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Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez gave a talk at Georgetown University on occasion of Dominican Week in the United States. In his keynote speech, “Dominican Republic: A Shining Star in a Troubled Region,” Alvarez emphasized the country’s democratic success and stability, leading to high economic growth. Alvarez spoke of the series of reforms underway to …

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Biviana Riveiro Disla, executive director of the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana), highlighted the interest in Dominican exports shown by Russians attending the WorldFood Moscow trade show. The event was held 21 to 24 September 2021. WorldFood Moscow is the most important exhibition and conference for the food and beverage industry …

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National District mayor Carolina Mejía is participating with 37 other mayors worldwide in the Harvard and Bloomberg Cities Leadership Initiative educational program. “This program will allow us to expand our capacity for teamwork and leadership in these areas and connect with other mayors with innovative ideas for similar issues in their cities”, Mejía explains in …

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Several deputies took the floor in the 28 September 2021 session of the Chamber of Deputies to argue that the exonerations of vehicles they receive are nothing compared to the billions in tax exemptions the government allows private business. Deputies Aquilino Serrata, Tobías Crespo and Julito Fulcar argued that sectors seek to discredit the representatives …

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The Public Prosecutor’s Office is scheduled to complete the presentation of the charges against 23 accused of participating in the Operation Falcon, a major drug trafficking and money laundering scheme that operated for a decade in the country with the lenience of Dominican authorities. The prosecutors say that several in the National Drug Control Agency …

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Dominicans are celebrating the nominations of Juan Luis Guerra, Rita Indiana, Manny Cruz, Luis Segura, Fernando Villalona, Sergio Vargas, Covi Quintana and Alexandra in the 22nd Latin Grammy Awards. Juan Luis Guerra swept away with six nominations –Record of the Year: Dios Así lo Quiso (with Ricardo Montaner)Album of the Year: Privé – Juan Luis …

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The Santiago Chamber of Commerce & Production-organized Expo Cibao opens on 29 September 2021 in the city of Santiago. It is the most important business and marketing event held in the country’s second largest city. The event is taking place in the Central Park of Santiago and virtually through the Cibao Trade Center platform that …

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This Friday, 1 October 2021, a new Guinness record in the preparation and serving of the largest mangú (mashed plantains) will be attempted to be set at The Hudson Restaurant at 348 Dyckman St in Manhattan. From 9am to 7pm, three chefs will participate in the Flavor Fusion Fest, an event open to the general …

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Will the Dominican Republic follow in the footsteps of Chile. The Dominican Republic right now has a surplus of vaccines that could well be used to vaccinate school children. As reported, in Chile, 30,000 children ages 6 to 11 years were vaccinated in their schools on the first day of early child vaccinating, this past …

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The US Coast Guard reports the interdiction of a go-fast smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Sea. As noted, US Coast Guard operation transferred custody of two smugglers and offloaded approximately 250 kilograms of cocaine on 22 September 2021. The apprehended smugglers are Dominican nationals charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine aboard a vessel …

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