2022 – Page 137

Most of the nation’s public and private schools will be starting the annual examination period that ends with the national standardized tests in July. Why is this important for DR1 News readers? For the simple reason that once children finish their examples, they head home early, many on foot. In addition, many readers are parents …

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A recent report from the World Bank states that the Dominican Republic would be one of the few countries in Latin America to experience positive economic growth in 2022. Undoubtedly, the news soothes the worries of many, especially investors and business owners. In the recent report “Global Economic Prospects” (June 2022), the World Bank says …

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The Central Bank reports that monetary inflows from Dominican expats continue at high levels, injecting fresh capital to the Dominican economy when external shocks are driving inflation upwards. The Central Bank reports remittances exceeded US$4 billion in the first five months of 2022. In January-May flows were US$4,057.2 million, US$1,186.9 million more than remittances received …

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This is embarrassing. A good part of the roof of the building that houses the offices of the Dominican College of Engineers, Architects and Surveyors (CODIA) collapsed on Friday, 10 June 2022 before 10pm. The CODIA groups the engineering experts of the country. No one was injured, yet most of the valuable documents housed in …

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Two busy streets in the inner part of the National District, Benito Gonzalez and Mella are now running in different directions. For those that do not immediately recognize these streets, here is where they are. Benito Gonzalez is the next street south of 27 of February Avenue. It runs past the “Huacal” or the Juan …

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Gerdau Metaldom announced on Sunday, 12 June 2022 the start of the dismantling of the manufacturing plant on the Malecón. The company announced that the demolition will take 21 months and is part of the metalworks sustainability plan. “We are evaluating different project options, from an in-house development or one to be carried out by …

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The ministries of sports of Colombia and the Dominican Republic are doing a swap in sports know-how. Key officials from the Ministry of Sports of Colombia were in the Dominican Republic last week to tour MLB baseball academies and the venues at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center, where the Ministry of Sports is based. …

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Acting President of the Republic, Vice President Raquel Peña met on Thursday, 9 June 2022 with deputy ministers of the Ministry of Environment to express condolences and coordinate the continuation of the work after the murder of minister Orlando Jorge Mera. The meeting took place at the Presidential Palace. Jorge Mera was murdered on Monday, …

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The Permanent Attention Office of the National District ordered Fausto Miguel de Jesus Cruz de la Mota serve a year of preventive imprisonment at Najayo Jail. Cruz de la Mota is accused of the murder of late Environment Minister Orlando Jorge Mera. The murder took place on Monday, 6 June 2022 at the minister’s office. …

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The Dominican Medical Association (CMD) reported that its president, Dr. Senen Caba has tested positive with Covid-19. On Friday, 10 June 2022, Dr. Caba tested for Covid after being affected by flu-like symptoms. For Dr. Caba, this is his second bout with Covid-19. Last week, the Dominican Medical Association tested all its staff following the …

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