2025 – Page 2

As part of its commitment to support stability efforts in neighboring Haiti, the Dominican government has provided emergency medical evacuations and tertiary care to 47 personnel attached to the international security mission, according to the Ministry of Foreign Relations (Mirex). Data provided by the Ministry of Foreign Relations to Noticias SIN indicates that between 31 …

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The Dominican Republic’s free zone sector ends the year with around US$7.9 billion in exports from traditional manufacturing free zones export physical goods, and service sector free zones, known as call centers “export” services, and this revenue is calculated into the sector’s total contribution to the GDP. Miguel Lama, president of the Santiago Free Zone …

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For years, gambling has been woven into the fabric of daily life in the Dominican Republic, a reality fostered by a permissive regulatory environment that has allowed betting shops to saturate the national geography. From lottery bancas on nearly every street corner and slot machines in low-income barrios to the unchecked rise of mobile betting …

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The Dominican Republic honors the life of outstanding plastic arts painter Ada Balcacer who passed away in Miami, Florida where she had relocated to Miami when she was 70 years ago. She died on Christmas Day. She was 95 years old. Ada Balcácer is celebrated for her ability to translate the blinding luminosity and rhythmic …

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The New York Knicks defeated the Hawks, 128-125 in a thriller of a game in Atlanta on 27 December 2025 that could have gone either way. Karl-Anthony Towns finished with a team-high 36 points along with 15 rebounds and 3 three pointers for the Knicks, while Jalen Brunson tallied 34 points, 5 assists and 4 …

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Juan Soto, the Dominican outfielder who in 2025 secured the most lucrative contract in professional sports history, has reaffirmed his commitment to represent the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in March 2026. Speaking in an exclusive interview on the program “Siendo Honestos,” hosted by Katherine Hernández on CDN Channel 37, the New …

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The Aguilas Cibaeñas was tops in the standing for most of the regular season of the Dominican Professional Winter Baseball Championship. But the semifinal round to decide the playoff teams starts it all over. Any of the four teams in the round robin can be the 2025-2026 championship team. The round robin began on 27 …

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DR1 News will not be updated on Wednesday, 24 December 2025 on occasion of the Christmas Eve celebrations. The news will be compiled for the Monday, 29 December edition. The local tradition is that Christmas is a time for meetings of family and friends. Remember DR1 Forums are open 24/7 for posting news and comments. …

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During a Sunday Mass at the Santa María De La Anunciación University Parish, Monsignor Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán, called on Dominicans to reclaim the spiritual essence of Christmas, urging a shift away from materialism toward family unity and social integrity. Morel Diplan was named Santo Domingo coadjutor bishop in November 2025. The role gives Morel …

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The Punta Catalina Thermal Power Plant (EGEPC) has concluded its 2025 fiscal year with record-breaking transfers to the Dominican state totaling US$258.4 million as of 3 December 2025. The figures solidify the facility’s position as one of the nation’s most potent public assets for cash generation. With this latest performance, the cumulative contribution of the …

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