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The Ministry of Housing and Buildings has now issued orders for several commercial megastores in Greater Santo Domingo citing significant structural and safety risks. The action was taken through the Vice Ministry of Standards, Regulations and Procedures. As per the names and photos the mega stores are not of known local store chains. The names …

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When former Attorney General Miriam German Brito retired from the position after almost five years on the tough job, she did not retire from government. She was named vice president of the board of directors at the National Petroleum Refinery. The former general manager of the government’s commercial bank, Banco de Reservas, Samuel Pereyra was …

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Just before his start of his first government in August 2020, Luis Abinader was a vocal critic of the Fonper, or the Patrimonial Fund of Reformed Enterprises, denouncing it as a hive of corruption. He vowed to eliminate the institution, which he claimed “has generated innumerable cases of corruption,” and redirect its funds. Yet, five …

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With his home run on 7 September 2025, Juan Soto needs just to hit two more home runs to reach the 40 home run mark for a second consecutive season. In the 2024/25 season he hit 41 home runs. His 41 home runs tied him for fourth in MLB. A feature in MLB News says …

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Late last week, Vice President of the Dominican Republic Raquel Peña announced the construction of the Ambar Expressway, a modern highway that will considerably cut travel time to Puerto Plata from Santiago.  The 40 km new road would connect the Santiago Bypass (Km 18 Circunvalación Norte) with La Gran Parada near Montellano in Puerto Plata …

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The Dominican peso hit a new historic low against the US dollar on Friday, 5 September 2025, closing at an unprecedented RD$64.05 to the US dollar. The Central Bank′s reference exchange rate saw the selling price of the dollar climb. The buying price settled at RD$63.36. This marks a significant depreciation, with the peso losing …

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A new report from the Central Bank highlights a dramatic shift toward digital payments, Listin Diario reports. Bank transfers lead the charges, but credit, debit, prepaid cards and government subsidy cards are also growing. Data from the first seven months of 2025 shows a total of 692.5 million transactions, valued at over RD$12.36 trillion, flowing …

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The Environmental Commission of the state university opposes the proposal presented by Peravia senator (PRM) Julio Fulcar to legalize the invasion of Baní Dunes lands by families. The lawmaker is now pushing for Congress to approve a bill that would grant land ownership to residents of Salinas. The municipality has allowed for the families to …

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President Luis Abinader has appointed Juan Bienvenido Crisóstomo Martínez as the new commander of the Dominican Navy. The appointment, announced in Decree 516-25, elevates Crisóstomo Martínez to the rank of vice admiral. He replaces Vice Admiral Agustín Morillo Rodríguez, who had held the position since August 2023. Born on 27 December 1968, Juan Bienvenido Crisóstomo …

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The United Nations needs to decide the future for the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti. The mission is set to expire in October. The 800-men mission does not have much to show for itself, nor was it fully deployed. Haitian Times reports: “Despite its presence alongside the Haitian National Police (PNH), the MSS …

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