2021 – Page 49

Senator Faride Raful (PRM-National District) says she was not included in the discussions that led to the drafting of a bill to eliminate exonerations and other privileges enjoyed by the legislators. She said her colleagues, the president of the Senate, Eduardo Estrella and Antonio Taveras (PRM-Santo Domingo), were also not sent the bill for signing …

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The Chamber of Deputies passed the bill that amends article 8 of Law 2569 dating back to 4 December 1950 on Inheritance and Donation Taxes. The initiative was accepted by the plenary as approved by the Senate of the Republic and now passes to the Executive Branch for its enactment. The president of the Chamber …

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The United States government has amended the travel advisory on the Dominican Republic, downgrading the country due to Covid-19 to Level 3 – Reconsider Travel. The announcement coincides with a new wave of cases affecting most of the country. Most businesses in the Dominican Republic are open, and tourism is enjoying a boom in arrivals …

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Three firefighters died when they were trapped in the flames that totaled the Casa Mora store in downtown La Vega. The firemen were inside when part of the roof collapsed. The firemen were identified as Olvis de Jesús Farias, Yunior Concepción and José Mojica. The fire in the commercial establishment, an old Victorian style building, …

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The Attorney General Office (PGR) this week conducted more than 25 raids and arrested at least 12 persons in a new anti-narcotics and money laundering operation. The raids are part of the case now named Operation Larvae, hinting this one is expected to be a big one as the investigation progresses. The raids included several …

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Environmental prosecutors shut down the La Santa Discotheque in eastern Santo Domingo. The reason: noise pollution, as reported in N Digital. The Specialized Environmental Prosecutor’s Office carried out the raid and closing of the well known nightclub “La Santa Lounge” on Wednesday, 27 October 2021. The disco is located on Jesus de Galindez Street in …

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The organizers of Miss Universe Dominican Republic announced the postponing of the pageant from Sunday, 31 October to Sunday, 7 November 2021. The reason is that the organizer, Magali Febles, has had to undergo surgery. The contest is scheduled to be broadcast on Color Vision, Channel 9, from 9 to 11pm. The event is scheduled …

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The Ministry of Public Health Coronavirus Bulletin #587 reports 849 new cases, up from 649 on the previous day. The Ministry of Public Health’s Epidemiology Department Coronavirus Bulletin #587 also reports active Covid-cases are 5,810, up (+181) from the previous day. The number of active cases is considerably less than the peak 55,773 active cases …

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President Luis Abinader announced he would address the nation on Wednesday, 27 October 2021 at 7pm. The presidential speech will coincide with the opening of the Dominican Winter Baseball League Championship in three ballparks nationwide at the same time. Administrative Minister of the Presidency Jose Ignacio Paliza said that the President will speak on fiscal …

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The director of Customs (DGA), Eduardo (Yayo) Sanz Lovatón says DGA revenues have climbed to historic levels over the past three months. He said that in the last five months collections have increased an average of RD$1 billion per month. He attributed this to the climate of confidence generated by the Abinader administration. Sanz Lovatón …

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