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32-year old Jean Andres Pumarol Fernandez is now at the Palacio de Justicia temporary jail as he awaits charges. He is held responsible for the injuries and the death of 70-year old Yolanda (Ivonne) Handal Abugabir and four other persons, including his father and the household maid of stab wounds. The tragedy occurred at the …

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The named Michael Williams, a 38-year-old citizen of the United States, is facing Dominican justice, and thousands of people are hoping for the worst punishment possible under the law. Williams was arrested after witnesses saw him throw a poor dog out of an 11th floor apartment in one of the wealthier sectors of Santo Domingo. …

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The mofongo is a dish popular in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Most people will eat it in a restaurant. This traditional dish is made primarily with fried green plantains that are mashed with garlic, olive oil, and pork cracklings or bacon, and often formed into a ball or mound. It’s commonly served with …

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Descendants of the first Japanese colony, people who formed a community in La Vigía, Dajabón with the support of then dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo, recently celebrated the 69th anniversary of their ancestors’ arrival in the Dominican Republic with the inaugural Dajapón Fest, the first Japanese Cultural and Gastronomical Festival. The all-day event was held on …

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The NYO Jazz Orchestra from Carnegie Hall has included performances in Santo Domingo and Santiago in its first-ever Latin American tour. Led by artistic director and trumpeter Sean Jones, and featuring Grammy-winning Brazilian vocalist Luciana Souza, this youth jazz ensemble will showcase the rich heritage and future of American jazz, ranging from big-band swing to …

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During the official presentation of the República de Colombia Avenue road restructuring project, government officials firmly reiterated that works for the road solution will not be carried out inside the National Botanical Gardens. Space of the outside sidewalks would be used and two lanes would be added to the República de Colombia Avenue along with …

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Education Minister Luis Miguel De Camps unveiled on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, a comprehensive educational strategy designed to boost national productivity, employment, and ethical development. Speaking as the keynote speaker and guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (AmChamDR), De Camps emphasized that the future …

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Passport Office’s director Lorenzo Ramirez sent a letter to the Diario Libre explaining the intentions of the agency to purchase its newly remodeled location at the former TeleAntillas site in a year. The Passport Office has entered a rent-buy lease, as Diario Libre had reported. Diario Libre had reported the lease would be for three …

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The Dominican Republic’s Senate officially passed a bill on Wednesday, 23 July 2025 that seeks to establish a new Ministry of Justice, a move anticipated to significantly alleviate the workload of the Attorney General’s Office. The legislation, which will now head to the Executive Branch for promulgation by President Luis Abinader, aims to streamline the …

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The Chamber of Deputies approved on Wednesday, 23 July 2025 a series of reforms to the public procurement legislation, officially moving the bill into law, N Digital reports. It now heads to the Executive Branch for either promulgation or veto. The newly approved law aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework for public contracting by …

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