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Imagine Sting singing in Spanish with Juan Luis Guerra? It has been released for public enjoyment. Two of the most famous musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries got together to sing a song in the native language of Guerra. Posted recently on YouTube, the video has more than 1.3 million views and 85,000 ‘likes.’ …

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After a dismal 2024-2025 season, the Santiago-based Aguilas Cibaeñas have been keeping themselves on top of the standings and were the first to win 10 games in the 2025-2026 Winter Professional Baseball Championship. Following closely in the standings are the San Pedro de Macoris-based Estrellas Orientales and the Toros del Este of La Romana. The …

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Four Dominican Major League Baseball players, Juan Soto, Gerardo Perdomo, Manny Machado, and Ketel Marte have won Silver Slugger Awards for their performance in the National League’s 2025 season. In the American League, the only Dominican to win the award was Cleveland’s José Ramirez. Still, Jose Ramirez and Juan Soto are candidates for the Most …

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After the hot summer months, fall is bringing some relatively chilly weather as cold weather systems move south to the Caribbean. The forecast is for morning lows of 21C for most of the country and 13/15C regularly in Constanza. The Weather Institute (Indomet) reports mostly sunny skies and some scattered showers for Tuesday, 11 November …

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Constitution Day in 2025 falls on Thursday, 6 November 2025, and because it falls on a Thursday, the Ministry of Labor has moved the holiday that will continue to be celebrated on Monday, 10 November. This creates a very long weekend for those who can take the extra days off. DR1 Daily News that would …

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Public Holidays Law No. 139-97 mandates that certain public holidays that fall on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday be moved to the preceding Monday to create a long weekend. The Ministry of Labor released on 5 November 2025 the official list of holidays for 2026. These are:January 1 (Thursday) New Year’s Day.January 6 (Tuesday) …

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President Luis Abinader announced a massive state contribution of RD$12 billion (approximately US$205 million) to assist communities, farmers, and businesses severely impacted by Tropical Storm Melissa in October 2025. The funding aims not only to provide immediate relief but also to reactivate the economy and restore critical infrastructure across affected regions, fulfilling the government’s pledge …

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A large water storage tank belonging to the National Institute of Potable Water and Sewage (Inapa) collapsed early Wednesday morning, 5 November 2025 in the La Mina community of Consuelo municipality, injuring five residents and cutting off water service to at least 12 nearby areas, Noticias SIN reports. The accident, which occurred around 7:50am while …

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Following remarks that 58-year old President Luis Abinader maintains a rigorous pace, logging over 300 official activities a year with virtually no days off, a leading internist has weighed in on the potential health risks associated with such a demanding lifestyle, N Digital reports. President Abinader is not known to have ever taken even a …

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A national earthquake evacuation drill, mandated by President Luis Abinader and organized by the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) in coordination with the the National Office of Seismic Evaluation and Vulnerability of Infrastructure and Buildings (Onesvie), along with other national emergency agencies to prepare the public for potential natural disasters, saw widespread participation and notable …

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