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The National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) seized 456 packages of suspected cocaine in a cattle ranch in Las Galeras, Samana. The property is located near Playa Rincón beach, near the entrance to Talanquera, reports the DNCD. One unnamed man was arrested. The DNCD explains that the man was detained and a search of the property …

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The National Police arrested on Wednesday, 12 May 2021 the alleged “serial rapist” who has terrorized women living in the communities of Bayona, Las Palmas and Las Caobas in the municipality of Santo Domingo West. The Police suspect 34-year old Raul Castro Jiménez. The case is difficult because the rapist wore a long-sleeved black sweater …

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The Migration Agency (DGM) is preparing to deport three members of the Hells Angels gang that lived in Puerto Plata, as reported in El Dia. The report says they circulated freely carrying firearms despite not being legal residents. El Dia says the Hells Angels gang members are Alexandre Landry, Stphane Richard [Stephen Richards?] and Urele …

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Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock and Daniel Radcliffe are scheduled to start the filming of “The Lost City of D,” the action-filled romantic comedy. The rolling will take place in northeastern Samana. The action comedy follows on the footsteps of “The Shotgun Wedding”, starring Jennifer Lopez, that recently was filmed in Puerto Plata. “The Lost City …

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Hard Rock Café Santo Domingo announces the Friday, 14 May 2021 show of former Haitian President Michel Martelly (2011-2016). 60-year old Martelly is the creator of Kompa, a danceable genre. The show “Kompa Night” is part of the series of opening concerts at the Blue Mall night spot that recently reopened to the general public. …

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As life returns to the new normal in the Dominican Republic, Alex Bueno announces a Mother’s Day concert for Wednesday, 26 May 2021 at 7pm. “Alex Bueno Bohemio” is an exclusively ballads concert. He will sing his best hits, such as “Esa pared”, “Ojitos negros”, “Quiéreme”, “Hipócrita”, “Ese hombre soy yo” y “Amor de pobre”, …

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The Ministry of Public Health’s Epidemiology Department Coronavirus Bulletin #419 reports 688 new PCR cases for the Tuesday, 11 May 2021 deadline. The cases reported compare to the 7-day nationwide average for PCR confirmed cases that is 705. As per Bulletin #419, with the deadline of 11 May 2021, the Ministry of Public Health has …

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The Ministry of Education has concentrated billions of resources on distance learning and little to get the public schools in condition for reopening of in-person learning. As private schools pressure for the government to authorize their reopening, the media has been looking into the condtions of the public schools and finding they were left as …

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The Ministry of Defense named General Minoru Matsunaga to direct the Specialized Touristic Security Corps (Cestur). The long-time director of Cestur, Juan Carlos Torres Robiou is under investigation for corruption in office, as part of the Coral Operation. The former technology director of Cestur, army mayor Raul Girón Jiménez had criticized the appointment of deputy …

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The Superintendence of Pensions says 1,740,814 people are registered as contributors to the pension funds. The number increased by 88,590 in April. The total of the fund is RD$864.05 billion. Since the start of the system, 4,375,812 have been affiliated. The Pension Fund administration says the funds have a yield of 11.19% in April, up …

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