2019 – Page 74

High blood pressure is the leading cardiovascular risk factor and represents the primary cause of death in this country. Among patients of the Dominican Institute Heart Association, 50% of their fatalities are due to this issue. Dr. Ernesto Diaz Alvarez on occasion of the International Heart Day urged prevention as the significant way to reduce …

Read more…

“Safety and security, investment and trade, disaster preparedness and education – “SIDE” – are my main priorities,” says US Ambassador Bernstein as she sums up her first year in the country. “As I travel the country, from Dajabón to Punta Cana, Las Terrenas to Boca Chica – I continue to find opportunities for the United …

Read more…

The director of the largest hospital in the North Coast, the Ricardo Limardo Hospital in Puerto Plata, has announced the 100% expansion of the dialysis unit. There are now 35 machines, up from 17. Dr. Edwin Lopez stated that most patients use the units two or three times a week. He stressed that the expansion …

Read more…

A study by the Dominican Public School Teachers Association (ADP) revealed many issues affecting the quality of public school system. The ADP study findings were presented by Xiomara Guante, the ADP president. The ADP study pinpoints issues ranging from critical infrastructure, deficient essential services and a lack of books and other educational materials, to hours …

Read more…

The executive vice president of the National Business Council, Cesar Dargam attributed the recent slide in the Dominican peso to foreign currency primarily to seasonal fluctuations. He said these are months when businesses restock inventory for the Christmas season. He said he is confident recent measures taken by the monetary authorities will contribute to more …

Read more…

Former three-term Mayor of the National District Roberto Salcedo is confident he will be chosen the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) candidate for the National District during the 6 October 2019 primary. He is running against Rafael Paz, who is the director of the National Competitiveness Council (CNC); José Manuel Peguero, a former National District attorney; …

Read more…

The Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE), the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) and the Instituto Tecnológico de las Americas (ITLA) issued positive preliminary opinions on the automated voting system chosen by the Central Electoral Board (JCE). The JCE had requested the opinion after discarding offers from Participación Ciudadana civic watchdog group for an independent audit …

Read more…

The Tax Agency (DGII) says that as of Monday, 30 September 2019 the “marbetes” or vehicular circulation permits, will be sold to those with pending traffic fines in the system. The announcement comes after hundreds of people had complained that they had been victims of fake traffic violations. Many persons told El Nacional reporters that …

Read more…

The Medina administration announced a record RD$997 billion budget for 2020. Budget director Luis Reyes, Economy Minister Juan Ariel Jiménez and Hacienda Minister Donald Guerrero made the announcement. The 2020 National Budget is 8.1% more than the RD$921.8 billion running budget for 2019. The Council of Ministers met on Thursday, 26 September 2019 to approve …

Read more…

Dominican violinist Aisha Syed is booked for a 10 October 2019 performance at the Carnegie Hall of New York City. She is returning to Carnegie’s Zankel Hall after an acclaimed sold-out performance. The performance is part of her Heritage World Tour, which is taking her to 11 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The …

Read more…