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Energy power projects to meet high demand in Dominican Republic

Published on: October 11, 2024
16:07

Santo Domingo, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) Dominican Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, informed Friday that 30 energy power projects are currently being developed to allow coverage for the country's electricity demand in the next four years.

Dominican Govt. foresees 3,000 MW of renewable energy

Published on: October 7, 2024
14:56

Santo Domingo, Oct 7 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, has announced that the Government plan of action for the next four-year term comprises the installation of 2,000 MW of thermal energy generation, plus an additional 1,000 MW from other clean sources, local press reported on Monday.

Dominican tourist industry warns of local lingering challenges

Published on: September 27, 2024
15:50

Santo Domingo, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) The Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (ASONAHORES) exposed Friday the challenges this local sector is facing, which could weaken its performance compared to other destinations, despite current stability.

Dominican Govt. builds ten health facilities for diabetic foot care

Published on: September 25, 2024
14:08

Santo Domingo, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina) At a time when amputations due to diabetic foot ulcers pose a challenge, the Dominican Health Service (SNS) announced Wednesday it will be opening ten new healthcare facilities specialized in this pathology.

Ministerial reshuffle gives rise to debate in Dominican Republic

Published on: September 17, 2024
16:16

Santo Domingo, Sep 17 (Prensa Latina) The announcement by the Dominican Government of the merger and elimination of several ministries and entities to save some 25 billion pesos (some US$417 million) has been met with reactions both for and against.

Despite fall in Dominican infant mortality rate, figure remains high

Published on: September 13, 2024
16:31

Santo Domingo, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) The reduction of infant mortality remains a pending task in the Dominican Republic, with 1,375 deaths as of September 1 of this year, official sources reported today.

Dominican lawyer calls Government “submissive” to US

Published on: September 9, 2024
19:03

Santo Domingo, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Dominican lawyer Ramon Antonio Veras accused on Monday his country’s Government of being submissive to the United States, as it allowed the US seizure of a Venezuelan State-owned aircraft on Dominican territory.

Good Dominican school turnout amid unexpected snags

Published on: August 27, 2024
16:31

Santo Domingo, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Ministry of Education (MINERD) reported Tuesday that the new school year has set off with an average attendance of 83 percent of students and 97 percent of teachers, although sources from that sector reported minor hitches.

Dominican Gov’t to promote advertising campaign against violence

Published on: August 27, 2024
13:54

Santo Domingo, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Minister of the Interior and Police, Faride Raful, announced the beginning of an advertising campaign to promote a culture of peace and confront violence nationwide, mainly caused by social conflicts.

Dominican children to benefit from cochlear implants

Published on: August 24, 2024
17:28

Santo Domingo, Aug 24 (Prensa Latina) Dominican children will benefit from the delivery of 42 cochlear devices to the National Health Service (SNS), in the third day of implants for infants with hypoacusis, official sources informed.

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