2023 – Page 4

It is no secret that the Dominican Republic could use an improved electricity sector, with more consistent service and perhaps, even lower rates. The National Business Council (Conep), under the leadership of Juan Celso Marranzini, has set forth some guidelines for this improvement, Diario Libre reports. The entity that comprises the majority of Dominican business …

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The United States Embassy in Santo Domingo reported that in 2023, it has issued nearly 65,000 immigrant visas. The visa information is released at a time when US Coast Guard ships continue to intercept home-made boats loaded with persons seeking to reach Puerto Rico, and there are reports of Dominicans dying in the Darien jungle, …

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Long lines that defied the rainy weather formed in the very early hours of last Friday, 22 December 2023, as thousands of Haitians sought to enter the bi-national market in Dajabon on the border. They were photographed and fingerprinted by members of the Specialized Corps of Frontier Security (Cesfront) and agents from the Migration Agency, …

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Christmas is a time when thousands of expats return to enjoy the tastes of the land. El Caribe newspaper has picked four cities in the Cibao region – Bonao, Moca, Santiago and Puerto Plata — to list some of the good places, many new, to go to eat for the holidays. BonaoIn Bonao, there is …

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The Dominican Professional Baseball League (Lidom) announced the schedule for the second phase of the 2023-24 Professional Winter Baseball Championship, starting Wednesday, 27 December 2023, with the playoff teams to be decided by 18 January 2024. The four teams that made the semi-finals will play 18 games. These are the regular season winner, the Gigantes …

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DR1 Daily News updates corresponding to the weekend will not be published on Monday, 25 December 2023. The news will be compiled in time for the release on Tuesday, 26 December. DR1 Forums are open 24/7 for posting news updates and commentaries. Safe and healthy Merry Christmas to all! 21 December 2023

President Luis Abinader agreed with the proposal for a political truce over the holidays made by several legislators. The President told the press he favors the break in political activities to start on Wednesday, 20 December 2023. “We agree with the truce. Thank you very much. From today onwards I think we should dedicate our …

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Public Health Minister Daniel Rivera urged people to avoid overeating and excesses of alcoholic beverages to prevent getting sick and being involved in a traffic accident over the Christmas holidays. Dr. Rivera said the Ministry of Public Health in 2024 will continue to educate the population on the importance of embracing a healthy lifestyle to …

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On Wednesday, 20 December 2023, in the last session of the year, the Senate gave a yes to the renegotiated Aerodom/Vinci Airports concession to operate five airports in the Dominican Republic through 2060. The concession would have expired in 2030. The concession covers the international airports Las Americas (SDQ – Santo Domingo), Gregorio Luperon (POP …

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The Ministry of Industry & Commerce (MICM) explains that the DR is the top exporter of ostomy surgical procedure applications to the USA. The country is also the second exporter of electric switches to the USA and the third largest exporter of medical devices to the USA. In a press release, the MICM explains that …

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