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Earlier last week, United Nations agency, the International Organization for Migration, said that they were going to open a care and resource center to serve the vulnerable population in the Punta Cana area. The announcement of the opening of the CARE center generated great controversy. The invitation signed by the head of the IOM mission …

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With Haitians having almost decided who gets on the transitional council, the members now need to move to choose the acting prime minister. In a late development, on Sunday, 24 March 2024 it was known that Dominique Dupuy, the only woman in the nine-member council, had resigned in response to derogatory remarks following her appointment. …

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A RD$20,463 starting salary and perks including university tuition, free transport, medical and life insurance, have attracted thousands to apply to join the National Police force. The new wages were instituted during the Abinader administration to attract new and better-educated members. Now a high-school degree is required. Previously, an eighth-grade degree was fine. The Police …

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The president of the Senate, Ricardo de los Santos was sworn in on Sunday, 24 March 2024 to preside the National Federation of Dominican Transportation (Fenatrado). The board of directors decided De los Santos will continue to chair the trucking organization for the 2024-2028 term. De los Santos is senator for the province of Sanchez …

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The National Drug Control Agency (DNCD) reports that so far this year 6.5 tons of cocaine have been seized from drug traffickers. El Dia highlights how the southern coast of the country has become the collection center for large caches of cocaine that are sent by South American cartels to drug trafficking structures along the …

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Prosecutors continue to reach deals with the accused in the Medusa Operation in hopes of accelerating the corruption case against former Attorney General Jean Alain Rodriguez. State prosecutors are accepting reduced sentences in exchange for the statements of evidence against Rodriguez. Lisandro Jose Macarrulla Martinez, son of the first Minister of the Presidency in the …

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The First Court of Instruction of the Monte Plata province issued on Friday, 22 March 2024 a sentence for two years of suspended prison against Wilkin García Peguero (Mantequilla), for abuse of trust. Suspended prison means the charged will not have to serve the judge sentence as long as he meets the conditions of the …

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Pets are in the media after a local organization urged the rights of animals be included amongst the topics being covered in the congressional candidates debates. Listin Diario reminds its readers of the benefits of having pets. Pets have become part of the lives of many people, and, in fact, in some instances, they are …

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Industrial engineer Thais Herrera is on her way to attempt the climbing of Mount Everest (8,848m) in Tibet. She expects to complete the climb in May-June 2024. She would be the first Dominican woman to attempt the climb. She chose the north side of the Everest, that only accepts around 150 people for the climb. …

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The Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel) announced the inauguration on 20 March 2024 of an ITLA tech learning center in Pedernales, on the border with Haiti. The new center seeks to help prepare the staff that will be employed in the new tourism ventures, including resorts, in Pedernales province, the next great Dominican tourism destination. Indotel …

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