AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLabor Reform Standoff: Union leaders say they will ask President Abinader to withdraw the labor code reform bill, insisting severance pay must stay off the negotiation table. Health Sector Tension: Nursing association Asonaen rejects an extension of working hours for nurses at diagnostic and first-level centers, warning of a strike if authorities don’t reverse it. Cyberbullying Crackdown: The new Penal Code adds a specific crime for cyberbullying/digital harassment, with penalties of two to five years and fines. Education & Scholarships: UASD rector Jorge Asjana David highlighted the government’s “Excellence Without Barriers” scholarships, delivering 6,500 awards tied to national and international study. Tourism & Travel: MSC Cruises is rolling out year-round Southern Caribbean sailings from La Romana and unveiling Catalina Sugar Beach near La Romana, opening to guests in November 2026. Business & Awards: Banreservas won seven Effie Awards Dominican Republic 2026 honors. Sports Spotlight: Marileidy Paulino won gold in the women’s 400m at Santo Domingo 2026, and Dominican boxing secured eight medals at the Games. Infrastructure Watch: Residents complain about slow progress on the Metro Line 1 elevated extension toward Punta/Villa Mella, citing gridlock and damaged roads.
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