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Rico Carty dies at 85: Trailblazer for Dominicans in MLB
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Rain cancellations force Lidom games schedule changes
As of 25 December 2024, the Estrellas Orientales (29 wins and 20 losses) were in first place of the 2024-25 Dominican Professional Baseball League Championship. The Aguilas Cibaeñas follow with a record of 28 wins and 22 losses. Next are the Tigres del Licey with 25-20 and the Leones del Escogido (22-25) that are tied with the Gigantes del Cibao (22-25). The top four teams move on to the ...
Jessica Hasbun hosts Cafe CNN this week - DR1.com
Young Dominican journalist and presenter Jessica Hasbun is currently hosting Café CNN on CNN Español through 20 December 2024. The morning show airs live from CNN en Español’s studios in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.This appearance marks a significant milestone in Hasbún’s career, as she has emerged in recent years as one of the leading news anchors in the Dominican Republic.A graduate of the ...
Dominican Republic News & Travel Information Service - DR1.com
President Luis Abinader is expected to travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Thursday, 2 January 2025 to attend the inauguration of the island’s new governor, Jenniffer A. González Colón. The President is scheduled to depart early in the morning, arriving in …
Six dead in traffic accidents during Christmas holiday, COE Reports
Dec 26, 2024 · The National Emergency Operations Center (COE) reported eight fatalities in traffic accidents over the extended weekend, including six during the Christmas holiday. 63 traffic accidents were recorded nationwide over the past 24 hours, as part of the “Awareness for Life, Christmas, and New Year 2024 Operation”, COE director Juan Manuel Méndez García said. Of the 63 accidents, 48 involved ...
Central Bank cuts interest rate - DR1.com
Jan 2, 2025 · The Central Bank (BCRD) has decided to lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.75% per year, effective 27 December 2024. This decision was made following a monetary policy meeting held on that date. The Central Bank cited recent developments in the global economy, including ...
Ministry of Interior and Police Ministry launches safe holidays ...
Dec 11, 2024 · The Ministry of Interior and Police (MIP) has unveiled a new audiovisual campaign aimed at preventing accidents and other unfortunate incidents during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities. Likewise, the aired message recommends people to call 911 if they are affected by noise...
The President takes a break; He suspends weekly press ... - DR1.com
Dec 17, 2024 · President Luis Abinader has announced that his weekly press briefing, “La Semanal,” will be suspended for the remainder of December to accommodate the holiday season. The decision cancels the press conferences on 16, 23 and 30 December 2024. The Monday, 9 December briefing had already been...
DP World welcomes record-breaking vessel to Caucedo Port
Nov 28, 2024 · The operator of the Caucedo Port in Santo Domingo province, DP World announced the port recently received the largest container ship ever to dock at a Dominican port, the MSC Marie.