Local March 30, 2026 | 12:51 pm
RD Vial announces free tolls on Good Friday nationwide
Santo Domingo.- The director of RD Vial, Hostos Rizik Lugo, announced that all tolls across the Dominican Republic will...World March 30, 2026 | 11:31 am
Over 70 killed in Haiti gang attack
Port-au-Prince, Haiti.- At least 70 people, including children, were killed and around 30 others injured in a massacre carried...Local March 30, 2026 | 10:41 am
MITUR launches Holy Week 2026 events in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) has launched “Turizoneando Semana Santa 2026,” a comprehensive program of...
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Local March 30, 2026 | 10:26 am
Government cancels Santiago’s March 30 parade amid austerity measures
Local March 30, 2026 | 9:14 am
Dominican government authorizes new international airport in Montecristi
Local March 30, 2026 | 8:28 am
Dominican Republic and Switzerland move toward social security agreement
Tourism March 29, 2026 | 11:00 am
AI integration, key to boosting the advancement of health tourism in the Dominican Republic
Tourism March 29, 2026 | 10:00 am
Mass parties at beaches and resorts are prohibited during Holy Week
Local March 29, 2026 | 9:00 am
Residents of Villa Mella are requesting increased police surveillance and patrols.
North Coast March 28, 2026 | 12:00 pm
Pursuit and shootout in Gaspar Hernández leaves one injured and uncovers alleged gang linked to robberies in the northern zone
Tourism March 28, 2026 | 11:00 am
Canada’s WestJet to operate flights to Puerto Plata and Punta Cana in summer
Tourism March 28, 2026 | 10:00 am
Hotel occupancy “at full speed” in tourist poles of the Dominican Republic
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US Dollar (Buy)
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US Dollar (Sell)
RD$ 61.70
Euro (Buy)
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Euro (Sell)
RD$ 72.40
Canadian Dollar (Buy)
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Canadian Dollar (Sell)
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Regular
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Diesel
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Propane
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March 5, 2026 | 4:23 pm
How to Ship Furniture and Vehicles to the Dominican Republic: A Step-by-Step Guide for Expats
Every year, thousands of Americans and Dominican expats relocate to the Dominican Republic for...January 24, 2026 | 12:45 pm
Banking in the DR as an Expat: What works, what doesn’t, and what to avoid.
By Rosalyn Ortega-Elie For many expats, banking in the Dominican Republic is one of...December 19, 2025 | 5:38 pm
Why roads, ports, and airports matter more than ever for Expats in the Dominican Republic
By Rosalyn Ortega-Elie For a long time, conversations about moving to the Dominican Republic...
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