2021 – Page 104

As reported in El Caribe, 20 senators are ready to vote yes for the fast-tracking of the Penal Code as received from the Chamber of Deputies. This means the senators are not willing to do their job and review what was received from the Chamber of Deputies. Instead, the committee that had 30 days to …

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The Abinader administration will continue with the pilot security program begun in the National District Cristo Rey barrio. The government is applying a comprehensive program that includes collecting unauthorized firearms, improving sports and cultural centers in the barrio and medical services, among other efforts to reduce crime. During the first two months of the Cristo …

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The Central Bank reports that remittances for the first seven months of the year were up 43.2% compared to 2020, already a record year in remittances. Remittances reached US$6.16 billion from January to July 2021. The Central Bank attributes the increase in remittances to the continued improvement in the US economy, the US government stimulus …

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The executive director of the National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (Pro Consumidor), Eddy Alcántara rejected the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) ruling that establishes the Pro Consumer Agency cannot levy fines. Eddy Alcantara of Pro Consumidor says that the agency can apply fines as it operates under its …

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A report in El Nuevo Diario tells where to apply for a permit to organize gatherings now that curfew has been revoked in the National District (Santo Domingo) and La Altagracia (Punta) Cana) province. The Presidency of the Republic or the ministries of Interior & Police and Tourism are the government departments in charge of …

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The Russian government has authorized the return of direct flights. The first flights programmed are three weekly flights into the La Romana airport, announced Dominican Ambassador to Russia, Hans Dannenberg Castellanos. Azur Air (Anex Tour) will be flying a B777 with 531 seats directly from the Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) in Vnukovo District, 28 km …

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The Dominican Sailing Federation (FDV) is organizing the PanAmerican Championships, the country’s first International Formula Kite Tournament. The event has the backing of the International Formula Kite Association. It is scheduled to take place 16-22 August 2021 in Cabarete, Puerto Plata. Cabarete is a prime kite surfing destination. A strong Dominican delegation will participate along …

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The National Hurricane Center of the United States warns of the low-pressure area making its way west towards the Caribbean. NHC says that the environmental conditions make for additional development. Tropical Cyclone Six is expected to become Tropical Storm Fred as it crosses the Caribbean. The system is now moving west-northwestward at speeds of 16mph. …

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Covid-19 curfew was lifted in the National District and La Altagracia province on 9 August 2021. Decree 477-21 establishes the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages everyday in the capital city and La Altagracia will be from 12 midnight to 5am. Ministry of Public Health permits are required for events where people agglomerate and …

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The National District and La Altagracia are curfew-free starting Monday, 9 August 2021. Drinking alcoholic beverages is still banned after midnight to 5am, and permits are needed for large events. Previously, curfew had been set at 11pm. Nevertheless, the coming 16 August long weekend could bring the agglomeration of persons triggering the next outbreak of …

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