A group of Dominicans who distributed cocaine in Spain has been arrested
World April 14, 2023 | 10:29 am
Four members of a criminal group who specialized in distributing cocaine in Ciudad Real, Spain were arrested by the National Police. The group was led by a Dominican couple residing in Madrid who tran[...]The oldest dwelling in the Antilles is in the Dominican Republic: 5,500 years
Local April 14, 2023 | 9:14 am
The oldest dwelling in the Antilles, dating back around 5,500 years, has been discovered in Samaná, northeast of the Dominican Republic. This finding, along with the nearby ritual burial site discove[...]Dominicana Innova presents technological advances that are developed in the Dominican Republic
Local April 14, 2023 | 8:24 am
The Government Office of Information and Communication Technologies (Ogtic) is hosting the second edition of Dominicana Innova until April 28, 2023. The event aims to increase awareness among the publ[...]Uber drivers in the Dominican Republic only dream of a decision that in Costa Rica recognized labor rights
Local April 13, 2023 | 4:43 pm
The recent court ruling in Costa Rica that requires Uber to pay a driver for social security charges such as bonuses, vacations, and occupational risks has raised concerns among Uber drivers in the Do[...]DGA affirms it is time to invest in the Dominican Republic
Economy April 13, 2023 | 3:27 pm
Eduardo Sanz Lovatón, the Director General of Customs, emphasized the Dominican Republic's potential for investment during a panel discussion titled "Diversifying Industries, Creating Opportunities f[...]Dominican Republic stops receiving more than 35,000 tourists due to US immigration alert
Tourism April 13, 2023 | 11:44 am
During a visit by Wendy Sherman, the Undersecretary of State of the United States, to the Dominican Republic, Minister of Foreign Affairs Roberto Álvarez stated that the migratory alert issued by the[...]Prisons in the Dominican Republic are overcrowded by 64%
Local April 13, 2023 | 9:32 am
The National Public Defense Office (ONDP) presented its report for 2022 yesterday, which shows that in the 41 prisons in the Dominican Republic, including new and old models, there are 25,711 inmates,[...]The government urges businessmen to invest in the Dominican Republic logistics sector
Economy April 13, 2023 | 8:09 am
To enhance the country's potential as a nearshoring destination, the logistics sector necessitates increased investment from private companies. The government aims to create more jobs and expand the e[...]Less than 1.4% of the Dominican population sees education as a priority
Local April 12, 2023 | 4:32 pm
In 2012, the Dominican Republic made a significant advance in the education sector by allocating 4% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to education. This initiative led to the construction of more sc[...]Wendy Sherman arrives in the Dominican Republic amid Dominican outrage over immigration alert to Americans
World April 12, 2023 | 1:53 pm
The Undersecretary of State of the United States, Wendy Sherman, has announced her visit to the Dominican Republic through her Twitter account. Sherman expressed her excitement to visit Santo Domingo [...]Ritz Carlton chooses the Dominican Republic to open its first “all access” hotel in the world
Bavaro & Punta Cana April 12, 2023 | 1:49 pm
Punta Cana, DR.- The Dominican Republic is set to welcome the Ritz Carlton chain's first "all access" hotel in the Punta Cana-Macao area, featuring two of the company's hotels: one fr[...]Rise in demand for flights accelerates expansion of airports in the Dominican Republic
Tourism April 12, 2023 | 11:49 am
The surges in demand for flights to the Dominican Republic are driving a significant expansion of the country's main airports to meet the changing needs of passengers. To improve customer experience a[...]Haitian Nationals Suspected of Murdering a Married Couple in Neiba, Dominican Republic
Local April 12, 2023 | 9:29 am
It is reported that the National Police in Neiba are searching for four Haitians suspected of murdering a married couple in the Los Roa section of the Panzo coffee zone in Neiba. One of the suspects i[...]Dominican Republic among countries least affected by regional inflation
Economy April 12, 2023 | 9:19 am
According to the latest report from the General Directorate of Consumer Protection of Honduras, the Dominican Republic is one of the countries in Central America and the Caribbean least affected by in[...]Dominican Republic authorities seek to modify environmental regulations to address sonic pollution
Local April 12, 2023 | 8:09 am
The Dominican Republic authorities are seeking to modify environmental regulations on protection against noise to adapt laws and norms to the country's current environments and realities. The goal is [...]Dominican Republic’s Inflation Expected to Slow Down in 2023
Economy April 11, 2023 | 8:13 am
The Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Development (MEPyD) officials have claimed that the adoption of restrictive monetary policies, coupled with the subsidies offered by the Dominican Government to [...]The first cloud of dust from the Sahara arrives in the Dominican Republic in 2023
Local April 10, 2023 | 2:57 pm
Meteorological analyst Jean Suriel announced on Monday that an African dust cloud has arrived in the Caribbean out of season. Suriel explained that the dust season in the Caribbean usually begins in M[...]Dominican Republic received 180 thousand visits during the Holy Week
Tourism April 10, 2023 | 9:35 am
During the Holy Week period, over 180,000 foreign tourists flocked to the Dominican Republic from various parts of the world to enjoy the renowned beaches and hotels in different destinations. The Min[...]Rains fail to bring dams out of critical state in the Dominican Republic
Local April 10, 2023 | 8:04 am
The recent rainfall in the country has had a minimal impact on the drought situation, with only slight improvements in the water levels of the Jarabacoa and Manabao dams in La Vega. Geologist Osiris d[...]A necessary analysis of USA-Dominican Republic relations
World April 10, 2023 | 7:52 am
The Dominican foreign minister's strong-worded letter to his North American counterpart reflects the country's dissatisfaction with the treatment received from the United States lately. This includes [...]