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Lidom Round Robin Schedule | DR1.com
Dec 26, 2023 · The Dominican Professional Baseball League (Lidom) announced the schedule for the second phase of the 2023-24 Professional Winter Baseball Championship, starting Wednesday, 27 December 2023, with the playoff teams to be decided by 18 January 2024.
Three teams tied in winter baseball championship | DR1.com
Dec 4, 2024 · For the first time this season, three teams are tied for first place in the Dominican Winter League (Lidom). The Tigres del Licey’s dramatic 8-7 comeback victory over the Leones del Escogido at the Quisqueya Ball Park on 3 December 2024 propelled them into a tie with both the Leones and the Estrellas Orientales.
Government takes big strides to restore Sosúa Beach
Nov 26, 2024 · The Ministry of Tourism reports significant steps were taken this month for the restoring and revitalizing of Sosua Beach in Puerto Plata. Structures that had been illegally erected within the 60-meter coastal zone were demolished and removed.
Rico Carty dies at 85: Trailblazer for Dominicans in MLB
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Escogido Lions lead the 2024-25 Baseball Championship
Nov 5, 2024 · The Escogido Lions continue to lead in the Dominican Winter Professional Baseball League Championship. The Lions have won 11 games and only lost four.
Dominican Republic News & Travel Information Service - DR1.com
Popular Dominican media personality Milagros Germán has announced her resignation from the Abinader administration effective January 15th. Germán, affectionately known as “La Diva,” first joined the government in 2020 as the President’s spokesperson before assuming the role of Minister of Culture in October 2021.
US$5,000 in gifts allowed to Dominican expats - DR1.com
Dec 3, 2024 · The Customs Agency (DGA) has announced Dominican expats can bring up to US$5,000 in gifts for friends and family this Christmas season. This is a significant 30% increase in the value of duty-free goods over last holiday season.
Motorcycle deaths soar in the Dominican Republic | DR1.com
Dec 4, 2024 · A staggering number of motorcycle fatalities are reported in 2024. According to the National Institute of Transit and Land Transport (Intrant), over 3,000 people have lost their lives in traffic accidents this year alone, and a shocking 70% of those victims were riding motorcycles.
Central Bank cuts interest rates and releases reserves to boost …
Dec 4, 2024 · In a move aimed at stimulating the economy and making homeownership more accessible, the Dominican Republic’s Central Bank (BCRD) has announced a series of monetary policy adjustments after its late November 2024 meeting.