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Economic asymmetry in Dominican-Chinese trade relations poses development challenge, journalist highlights
Economy January 21, 2025 | 11:45 am
Santo Domingo.- The trade relationship between the Dominican Republic and China has grown considerably since the establishment of diplomatic relations on May 1, 2018, but it comes wit[...]
When will we renovate the country’s cocoa plantations?
Economy January 12, 2025 | 10:03 am
Dominican cacao has a well-earned reputation in the international market. In 2008, it was declared as Fino or Aroma. [...]
Dominican Republic: a nation resisting its development opportunities
Opinion January 2, 2025 | 9:11 am
In recent years, as I’ve embarked on my journey as a researcher, lingering questions continue to trouble me about the scientific, humanistic, and artistic development of the Dominican Republic: Why [...]
To all our readers
Opinion December 31, 2024 | 12:01 pm
Dear readers, As we reach the end of this year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your loyalty and trust. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your lives. We w[...]
A Caribbean’s perspective: a revitalizing experience at FIL Guadalajara 2024
Opinion December 25, 2024 | 1:05 pm
Ten days ago, I returned from Mexico after a nine-day journey to the Guadalajara International Book Fair. While I could craft a typical travelogue about this beautiful city, my focus during this trip [...]
Can we achieve greater business growth in Dominican literature?
Opinion November 17, 2024 | 8:17 am
After a brief hiatus from writing, and taking advantage of the 2024 Santo Domingo International Book Fair, I'd like to delve into the [...]
Dominican Republic: Why does such a small country need 23 ministries?
Local October 14, 2024 | 11:16 am
In his opinion piece published in Listín Diario, Julio Sánchez Maríñez raises a critical question regarding the excessive administrative complexity in the Dominican Republic: Why does[...]
Innovative energy policy: ‘Abinader’s Decree 158-23 sets a global example for reducing government energy consumption.
Opinion October 11, 2024 | 12:12 pm
Guest Editorial by Brad Johnson Countries around the world are urgently seeking ways to address the climate crisis. This is especially true for Island nations where climate change represents a cle[...]
Is artistic egocentrism hindering literary management in the Dominican Republic?
Opinion September 11, 2024 | 3:05 pm
Following my previous article, “Can Dominican literature find its leadership?,” I received [...]
Can Dominican literature find its leadership?
Opinion August 13, 2024 | 6:07 am
In a previous article, I argued that Dominican literature doesn't need more awards and contests; what it truly needs is effective arts management. This led me to ponder: [...]
Dominican literature needs art management, not more awards, says writer
Opinion July 25, 2024 | 8:58 pm
Santo Domingo.- In a recent discussion about the state of Dominican literature, writer Roxanna Marte emphasized the pressing need for a strategic shift from pursuing more awards and c[...]
Rains-damage crops in the Dominican Republic
Opinion May 11, 2024 | 9:59 am
Santo Domingo - Before, it was a prolonged drought; now, heavy downpours fill rivers, streams, and dams, flooding farms and homes, destroying bridges and roads, and sometimes claiming[...]
Cholera and amoeba: the horrors coming from contaminated water
Health November 18, 2023 | 10:43 am
Living on the banks of the La Ciénaga stream in Barahona and needing it to quench their thirst and feed themselves has brought unhappy residents into contact with one of the many extreme manifestatio[...]
The Parsley Massacre: The massacre of Haitians in 1937… How many actually died?
Local July 23, 2023 | 11:12 am
Santo Domingo.- In an irrefutable demonstration of his bloodthirsty behavior, dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina ordered the massacre of thousands of Haitian citizens residing irregularly in the[...]
Customer service, the weak point of Dominican restaurants
Opinion April 21, 2023 | 8:25 am
In the world of restaurants, customer service is just as important as the food itself. However, in the Dominican Republic, customer service remains the main Achilles heel of food businesses, according[...]
Child abuse in Dominican Republic
Local March 15, 2023 | 9:36 am
The statistics are concerning: 53% of adolescents in the Dominican Republic have access to sexual content online and 41% accept or add strangers to their social networks. These figures, from UNICEF an[...]
PRR asks the government not to lower their guard before the flow of Haitians to the Dominican Republic
Local January 9, 2023 | 9:30 am
The Reformist Renovation Party (PRR) has urged the government not to relax its guard against the irregular immigration of Haitians, which threatens the country's stabil[...]
“Let’s drink, let’s enjoy”
Opinion January 7, 2023 | 12:00 pm
Many of our Christmas merengues show the close relationship in our cultural logic between the festive content of the season and alcohol consumption. The "bebentina" climate they express is not questio[...]
Negro Veras is concerned about the social deterioration of the country
Local December 29, 2022 | 5:00 pm
Ramón Antonio Veras (Negro), a respected lawyer and activist, expressed concern yesterday about the social, ethical, and moral deterioration that Dominican society is [...]
Government, indebted to citizen security
Local December 29, 2022 | 10:01 am
If one were to choose a fact that generates the main concern in the Dominican Republic, a majority would say without thinking twice and even above the cost of living, t[...]

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