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High-level US government mission visits Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic received members of the United States National Security Council and the US Department of Defense last week. These high-ranking members of the Trump administration met with President Luis Abinader and several Dominican ministers. The visit will come to a conclusion tomorrow, 26 August. Michael Jensen, a former United States Air Force Lt. …

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Head of Migration calls for compliance with the law in Constanza

Vice Admiral Luis Rafael Lee Ballestar, the director general of Migration, made it clear to many representatives of the agricultural sector of Tireo and Constanza that his agents would continue to pursue and capture undocumented aliens, even if they were working in the fields. Farmers, local politicians, members of Congress, all have asked that the …

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Too many students studying careers with low job prospects

This should not be news really. In the United States there have been too many stories about students, burdened by student loan debt, unable to find gainful employment beyond fast-food restaurants. Apparently, something similar is occurring here in the Dominican Republic. The Diario Libre, and other newspapers, are reporting that most of the nation’s college …

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PUJ takes bigger stake in aviation industry, FL Technics to offer MRO services

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the regional airport receiving flights from the most airlines and most destinations in Latin America. FL Technics, with headquarters in Vilnius, Lithuania, is now installing a regional giant for aircraft maintenance, repair and overall services (MRO). Having a Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Center at Punta Cana International Airport …

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Dominican archaeologist Kathleen Martínez admitted to prestigious Italian Academy

In a historic first, Dominican diplomat and archaeologist Kathleen Martínez has been unanimously elected as a member of the Archaeological Academy of Italy, a prestigious institution with roots tracing back to the 19th Century, Listin Diario reports. The honor recognizes her groundbreaking research in Egypt, where she has led a project at Taposiris Magna in …

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President Abinader receives letters of credence from seven new ambassadors

President Luis Abinader formally received the letters of credence from seven newly accredited ambassadors to the Dominican Republic during a ceremony held Wednesday, 20 August 2025 at the Presidential Palace. Accompanied by Vice President Raquel Peña and Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez, President Abinader welcomed the diplomatic representatives, who will serve as official envoys of their …

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Chamber of Accounts revamps financial disclosure form for government officials

Chamber of Accounts of the Dominican Republic (CCRD) president Emma Polanco Melo announced the streamlining of the submission of sworn asset declarations for government officials. She says the modernization initiative is part of the institution’s digital transformation strategy. Government officials are obliged to report their worth when entering the position and then when leaving. “Our …

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