Author: Rhett Calloway

The Political Committee of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) meets with the aim of finding out the reports on the files presented by candidates for positions in the secretariats. It was also announced that the preparatory agenda for the meeting of the Central Committee of the Democratic Liberation Party, which called for 9 May, will also be determined. While the meeting is taking place in one of the rooms of the National House of the Department, callers wait for the end of the meeting to receive clarifications about the conclusions and decisions that have been reached. Former President Danilo Medina,…

The human and psychological toll of the coronavirus pandemic affected Mexico City fashion designer Irma de la Barra deeply in January, with an old friend dying of COVID-19. Mexican hospitals often do not allow people to visit their dying relatives due to overcrowding in rooms, lack of personal protective equipment, and fear of the virus spreading. After his experience, De la Parra learned about many people who were never able to say one last word or give one last hug to friends and family. So he decided to give them a way to hug them forever. “We were very sad…

Santo Domingo, RD Total public debt rose sharply in all countries in the region in 2020. Eight countries have surpassed the regional average of 10.7 percentage points of GDP, but The Dominican Republic recorded the largest increase with an increase of 16.3 percentage points of GDP. Data provided by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in its publication “Financial Panorama for Latin America and the Caribbean 2021: Fiscal Policy Challenges in the Transformational Recovery After COVID-19”. In terms of increasing public debt during 2020, Brazil follows with 15 percentage points of GDP, Panama with 14.9, Argentina…

Commissioner Escobar denounced the government’s denial of the independence of the entity that guarantees transparency in the country. For this reason, Bukele immediately stopped her and ordered the takedown process to begin. President Naguib Boukili has suspended Commissioner Lidovina Escobar, who owns the Institute for Access to Public Information (IAIP). At the same time, it ordered the start of the process of impeachment of Commissioner Escobar, under the justification of “possible commission of acts affecting the work of the International Investigation Review Panel and non-compliance with its functions.” It can read: The observatory will monitor the state’s compliance with anti-corruption…

Commissioner Escobar denounced the government’s denial of the independence of the entity that guarantees transparency in the country. For this reason, Bukele immediately stopped her and ordered the takedown process to begin. President Naguib Boukili has suspended Commissioner Lidovina Escobar, who owns the Institute for Access to Public Information (IAIP). At the same time, it ordered the start of the process of impeachment of Commissioner Escobar, under the justification of “possible commission of acts affecting the work of the International Investigation Review Panel and non-compliance with its functions.” It can read: The observatory will monitor the state’s compliance with anti-corruption…

The Financial Supervision Board (JCF) today approved a new financial plan for Municipal Revenue Collection Center (CRIM) for Fiscal year 2021 Which income projects $ 1,973 million In collection and reforms in a period of five years. Like the central government financial plan, the financial entity approved the CRIM plan unanimously during its tenure The monthly meeting held this morning. The financial document listed about 11 proposals, according to the board, that would strengthen the property tax regime and translate it into income of up to $ 1,973 million Between fiscal year 2021 and 2026. Among the council’s measures -…

Popular Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin has taken to social networks today to make a public call to lawmakers on the island to make way for Senate Bill 184, which is seeking to outlaw reparative treatments. The artist wrote: “Diversion therapies – wherever you look at them – are a form of torture, and torture is not restricted to a society that carries the banner of democracy, progress and humanity.” Martin asserted that Puerto Ricans “want a society that is sensitive, just and more than anything else, compassionate, sympathetic and tolerant of diversity. We must have a sense of humanity…

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (EFE / EPA / JOEL CARRETT)Australian government On Wednesday, it opposed two agreements between China and the Victoria region under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Due to “contradictions” with the foreign policy of the peripheral country, then Beijing on Thursday demanded to back down and threatened to respond “harshly”.According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin, citing local newspapers, Canberra’s decision is a “backward step” that will further worsen the deteriorating relations between the two countries. “It is another confirmation that Australia has no sincerity in developing bilateral relations (with China). “, He said.For…

Governor Pedro Pierluese today announced the appointment of Dr. Magali Rivera as Minister of Education. Dr Rivera Rivera has more than 30 years of experience in the educational system and has knowledge in educational, non-teaching and administrative fields. Additionally, his background includes working with budgets, state funds, and federal funds, mastering collective bargaining, and knowing résumés. The assignee holds a doctorate in school administration, a master’s degree in education specializing in the Spanish curriculum, a second master’s degree in education specializing in management and supervision, and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education. Her work experience, since 1984, includes serving as…

Former President of the Republic Danilo Medina confirmed, on Wednesday, that the Dominican Liberation Party “has returned” after meeting with mayors and district directors of that political organization. This came through a statement of the party, which also highlighted the work that they must do, in order to achieve their goals “for the party to shine and return to growth and stability in the country.” According to the document, fifteen councilors present provided their ideas and proposals on the formation of local councils members’ councils and requested two technical support forms from the PLD leadership. During his presentation, the former…