Santo Domingo.- The Pontifical Catholic University of Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) revealed on Thursday that its researchers have successfully developed a groundbreaking material known as 2D diamond, a carbon nanomaterial with unparalleled properties. This innovation holds immense potential for enhancing the efficiency of microchips, which are in high demand globally and are integral components of electronic devices ranging from smartphones and computers to vehicles and medical equipment. In a press release, physicist and PUCMM researcher Fabrice Piazza likened microchips to “tiny brains” with neur ..read more

Santo Domingo.- The National Teaching Competition Commission, comprising the Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Association of Teachers (ADP), and the Ministry of Public Administration (MAP), officially declared the commencement of the 2024 Focused Teaching Opposition Contest. This contest aims to fill 8,024 vacant positions across various educational domains and levels in the country’s 18 Regional and 122 Districts for the upcoming school year 2024-2025. The coordination of this competition falls under the purview of the Vice Ministry of Accreditation and Teaching ..read more

Santo Domingo.- According to Jaqueline Mora, Technical Vice Minister of Tourism, over six million Dominicans partake in domestic tourism, as revealed during the presentation of the findings from the third study on Dominican tourism conducted by Analytica. Mora emphasized the significant value local tourists bring to the tourism sector, contributing approximately US$1,547 million. This form of tourism played a pivotal role in the sector’s recovery amid the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The economic study, titled “Results of Dominican Tourism,” delves into key indicators spanning fr ..read more

Punta Cana.- American golfer Wesley Bryan emerged as the frontrunner on the opening day of the 7th edition of the Corales Puntacana Championship, the 18th event in the PGA TOUR regular season. With three Korn Ferry Tour victories under his belt, Bryan showcased his prowess by finishing the round with an impressive 9-under-par 63 at the Corales golf course at Puntacana Resort. Bryan’s stellar performance puts him two strokes ahead of fellow Americans Charley Hoffman, Chan Kim, Justin Lower, and Parker Coody. Tied for seventh place, each with individual rounds of 67 strokes, were Englishman Call ..read more

Santo Domingo.- Carlos Pimentel, Director of Public Procurement, reiterates the standing of resolution RIC-96-2020, which invalidates the 25-year concession of Agua y Luz Theater to Consultora Astur SA. This affirmation follows the recent ruling SCJ-TS-24-0250 by the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ). In a statement via his official account, formerly Twitter, Pimentel clarifies that the SCJ’s decision does not challenge the essence of the resolution. Instead, it redirects the case to another jurisdiction of equal authority. “This implies that Resolution RIC-96-2020 retains its legal force until ..read more

Sánchez Ramírez, DR.- Following the heavy rains caused by the low-pressure system since Monday, the Dominican government began delivering aid to families affected in Cotuí (Sánchez Ramírez), Villa Montellano (Monte Plata), Samaná, and La Altagracia. The Minister of the Presidency (interim), Igor Rodríguez Durán, oversaw the distribution of raw and cooked food, household items, and technical assistance for repairing damaged homes. “Teams from the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) are working on channeling the streams, while brigades from the National Institute of Drinking ..read more

Punta Cana, DR.- In a meeting held with representatives of the tourism sector, the Director General of the National Police, Ramón Antonio Guzmán Peralta, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to the safety of visitors arriving at the country’s various tourist destinations. “We are working constantly with tourism sector entities to identify and address any needs, concerns or improvements that the National Police can implement to ensure the safety of all visitors, both domestic and foreign,” Guzmán Peralta expressed. The head of the law enforcement agency emphasized that the National Police is ..read more

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Builders and Housing Developers (Acoprovi) held its third business luncheon of 2024, with the distinguished participation of President Luis Abinader Corona. The event, which took place at a hotel in the city, served as a platform to highlight the association’s goals for this year, focused on continuing to promote the sustainable development and growth of the construction and housing sector in the Dominican Republic. In this regard, crucial aspects for the construction sector were highlighted, such as improving the process of obtaining permits, promo ..read more

Puerto Rico.- Max Puig, the Executive Vice President of the National Council for Climate Change, has urged Puerto Rico to collaborate with the Dominican Republic in crafting joint climate policies to address the severe impacts of climate change on the two Antillean islands. Puig emphasized the need for solidarity and cooperation between the two nations during a series of activities focused on analyzing the climate challenges facing the Caribbean region and the world. He highlighted the threats posed by rising sea levels and increasingly frequent and intense storms associated with climate chang ..read more

Elía Piña, DR.- Members of the Dominican Republic Army (ERD) from the G-2 Intelligence Directorate and the 11th Infantry Battalion, stationed at the La Estrelleta fortress, apprehended the dangerous Haitian fugitive Clairzier Emase while attempting to enter the country through the municipality of Comendador, Elías Piña province. Emase, a fugitive wanted by Haitian authorities, was one of the 142 inmates who escaped from the Cabaret civil prison. Upon capture, she was handed over to the Haitian Police for further proceedings. Haitian authorities had shared information with the Dominican Foreign ..read more