Use of checks at banks fell by half in a decade
Economy April 17, 2024 | 4:56 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Association of Multiple Banks of the Dominican Republic (ABA) announced on Wednesday a significant decline in check transactions within the Dominican banking syste[...]UN helicopter makes emergency landing in Montecristi
Local April 17, 2024 | 3:53 pm
Montecristi, DR.- This Wednesday morning, the Sikorsky S-61 helicopter, operated by the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service, made an emergency landing at the Osvaldo Virgil airpor[...]Delay in Airbnb regulation agreement in the Dominican Republic
Tourism April 17, 2024 | 2:41 pm
Santo Domingo.- Despite the announcement made last February, the signing of an agreement to regulate short-term rental properties offered through the Airbnb platform has yet to materi[...]Floods in Puerto Plata leave communities cut off
North Coast April 17, 2024 | 1:28 pm
Puerto Plata, DR.- Heavy rainfall in Puerto Plata has triggered flooding in rivers, streams, and ravines, leading to the isolation of several communities in the region. The overflo[...]Car plunges from bridge in Punta Cana, claiming two lives
Bavaro & Punta Cana April 17, 2024 | 1:03 pm
Punta Cana.- Tragedy struck in Punta Cana as a car plunged off the Caracol bridge on the La Ceiba-Uvero Alto highway, claiming at least two lives. The vehicle involved, a white Honda [...]Proindustria and ADOCITAB collaborate to boost Dominican tobacco sector
Local April 17, 2024 | 11:03 am
Santiago, DR.- The Director-General of the Center for Industrial Development and Competitiveness (Proindustria), Rafael Cruz Rodríguez, convened a meeting on Monday in Santiago de lo[...]Haitian government announces the official members of the Presidential Transition Council
World April 17, 2024 | 10:17 am
Haiti.- The recently resigned Government of Haiti has finally published the decree appointing members to the Presidential Transition Council, following a delay that drew criticism fro[...]Women were arrested with 89 Supérate cards
Local April 17, 2024 | 9:36 am
Santo Domingo.- Authorities have initiated an investigation into a criminal incident following the circulation of videos on social media and news outlets. According to a statement fro[...]BHD will participate in the DATE 2024 tourism fair
Bavaro & Punta Cana April 17, 2024 | 9:26 am
Santo Domingo.- Banco BHD is gearing up to take part in the twenty-fourth Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE) 2024 fair, scheduled from April 24 to 26 in Punta Cana. During th[...]Closure of Asian-owned businesses for tax violations
Local April 17, 2024 | 8:25 am
Santo Domingo.- The General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) and the General Directorate of Customs (DGA) have shuttered five commercial establishments in the National District an[...]Prison fire incident sparks concerns
Local April 17, 2024 | 8:13 am
La Altagracia.- Yesterday, a fire broke out during a disturbance at the preventive prison in Higüey, located in La Altagracia province. The swift response of the Higüey Fire Departm[...]PLD calls for investigation into environmental advocate’s death
Local April 17, 2024 | 8:08 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) has called upon the Attorney General's Office to initiate an investigation into the death of Francisco Ortiz, a farmer and environ[...]Dominican Republic sees 3.2 million visitors in 1st quarter
Tourism April 16, 2024 | 5:43 pm
Punta Cana, DR.- Tourism Minister David Collado announced on Tuesday that the Dominican Republic continues to smash visitor arrival records. In the first[...]
Government will intervene in the municipality of Las Terrenas
North Coast April 16, 2024 | 4:21 pm
Samaná.- The provincial governor of Samaná, Teodora Mullix, announced that the Dominican government, along with the municipal mayor of Las Terrenas and local authorities, will provi[...]New York Liberty selects Dominican Esmery Martinez in the WNBA draft
Sports April 16, 2024 | 3:36 pm
New York, US.- In the 2024 WNBA draft, the New York Liberty made significant moves, starting with the selection of Marquesha Davis from Ole Miss with the 11th overall pick. They follo[...]Ecotourism and Production Fair held in Sabana de la Mar concludes
Tourism April 16, 2024 | 2:24 pm
Sabana de la Mar, DR.- The XXVIII Ecotourism and Production Fair, organized in this municipality by the Science and Art Foundation under the leadership of economists Jacqueline Boin a[...]Spanish business delegation explores investment opportunities in the Dominican Republic
Economy April 16, 2024 | 1:40 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the Kingdom of Spain has announced the imminent arrival of a delegation of Spanish businessmen who will be exploring investmen[...]Social Plan sends first aid supplies to areas affected by floods
North Coast April 16, 2024 | 1:10 pm
Las Terrenas, Samaná.- Following severe flooding caused by river overflow in the province of Samaná, the Presidency's Social Assistance Plan has mobilized its Rapid Action Brigade a[...]Insights from the third Dominican tourism study
Tourism April 16, 2024 | 11:09 am
Santo Domingo.- The Banco Popular Dominicano and the Hotel and Tourism Association of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores) unveiled the findings of the third study on Dominican tourism[...]Abinader: “The country has to keep its migration under control”
Local April 16, 2024 | 10:21 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader emphasized the unprecedented exceptional circumstances facing the nation, stressing the critical need to maintain control over migration. Again[...]