AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChild Protection Overhaul: President Abinader signed Decree No. 676-26 creating the National Residential Care Service (Senar) to strengthen temporary, exceptional residential care for children and adolescents, with Conani oversight and health coordination as the system expands through 2027. Culture & Reading: The Minister of Culture reaffirmed plans to internationalize Dominican literature, pointing to nearly 40 international publishers at the book fair and more global visibility for local authors. Arts Calendar: Fenate 2026 (Oct. 22–Nov. 1) returns with 32 shows and 75 staging sessions nationwide, dedicated to veteran actress Olga Bucarelli. Local Mobility for Culture: A new 100% electric bus loop links Plaza de la Cultura to the Ciudad Colonial, easing one of the biggest visitor headaches—traffic and parking. Tech & Youth Skills: “Talent Up” launches 15,000 free tech scholarships to close the skills gap for future jobs. Education & Health Data: ONE reports teen pregnancy registrations shifted in early 2026, with Haitian adolescent cases dropping while Dominican cases rose slightly amid tighter hospital immigration checks. EU Cinema Spotlight: EUROCINE 2026 runs from Oct. 26, featuring contemporary European films and a Dominican closing title by Nelson Carlos de los Santos Arias.
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