2021 – Page 111

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a loan for US$115 million for improved access to digital services in areas less served by the telecom companies. When the government resorted to remote learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of children were left out because of the reduced connectivity in their communities. The initiative encompasses digital …

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A recent Ministry of Public Health study reveals that more than 70% of the Dominican population is overweight, 32.3% is hypertensive, and 12% are diabetic. The findings were presented for National Arterial Hypertension Day. 7,949 adults ages 45 to 64 participated in the study. Of these 52.8% were men and 47.2% women. 39.3% confirmed they …

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The Senate issued a resolution that recognizes the late merengue star Johnny Ventura as the father of modern merengue. Ventura passed away of a heart attack on Wednesday, 28 July 2021. In addition to his career as a merengue singer, composer, musical arranger and orchestra director, Ventura was a member of the Chamber of Deputies …

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The Indiana Pacers choose Chris Duarte, a native of Puerto Plata, to play in the next season of the National Basketball Association. Duarte was chosen in the fist round of the NBA Draft 2021 with the 13th pick. He will join Al Horford of the Boston Celtics and Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Duarte …

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The Dominican Republic baseball team defeated Mexico 1-0 in the ongoing Tokyo 2020 tournament. Melky Cabrera delivered the hit that enabled the DR to score and win the game. Angel Sánchez chilled the Mexican batters and was the winning pitcher. The DR had previously lost to Japan (4-3). The DR baseball team plays again on …

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The Dominican Republic is experiencing lows in new cases and active cases. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Public Health closely monitors the new variants and their impact in the Dominican Republic as curfew restrictions are reduced to a minimum. The government announced as of 2 August 2021, the National Dr. Defilló Lab has sequencing capacity to …

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In the Dominican Republic and abroad, Dominicans tuned in to Johnny Ventura’s catchy merengues to celebrate the legacy of the legendary artist. President Luis Abinader issued Decree 466-21, declaring three days of official mourning on 29, 30 and 31 July. The national flag will be flown at half-mast Ventura was 81 years old, yet he …

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The National Council of the Magistracy (CNM) chose Ygnacio Pascual Camacho Hidalgo to preside the Superior Electoral Court (TSE). The Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE) is the highest authority in electoral contentious matters in the Dominican Republic. It is responsible for ruling on disputes related to political parties, groupings and movements. Camacho Hidalgo is a career …

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The government, the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) and the Central Electoral Board (JCE) are working together to provide birth certificates to children whose parents did not declare them on time. There are an estimated 200,000 children without birth certificates, including thousands that were born in the Covid-19 pandemic year of 2020 when many civil …

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The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Alfredo Pacheco (PRM-National District) committed to act so that the Chamber of Deputies passes the Extinction of Domain Bill. The bill has languished in Congress for around seven years. The ruling Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) has the needed majority in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate to …

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