2021 – Page 31

President Luis Abinader removed the director of the National Institute of Student Welfare (Inabie), the purchasing arm of the Ministry of Education. The department recently was making headlines for irregularities in contracting of school lunches. President Abinader removed Cecilio Rodriguez as director of Inabie, and five other employees. Before being dismissed, Rodríguez had acted and …

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The Ministry of Education is flush in cash. It is announcing it will be paying its administrative employees a 14th wage. In the Dominican Republic, most formal employees receive 13 wages — a monthly wage, and then an extra month wage in Christmas. The Ministry of Education could be starting a new trend in government. …

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It’s flu season and the Ministry of Public Health wants to reduce the spread and severity of the sickness now that it also has to deal with Covid. November to February is influenza season in the Dominican Republic The Ministry of Public Health says 700 influenza vaccination centers are offering the dose for free. The …

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Diario Libre reports that police are required to stand in line to pick up this month’s paychecks personally. For years, government officers, including police officers, have been paid with a money transfer to an assigned bank account. Now the Comptroller Office is requiring each beneficiary to go in person to pick up the month’s check …

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The National Police announced the suspending of first lieutenant José Antonio Suero Carrasco. He is said to be the person in charge of internal affairs in Barahona at the time when a 400 kilo loot was seized from drug traffickers and then stolen by almost a dozen policemen, allegedly in complicity with their bosses. Suero …

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People seem to be forgetful of why they are being asked to wear masks and keep physical distancing. Covid-19 Bulletin #608 reports 862 cases, down from 1,000 for the first time after seven consecutive days over 1,000, positivity is dropping and active cases stable. But as has happened all around the world, letting down the …

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The famous US medical center, Mayo Clinic opened a patient information clinic office in Santo Domingo. Staff is fluent in English and Spanish and will help patients schedule appointments, according to a statement by Mayo Clinic on Tuesday, 16 November 2021. The office also helps patients plan travel and lodging for their appointments. It will …

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The Weather Office (Onamet) reports temperatures of -1C in Valle Nuevo, Constanza municipality in the central La Vega province. Gloria Ceballos, director of Onamet, said that a cold front is bringing the chilly temperatures that characterize Dominican “winters”. She says from November to early April, cold fronts deliver the cooler temperatures. She said the chill …

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The Italian Chamber of Commerce, Embassy of Italy, and Italian culinary organizations in the Dominican Republic invite to the Italian Cuisine Week from 22 to 28 November 2021. Leading Italian restaurants are participating. These include: Aura, Baba & Co., Bliss, Caminetto, Cappuccino, Dolce Italia, Franco, Giulia, Il BAcareto, Il Pasticcio, Mie By Sporting, Martini, Le …

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The Ministry of Public Health Coronavirus Bulletin #608 with the deadline of 16 November 2021 reports 862 new cases, the first day with cases under 1,000 after seven consecutive day of more than 1,000 cases. Bulletin #608 reports active Covid-19 cases are up to 4,533 active cases, down (-302) compared to the day before. The …

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