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Historic Reform: Dominican Republic to adopt new penal code in 2026 after more than a century
Latin America Reports
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August 26, 2025
Lima, Peru – After decades of failed debates, the Dominican Republic finally has a new Penal Code, enacted by President Luis Abinader on August 3 and set to take effect in 2026. The measure replaces a legal framework in place since 1884, which...
How Junior Caminero has become the Guardians’ biggest trade regret
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 26, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio — As Junior Caminero launched his 38th and 39th home runs of the season for the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night, the sting felt throughout the Guardians organization was palpable. The young slugger, once a 16-year-old Cleveland...
Guardians' Junior Caminero trade has aged absolutely miserably
Sporting News
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August 26, 2025
The Cleveland Guardians have the best third baseman in the American League on their roster, Jose Ramirez. They could've had the other best third baseman in the American League on their roster, too, if not for one disastrous trade decision. That...
Goldquest Engages Sedgman And SRK For Romero Bankable Feasibility Study
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 26, 2025) - GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSXV: GQC) ("GoldQuest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the awarding of the Bankable Feasibility Study ("BFS") for its...
Dominican Republic and Argentina sign agreement to boost tourism
Dominican Today
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August 26, 2025
Santo Domingo.- A recent agreement signed by the Dominican Republic and Argentina aims to bolster bilateral tourism, recognizing the sector as a key instrument for regional integration and economic development. The joint declaration was signed by...
Growth & Jobs | Unlocking the potential of Jamaica’s creative economy
The Gleaner
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August 26, 2025
The Jamaican Economy Panel (JEP) recently published its 25th survey discussion: “Unlocking the Potential of Jamaica’s Creative Economy: Advancing the SDGs through Visual Arts, Film, and Music.”Jamaica’s creative economy, particularly its globally...
Central America: Panama will have the Highest Economic Growth
Newsroom Panama
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August 25, 2025
Panama is emerging as the second fastest-growing country in Latin America, surpassed only by Argentina, and surpassing large economies such as Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico, according to the Economic Commission for Latin America and the...
A U.S. delegation visits the Dominican Republic to strengthen cooperation in security and development.
Dominican Today
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High-level US delegation visits the Dominican Republic External source The mission, which will run until Tuesday, August 26, includes an intensive agenda of bilateral meetings designed to deepen the ties of cooperation in security, defense, and...
Private Villas, Premium Perks: Ocama Opens for Corporate Retreats in Paradise
Prevue - Florida
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August 25, 2025
The Dominican Republic’s Samana Peninsula has a new option for groups seeking privacy, sustainability and personalized luxury: Ocama, a villa-only retreat, is tucked into 35 acres of secluded coastline overlooking Rincon Bay. The property offers a...
Most studied careers in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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August 24, 2025
In the Dominican Republic, the most frequently studied majors reflect both the needs of the labor market and the incentives generated by current institutions and regulations. According to the most recent data from the Ministry of Higher Education,...
Report: Home building costs slightly lower in Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- The National Statistics Office (ONE) published the latest bulletin on the Direct Housing Construction Cost Index (ICDV), revealing a slight decrease in average construction costs in the National District and the province of Santo...
Emdoc business alliance awarded ID contract
DR1
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The Central Electoral Board (JCE) is going ahead with the Emdoc proposal for new ID for the Dominican Republic. The single contest finals participant, the Emdoc consortium was approved to supply materials, equipment and services for the ID...
JCE unveils draft of new ID card
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- The Central Electoral Board (JCE) presented the draft of the new identity and electoral card to the Economic and Social Development Council of Santo Domingo (Codessd) and the Civic Participation Movement (PC), highlighting the...
Visa and Duty Free Americas renew and expand partnership in Central America and the Caribbean
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- Visa and Duty Free Americas (DFA), the largest operator of duty-free stores in the Western Hemisphere, have renewed and expanded their partnership to provide special benefits to Visa cardholders. The successful agreement, which...
Costa del Sol leads European market for luxury residences managed by big-name hotel chains
SUR in English
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August 25, 2025
Spain and the Costa del Sol in particular are driving the rise in luxury residences managed and offered by big-name hotel chains. This exclusive offer is among the main transformations in the world of travel. According to data provided by the...
Ardurra Continues to Implement New Companies as Its M&A Streak Rallies On
Hispanic Executive
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August 25, 2025
Amauris Rodriguez is helping implement new acquisitions at Ardurra as quickly as the company finds new businesses to acquire. The chief information officer at the engineering, design, and consulting firm has had his work cut for him recently as...
Olivares: construction and agriculture sectors affected by foreign labor shortage
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- Labor Minister Eddie Olivares acknowledged that the reduction of foreign workers, particularly Haitians, due to immigration policies promoted by President Luis Abinader, is affecting critical sectors such as construction and...
How Trump’s 'deportation campaign' is reshaping ties with Africa
Modern Ghana
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Some African nations are striking deals to take in migrants deported from the United States. Others are refusing. The split shows how Trump's policy is reshaping Washington's ties with the continent – and raises the question of whether these...
The battle for sand: Murders, impunity and environmental destruction in the Dominican Republic
El País
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August 23, 2025
Like something out of an old Western, an empty shack guards the entrance to the Nizao River. This particular stretch runs through El Roblegal, in the Baní municipality, located in the southern Dominican Republic. Sometimes, residents say, an armed...
Alorica Expands Its Cairo Operations, Increasing Workforce By 450% And Cementing Its Position As A Regional CX Powerhous...
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- AETOSWire) (BUSINESS WIRE ) -- Alorica Inc. , a global leader in digitally powered customer experiences (CX), announced its site expansion in Cairo, Egypt to meet rising demand from its global customer base. With the most number of new...