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The Ministry of Public Health Coronavirus Bulletin #760 with the deadline of 17 April 2022 reports 15 new cases. This is down from 29 on the previous day. The number of active cases is 170, up from 162 on the day before. For 33 consecutive days there have been no Covid-19 deaths reported. The death …

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As of bulletin #3 issued on Sunday, 17 April 2022, the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) had reported 26 fatalities from traffic or drowning. In 2021, there were 25 fatalities. A fourth wrap-up bulletin is expected to be issued on Monday, 18 April. As headlined by the El Caribe newspaper, upwards of 48,000 volunteers were …

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On Holy Friday, the day that remembers the crucifixion of Jesus, the Roman Catholic Church here in the Dominican Republic and elsewhere traditionally reflects on the words spoken by Jesus on the cross. This is the basis for brief sermons regarding pending issues in the country. During this year’s Sermon of the Seven Words, the …

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Followers of the tradition of “gagá” were seen active across many areas of the Dominican Republic during the Holy Week festivities. Those who follow this cultural and religious tradition usually dress up in bright colors, play instruments said to have originated in Africa, and sing and dance as they walk long distances as part of …

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The Santo Domingo book fair opens Friday, 22 April 2022 in the Colonial City with activities open to the general public from 23 April through Monday, 2 May. A lot of the historic center is being shut down to traffic to prepare for the major cultural event. The Ministry of Culture is working closely with …

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A feature in Diario Libre published on 18 April 2022 compiles several of the headline stories on the irregularities and problems in the realm of the Ministry of Education under Minister Roberto Furcal. Furcal was the electoral campaign manager for today President Luis Abinader. He is criticized for an administration marked by political patronage, irregularities …

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For years Dominican governments have been lax in requiring that motorcyclists and owners of aging cars have the correct documentation and safety conditions of their vehicles. Now, Digesett agents have been enforcing the law and asking motorcyclists to show their documentation and meet minimal safety requirements. Digesett is a division of the National Police. The …

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Listin Diario reports on the high discretion the Ministry of Foreign Relations allowed the consuls working in Haiti from 2015 to 2020 in regards to visa revenue collections. The story does not reveal if the practice of allowing the consuls to keep most of the visa revenues has continued. The investigative report reveals that in …

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The Ministry of Public Health of Haiti has confirmed that a very contagious skin infection similar to scabies, is circulating in Haiti. This is a form of sarcoptosis. The symptoms are itching and skin lesions from scratching, especially at night. Those suffering from these symptoms should seek medical care. The Ministry of Public Health recommends …

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The National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) announced the seizing of 1,613 packages of presumed cocaine (1.6 tons) in two interdiction operations carried out in the province of Peravia on the southern coastline during the Easter Week holiday. In the first operation, which began in the morning hours of Tuesday, 12 April and concluded in the …

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