Fantino hosts the annual Ecotourism and Production Fair
Business & Pleasure September 13, 2018 | 2:29 pm
Fantino, Dominican Republic.- Science and Art Foundation president Jacqueline Boin on Tuesday reported advances in the organization, promotion and staging of this year's 22nd annual Ecotourism and Pro[...]Govt. agencies ready response to tropical storm
Local September 13, 2018 | 2:00 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Emergency Operations Center (COE) on Wed. activated the Contingency Plan for Hydrological Events, to respond to the effects of Tropical Storm Isaac over the country. Present[...]Environment asks Dominicans to go to the beach, with bags
Local September 13, 2018 | 1:19 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dozens of organizations and hundreds of volunteers will join the cleanup of beaches and riverbanks across the Dominican Republic on Sat., to mark International Beach Cleanup Day. En[...]Amid looming blackouts, power company announces relief
Local September 13, 2018 | 12:56 pm
Andrés, Boca Chica.- The natural-gas power plant AES Andrés could return to the national grid (SENI) as early as Sept. 24, after repairs to the "serious" damage sustained by its turbines as a result[...]Govt., business want retirement age stretched to 65, labor balks
Economy September 13, 2018 | 12:19 pm
Sano Domingo.- Labor minister Winston Antonio Santos' proposal to extend the age of retirement to achieve higher pensions on Wed. received the support of employers, but warily by the unions. Interv[...]BBC praises Dominican Republic’s tourism, economy
Economy September 13, 2018 | 11:29 am
Santo Domingo.- It's known for its beautiful beaches and the millions of tourists who come to vacation every year. But what may not be widely known is that the Dominican Republic has had an average ec[...]Medina’s Govt. again tramples zoning laws
Local September 12, 2018 | 7:59 pm
Santo Domingo Este.- Three council members and a deputy were affected by tear gas canisters allegedly fired by the police on Wed., when they, together with other people, tried to enforce the court-ord[...]More blackouts come Oct.: Dominican Republic utility
Economy September 12, 2018 | 7:14 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic's Electric Utility (CDEEE) warned Wed. that starting October the national electricity system will sustain a serious shortage, leading to more blackouts. Local med[...]Citizens’ group stage sit-in, want Medina out
Local September 12, 2018 | 4:58 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dozens of people of various ages and social sectors gathered Tues. on the Duarte Highway just north of the city to stage a sit-in calling for president Danilo Medina to step down. [...]Santiago drivers clash with police over rising fuel prices, 10 hurt
Local September 12, 2018 | 3:40 pm
Santiago.- As many as 10 people were injured at a Wed. morning confrontation when police officers clashed with protesters as driver unions complain of rising fuel prices. Among the injured, althoug[...]CEMEX Dominicana announces annual Works Award
Business & Pleasure September 12, 2018 | 3:04 pm
Santo Domingo. - CEMEX Dominicana will host its 13th annual CEMEX Works Award, an international competition aimed at construction professionals to recognize the best works for their architecture, desi[...]Officials meet as Sosúa prostitution goes rampant
Local September 12, 2018 | 2:29 pm
Santo Domingo.- Interior and Police minister, José Ramón Fadul, and Alcoholic Beverages Control (COBA) director Arisleyda Mercedes, met Tues. with tourism authorities, members of hotel associations [...]Govt. huddles to deal with tropical storm
Local September 12, 2018 | 1:48 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Government on Tues. began to take safety measures to deal with the possible passage of Tropical Storm Isaac through Dominican territory during the weekend. President Danilo Medi[...]81% f voters see little or no progress against corruption: poll
Local September 12, 2018 | 1:09 pm
Santo Domingo.- 81 percent (8 out of 19) of citizens polled by ASISA say that little or no progress has been made to reduce government corruption in the last six years. Moreover 71% of the voters s[...]China’s top diplomat arrives Thurs. amid investment expectations
Economy September 12, 2018 | 12:36 pm
Santo Domingo.- China Foreign minister, Wang Yi, will arrive in the Dominican Republic Thursday, when major announcements are expected, including possible investments in various local areas. Quotin[...]Election of prosecutors verifies rumors of favoritism
Local September 12, 2018 | 11:39 am
Santo Domingo.- The results of the Justice Ministry's internal competition to elect new prosecutors across the country, have confirmed what has long been rumored: The participants didn't compete on eq[...]Civic group gets evidence in Odebrecht US$92.0M graft case
Local September 11, 2018 | 11:51 pm
Santo Domingo.- Supreme Court Instruction judge Francisco Ortega on Tues. ordered the high Court General Secretariat to hand over copies of the evidence and written documents of defense in the Odebrec[...]Former president would win 2020 election with 42%: poll
Local September 11, 2018 | 4:59 pm
Santo Domingo.- 62% of the ruling party's (PLD) supporters favor former president Leonel Fernandez as their presidential candidate, while Luis Abinader gets 74% of the opposition party's (PRM) rank-[...]New prosecutors could herald a surge of impunity
Local September 11, 2018 | 3:00 pm
Santo Domingo.- The outspoken journalist Edith Febles on July 31 predicted that most of the prosecutors in all jurisdictions had been already selected, including those of the National District and of [...]Pros and cons of reforesting with avocados
Economy September 11, 2018 | 2:22 pm
Santo Domingo.- From 2013 to mid-2018 the Dominican Republic exported US$170.6 million in avocados, according to Customs, as he country seeks to remain in a market with a marked commercial and gastron[...]