Air traffic will be closed at Puerto Plata airport for 10 days; it's never too late! At 87 years old, he fulfills his dream and graduates as an engineer; Shanghai's lockdown could cause a rise in oil prices; the IDB inaugurates a new office in the Dominican Republic with the highest environmental certification; JetBlue cites its commitment to the country and announces new hires; the CNE deems the installation of solar panels feasible; MSMEs received RD$9.42 billion in credit; Abinader delivers 315 property titles in Los Mina; due to a lack of seats, students take classes on the floor; a plan to clean the dog track is being finalized.
Air traffic will be suspended at Puerto Plata airport for 10 days
Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo 21 (Aerodom) announced that air traffic will be suspended for 10 days at Gregorio Luperón International Airport (AIGL) in Puerto Plata due to renovations on runway 08-26. The work is scheduled to take place from Monday, May 9th to Friday, May 20th, during which time only helicopters will be permitted to operate.
It's never too late! At 87 years old, he fulfills his dream and graduates as an engineer
It's never too late to fulfill your dreams, as 87-year-old Rafael Augusto Montes de Oca proved yesterday when he graduated as an agronomist from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo. Rafael Augusto faced many difficulties throughout his life that prevented him from reaching this long-awaited goal, but his perseverance prevailed, and he finally obtained his degree. This graduation ceremony was very important for Rafael Augusto because it allowed him to close this chapter of his life and become an example for his children and grandchildren, as well as for the university itself, since it certifies the graduation of a new professional who was qualified and had been practicing even without the official authorization to do so.
Shanghai lockdown could cause oil prices to rise
The lockdown of the Port of Shanghai, linked to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, could put upward pressure on oil prices because demand may increase from China. The Port of Shanghai, the world's largest, suffered a major disruption, cutting consumption by one million barrels per day, a situation that has shaken Europe.
IDB opens new office in the Dominican Republic with the highest environmental certification
The president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Mauricio Claver-Carone, inaugurated the institution's new representative office in the Dominican Republicat an event attended by the country's vice president, Raquel Peña, and first lady, Raquel Arbaje. The building, considered by the National Directorate of Monumental Heritage to be of historical value, boasts the highest standards of the international LEED Platinum certification, which recognizes leadership in energy efficiency and environmental design.
JetBlue cites commitment to the country and announces new hires
JetBlue Airlines reaffirmed its commitment to the Dominican Republic, where it is preparing a series of surprises to celebrate 15 years of operations in the country, which it entered as its first international destination from the United States.
CNE sees installing panels as feasible
The technical team of the National Energy Commission (CNE) deemed feasible the plan to massively install solar panels on rooftops presented by the Rocky Mountain Institute, the Institute of Lawyers for Environmental Protection, and the National Committee for the Fight Against Climate Change. At a press conference held at the CNE with the participation of 16 of the agency's technicians, Maximiliano Lainfiesta, an energy expert from the Rocky Mountain Institute, presented the plan.
MSMEs received RD$9.42 billion in credit
Banco Ademi presented the management results for the fiscal period January-December 2021, highlighting the support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises with a total amount of loans amounting to RD$9,420 million.
Abinader delivers 315 property titles in Los Mina
President Luis Abinader delivered 315 property titles yesterday, Thursday, in the Los Mina sector of Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo province. Last February, the president granted 380 titles, and with today's 315, the total reaches 695, according to a press release.
Due to a lack of seats, students are taking classes on the floor
Overcrowding in the school system, a lack of records for grades and attendance, and a shortage of teachers and support staff continue to disrupt the normal flow of classes in public schools. School districts receive daily complaints about the large number of students in classrooms, which led to the division of classes into groups that attend on different days since the beginning of the school year, due to the lack of space to accommodate all students together.
They are finalizing a plan to clean up the dog track.
Authorities are putting the finishing touches on a project aimed at resolving the problems caused by vehicle impoundment at the El Coco Canódromo in the capital, which is under the control of the General Directorate of Traffic Safety and Land Transportation (Digesett). Yesterday, the Minister of the Interior and Police, Jesús Vásquez Martínez, and the Ombudsman, Pablo Ulloa, met to discuss the matter.
Sources: Listín Diario, Hoy, El Día, Diario Libre
