2025 – Page 157

Within the vast Ministry of Public Health there is an entity known as the Alcohol Cluster, and this small agency has expressed its support for an initiative taken by the local newspaper Listin Diario that would curtail sales of alcoholic beverages throughout the country. Dr. Elias Tejada, the organizer of the cluster, points out that …

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Journalists Edith Febles and Germán Marte interviewed Catholic priest Johnny Duran from the Monseñor Nouel Diocese who was injured during a protest against the forced eviction of residents as part of preparations to make way for a new tailings dam by Barrick Gold in the northcentral Sanchez Ramirez province. The second tailings dam in the …

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The Dominican consul in Los Angeles, California, Alfonso Rodriguez is living the nightmare of the forest fires. He had to evacuate his home as many other Dominicans living in the impacted area. He said that those that are not ordered to leave their homes, should not do so because the roads are just as dangerous. …

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At the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) headquarters, US Marshals director Ronald L. Davis met with Vice Admiral Jose Manuel Cabrera Ulloa, president of the DNCD on Wednesday, 8 January 2025. As reported, Davis had praise for the local efforts to combat drug trafficking. The visiting US delegation also congratulated the DNCD for its record-breaking …

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The Attorney General Office (PGR) has released the results of the investigation that led to the seizing of 9.8 tons of cocaine at Caucedo Port in eastern Santo Domingo province. The cocaine seized, which was announced by the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) on Friday, 6 December 2024, would have a street value of US$250 …

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The National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) seized 766 packages carried to the DR by speed boats near Laguna de Oviedo in Pedernales and another 620 packages on board a speed boat with the occupants getting off near eastern Playa Palmilla, a beach site known for the many luxury boats that park there for a dip …

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Juan Soto, the star outfielder for the New York Mets and the best-paid baseball player of all times, paid a visit to Vice Admiral José M. Cabrera Ulloa, president of the National Drug Control Agency (DNCD), on 7 January 2025 to discuss the agency’s sports festivals and youth outreach initiatives across the country. During the …

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Juan Soto donned his Licey Tigers uniform and was present for the Licey and Aguilas game on Wednesday, 8 January 2025 at the Quisqueya Ball Park. Soto posed for photos with fans. One of his fans was the child Leonardo Santana, who pitched that symbolic first ball, a strike, in the game. Juan Soto signed …

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The Senate of the Dominican Republic approved changes in the law that provides the framework for contracting young baseball prospects to play in the Dominican Summer League and participate in the different baseball academies that are maintained by Major League Baseball (MLB) in the country. Previously approved by the Chamber of Deputies, the legislation requires …

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Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez are on the voting for the Class of 2024 that is currently underway. The latest number of ballots counted, 122 or about 30% of the total, indicate that both Manny and Alex are in the top ten candidates. Rodriguez is followed by C.C. Sabathia, Billy Wagner, and Carlos Beltran. However, …

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