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New Police patrol streets in Santo Domingo

5 days ago | dr1.com | Dolores Vicioso

A new National Police rollout was officially launched on Monday, 2 June 2025 with 1,100 agents wearing cameras and with specialized community interaction training. The pilot program across 137 urban areas aims to transform and modernize public safety services across the Dominican Republic, with an initial focus on the National District and Santo Domingo. The first areas slated for reinforced surveillance are Naco, the Colonial City, and Los Mina in Santo Domingo East.
Central Electoral Board (JCE) simplifies civil status documents

6 days ago | dr1.com | Dolores Vicioso

Resolution 9-2025 authorizes the Central Electoral Board (JCE) to issue a single standard format effective 1 July 2025. This reform eliminates the previously available “extract” and “extensive” formats for birth, recognition, marriage, divorce, and death certificates. The new measure aims to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and improve citizen access to these essential services.
Everyone seems to have a car in the DR

6 days ago | dr1.com | Dolores Vicioso

The Dominican government through its commercial bank (Banco de Reservas) for decades has facilitated low cost borrowing for new cars in the Dominican Republic. The results are showing. Diario Libre reports that the DR now ranks third in Latin America for vehicles per capital. With a population of over 11 million, the country now boasts 6,081,697 registered vehicles as of September 2023, a nearly 25% increase over the last four years.
Pacers defeat Knicks, DR had followed Karl Anthony Towns

6 days ago | dr1.com | Dolores Vicioso

The Indiana Pacers finally outpaced the New York Knicks 125 to 108 in game six of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs and won the slot to match the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. It will be a first Final since 2000 for the Indiana Pacers. Pascal Siakam of the Pacers was named MVP of the series after recording 31 points and three blocked shots during the Saturday, 31 May 2025 game six in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Social Economic Council convened for 3 June to discuss Haiti

1 week ago | dr1.com | Dolores Vicioso

The Presidency has convened meetings of the Economic and Social Council (CES), now set to tackle critical national issues as of Tuesday, 3 June 2025, at 11am at the library meeting facility of the Pedro Henríquez Ureña University in Santo Domingo.
Appeals court removes charges against Venezuelan

1 week ago | dr1.com | Dolores Vicioso

State prosecutors did not present evidence that the Venezuelan medical doctor title presented to the Ministry of Superior Education by Venezuelan Karla Moya Boada was not real, nor that she was irregularly exercising medicine in the country. Moya Boada has sustained she is a legit practicing physician graduated as a doctor in Venezuela.
Hurricane season begins 1 June: Are you prepared?

1 week ago | dr1.com | Dolores Vicioso

Anyone living in the Caribbean needs to be ready to experience a Hurricane 5 any year. The likelihood of this happening is minimal, but it is real. As the Atlantic hurricane season officially kicks off on Sunday, 1 June and will run through Sunday, 30 November, the Dominican Republic is bracing for what forecasters predict will be an above-average year for cyclonic activity.
European Union investment is 33.7% of total FDI in the DR

1 week ago | dr1.com | Dolores Vicioso

The European Union (EU) has consolidated its position as the Dominican Republic’s leading foreign investor in 2024, pouring over US$1.52 billion into the nation, representing 33.7% of the total foreign direct investment (FDI), Diario Libre reports. This significant influx has bolstered key sectors, including tourism, renewable energy, manufacturing, sustainable urban transport, and digital services.
More jobs for politicians?

1 week ago | dr1.com | Dolores Vicioso

At a time when the government has spearheaded efforts to merge ministries, the congresswoman representing the ruling political party has submitted a bill that would create the Ministry of Men. Why not, there is already a Ministry of Women?
Controversial guayabera purchase at the Ministry of Foreign Relations

1 week ago | dr1.com | Dolores Vicioso

The Ministry of Foreign Relations has uploaded a tender that calls for the purchase of “chacabanas” or “guayaberas”, the classic Caribbean-style linen shirts, with up to RD$12,000, or about US$200 each. While a stylish shirt can go in better stores and designer shops here for around RD$25,000, the same linen shirt (Cubanera brand) can be purchased online for US$75 or about RD$4,500. The shirts are used instead of suit and tie attire for men and as dresses for women.