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The Dominican Episcopal Conference (CED), in its annual Pastoral Letter entitled “Elections 2020: A Space for Participation and Commitment,” called for a transparent electoral process. The CED appealed to the Central Electoral Board (JCE) to assume its responsibility. “The corrupt and illicit practice of buying selling ballots cannot be admitted in full view of everyone …

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The Central Electoral Board (JCE) responded to an appeal made in the Pastoral Letter of the Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, 13 January 2020, and says it will soon unfold a campaign to create an awareness among voters not to sell their voting cards. The president of the JCE, Julio Cesar Castaños Guzmán said this …

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Luis Henry Molina, president of the Supreme Court of Justice, will be the guest speaker at the January luncheon of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic (Amchamdr). His talk, “Justice Outlook 20-24: Transforming the Dominican Judicial Branch is scheduled for Wednesday, 22 January 2020 at 12:30pm at the Garden Tent at the …

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The Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) inaugurated the facilities of its new “Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Laboratory”, which has four full-scale experimental modules and a photovoltaic system. Superior Education (MESCyT) Vice Minister Plácido Gómez praised the university for its commitment to research. Kiero Guerra, PUCMM vice president for research and innovation highlighted …

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From October to February, it’s eel-fishing time in the Dominican Republic, according to Diario Libre. Journalists Marvin Cid and Suhelis Tejero reveal that thousands are dedicated to the nighttime capture of the eels from Nagua to Samaná beaches on the northeastern coast of the country. According to Diario Libre, American eel (Anguilla rostrata) fishing happens …

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Only 47% of those who requested visitor visas to the United States last year were admitted. 53% of those seeking B1/B2 non-immigrant visas at the US Consulate were rejected during the US fiscal year 2019 (from October 2018 to September 2019). For the second consecutive year, there has been a considerable reduction in the number …

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The recent lows in temperatures and occasional rain has resulted in several rounds of the flu nationwide. Neumologist Plutarco Arias of the Unión Médica in Santiago says 30% of the patients seen at the hospital are affected by colds. He calls for prevention. He recommends against the local practice of greeting people with a kiss …

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After a triple tie for second place in the Dominican Winter Professional Championship, two more games will decide which of three teams will match the Toros del Este in the playoffs. The playoff teams for the 2019-2020 championship should have been decided on Wednesday, 15 January 2020, but the Leones del Escogido defeated the Tigres …

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The Film Agency (DGCINE), the Dominican Association of Film Professionals (ADOCINE), the Dominican Association of Press and Film Critics (ADOPRESCI), and the Global Film Festival (FCG) announced the 1st Fortnight of Dominican Film (Primera Quincena Cine-RD) will be held following the Global Film Festival. The event is highlighted as the largest Dominican film event to …

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Sergio Vargas, Eddy Herrera, Milly Quezada, Rafa Rosario, Chabelly and Ramon Orlando are part of the “Ellos Cantan Bolero.” The concert will be on Friday, 6 February 2020 at the Teatro La Fiesta del Hotel Jaragua at 9pm. Tickets are for sale online at Uepa Tickets, CCN Servicios, Supermercados Nacional and Jumbo stores. 16 January …

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