2025 – Page 28

The Ministry of Culture on 22 October 2025 announced the start of the implementation of the Unesco-backed ArtSecure initiative to guarantee social rights for the cultural sector, reduce vulnerability caused by informality, and strengthen the creative economy through a regulatory framework tailored to the needs of artists. A press release from Unesco explains that the …

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The Dominican Republic is on track to record its lowest birth rate in two decades this year, a sharp decline that appears to be directly linked to new government restrictions on healthcare services for Haitian mothers, Diario Libre reports. Official statistics from the Central Electoral Board (JCE) show that as of 2 November 2025, total …

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The National Union of Firefighters (Unabon) is demanding that the President and the National Congress update the National Firefighters Law 51-10, which has been in effect since 1912. Their goal is to modernize the legal framework governing the fire-extinction service and secure significant improvements in their working conditions. Firefighters are claiming their institutional “birth certificate” …

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Former Minister of Agriculture, Luis Ramón Rodríguez, has sharply criticized the government’s official figures regarding agricultural losses following Tropical Storm Melissa, labeling the reported volume of damages as “exaggerated.” He further cautioned that the declaration of a state of emergency can be used to allow the state-owned insurer, Agrodosa, to avoid paying claims to affected …

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The Dominican Republic’s National Police (Policía Nacional) officially rolled out its new uniform design this Tuesday, 4 November 2025, an update the institution says is central to its ongoing “reform, modernization, and transformation” plan. The institution stressed that the change is not just aesthetic, but fundamentally structural. The color choice is explained. 90% of police …

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The Dominican Republic will carry out a national exercise to boost institutional and community preparedness in the case of an earthquake. The Great National Earthquake Evacuation Drill is scheduled for this Wednesday, 5 November at 10am and is coordinated by the Emergency Operations Center (COE). The nationwide exercise is a critical effort to strengthen the …

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Cooler evenings and chilly early mornings are forecast for the weeks to come, says meteorologist Jean Suriel. Scattered showers are forecast, as the country is still under the effect of a passing trough that is moving to the north. By Thursday, 6 November, it should be sunny in most of the country, as the country …

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The Dominican Republic is returning to normalcy. The Emergency Operations Center (COE) officially has discontinued the green alert for rains across the remaining four provinces, a precaution that had been in place for two weeks amid intense precipitation, Diario Libre reports. COE director Juan Manuel Méndez announced Tuesday, 4 November 2025 that improved weather conditions …

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The New York Knicks defeated the Washington Wizards, 119-102 on the evening of Monday, 3 November 2025 and it was all about the accuracy of Karl Anthony Towns when playing at the Madison Square Garden. He finished the game with a team-high 33 points along with 13 rebounds and five assists for the Knicks. Karl …

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In a global climate marked by uncertainty, the Dominican Republic is emerging as a beacon of stability and strategic leadership, attracting a record-breaking flow of foreign investment and enhancing its reputation as one of the most competitive and dynamic destinations in Latin America. President Luis Abinader announced during the Monday, 3 November 2025 press conference …

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