2025 – Page 36

President Luis Abinader confirmed the opening of the Bani bypass road for Thursday, 14 August 2025. The road cuts about half an hour of the time to reach Baní from Santo Domingo in the East or Azua in the West. Commuters not headed to Bani can avoid having to cross through the traffic-congested city and …

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For decades, the traffic authorities have been looking away and allowing people to park even under No Parking signs. Now, Intrant (the National Institute of Transit and Transport) and Digesett (the Traffic Safety Agency) say things will be different. Private companies have been allocated RD$4,000 to remove vehicles wrongly parked. Intrant will get RD$1,000 of …

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The eastern province of La Altagracia, and its main city, Higüey, has the highest rate of traffic-related deaths in the country, according to the director of the General Traffic and Land Transport Safety Agency (Digesett), General Francisco Cruz Méndez. The announcement was made during Cruz Méndez’s visit to the La Altagracia Provincial Government, where he …

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The case seems to be ending with an apology by the chief of the Naco police detachment to journalist Edward Ramirez. Ramirez had left work late and went for a late exercise stroll at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic sports park, late at night, only to be arrested. What made the news story outstanding was …

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Luis Emilio Velutini Urbina, the Venezuelan investor who has brought millions of dollars for real estate and commercial developments in the Dominican Republic, passed away on 6 August 2025 in Santo Domingo. He is the Venezuelan man behind the Blue Malls in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana, as part of projects he began 17 years …

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The good news is that musicals producer Amaury Sanchez is behind the opening of the La Gaviota Amphitheater and a new cultural center in Ciudad Juan Bosch, the large residential area in eastern Santo Domingo. An estimated 16,000 persons already live in the eastern suburb, an area designed for 25,000 apartments. The vice minister for …

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Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer, who represents Denmark, will be visiting the Dominican Republic. She is scheduled to arrive on Saturday, 9 August , as part of her international tour. Her visit will include a variety of events focused on social, cultural, and institutional activities. Some of the key engagements on her agenda are:• A visit …

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The DR will play Canada on 8 August 2025 in the continuing of the first phase of the 22nd Women Senior Pan American Cup in Colima, Mexico. The DR’s Reinas del Caribe senior team so far is undefeated. In its most recent game, lead by team captain’s Brayelin Martinez 26 points, the Dominican Republic senior …

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Intense summer heat is exacerbated by the passing Saharan Dust. Weather forecaster Jean Suriel says the heat can be expected through September. July, August and September are the warmest months in the Dominican Republic. The forecast is for hazy skies as the clouds of Saharan Dust move west. The passing of a trough will bring …

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The Dominican Republic’s Central Bank (BCRD) announced that the country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.38% in July 2025. This monthly increase contributed to an annual inflation rate of 3.40%, a slight drop from the 3.56% recorded in June. For the past 27 months, the annual inflation rate has remained within the Central Bank’s …

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