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The secretary of organization of the Social Christian Reformist Party (PRSC), José Balaguer, said on Thursday, 11 February 2021 that the party disassociates itself from the disorders that have been staged in front of the National Congress. PRSC deputy Pedro Botello led a crowd of protesters who resorted to vandalism to press for the passing …

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President Luis Abinader took time from his busy schedule to honor several Dominicans with the Duarte, Sanchez and Mella decoration in the Comendador degree at the Presidential Palace on 11 February 2021. Those honored are Rafael (Fafa) Francisco Taveras Rosario, former deputy Fidelio Arturo Despradel Roque, Ana Josefina Padilla Deschamps, Victor Manuel Baez González, Rafael …

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Now that Jumbo mega store has launched a campaign to get the word “mangú” into the RAE Spanish language dictionary, people are rethinking the popular dish. Listin Diario interviewed Chef Carolina Arias who shares her tips for making superb mashed plantains. The dish is usually served topped with sauteed onions and accompanied by fried sunny …

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The Dominican men’s basketball team competes in Group C in the upcoming window of the FIBA AmeriCup2022 Qualifiers in San Juan, Puerto Rico.Teams from the Americas region vying to compete in the AmeriCup 2022 are broken into four groups. These are: Group A (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela), Group B (Brazil, Panama, Paraguay, Uruguay), Group C …

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The Ministry of Public Health’s Epidemiology Department Coronavirus Bulletin #329 reports 1,242 new PCR cases for the Wednesday, 10 February 2021 deadline. The cases compare to the 7-day nationwide average for PCR confirmed cases that is 933. The number of PCR-confirmed cases is at 226,714 for the 10 February bulletin. Labs carried out 6,552 first …

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American Airlines has opened a Charlotte-Samana flight in time for summer vacations. The flight is expected to revive US tourism in the northeastern tourist destination. Samaná is best known for its contrasting low hills and lovely beaches and for its gastronomy. The flight would start in June 2021. The flight would be from the International …

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Senator Pedro Catrain (Samaná – PRM) says there is a “firm and decided” will in the government that the concession contract for the Samaná toll road be revised this year, N Digital reports. The senator says the contract will require a payment of RD$5 billion in 2021 to pay for the shadow toll. The shadow …

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Following the actions taken by the Jovenel Moise government to quell the insurgence against his government, the situation on the Dominican Republic border and Haiti has returned to one of “calm,” as reported. Meanwhile the Organization of American States (OAS) announces it is backing that President Jovenel Moise complete his government in 2022. Moise has …

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Alianza Pais political party president, Guillermo Moreno says that the exploitation of the gold mine by GoldQuest in San Juan de la Maguana would threaten the water production for human consumption and farming. He said the southwestern province already suffers from a scarcity of water and inefficient use. He says the gold deposit is located …

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When respected TV news commentator Amelia Deschamps left the El Dia program with Huchi Lora, she did not really explain what she was up to. N Digital reports that Deschamps took time off to carry out a short course in microdocumentaries at the New York Film Academy. She now joyfully announces she has received a …

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