Education & Youth: In Las Terrenas, Education Minister Luis Miguel De Camps inaugurated the Félix Sosa Basic School and roofed the Luis Emilio Vanderhorst High School, benefiting 1,032 students—another push to expand learning spaces for Dominican kids. Tourism Planning: Bayahíbe is setting up a permanent working group with community leaders, hotels, and businesses to coordinate long-term growth, improve destination management, and protect natural and cultural resources. Maternal & Child Health: The SNS reports Haitian mothers’ share of births fell from 37% to 24% after migration control measures, while the country also saw increased infant deaths in early 2026. Higher Education: UNISNORTE held its first extraordinary graduation and inaugurated a new campus in Colina Centro, awarding 12 professionals and expanding access in Santo Domingo Norte. Community Service: Banreservas Volunteers opened its first Northern-region office in Santiago, boosting local social programs beyond Santo Domingo. Migration & Safety: The Army intercepted two vehicles carrying 30 undocumented Haitians in Valverde, and a viral case showed 20 Haitian migrants packed inside an SUV near Macheteros. Culture & Heritage: Arquitexto launched “40 years, 40 works,” a photo exhibition celebrating Dominican architecture, while INDEX wrapped Dominican Heritage Week in Puerto Rico with cultural events and diaspora ties. Weather: Indomet warns of hot, mostly sunny conditions this Sunday, with Saharan dust and brief showers in some provinces.