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Weather forecast: Scattered showers and gusty winds expected
DR1
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A trough north of the country, combined with moderate east/northeast winds, will bring scattered, locally heavy showers and gusty winds throughout the morning and afternoon, reports the Dominican Weather Institute (Indomet). The affected provinces...
“RD por lo Alto” calls for dialogue on potential National Botanical Garden impact
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- The patriotic campaign “RD por lo alto” has called for open and transparent dialogue between the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), the Ministry of the Environment, and broader civil society amid rising concerns...
architect victor ortiz combines japanese and tropical design for dominican republic home
Design Boom
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December 11, 2024
victor ortiz designs for the dominican republic Brazilian and New York-Based Architect Victor B. Ortiz Architecture, has unveiled plans for the Dominican Republic Residence, a sprawling private home located in Santiago. This expansive project...
Minister Bisonó highlights Dominican Republic as a premier investment destination in Miami
Dominican Today
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Miami.- The Minister of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs (MICM), Víctor “Ito” Bisonó, highlighted the Dominican Republic’s competitive advantages as an investment hub during the World Strategic Forum 2024: Prospering in the New Economy held in Miami....
Dominican Republic participates in Global Forum on Family Farming at FAO
Dominican Today
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Rome.- The Dominican Republic has reaffirmed its commitment to the universal right to food and the sustainable development of family farming at the World Forum on Family Farming and the “Hand in Hand” Investment Forum, organized by FAO in Rome....
NMiF discusses how Trump’s spending bill could reshape New Mexico
The University of New Mexico
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July 17, 2025
This week, New Mexico in Focus discusses President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill and digs into a few key changes coming to our state. Tina Cordova, the president and co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders, has advocated for...
Can Foreigners Buy and Own Property in the Dominican Republic?
Dominican Today
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The answer is: Yes. A common misconception is that foreigners must have residency or citizenship to buy property in the Dominican Republic. In reality, foreigners—whether residents or non-residents—can buy and own property in the DR, enjoying the...
Abinader highlights the transformative role of global cooperation in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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Qatar.- President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic emphasized the critical role of international cooperation in the nation’s evolution from a recipient to a dual contributor and manager of cooperative initiatives. Speaking at the “Doha...
Alda Hotels chooses the Dominican Republic to open its first tourist complex outside Spain
Dominican Today
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December 8, 2024
The Galician chain Alda Hotels has taken a significant step in its internationalization process by opening its first establishment outside Spain. The company opened Alda Playa Bávaro in the Dominican Republic, a complex of 40 tourist apartments on...
'Crising' may landfall in Cagayan, Babuyan Islands by Friday afternoon
Philippine STAR
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July 18, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — State meteorologists forecast that Tropical Storm Crising may make landfall over Cagayan or the Babuyan Islands later this afternoon or evening, Friday, July 18. Crising is moving northwestward and is expected to cross...
UWI professor says inaction on climate change no longer an option
Jamaica Observer
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March 26, 2025
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for water, environment, climate change and the blue and green economies, Matthew Samuda (left) greets Dr Milton Clarke, environmental specialist at...
Dominican Republic advances in energy storage at Reform Forum
Dominican Today
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October 11, 2024
Santo Domingo.- During the “Energy Sector Reform” Forum organized by the Dominican Association of the Electric Industry (ADIE) and the Technological Institute of Santo Domingo (INTEC), Edward Veras, executive director of the National Energy...
Over 1,000 young aspirants attend third aeronautical job fair in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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Punta Caucedo, DR.- The Dominican Republic’s aeronautical industry soared to new heights on December 6 as the Third Aeronautical Sector Job Fair welcomed over 1,000 young professionals and job seekers from across the nation. Hosted by the Superior...
Dominican Republic sets new record for electricity demand supplied
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s National Interconnected Electric System (SENI) achieved a new record for electricity demand on Thursday, supplying 3,860 MW at 9:00 pm, as announced by Minister of Energy and Mines Joel Santos Echavarría...
Restoration work begins for Housing Improvement Program in Colonial City
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado has officially launched the Housing Improvement Program (Promevi) in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City, a major restoration effort under the Comprehensive Program for Tourism and Urban Development...
Experts warn of potential crisis in fruit industry as unusual weather disrupts production: 'Paints a worrying picture'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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March 30, 2025
Kashmir, often called the "fruit bowl" of Northern India, is facing a troubling new reality: a snowless winter. The region's fruit industry, which powers thousands of livelihoods and supplies 70% of India's apples, might be in serious trouble....
Insulin Arrives in Yemen, Cholera Treatments Depart for Angola, and More
Direct Relief
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July 4, 2025
By Lara Cooper Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 1,026 shipments of requested medical aid to 51 U.S. states and territories and 24 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 8.5 million defined daily doses of medication....
Dominican Republic to host third AI Ethics Ministerial Summit
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- Bartolomé Pujals, General Director of the Government Office of Information and Communication Technologies (OGTIC) and Executive Director of the Cabinet for Innovation and Digital Development, represented the Dominican Republic at...
Dominican Republic Becomes 44th Artemis Signatory
SpaceWatch.Global
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October 10, 2024
Ibadan, 10 October 2024. – The Dominican Republic has become the latest signatory to the NASA-Led Artemis Accords, joining 43 other countries. Sonia Guzmán, ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the United States, signed the Artemis Accords on...
Dominican Republic signs Artemis Accords for peaceful moon exploration
Space.com
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October 9, 2024
There are now 44 countries signed up to the United States' lunar exploration coalition. The Dominican Republic became the latest club member on Oct. 4, when Sonia Guzmán, ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the United States, signed the...