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Ministry of Interior & Police continues crackdown on noisemakers
In a major crackdown on noise pollution, the Specialized Prosecution for the Defense of the Environment and Natural Resources (Proedemaren) on Wednesday confiscated 312 sound systems from nightclubs ...
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Ministry of Energy & Mines celebrates National Larimar Day
Energy and Mines Minister Joel Santos says there will be a bazaar of larimar jewelry, a panel discussion with miners and artisans, workshops, performances, and recognition awards for those involved in ...
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Senator Fernandez says births of Haitians at new high in a month of record deportations
“In October 2024, we reached record numbers in deportations, but we also saw the highest number of births by Haitian ...
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Dominican government spends billions on rentals, bypassing property ownership
While the government’s 2024 budget allocates RD$4.822 billion for “rentals and leases of buildings and premises,” critics argue that these funds could be better used to purchase or construct ...
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Government intent on building a fast train underground from San Vicente de Paúl to Pintura
Isa, executive director of the Mass Transportation Trust (Fitram), said the decision to build the mass transit cross Santo Domingo system is to optimize traffic in established urban areas and reduce ...
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The Messi Experience open in Santo Domingo
Located on Av. Tiradentes 49 in the center of Santo Domingo, The Messi Experience offers football fans a privileged insights into the career of legendary Argentinean player Lionel Messi. Santo Domingo ...
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DR plays Canada for AmeriCup slot
The Dominican Republic plays Canada in the second window of the 2025 qualifiers (21-25 November 2024) for the FIBA AmeriCup. The group phase game will take place at 7pm at the SaskTel Centre in ...
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Wasteful spending: DGCP halts Inaipi vehicle purchase over irregularities
The Public Procurement Agency (DGCP) has officially halted a vehicle procurement process initiated by the National Institute for Comprehensive Early Childhood Care (INAIPI) following a complaint filed ...
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Minister of Interior & Police Faride Raful cracks down on munition sales to Haiti; Says bars need to comply with the laws
The prosecution charges follow actions taken by the new Minister of Interior and Police Faride Raful regarding sale of weapons to Haiti from the Dominican Republic. For years, the Dominican government ...
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Speculation as to the reasons Miss DR didn’t make the top 12
A note in Noticias SIN compiles several of the speculations of what happened with Miss Dominican Republic Celinee Santos not making it beyond the Top 30. Speculation on social media related to her not ...
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Freedom to be informed and transparency vs privacy; Supreme Court favors anonymous court rulings
One editorial states: “The Dominican Judiciary’s new Data Protection Policy is a direct attack on transparency and public access to information. Under the guise of protecting privacy, the policy ...
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€5.85 Million EU grant to boost climate resilience
A substantial €5.85 million grant from the European Union will be used to implement a tailored program of technical assistance, investment subsidies, and studies in the Dominican Republic. This ...