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Authorities in the Dominican Republic have intercepted a shipment of cocaine concealed within rolls of fabric destined for Australia. The operation was carried out by agents from the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) and members of the Public Ministry. During a joint inspection at a shipping company’s warehouse in the National District, officials discovered two …

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On Friday, 31 January 2025, the 17th edition of the Global Film Festival (FCGD) got underway at the National Theater in Santo Domingo. The leading regional film festival will continue through Thursday, 6 February. Producers, directors and actors and actresses from around the world are in attendance. The guest nation this year is India, famous …

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The 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup kicks off on Tuesday, 4 February 2025 when Haitian side Real Hope FA hosts six-time winners Cruz Azul in the first leg of their Round One series at Estadio Cibao FC in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. The matchup will present the first-ever meeting between the sides. Real Hope …

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The final phase of the Caribean Series, the regional winter league baseball, is currently underway in Mexicali, Mexico. The Caribbean Series brings together the winning teams of the winter baseball leagues in Venezuela, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic. Japan is the guest country this year. The Dominican Republic team got off to a good start …

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For families in the Dominican Republic, getting their children to school can be a major challenge, especially when public schools can be kilometers away from home. Daily fares can be a financial burden and as a result for years, many children walked or pitched rides, but safety was always a major concern. Now an Abinader …

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The National Wage Committee will be meeting this 4 February 2025 to begin discussions for a potential wage increase for workers. Employee representatives are pushing for a 30% raise in the non-sectorized category. The National Wage Committee brings together representatives from workers, employers and government and is entrusted with deciding on minimum wages, but in …

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Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza spoke with unwavering optimism about the enduring strength of the nation’s bilateral relationship with the United States. In an interview with elCaribe-CDN, Paliza emphasized the deep-rooted connection and shared agenda between the two countries. Addressing concerns about the potential impact of the new Trump administration, Paliza assured the …

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The Ministry of Foreign Relations(Mirex) announced that President Luis Abinader has appointed Reinaldo Rafael Espinal as the new Dominican ambassador to Vietnam. According to a press release, the appointment is outlined in Decree No. 41-22, as part of a rotation between the foreign service and internal service within the Ministry. Espinal currently serves as the …

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To own or to rent? The Dominican Republic only owns the property of seven embassies and two consulates located abroad. Most of the better embassies were acquired decades ago. Carlos Osi Perez writes in N Digital that the average monthly rental for the country’s 43 leased consulates is US$6,443, while the 43 leased embassies average …

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The Supreme Court (SCJ) has opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to the regulations in Law 339-22 of 2022, that governs the use of digital tools in the judicial system. The SCJ says the aim is to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of judicial services through advanced technology. The proposed changes, detailed in …

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