2021 – Page 153

After 55 inmates tested positive for Covid-19, the Penitentiary System authorities banned visits to inmates to the 41 jails located around the country, as reported in El Nuevo Diario. The announcement is made following the recommendations of the public health authorities. The measure will be in place until the present outbreak is controlled. The Dominican …

Read more…

Alianza Pais deputy José Horacio Rodríguez (National District) said he did not accept the RD$300,000 that the Chamber of Deputies allotted to each legislator for Mother’s Day gifts to their constituents. Rodriguez said he did not accept the money because it is not part of his attributions. He said his position is personal and is …

Read more…

The case of a policeman who arrested two men for kissing in a vehicle was the trending topic on 1 and 2 June 2021. When asked what was the charge for which they were being detained, the policeman told the men that even the Bible says what they were doing is incorrect. The policeman lectured …

Read more…

The Dominican Republic defeated Nicaragua 13-3 on Wednesday, 2 June 2021 during its third game in the Florida WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier for the Tokyo Olympics. The win means the country passes to the second round of games. Previously, the DR had defeated Puerto Rico 5-2, but then lost to the United States 8-6 on …

Read more…

Legendary singer-composer Juan Luis Guerra is inviting his Instagram followers to enjoy the concert “Entre Mar y Palmeras” that he has recorded for HBO at Playa Esmeralda in Miches on Thursday, 3 June. Check out: @hbomaxla @palantehbomax #JuanLuisGuerraHBO Follow the story at:Diario Libre 2 June 2021

The Ministry of Public Health’s Epidemiology Department Coronavirus Bulletin #440 reports 1,659 new PCR cases for the Tuesday, 1 June 2021 deadline. There is a spike of Covid-19 cases attributed to the entry of the more transmissible Brazilian and UK variants of the disease and the increased mobility. As has been happening since the start …

Read more…

Jorge Rafael Hernández turned himself in to the Ministry of Defense on 2 June 2021. Since Friday, state security agencies sought him after he was identified as the person who made warning calls to the Cibao International Airport in Santiago about a woman boarding a plane. The calls activated the security protocols of the airport, …

Read more…

The Customs Agency announced the start of the ambitious initiative for shipments to clear freight cargo in 24 hours. The initiative promises fast dispatch of merchandise. The Customs Agency is implementing the program to enhance the competitiveness of the Dominican Republic in the region. The Customs Agency seeks to turn the Dominican Republic into a …

Read more…

President of the Republic Luis Abinader advanced on 1 June 2021 speaking to the press that the three main suspects of the sabotage to the runway lighting system at the Las Americas International Airport have not yet been arrested. The President says five people are investigated of which two are already in custody. He said …

Read more…

Users of the Santo Domingo metro and cable car services need to take note that the hours of service are changing. Take note that passengers need to board one hour before closing time. As of Wednesday, 2 June 2021, the schedule is: Santo Domingo Metro:Monday to Friday from 6am to 8pm.Saturdays and Sundays from 6am …

Read more…