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Onamet issues weather alert for several provinces in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- The National Meteorological Office (Onamet) has issued an alert for nine provinces in the Dominican Republic, cautioning against potential flooding of rivers, streams, and ravines, as...

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Border market resumes operations amidst border tension

Dajabon.- The border market in Dajabón city witnessed a significant gathering of both Haitian and Dominican merchants this Friday, following the recent demolition of the border gate on the Juana Méndez...

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National Meeting on Human Rights: evaluating the situation in the Dominican...

Santo Domingo.- The National Office of Public Defense, particularly through its Department of Vulnerable Groups, recently convened an impactful meeting with the Network of Vulnerable Groups. This...

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Dominican Republic’s DNCD President advocates for stronger international...

Santo Domingo.- Vice Admiral Jose Manuel Cabrera Ulloa, President of the Dominican Republic’s National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD), emphasized the critical role of international collaboration in...

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President Luis Abinader ensures border security amidst Haitian gate collapse...

Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader affirmed the security of the border with Haiti following an incident where a group of Haitians demolished the gate separating Juana Méndez,...

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Santiago cable car test begins

Santiago—Yesterday, Luis Abinader pressed the test button to turn on line one of the Santiago Cable Car from the operations control located in the Central Station building on Las Carreras Avenue, where...

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Vaguada to generate rains in the regions

Santo Domingo—The approach of a trough associated with a frontal system and the effects of the wind from the northeast will produce today’s rains with thunderstorms and gusty winds over provinces of...

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Debris falls into the tunnel of the 27 Februray causing fear and traffic jams

Santo Domingo—Uncertainty, concern, and a significant traffic jam were caused yesterday afternoon by debris that fell from the “big” tunnel ceiling on 27 de Febrero, which runs from Winston Churchill...

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Government pays 80 million pesos to poultry producers through Inespre

Moca—The Dominican Government, through Inespre, paid 80 million pesos to the Dominican Poultry Association as compensation for the slaughter of 2 million hens, at 50 pesos per unit, to stabilize the...

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Inauguration of second stage of sanitation of Gurabo creek

Elias Piña—President Luis Abinader and the executive director of the National Drinking Water Institute (Inapa), Wellington Arnaud, inaugurated yesterday the second stage of the sanitation of the Gurabo...

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Dengue cases decrease

Santo Domingo—Some 99 municipalities in the country reported a decrease in dengue cases this week compared to those reported the previous week, with the surveillance system capturing 983 new cases of...

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Nearly 370 thousand customers without power due to an “event” in the National...

National District—Almost 370 thousand customers were without power in several sectors of the National District this Saturday due to an event that affected the National Interconnected Electric System...

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Those who consume alcohol on streets, sidewalks or parks would be punished...

People who consume alcohol in public spaces, such as streets, sidewalks, or parks, would be punished with correctional imprisonment, according to what is proposed in a bill currently being studied by...

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Mixed opinions on bill that would criminalize drinking alcohol in public places

The joy and essence of the Dominicans overflow in every corner. In the Dominican Republic, life is celebrated with a contagious rhythm that finds its maximum expression in the popular “juntas” and with...

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Uncontrolled street vending and garbage accumulation plague Greater Santo...

Santo Domingo.-Greater Santo Domingo, a bustling urban center in the Dominican Republic, faces significant challenges with informal street vending and garbage accumulation. The city’s sidewalks,...

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President Luis Abinader inaugurates new Domingo Savio project to revitalize...

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader inaugurated the ambitious New Domingo Savio project, aiming to revitalize the Ozama River’s banks and impact over 43,000 residents of La Ciénaga and Los...

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Weather alert: active frontal system brings heavy rain and storms to the...

Santo Domingo.- The National Meteorological Office (ONAMET) has issued an alert due to an active frontal system positioned to the west of the Dominican Republic, leading to significant weather changes...

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President Abinader’s ambitious airport infrastructure overhaul

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is making significant strides in improving its airport infrastructure under the leadership of President Luis Abinader. The government’s plan includes the...

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Thousands of Haitians cross to Dajabón for binational market amid tightened...

Santo Domingo.- In Dajabón, a province bordering Haiti, thousands of Haitians have crossed the border under the supervision of the Specialized Land Border Security Corps (CESFRONT) to participate in...

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Dominican Republic’s President Abinader hosts Guatemalan President-elect...

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic welcomed César Bernardo Arévalo de León, the President-elect of Guatemala, at the National Palace this Monday. The Guatemalan leader’s...

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