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The Ministry of Public Health’s Epidemiology Department Coronavirus Bulletin #414 reports 774 new PCR cases for the Thursday, 6 May 2021 deadline. The cases reported compares to the 7-day nationwide average for PCR confirmed cases that is 487. As per Bulletin #414, with the deadline of 6 May 2021, the Ministry of Public Health has …

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The government and the Ministry of Education has seen the light. After schools have been closed for in-person learning since mid-March 2020, matters are changing now. The Ministry of Education issued a short notice where it announces it will adhere to the decisions of the Ministry of Public Health and the Health Cabinet regarding the …

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The recovery of the Dominican economy is apparent. The Tax Agency (DGII) says that tax collections in April 2021 reached a record-breaking RD$68.78 billion. This is 154.5% more than the estimate for the month. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund gives the Dominican Republic a good report card for its performance during the present economic and …

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President Luis Abinader is set to mingle with ministers of tourism from the Americas during the meeting set for Punta Cana 6-9 May 2021. The World Tourism Organization has convened this extraordinary meeting of tourism minister of the Americas. Tourism ministers are here to discuss the recovery of the tourism industry. The Ministry of Tourism …

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The general public is invited to vote for the two finalists jurors will announce for the selection of the Dominican Republic country brand. The vote is set for Sunday, 9 May 2021 at 9pm on Color Visión, Channel 9. Six logos are competing. They are by graphic artists Marian Rodríguez, Sulamita Javier, Isabela Fernández, Natalie …

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State prosecutors describe Operation Coral as the military arm of the corruption ring in the high echelons of the former Medina administration. Yet, the revelations tell much of the modus operandi of corruption in government. Judge Kenya Romero is in charge of the hearing for the presentation of accusations by prosecutors and the declaration of …

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A video went viral on social media showing how the presenter of the winning number most likely already had a number in her hand when she supposedly received the winning ball from a blind person on Saturday, 1 May 2021. The manager of the National Lottery said he has deposited a complaint in the Attorney …

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The Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeals sentenced former Deputy Minister of Youth Odalis Junior Ledesma Hernández Ledesma to serve 15 years in Najayo Jail (CCR Najayo) for the rape of a Canadian citizen, Joanna Linda Kocsis on 4 April 2017. Ledesma was ordered to pay RD$5 million in indemnity to the victim. Kocsis …

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Tune in to CERTV (Channel 4) on Sunday, 9 May 2021 at 6pm to enjoy the leading lyrical voices of the Caribbean. The concert coincides with the celebration of Europe Day. The European Union mission in the Dominican Republic and the Symphony Foundation (Fundación Sinfonía) are sponsoring the presentation of the Caribbean Lyrical Signing Festival …

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The Ministry of Public Health’s Epidemiology Department Coronavirus Bulletin #413 reports 623 new PCR cases for the Wednesday, 5 May 2021 deadline. The cases reported compares to the 7-day nationwide average for PCR confirmed cases that is 426. As per Bulletin #413, with the deadline of 5 May 2021, the Ministry of Public Health has …

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