Gasoline, propane drop, diesel climbs, natural gas stays put
Economy May 24, 2019 | 2:56 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Industry and Commerce Ministry on Fri. posted the fuel prices for the week from May 25 to 31, when premium gasoline will cost RD$237.20 per gallon, or RD$1.10 lower and regular g[...]Social Security turns 20, covers 80% of Dominicans
Economy May 24, 2019 | 10:48 am
Santo Domingo.- Santiago Merchants and Industries Association (ACIS) president Sandy Filpo, said Thurs. that the Dominican Republic has improved its Social Security and despite that the “desired mod[...]Gov. to relocate 371 families to pave way for dam in the South
Economy May 24, 2019 | 8:21 am
Santo Domingo.-The Government will relocate 371 families from the areas of influence of the dam being built at Monte Grande, Barahona (south), where it will provide housing and lots. The heads of t[...]Utility bows to protests, will pay power plant workers
Economy May 23, 2019 | 4:37 pm
Santo Domingo.- State Electric Utility (CDEEE), Rubén Jiménez Bichara, on Thurs. said that during construction of the Punta Catalina power plant at times the payroll exceeded 10,000, but as the work[...]Biggest power company reveals ambitious plans to US delegation
Economy May 23, 2019 | 11:08 am
Santo Domingo.- United States ambassador, Robin S. Bernstein, together with representatives of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) on Wed. visited the power company AES Dominicana, to k[...]A multipurpose port is what San Pedro needs most
Economy May 23, 2019 | 8:23 am
Santo Domingo.- The construction of the port for freight, passengers and tourists; the renovation of the historic center, a boost of the productive sector such as the free zone; and storm drainage ar[...]Direct foreign investment jumps 28.2% to US$803.7M in 1Q
Economy May 23, 2019 | 7:48 am
Santo Domingo.- Central banker Hector Valdez Albizu, reveled Wednesday that direct foreign investment reached US$803.7 million from January to March, or 28.2% higher than the same period in 2018. H[...]Santo Domingo cable car transports 4M+ commuters in first year
Economy May 22, 2019 | 5:04 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Transport Reform Office (OPRET) on Wed. said that Santo Domingo’s cable car has transported 4,005,137 commuters in its first year of service to the public. It said that it als[...]Electric motorcycles coming to a colmado near you
Economy May 22, 2019 | 4:27 pm
Santo Domingo.- To protect the environment, the National Transporters Union (CNTU) announced Wed. that the fleet of cars and motorcycles that use fossil fuels is being displaced by electric units na[...]
