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A cold inspection chamber is now operating at Haina International Terminals (HIT). The cold room will allow for inspecting perishables entering or leaving the country in an environment with optimal temperatures to avoid the deterioration of the goods. The facility is a boost to the country’s competitiveness. “By ensuring the cold chain, we will be …

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The Consumer Protection Agency (Pro Consumidor) announced the campaign “Rounding Off in Your Favor.” Anina Del Castillo, head of Pro Consumidor, said that companies have to give complete change in money to customers. She said if a company does not have the cash, it needs to round up the difference, rather than round it down. …

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The Ministry of Public Works has restarted construction works of the Mirador del Este Bus Terminal in eastern Santo Domingo. Two rulings from the Administrative Superior Court (TSA) had ordered a stop to the construction. Several activists from eastern Santo Domingo oppose the development on grounds belonging to the Parque Mirador del Este. The Ministry …

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The Ministry of Energy & Mines of the Dominican Republic signed a memorandum of bilateral cooperation in nuclear energy with the Russian state atomic energy corporation, Rosatom. According to the Russians, the document establishes guidelines cooperation in the development of nuclear energy in the country. Besides, the parties are looking to develop information programs for …

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The Supreme Court will resume the hearings of the case of the Dominican state against six charged with taking bribes from Odebrecht. Odebrecht admitted in a US court to have paid US$92 million in bribes in the Dominican Republic in December 2016. Supreme Court of Justice president Luis Henry Molina decided to reopen the case …

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The Central Electoral Board (JCE) announced extended service hours at voter registration offices abroad as of 16 September 2019. The offices will now be open from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm. On Saturdays, the offices will be open from 9 am to 2 pm in the Americas. In Europe, offices will …

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The executive vice president of the Public Electricity Corporation (CDEEE), Rubén Jiménez Bichara speaks of a reduction in power outages as of Wednesday, 18 September 2019. He said generators that had been out of service are returning to the national electricity grid. “There are several plants that have gone out of service. They are very …

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Janet Fletcher of Planet Cheese is hosting the Santo Domingo Food Fest Cheese Edition. Distrito Lujo is the organizer of the event set for 17-19 October 2019 at the JW Marriott Santo Domingo. Fletcher will speak at a master class on cheese and wine and another on cheese and beer for RD$6,375. Tickets to The …

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Il Volo has included a tour stop in Santo Domingo for its 10th anniversary Il Volo Musica Tour. The group will be performing Wednesday, 9 October 2019 at the Teatro La Fiesta of the Hotel Jaragua. The group has been performing as Il Volo since 2010. The performers are award-winning Italian operatic pop trio of …

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Charismatic crooner Gustavo de Hostos is back at the Hard Rock Café of Blue Mall on Thursday, 19 September 2019 for an evening of memorable classics. The crooner has put together the inspiring show “The Jazz Divas.” In the concert, he is accompanied by leading women jazz singers Benny Hiraldo, Gigi Mota, Salime Caram and …

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