2022 – Page 101

The government is betting on the better education of current and future police to improve citizen security in the Dominican Republic. In an event to launch the National Police Education Reform Strategy held on 1 August 2022, President Luis Abinader and Interior & Police Minister Jesus Vasquez announced new training plans. The plans include free …

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The Central Bank reports that the Monthly Economic Activity Indicator (IMAE) registered a remarkable inter-annual expansion of 5.8% in the month of June, higher than the 4.8% observed in May and the 4.7% of April 2022. The average growth of the IMAE for January-June 2022 stood at 5.6% compared to the same semester of the …

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Special Projects Minister of the Presidency, Rafael (Neney) Cabrera is one of the most criticized in the Abinader administration. Several news reports have indicated major irregularities in contracting and in the development of government projects entrusted to his department, Propeep, a division of the Presidency. Now, Neney Cabrera understands that by naming high profile journalists …

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The electricity superintendent, Rafael Velazco Espaillat resigned his position effective 31 July 2022, amidst strong criticism for the salary increases approved for himself and the main members of the SIE of up to 23%. Velazco has more than 20 years of experience in the electricity sector, is an economist and holds an MBA from the …

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Noticias SIN reports that the Superintendent of Electricity is not the only high-ranking Abinader government officer to recently get an increase wages. The top man at the Superintendence of Electricity recently resigned when news stories indicated he had raised his wage and others in his department. Noticias SIN reveals that the Superintendent of Banks, Alejandro …

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Customers of the National District power distributor, EdeSur, who have already paid their bill for the month of August will see their credit reflected in the next bill, the agency reports. Empresa Distribuidora de Electricidad del Sur (Edesur) says it has credited 706,106 customers under the post-payment modality, after the increase in the price per …

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Olympic and world athletics silver medalist Marileidy Paulino complained of lack of support from the Dominican Olympic Committee (COD) and the Ministry of Sports during an event held to recognize her recent wins at the Oregon World Athletics Championship. Paulino won the silver medal in 400m and gold in the 4×400 mixed relay. “On behalf …

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The National Statistics Office (ONE) is hiring 35,000 to work on the November 2022 National Census. The actual census will take place 10 to 24 November nationwide. There are many positions available. Those interested can apply online at https://reclutamiento.one.gob.do/ National Statistics Office 2 August 2022

A report in Hoy tells a sad truth. Polio is eradicated, but today motorcycles have replaced it as the new epidemic affecting especially young people. Motorcycle accidents have caused many more disabilities than polio in its worst days. Dominican cities are not built for people with disabilities, leaving these people to fend for themselves or …

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A 4.7 intensity earthquake caused damage in Montecristi on the northwest. The earthquake occurred at 12:37 on Sunday, 31 July 2021. Its epicenter was in the Atlantic Ocean. Civil Defense and other government agencies are assessing the damages. Read more:El Nacional USGS  2 August 2022