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Dominican Republic accused of alleged racist practices
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- Darío Solano, coordinator of the Forum and the Afros Network, accused the Dominican Republic on Friday of perpetuating alleged racist practices across its social structures and urged the government to implement public policies to...
Government highlights Santo Domingo’s five-year investments
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- During the five years of President Luis Abinader’s administration, Santo Domingo province has seen the completion of 315 public projects, the highest number among all provinces, spanning transportation, housing, healthcare,...
Dominican Republic new biometric passport set for October rollout
Biometric Update
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September 5, 2025
The new generation biometric passport of the Dominican Republic is likely to be released in October, according to the country’s President, Luis Abinader. Abinader made the announcement early this week while addressing reporters in his routine...
President Abinader implements changes to Dominican Navy
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader enacted Decree 516-25, introducing key changes to the leadership of the Dominican Republic Navy. The measure promoted Rear Admiral Juan Bienvenido Crisóstomo Martínez to vice admiral and appointed him as the...
Antea adds new members in Brazil and the Dominican Republic
Consultancy.org
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September 5, 2025
Antea, one of the world’s largest accounting and advisory associations, has expanded its coverage in Latin America through new alliances in Brazil and the Dominican Republic. In Brazil, Belo Horizonte-based Verissimo, Moreira & Simas Advogados...
Government not deploying Defence Force after US ‘lethal strike’
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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September 5, 2025
News Clint Chan Tack 6 Hrs Ago Minister of Defence Wayne Sturge speaks at a post-cabinet media briefing at the Diplomatic Centre, Port of Spain, on September 4. - Photo by Lincoln Holder GOVERNMENT says the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force (TTDF)...
‘Drunk woman’ governing Trinidad
Trinidad Express
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Venezuelan Minister of Popular Power for Interior, Justice and Peace Diosdado Cabello has made reference to a “drunk woman” governing Trinidad, and a “stupid crook” in the Dominican Republic, whose people were being condemned. Speaking on...
Veterans & Retirees are choosing the Dominican Republic: A new wave of returnees
Dominican Today
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For years, the Dominican Republic has been a go-to vacation spot for Dominicans abroad. But now we’re seeing more U.S. veterans and retirees—many with Dominican roots—making the move back, drawn by the lifestyle, affordability, and a chance to...
Metal Shark delivers second 85-foot Near Coastal Patrol Vehicle to Dominican Republic Navy
KADN News 15 - Louisiana
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September 4, 2025
JEANERETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Dominican Republic Navy recently welcomed its second 85-foot Near Coastal Patrol Vessel, named ARCTURUS CG-114, built by Metal Shark in Louisiana. The vessel was officially incorporated into the Dominican Navy...
Metal Shark delivers second patrol boat to Dominican Republic navy
WorkBoat
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September 4, 2025 The Dominican Navy has received its second 85'x19.5' welded aluminum Near Coastal Patrol Vessel (NCPV), built by Louisiana based boatbuilder Metal Shark. Christened Arcturus CG-114 in keeping with the Dominican tradition of...
Dominican Republic signs oil and gas exploration deal with Global Min
Dominican Today
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September 4, 2025
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government signed an agreement with the Global Min consortium to explore and potentially exploit oil and gas reserves in the country, under international standards of sustainability, environmental protection, and...
Metal Shark delivers patrol vessel to Dominican Republic
St. Mary Now - Louisiana
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September 4, 2025
The Dominican Navy has received its second 85-foot by 19.5-foot welded aluminum near coastal patrol vessel, built by Louisiana -based boat builder Metal Shark. Christened Arcturus CG-114 in keeping with the Dominican tradition of naming military...
Abinader tours Santo Domingo’s new Metro Line 2C
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader toured the new Line 2C of the Santo Domingo Metro, which extends from María Montez station at Km 9 of the Duarte Highway to the new Los Alcarrizos terminal. He highlighted the system’s safety and efficiency,...
MIREX denies reopening of Venezuelan consulates in Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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September 4, 2025
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) denied this Wednesday rumors about the reopening of Venezuelan consular services in the Dominican Republic, clarifying that the information circulating in some media and social networks is...
Venezuela minister blasts Kamla; denies US claim it destroyed vessel with drugs
CNC 3
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September 5, 2025
Freelance Contributor Venezuela’s Justice Minister Diosdado Cabello is denying US President Donald Trump’s claim that the US military destroyed a Venezuelan vessel with drugs that could have been on the way to Trinidad. And he has also launched...
Dominican Republic to expand efforts to recover public assets abroad
Dominican Today
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September 3, 2025
Vienna.- The Dominican Republic announced that it will intensify efforts to recover public assets diverted and hidden overseas, reinforcing its fight against administrative corruption. The decision was shared by Ambassador Gilka Meléndez during...
Remolona named among world’s best central bank governors anew
Manila Standard
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September 4, 2025
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. has been named one of the world’s best central bank governors for the second consecutive year, earning an “A-” rating from Global Finance magazine’s Central Banker Report Cards 2025. “We...
Dominican Republic to host 20th ILO Regional Meeting in Punta Cana
Dominican Today
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September 3, 2025
Santo Domingo.- Labor Minister Eddy Olivares Ortega announced that the Dominican Republic will host the 20th American Regional Meeting of the International Labor Organization (ILO) from October 1 to 3, 2025, at the Barceló Bávaro Hotel Convention...
Dominican Republic to issue first electronic passports by October 2025
Dominican Today
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September 3, 2025
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader announced that the Dominican Republic could issue its first electronic passports by October 2025. The new travel documents will enhance citizen identification security, streamline processes, and align the...
Dominican Republic welcomes first Amazon Prime Air flight
Dominican Today
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Unsplash image Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic welcomed the first Amazon Prime Air flight to Las Américas International Airport (AILA) this Wednesday, marking a major milestone for trade and logistics in the country. The aircraft was...