Electronic passport implementation to cost nothing for Dominican state
Local December 2, 2024 | 4:59 pm
Santo Domingo.- Lorenzo Ramírez, Director General of Passports, announced that the Dominican State will not bear any financial burden for implementing electronic passports. The initi[...]Bolívar Valera admits lack of consultation on social media regulation proposal
Local December 2, 2024 | 4:16 pm
Santo Domingo.- Bolívar Valera, a deputy from the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), admitted he did not consult key figures before presenting a resolution on the self-regulation of s[...]Audit praises Punta Catalina for sustainability and community initiatives
Local December 2, 2024 | 2:25 pm
Punta Catalina.- The international consultancy RINA released its November 2024 audit report on the Punta Catalina Electricity Generating Company (EGEPC), praising advancements in envi[...]Leonel claims Government used $775 million from Aerodom contract for reelection
Local December 2, 2024 | 1:10 pm
Santo Domingo.- Former President Leonel Fernández, leader of Fuerza del Pueblo, accused the government of using $775 million from the renegotiation of Aerodom's contract to fund Pres[...]Environment and Navy partner to protect Baní Dunes
Local December 2, 2024 | 11:56 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has intensified efforts to protect the Las Calderas Dunes Natural Monument in Peravia province, following environment[...]Customs increases Christmas exemption for Dominicans abroad by 30%
Local December 2, 2024 | 9:47 am
Santo Domingo.- From December 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025, Dominicans living abroad will be allowed to bring gifts and personal items worth up to US$5,000 to their relatives in the c[...]Santo Domingo Metro extension to Los Alcarrizos nears final phase
Local December 2, 2024 | 8:21 am
Santo Domingo.- The Office for the Reorganization of Transportation (OPRET) announced the completion of the viaduct connection for the Santo Domingo Metro extension to Los Alcarrizos,[...]Over 1,000 officers deployed for Christmas safety starting Tuesday
Local December 2, 2024 | 8:18 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of the Interior and Police, led by Faride Raful, announced the launch of Operation Peace Guarantee Christmas 2024, set to begin on December 3. Th[...]Abinader pledges zero hunger by 2028 in Christmas message
Local December 2, 2024 | 8:14 am
Santo Domingo.- In a heartfelt Christmas address shared via social media and television, Dominican President Luis Abinader reaffirmed his government's commitment to eliminating hunger[...]Santiago promotes dog adoption fair
Local December 1, 2024 | 10:00 am
Santiago - "I came to look for a partner. I had a dog similar to this one, and since I saw her, I said this is it," Carmen Bueno said with a smile while carrying her dog, Vaquita, whi[...]Abinader to speak to the nation this Sunday at 7:00 pm
Local December 1, 2024 | 9:38 am
Santo Domingo - President Luis Abinader will address the country this Sunday, December 1, at 7:00 pm. So far, it has not been announced which topics the president will cover or add[...]To the rhythm of drums, dances, lots of lights… This is Villa Navidad!
Local December 1, 2024 | 9:00 am
Santo Domingo—On Saturday night, Villa Navidad took place to the rhythm of drums orchestrated by a brass band, accompanied by dancing, joy, and the contagious smiles of “elves,”[...]DR: 39,164 young people between 25 and 29 years old do not know how to read or write
Local December 1, 2024 | 8:47 am
Santo Domingo—The X National Population and Housing Census 2022 establishes that at least 756,436 people from 6 to more than 100 cannot read or write. According to the data, the pop[...]Merchants dissociate themselves from price increases in products
Local December 1, 2024 | 8:41 am
Santo Domingo - The Dominican Federation of Traders (FDC), through its president Iván García, informed that they are not responsible for the increase in the prices of mass-consumpti[...]Home appliances dominate “Black Friday” sales
Local December 1, 2024 | 8:34 am
The appliance areas of the different shopping centers were full of people looking to take advantage of the special offers to celebrate Black Friday, or Black Friday as it is known in the United States[...]With a spectacular rise in prices, coffee becomes a luxury good
Local November 30, 2024 | 10:47 am
Santo Domingo.- Is coffee becoming a haven? The prices of this commodity are breaking records, with a pound of arabica surpassing $3.40 on November 28. This trend is causing a lot of [...]Brian de Peña: from employee at Dominican hotel to Mayor of Lawrence, USA
Local November 30, 2024 | 10:15 am
Brian A. de Peña never imagined, at the beginning of the '80s, when he was in charge of the Costs Department of the Hotel Caribeño in Santo Domingo, that he would occupy the position of mayor of one[...]The National Police kills three alleged criminals
Local November 30, 2024 | 9:56 am
Three alleged criminals who were wanted on charges of committing multiple crimes were killed, and a fourth was arrested after allegedly shooting at police officers during an operation carried out by t[...]Hurricane season ends with 18 cyclones and light damage
Local November 30, 2024 | 9:44 am
Santo Domingo.- The hurricane season concludes today with 18 cyclones and one potential cyclone. Only one hurricane, Beryl, caused damage to the country, and it was [...]Central Bank measures impact interest rate reduction
Local November 30, 2024 | 9:38 am
Santo Domingo - The Association of Multiple Banks (ABA) welcomed the monetary easing program, authorized by the Monetary Board and to be executed by the Central Bank,[...]
