2025 – Page 22

The Dominican Republic is celebrating its newest millionaire after Alinson Rolando Dipré, a young port worker, officially claimed the staggering RD$222 million grand prize from the Leidsa Loto and Loto Más draw. The country’s leading lottery company, Leidsa, formally introduced Dipré, who now holds the distinction of being the 493rd millionaire in the company’s history. …

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The Dominican Republic is rapidly consolidating its position as the regional leader in the manufacturing of medical devices, and electrical and electronic products, attracting major global corporations, President Luis Abinader highlighted during his presentation to the nation on 17 November 2025. Speaking during his weekly press engagement, “LA Semanal con la Prensa,” the head of …

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The Central Bank reveals that remittance flows from abroad reached US$9.878.4 million between January and October 2025. There has been a substantial increase of US$966.8 million (10.8%) compared to the same period the previous year. The robust performance strongly suggests the nation will easily surpass the estimated US$11.7 billion in remittances projected for the end …

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The statutes of the National Police call for a maximum of two years in the position of director general. The current director, Major General Ramon Antonio Guzman Peralta was named in November 2023. At the time, he replaced General Eduardo Alberto Then who had been named in November 2023 to the position. Previously, General Edward …

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Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) deputy for La Romana, Jacqueline Fernández reportedly served divorce papers on her husband, Esteffani José (Ethian) Vásquez Amarante, shortly after it became public knowledge that he is wanted by the United States on drug trafficking charges. The move would distance herself from her spouse as he faces the possibility of extradition. …

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An October 2025 CUNY Latino Data Project Report indicates the Dominican population in New York City has declined by nearly 13% since 2021 as Dominicans migrate to other states. In 1980 about 50% of all Dominicans living in New York City resided in Manhattan, mainly Washington Heights. Gradually, there was movement to the Bronx and …

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Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Eleonore Caroit is spearheading the French government’s call for more transparency to actively fight disinformation. A French-Dominican national, Caroit grew up in the Dominican Republic, daughter of Jean Michel Caroit, the long standing Le Monde correspondent. Eleonore Caroit today is responsible for Francophonie, International Partnerships, …

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The person may already know it and may be preparing to privately claim the ticket. The winner has 90 days to claim the more than RD$200 million that comes with the holding of the Lotto ticket. The International Electronic Lottery of the Dominican Republic, S.A. (LEIDSA) announced that a winner emerged from the draw held …

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The media has begun to share the details revealed by the Attorney General prosecutor department making apparent negligence in the management of the issues affecting the physical structure of the Jet Set Club. The details explain the vulnerabilities that caused the roof of the nightclub to collapse, killing more than 260 people and injuring another …

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One of the most beloved families in the Dominican Republic is the Moreno Portalatin family, founders of Helados Bon, the leading Caribbean and Central American ice cream brand. Jatna Tavarez, on occasion of the celebration of the Month of the Family interviewed several members of the family. The brothers and sisters, Jaime Alfonso, Jesus, Ana …

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