Environment develops extensive dialogue with sectors of Montecristi
Local July 25, 2024 | 1:52 pm
Montecristi, DR.- The Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Miguel Ceara Hatton, held an extensive dialogue in this province with local authorities, community representatives[...]Cuello meets with Spanish official to explore collaboration opportunities
Local July 25, 2024 | 1:36 pm
Santo Domingo.- Zoraima Cuello, former vice-presidential candidate of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), recently met with Santiago J. Castellá Surribas, the Subdelegate of the Sp[...]Abinader vows to uphold Constitution in second term
Local July 25, 2024 | 10:12 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader has vowed to uphold the Constitution and laws of the Dominican Republic throughout his second term, which begins on August 16. He emphasized hi[...]Álvarez calls for focus on traffickers in migration policy
Local July 25, 2024 | 9:22 am
Santo Domingo.- Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez emphasized the need to shift the focus in combating illegal migrant smuggling and human trafficking, stressing that targeting traffic[...]Increased racist violence against Haitians reported
Local July 25, 2024 | 8:12 am
Santo Domingo.- Organizations defending Haitians in the Dominican Republic have reported a rise in cases of racist violence against migrants from Haiti. The #HaitianosRD collective hi[...]Dominican Republic advances towards new electronic passport system
Local July 25, 2024 | 7:58 am
Santo Domingo.- Lorenzo David Ramírez Uribe, the Director of Passports, announced on Wednesday that the bidding process for the new electronic or biometric passport for the Dominican[...]RD Vial advances toll station digital transformation
Local July 24, 2024 | 2:08 pm
Santo Domingo.- The RD Vial Trust Coordinating Office announced that the digital transformation of toll stations across the Dominican Republic is progressing well, with notable advanc[...]14 leaders confirm for Abinader’s Inauguration
Local July 24, 2024 | 10:20 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that 14 heads of state and one vice president have confirmed their attendance at the swearing-in ceremony for President Luis [...]Italian arrested at Punta Cana Airport with 1kg of suspected drugs
Bavaro & Punta Cana July 24, 2024 | 9:46 am
Punta Cana.- An Italian national attempting to travel to Paris, France, with suspected narcotics in his stomach was arrested at Punta Cana International Airport in La Altagracia pro[...]Senate bans presidential family from state contracts in new law
Local July 24, 2024 | 8:33 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Senate approved the General Law on Public Contracts in its second reading on Tuesday. The new legislation prohibits the President, Vice President, and th[...]Legal hurdles could impact Abinader’s second term swearing-in venue
Local July 23, 2024 | 5:14 pm
Santo Domingo.- Politician and lawyer Rafael Paz has raised concerns that President Luis Abinader’s plan to swear in for his second term at the National Theater could face significa[...]Chancellor says anthrax is under control
Health July 23, 2024 | 4:07 pm
Santo Domingo.- Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez assured that anthrax, which has raised health concerns in Haiti, remains under control in the Dominican Republic. He confirmed that n[...]Spanish Woman Denies Child Trafficking Charges
Local July 23, 2024 | 2:14 pm
Madrid.- A Spanish woman appeared in court on Tuesday, where she denied being part of a human trafficking ring that illegally transported children from the Dominican Republic to Spain[...]Airbnb reveals Top 10% Rated Spaces in the Dominican Republic
Local July 23, 2024 | 1:15 pm
Santo Domingo.- To assist travelers in finding the most popular places to stay, Airbnb has introduced a new feature highlighting the best-rated spaces on the platform. This is based o[...]Senate receives visit from Vietnamese Assemblymen
Local July 23, 2024 | 11:09 am
Santo Domingo.- The President of the Dominican Senate, Ricardo de los Santos, along with a delegation of senators, welcomed a Foreign Relations Committee from the National Assembly of[...]Delta cancels four flights due to crew shortage
Local July 23, 2024 | 10:03 am
Santo Domingo.- On Monday, Delta Air Lines canceled four commercial flights between Las Americas International Airport (AILA) in Santo Domingo and John F. Kennedy International Airpor[...]Deputies approve Law creating specialized emergency and disaster mitigation corps
Local July 23, 2024 | 8:34 am
Santo Domingo.- On Monday, the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill establishing the Specialized Corps for Emergency and Disaster Mitigation (CEMED), aimed at enhancing the State's cap[...]Employers must prove wage discrepancies and just cause for dismissal
Local July 23, 2024 | 8:24 am
Santo Domingo.- The Third Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) has clarified that, under Article 16 of the Labor Code, employers are responsible for proving, with records, pa[...]President Abinader neutral on U.S. election
Local July 23, 2024 | 7:56 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader avoided favoring either Republicans or Democrats in the upcoming U.S. elections, stating his preference is "whoever wins." During his weekly pr[...]Tendering begins for highway to boost tourism between Santiago and Puerto Plata
Local July 22, 2024 | 1:19 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Association of Merchants and Industrialists of Santiago (ACIS) has praised the Dominican Government's decision to begin the bidding process for the Amber Highway c[...]