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The spread of Covid-19 in the Dominican Republic continues under control. The authorities, nevertheless, are closely monitoring the virus and its variants. The national 4-week positivity rate for the 4 September 2021 Epidemiological Bulletin #535 is at 5.62%, down from the previous day. The 24-hour positivity for the day is 7.58%, down from the day …

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President Luis Abinader visited Monte Plata on 2 September 2021 to meet with select neighborhood associations. The President promised repairs through the Social Policy Cabinet of the Presidency for 1,000 dwellings this year. The President also met with dairy producers and that complain of difficulties in competing with the import of milk from the United …

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The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reports construction (36.5%), free zone manufacturing (28.6%), tourism (22%), transportation and storage (14.2%), local manufacturing (12.9%), commerce (11.1%) and mining and quarrying (9.8%) are the drivers of the Dominican economic recovery. The average accumulated variation for the first seven months of the year is 13.1%. The Central …

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The National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant) increased the cost of almost 40 services. As of 1 September 2021, those renewing their driver’s license (category 1) will have to pay RD$1,900 up from RD$1,100. The cost is RD$2,200 if the license has more than a year that it has expired; 3,300 if two …

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Congressman José Horacio Rodríguez (National District-Al Pais) asked that the bilateral committee of the Chamber of Deputies and Senate receive the other Penal Code bills submitted to the Chamber of Deputies and not just one. The bilateral committee received the bill submitted in the Senate that was the same that was received from the Chamber …

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As the Operation Anti-Octopus continues, the Public Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday, 1 September 2021 reports more than 20 raids in different places in the National District, and the provinces of Santo Domingo and Monseñor Nouel. The raids are tied to investigations related to corruption and money laundering schemes involving Alexis Medina Sánchez. Medina Sánchez is …

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The Court of Appeals of the National District retracted the order of arrest against economist Andres (Andy) Dauhajre for his no show at a hearing to revoke a filing of a case against him made by the past Attorney General authorities. Dauhajre showed up at the court on 2 September 2021 and committed to appear …

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The Dominican candidate to Miss World will be chosen this Saturday, 4 September 2021 during a pageant at the Barceló Grand Resort in Punta Cana. 25 women are competing to represent the Dominican Republic in the 70th edition of the global show. The pageant will take place on 16 December 2021 at the José Miguel …

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Through the Banco de Reservas, the Dominican government is picking up the tab for the hosting of the 2022 Caribbean Baseball Series in Santo Domingo. The classic will be played at the Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal in Santo Domingo. The Aguilas Cibaeñas is the defending team after winning the pennant in Mexico in February 2021. …

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The spread of Covid-19 in the Dominican Republic continues under control. The authorities, nevertheless, are closely monitoring the virus and its variants. The national 4-week positivity rate for the 1 September 2021 epidemiological bulletin (532) report is at 5.83%, down from the previous day. The 24-hour positivity for the day is 8.24%, down from the …

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