2022 – Page 112

The question on everyone’s minds is what were two lions doing in a house in Cupey, Altamira municipality in Puerto Plata? Their presence was made public after they escaped from their cages raising the concern of the neighbors. As reported in Diario Libre, the lions escaped when a Haitian care keeper inadvertently left their cage …

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A branch of the popular US clothing store, Old Navy has opened in Santo Domingo. Diario Libre reports that lines of avid lookers and shoppers queued at the new store that is located in Downtown Santo Domingo mall, at Av. Núñez de Cáceres and Av. Rómulo Betancourt. The store offers a 25% discount on all …

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The people of La Altagracia province are preparing for the 15 August celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the crowning of the image of the Virgin of Altagracia, known as the Mother and Protectress of the Dominican people. The image of the Virgin is enshrined in the Basilica de la Altagracia in the eastern city …

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Alexander Ogando qualified for the Oregon World Athletics Championships finals in the 200m event. He set a National Record when he clocked in at 19.91. He was first in his heat. The final will be on 21 July 2022. The qualifiers for the 200m finals are:Noah Lyles USA 19.62Erriyon Knighton USA 19.77Kenneth Bednarek USA 19.84Jereem …

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The number of Covid-19 cases for Bulletin #852 was 601, down from 673. This number compares to the seven-day average of daily infections (confirmed lab-reported cases) that is now 600, down again from that of the previous day. Ronald Skewes, director of Epidemiology at the Ministry of Public Health says that in context the increase …

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The Presidency launched another social program for the most vulnerable. In making the announcement on 18 July, President Luis Abinader said the Family Support Voucher will benefit one million households. The households will receive single cash payments of RD$1,500 to mitigate and counteract the effects of the post-pandemic crisis and the general increase in prices …

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Believe it or not, 75 years after the Presidential Palace was built, the property title of the location is finally in the name of the government. The Presidency announced it has regularized the 25,265.35 square meter lot where the Presidential Palace is located. Construction of the Presidential Palace began in 1943 under the Trujillo dictatorship. …

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Ministers of environment are in Santo Domingo for the 11th Iberoamerican Ministers of Environment Summit. The ministers understand more resources need to be available to combat climate change. 22 countries are participating. Speaking at the opening of the event, Minister of Environment Miguel Ceara-Hatton urged that sustainable funding be available for actions to tackle adverse …

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Public Works Minister Deligne Ascención explained the major repairs underway since last week at Duarte Bridge. This is one of four bridges that connect eastern Santo Domingo with the National District to the west. Commuters need to plan extra time when heading in either direction because repairs will partially interrupt traffic on the bridge. The …

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Best known for his successful career as a dance choreographer and classic ballet dancer, Carlos Veitía was sworn in last week by Culture Minister Milagros Germán as the new general director of the National Theater. Veitía had been appointed to the position by President Luis Abinader, through Decree 381-22 dated 14 July 2022. He replaces …

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