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DR1 breaks for Virgin of Altagracia Day - DR1.com
5 days ago · DR1 News will not be updated on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, a national holiday that commemorates the Day of the Virgin of High Grace (Virgen de la Altagracia). The celebrations …
Universities have serious questions on proposed fusion of …
5 days ago · The Dominican Association of University Rectors (ADRU) has raised important questions regarding the current legislative process that seeks to merge the ministries of …
Arajet to New York 16 April 2025? - DR1.com
4 days ago · Arajet announces that they are working to launch a first flight to the United States this spring. The first flight would be Santo Domingo (Las Americas International Airport) to …
Mega borrowing will continue in 2025; Government cleared to
The National Budget 2025 authorizes the Dominican government to seek over $6.55 billion in international financing for 37 key infrastructure projects in 2025 mainly for transportation, …
Violence escalates in Haiti but Haitian authorities focus on ...
Dec 12, 2024 · An analysis on Haiti in N Digital by Raul German Bautista lists the recent commentaries by key personalities in Haiti while remarking how the elite has failed to …
Surges in violence in Haiti; DR calls for end to supplies of weapons
2 days ago · Minister of Foreign Relations Roberto Alvarez called for an end to arms supplies to Haiti and protested the intent to include known criminals in the Haiti transition government. …
Dominican Republic reduces teenage pregnancy rates - DR1.com
Dec 11, 2024 · The Dominican government has announced a significant decrease in teenage pregnancy rates, dropping from 23% to 19%. This achievement is attributed to collaborative …
On the way: Helmet Safety Initiative - DR1.com
2 days ago · Motorcyclists are said to be involved in 80% of traffic accidents in the Dominican Republic. The National Institute of Transit and Land Transport (INTRANT) on 22 January 2025 …
Public Works Minister details investment of funds from Aerodom ...
Jan 16, 2025 · Minister of Public Works Deligne Ascención on 15 January 2025 provided details of how the ministry has invested the funds generated from the renegotiated concession …