2021 – Page 108

Dr. Evangelina Soler, the president of the Dominican Neumology Society said that the important declines in new cases and active Covid-19 cases should not be seen as the disease is under control and the downward trend will continue. She said that the Delta variant could bring an upward spike at any time, as has occurred …

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The panoramic road linking Santiago to Puerto Plata is the way to go. The Ministry of Public Works announced the renovations on the 40km road are finished on the Carretera Turística General Gregorio Luperón. The scenic road travels through a winding mountainous area. The works included the road widening, improvement and protection of slopes, transversal …

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The Superior Administrative Court (TSA) has ruled in favor of the city government of San Pedro de Macorís. The Procurement Agency (DGCP) had revoked a tender that awarded a major garbage collection contract to a company owned by MLB baseball player Robinson Canó after citing major irregularities in the contracting. The TSA instead has ruled …

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The Constitutional Court simplified getting a divorce in the Dominican Republic. The higher court annulled Art. 27 of Divorce Law 1306-Bis that prohibited mutual consent divorce when the marriage had less than two years, and if the marriage had lasted more than 30 years, or when the husband was over 60 or the wife 50 …

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The Dominican Republic lost to the United States in the repechage to determine who would get to play in the semifinals in the Tokyo Olympics. The DR had defeated Israel and Mexico, but had lost to Japan and South Korea. With the defeat on 3 August 2021 to the USA, the DR still has a …

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The Presidency announced the lifting of curfew in the National District and La Altagracia province as of Monday, 9 August 2021. Decree 477-21 establishes the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages everyday from 12 midnight to 5am. Ministry of Public Health permits are required for events where people agglomerate and public places and private …

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We will show that the Dominican Republic is the best tourist destination in the world, said President Luis Abinader when attending the July monthly briefing of the Ministry of Tourism on the recovery of the industry. Tourism Minister David Collado announced the 572,644 arrivals in July are 24% more than the visitors that had come …

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Tourism industry analyst Juan Lladó urges the Dominican government authorities to capitalize the global boom for Dominican tropical rhythms for the benefit of the local tourism industry. The Unesco recognized the merengue (2016) and the bachata (2019) on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Lladó envisions converting Santo Domingo into the capital of bachata. …

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The special committee in charge of reviewing the Penal Code in the Senate approved to pass the Penal Code as received from the Chamber of Deputies. The senators met in a virtual meeting after senator Santiago Zorilla (PRM-El Seibo) reported sick with Covid-19. Of nine senators, five voted in favor, two against and two did …

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The Presidency is leaving up to the Superior Administrative Court (TSA) the decision on a tender carried out by the Ministry of Education for the purchase of around RD$10.32 billion in 752,000 laptops, notebooks and tablets for public school students. The Procurement Agency (DGCP) had revoked several of the chapters of the tender for violation …

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