the weekend due to rains falling in Santo Domingo and Santiago. When it was replayed on …

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Two Dominican national team players, Al Horford (Boston Celtics) and Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves), have been included in the NBA All Stars game on the Team Stephen, as was announced on Thursday, 25 January 2018. They are among the seven reserves in the team captained by Stephen Curry. Team captain Lebron James (Cleveland Cavaliers) drafted …

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Vladimir Guerrero was received as a national hero when he returned on Sunday to the Dominican Republic after being inducted to the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame. A merengue celebration was organized for the caravan of followers that rendered tribute to him at Las Americas International Airport where he arrived to the Parque Eugenio Maria …

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The Center for Emergency Operations (COE) has announced that due to the recent rains and strong winds, an almond tree that fell onto the Malecon in Puerto Plata and blocked the traffic has now been cleared. In addition in La Vega, due to the rising of the Bacui River some 400 people had to leave …

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It rained on and off for the Duarte holiday long weekend. Following the recent rains, the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) increased the number of provinces under alert for flooding to 11, of which five are under yellow alert and the rest under green, as of 29 January 2018. On yellow alert are Espaillat (especially …

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A 69-year old man and a nine-year old girl died at Bahia de Las Aguilas when their boat collided with another vessel while on an excursion over the weekend. The victims are Katherine Luna who died at the scene and Norberto Almonte who was injured and was taken to the Plaza de la Salud hospital …

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