2022 – Page 67

A first day after the passing of Hurricane Fiona through Higuey on Monday, 19 September 2022, power had only been restored to 20% of the population in the largest city in the eastern provinces. President Luis Abinader shared that it could take nine days for the government distributor, EdeEste to fully restore power in the …

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The Ministry of Public Health has set up mobile hospitals on the grounds of the La Altagracia Basilica in Higuey. The Ministry of Public Health installed the tents to offer health services to population affected by Hurricane Fiona in La Altagracia. Doctors are attending for general medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, mental health consultations. Covid-19 tests, vaccinations …

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The Puerto Plata Aqueduct and Sewer Corporation (Coraaplata) reported that the water system was shut down as a preventive measure leaving thousands without water in the city. “When there are breakdowns or river floods=ing, the service is suspended to avoid that sedimentation damage the system,” explained Antonio Heredia, communications director of Coraaplata. Likewise, several power …

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Samana was hard hit as Hurricane Fiona hugged the northeastern coastline before exiting the Dominican Republic. Trees still clog up many roads and power lines are downed, with Internet connections affected. Crews are at work to restore communication in the province. The Civil Defense of Samaná told Listin Diario that after the passing of the …

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The Dominican Republic reports two casualties for Hurricane Fiona. Both are of persons that were outdoors when the storm was happening and were fatally injured. 18-year old Auriely Esther Jiménez is the latest known victim of the storm. She was mortally injured by a falling power pole during Hurricane Fiona in the municipality of Higuey, …

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The plenary of the Chamber of Accounts gathered to announce they are working to strengthen their role as the auditor of public funds. Following denunciation of labor harassment by two female employees against the president of the Chamber of Accounts, Janel Ramirez Sanchez, the plenary made up by Janel Andrés Ramírez Sánchez, president; Elsa María …

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With the experience of Hurricane Fiona fresh in the mind, Dominicans are closely following the development of a tropical depression as it moves across the Atlantic Ocean. Tropical Depression Nine is expected to become Tropical Storm Hermine. The storm is moving at 25 km/h and is on a track to pass south of St. Lucia. …

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Playa Hotels & Resorts, the Hyatt Corporation division, announced the temporary shut down for guest stays at the Sanctuary Cap Cana, Hyatt Zilara and Hyatt Ziva in Cap Cana through Friday, 23 September 2022. The hotels are located on the southern side of Punta Cana, closest to where Hurricane Fiona entered on Monday, 19 September. …

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The National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) announced the arrest of a person accused of ties to a drug trafficking network and violation of Drugs and Controlled Substances Law 50-88. National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) agents and members of the Public Prosecutor’s Office arrested Sauri Martinez Castro linked to the seizure of 50 packages of cocaine …

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Marc Anthony, the Puerto Rican superstar, is going ahead with his Marc Anthony Viviendo Tour at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo. The National District (Santo Domingo) was of the least impacted by Hurricane Fiona. The concert is scheduled for Thursday, 22 September 2022 at 8pm. Tickets are for sale online at Tu …

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