Tag: Dominican Republic
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DR: Tackling Illegal Drug Trafficking Gains Momentum
The information was released last night by the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD), which indicated that together with members of the Specialized Anti-Money Laundering Prosecutor’s Office they carried out four simultaneous raids in the province of Santiago de los Caballeros.
June 24, 2024
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DR: XIX International Research Congress Continues
The congress, which this year is being held under the theme “Innovation and Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities for the Future,” is an opportunity for the exchange of knowledge and the creation of networks between scientists from different areas of the world.
June 12, 2024
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DR: President Reiterates Decision to Change the Constitution
Before his re-election on 19 May, Abinader assured that the constitutional reform he intends to promote only seeks to prevent the perpetuation of a ruler in power in the country as the dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo did.
June 11, 2024
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Dominican President Decrees Regional Disaster Situation by Vaguada
The trough has caused great damage «in the provinces of La Vega, Hermanas Mirabal, Espaillat, Duarte, Santiago and other demarcations of the country».
June 7, 2024
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DR: +9 Mln of Illicit Goods Destroyed
On Thursday, for the second time this year, more than nine million illicit goods, including tobacco and medicines, were destroyed in the Dominican Republic as part of a crackdown on the irregular trade in goods. Related: DR: President to Meet with Opposition Party Leaders The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) reported that the […]
May 30, 2024
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DR: President to Meet with Opposition Party Leaders
On Thursday, Dominican President Luis Albinader is set to meet separately with the candidates Leonel Fernández, of the Fuerza del Pueblo (FP), and Abel Martínez, of the Partido de la Liberación Dominicana (PLD), four days after the general elections. Related: Yellow Alert to 11 Dominican Provinces by Vaguada The information was given by the Director […]
May 23, 2024
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Yellow Alert to 11 Dominican Provinces by Vaguada
The Dominican Republic Emergency Operations Center (COE) reported Wednesday that they increased to 11 provinces on yellow alert due to the instability of a trough and possible effects of humidity from a low pressure located in the southwest of the country. RELATED: DR: Polling Stations Close Amid Calm General Elections Day Through its account on […]
May 22, 2024
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DR: Polling Stations Close Amid Calm General Elections Day
The polling stations officially closed their doors in the Dominican Republic, after the celebration this Sunday of the presidential and legislative elections, although those still inside the centers are allowed to vote. RELATED: Dominicans Ready to Vote for President on Sunday This Sunday’s general elections in the Dominican Republic take place in a calm and […]
May 19, 2024
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Dominicans Ready to Vote for President on Sunday
The president of the Central Electoral Board (JCE) of the Dominican Republic, Román Jáquez Liranzo, reported this Friday that all the logistics for the elections on Sunday, May 19, in which the president of that nation will be elected, in addition to senators and deputies, for the next four years. RELATED: DR Rules Out Collaboration […]
May 17, 2024
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DR Rules Out Collaboration with Haiti on Military Issues
On Tuesday, Dominican President Luis Abinader reiterated that the Dominican Republic will only provide humanitarian aid to Haiti and denied that the country is willing to collaborate with its neighbor in military matters. Related: Haitian Transitional Government Calls to Elect Prime Minister When asked about this in La Semanal, the press conference he holds every […]