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Dominican Republic radio centennial celebrations

Entities: Asociación Dominicana de Radiodifusoras (ADORA) · Dominican Republic · Rosa Olga Medrano

Overview

In late July 2026 the Dominican Republic marked National Radio Day, commemorating the centenary of the country's first broadcasts in 1926. The celebration, organized by the Asociación Dominicana de Radiodifusoras (ADORA), featured a mass at Santo Domingo Cathedral and remarks from ADORA president Rosa Olga Medrano on radio’s historic role in community cohesion, education and democracy. Representatives from major stations participated, reaffirming a commitment to free and innovative radio services.

A few days later ADORA held its ordinary and electoral general assembly, re‑electing Rosa Olga Medrano as president for the 2026‑2028 term and installing a new governing council. The assembly also announced that the official centennial events will be held on 12‑13 October 2026.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

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    Rosa Olga Medrano reappointed as president of Dominican Radio Broadcasters Association

    Rosa Olga Medrano was re‑elected president of the Dominican Radio Broadcasters Association for 2026‑28, new board members were named and centennial radio celebrations scheduled for Oct 12‑13, 2026.

  2. 5 days ago

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    Dominican Republic celebrates 100 years of radio on National Radio Day

    Dominican Republic marked National Radio Day and the 100‑year anniversary of its first broadcast, with ADORA’s centenary ceremony led by President Rosa Olga Medrano.

Sources

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