2025 – Page 152

President Luis Abinader joined thousands of Dominicans who made the pilgrimage to Higuey, in eastern La Altagracia province to celebrate the religious protector of the Dominican people. President Abinader participated in the mass at the Basilica de Higuey accompanied by First Lady Raquel Arbaje and Vice President Raquel Peña. The President was joined by former …

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Officials of the Central Electoral Board (JCE) are visiting political parties to socialize the proposals for the new Mobile ID that will be issued this 2025-26 to replace the current identification and voting cards (cedulas). The procurement process is still in the pre-bidding phase but the plan is to offer a digital ID card and …

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President Luis Abinader shared details of the electronic passports that will be available for Dominican citizens as of August 2025. The country is transitioning to the electronic passports that are aligned with international standards and feature advanced security measures to prevent fraud and identity theft. The country joins around 140 nations that have adopted this …

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Lawmakers skip sessions without facing consequences, reports Diario Libre. The absenteeism in Congress, especially in the Chamber of Deputies is high. The Chamber of Deputies held 41 sessions from 16 August 2024 to 9 January 2025, during which several lawmakers had high levels of absenteeism yet did not face any apparent consequences for their unjustified …

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The Centers for Diagnostic, Advanced Medicine, and Medical and Telemedicine Conferences (Cedimat) and the US hospital system Montefiore Einstein have signed an agreement to construct a state-of-the-art cancer center that will serve as a national and international reference point for cancer treatment. The agreement, witnessed by Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader, is a response to …

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Arajet has begun to book flights to Miami (MIA) from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo. The first booking date is 11 May 2025, with the one-way flight going for US$219.89. A promo code is offered for a 30% discount. A lower fare of US$190.24 is offered for Friday, 18 January. The flights …

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When you see a single red flag at the beach, the beach is not closed, but it’s a warning signal indicating hazardous swimming conditions. These conditions can include strong rip currents, rough waves, or other conditions that may pose a risk to swimmers. Bottom line, the red flag at the beach means that the water …

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The Indian Embassy, in partnership with Agora Mall, has announced the third annual Namaste India Festival, a celebration of Indian culture that is taking place from 20 to 26 January at the leading capital city mall. Activities include dance performances, culinary demonstrations, a fashion show featuring traditional Indian attire, yoga sessions, and exhibitions on Ayurveda, …

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Capital city baseball fans are enjoying the playoffs that are finally taking place exclusively at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Ball Park in Santo Domingo. The last time the two city teams are competed in the finals was in the 2015-16 championship, then won by the Escogido. Those who bought a ticket to the opening game …

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DR1 News will not be updated on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, a national holiday that commemorates the Day of the Virgin of High Grace (Virgen de la Altagracia). The celebrations of the Roman Catholic Church event take place East in Higuey and are centered around the Higuey Basilica. The Virgin of High Grace is the …

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