General: Up to 3,000 more troops in street patrols by next week
Local February 10, 2014 | 11:59 am
Santo Domingo.- As many as 3,000 troops will join street patrols in cities across the country as early as next week, aimed at providing more security for the population.
Armed Forces and Pol[...]
Hundreds of workers picket offices of Dominican Republic big business
Local February 10, 2014 | 11:09 am
Santo Domingo.- Hundreds of workers protested Monday morning in front of the headquarters of the country’s major business organization (CONEP), against an announced amendment to the labor code. <[...]
More Dominicans with altered prints seek passports, official warns
Local February 10, 2014 | 10:54 am
Santo Domingo.- Passports Dept. director Iris Guaba on Sunday alerted prosecutors that surgeons are altering the fingerprints of people in the Dominican Republic.
She said the increasing num[...]
Mostly sunny skies, mild temperatures
Local February 10, 2014 | 10:14 am
Santo Domingo.- The National Meteorology Office (ONAMET) on Monday forecast mostly sunny skies during the next 24 hours, with widely scattered showers in the afternoon and early evening over the N[...]
Police chief says all sectors must help against criminals
Local February 10, 2014 | 7:30 am
Santiago.- National Police chief Manuel Castro yesterday said criminals are doing everything to take over the country’s streets, but warned that they’re being confronted with a firm will.
<[...]Dominican, Haiti sectors promote hatred: Catholic Church
Local February 10, 2014 | 7:12 am
Santiago.- The Catholic Church on Sunday said sectors in the Dominican Republic and Haiti promote hatred and the permanent division of the two peoples, noting that both governments’ decision to [...]
UN highlights human rights progress in the Dominican Republic
Local February 8, 2014 | 9:28 am
Geneva.– The United Nations Human Rights Council issued a report with recommendations to the Dominican government and welcomed the progress made by the country in this area.
As par[...]
Officers to defend Dominican sovereignty with their “own lives”
Local February 8, 2014 | 8:40 am
Santo Domingo.– Officers from various armed institutions told Dominican President Danilo Medina they will defend the country's sovereignty "with their own lives if necessary."
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Haiti leader wants favorable solution, but ‘watch Dominican Republic’
Local February 7, 2014 | 5:07 pm
Washington.- Haiti president Michel Martelly on Friday criticized Dominican Republic Constitutional Court’s ruling on criteria to determine Dominican nationality and which critics affirm, would a[...]
Dominican Cardinal slams Jesuits over Haitian offspring row
Local February 7, 2014 | 3:01 pm
Santo Domingo.- An unusually peeved Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus Lopez Rodriguez on Thursday slammed the Jesuits and one of their priests, calling him a "scoundrel" who does whatever he want[...]
Dominican generals hobnob with Medina as promotions loom
Local February 7, 2014 | 12:12 pm
Santo Domingo.- President Danilo Medina hosted a reception Friday morning for senior military and police officers with as many as 35 years of service, who showed their commander in chief with memen[...]
Senate chief announces run for the presidency
Local February 7, 2014 | 11:02 am
Santo Domingo.- Senate president Reinaldo Pared on Friday announced the launch of his presidential candidacy for Dominican Republic’s ruling party (PLD) in mid Feb.
He said he already info[...]
Companies fined RD$4.0M for damages to riverbed
Local February 7, 2014 | 10:01 am
Santo Domingo.- The Environment Ministry on Thursday announced fines for two companies that ravaged part of the banks of Jatubey river, in Monseñor Noel province (central).
It said the c[...]
Dominican impresario counters Spanish mogul’s claims
Local February 7, 2014 | 8:57 am
Santo Domingo.- Dominican impresario George Nader on Thursday responded to Spanish mogul Juan José Hidalgo, accusing him of a media campaign to present himself as victim and pressure the court[...]
Dominican bishops Photoshop the Vatican’s shame away
Local February 7, 2014 | 8:14 am
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic’s Catholic bishops (CED) on Thursday admitted it modified their photo released to media January 21, which it affirms was taken around five years ago.
It [...]
Interpol snags 20 foreign criminals on the lam in Dominican Republic
Local February 7, 2014 | 7:41 am
Santo Domingo.- Interpol has captured and extradited at least 20 dangerous foreign criminals on the lam in Dominican Republic during the past six months, and seeks 146 Dominicans who’ve fled the [...]
Medina rides wave of popularity
Local February 6, 2014 | 11:13 am
Santo Domingo.- More than 87% of the country’s population approves the way president Danilo Medina’s Administration governs, according to the Gallup survey published by newspaper Hoy Thursday.<[...]
Former Miss Ohio slams justice system which ‘mocks’ her
Local February 6, 2014 | 9:16 am
Santo Domingo.- Former Miss Ohio Sandra Kurdas on Wednesday slammed Dominican Republic’s justice system, which “mocks” her and protects her ex-husband, cable TV mogul Frank Jorge Elías, [...]
Nationwide walkout ‘99%’ success: Retailers
Local February 6, 2014 | 8:50 am
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic’s retailers grouped in the FDC Wednesday claimed "99% success" in the walkout by businesses to demand an extension of the deadline to install tax rece[...]
Dominican Republic leader takes control of the ruling party
Local February 6, 2014 | 7:26 am
Santo Domingo.-The Central Committee of Dominican Republic’s ruling party (PLD) Wednesday night chose eight new members for its Political Committee, seven of whom are collaborators of president D[...]