2021 – Page 71

The spread of Covid-19 in the Dominican Republic continues under control, despite the confirmation that the Delta variant is in circulation. The authorities are monitoring the virus and its variants. The 465 cases reported for the 27 September bulletin are a new recent high. The new cases for bulletin #558 compare to the 7-day nationwide …

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The 2022 General Budget Bill will amount to one trillion 46 million pesos, down from the trillion 94 million pesos in 2021. President Luis Abinader met with his Council of Ministers on Monday, 27 September 2021 and then made the announcement. The government estimates RD$871 billion in revenues and a 3% deficit. The bill will …

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President Luis Abinader declared of national interest the preparation, organization, survey, processing and dissemination of the X National Population and Housing Census. The Census will update the data on the Dominican population. The data is essential for setting public policies. The Presidency issued Decree 607-21, which indicates that the X National Population and Housing Census …

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President Luis Abinader issued Decree 611-21 that declares of public interest the construction and commissioning of the Santiago cable car. The cable car will mainly benefit about 122,894 inhabitants that live in the densely populated areas of Bella Vista sector, La Otra Banda, Peralta, La Herradura. Also those living in Yaguita del Pastor, Pueblo Nuevo, …

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The Ministry of Environment announced on Monday, 27 September 2021 it is extending the deadline for harvesting all short-cycle products within the limits of the Valle Nuevo National Park. It is giving farmers now until 30 November 2021. The Ministry of Environment issued Resolution 034-2021 with the extension. The Ministry of Environment is in charge …

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Government ministries continue to take advantage of the National State of Emergency to fast track procurement. As reported in El Caribe, most procurement operations are being carried out under the “exceptions” modality. Last year, exceptions to ordinary contracting modalities accounted for 52.64% of the amount authorized by the government for public works, purchases and contracts, …

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The president of the Senate, Eduardo Estrella says he is confident the Senate will not pass an Extinction of Domain Bill that is a custom-made suit for corrupt government officers or drug traffickers to keep illicitly obtained assets, as has been happening now. “Any legislator has the freedom and the right to submit any bill …

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A long-standing law grants legislators two exemptions to import vehicles without any limit during each of their terms in Congress. Diario Libre reports on how the facility has evolved into a lucrative business for the legislators that cede their rights to dealers that import luxury vehicles. Diario Libre reports that from 1 January to 2010 …

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The Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) and Huawei Technologies are joining forces to boost the technology industry in the country. The ambassador of China Zhang Run and Emma Polanco, the rector of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), inaugurated the first Huawei Technologies ICT Academy at the main campus of the government university …

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The 29th edition of Dominican Week opened on Monday, 27 September 2021 in Washington, D.C. The event has served for nearly three decades to strengthen political, commercial, social and cultural ties between the two countries. The event was founded by the late lawyer Luis Heredia Bonetti and is continued by the American Chamber of Commerce. …

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