‘King Midas of real estate’ faces more fraud charges
Local August 23, 2018 | 5:03 pm
Santo Domingo.- More charges were filed Thurs. against businessman Luis José Asilis, who was placed under house arrest three days ago for alleged fraud, tax evasion, criminal conspiracy and money lau[...]Dominican deportees can return to the US: experts
Economy August 23, 2018 | 4:13 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominicans who've been deported or are facing immigration problems with the United States have the opportunity to return to that nation if they comply with a series of procedures, said[...]UN: 25,872 Venezuelans arrived in Dominican soil in 2017
Local August 23, 2018 | 3:30 pm
Santo Domingo.- A total of 25,872 Venezuelans emigrated to the Dominican Republic in 2017 according to data revealed by the UN International Organization of Migrations in April this year and cited by [...]Dominican tourism campaign showcases ‘Smiles’
Tourism August 23, 2018 | 2:42 pm
Press Release Santo Domingo (Marketwatch).- Well known for the natural beauty of its white sand beaches, crystal blue waters and incredible weather year-round, Dominican Republic's latest marketing[...]Dominicans can learn how to do business with Malaysia(Correct)
Economy August 23, 2018 | 2:12 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, MATRADE and the Malaysian Honorary Consulate in the Dominican Republic on Wed. announced a workshop to learn about trade and econo[...]Odebrecht US$92.0M graft case recessed until Oct. 1
Local August 23, 2018 | 1:20 pm
Santo Domingo.- Supreme Court of justice, Francisco Ortega, on Wed. recessed the hearing until October 1 at 9am for the accused to review the evidence against them and devise their defense. The def[...]Govt. to build 40 parking lots funded by user fees
Economy August 23, 2018 | 12:40 pm
Santo Domingo.- Public Works minister Gonzalo Castillo announced Wed. that 40 public parking lots will be built and financed by users through the creation of a new trust, of which at least 10 would be[...]Medina confirms Defense chief, taps new military brass
Local August 23, 2018 | 12:13 pm
Santo Domingo.- President Danilo Medina confirmed Defense minister, Rubén Darío Paulino, in the post by and appointed a new commanders in the Air Force, the Navy and the Army. Presidency Communic[...]US Coast Guard deports 324 Dominican boatpeople this year
Local August 23, 2018 | 11:40 am
Santo Domingo.- The United States Coast Guard in Puerto Rico has repatriated more than 300 Dominican boatpeople who've tried to reach that island from Dominican territory so far this year. Data com[...]US$35.9B in income from 36M visitors in the last 6 years
Tourism August 22, 2018 | 8:10 pm
La Vega, Dominican Republic. - Tourism minister, Francisco Javier García, on Wed. praised the progress he affirms has been made in promoting religious tourism in the country, and milestones such as t[...]Presidential candidate challenges ruling party rival on Haitians
Local August 22, 2018 | 7:26 pm
Santo Domingo.- Filmmaker Alfonso Rodríguez on Wed. asked former Interior and Police minister Carlos Amarante, if he's the one who will "lay blocks" after affirming that he (Amarante) -if he becomes [...]Dominican-origin group’s jaw-dropping dances make headlines
People August 22, 2018 | 4:40 pm
Santo Domingo.- The jaw-dropping dance routines by the Dominican-origin group Da' Republik’ amaze audiences of the 'America’s Got Talent’ and the content's jury as well. "Out of this world![...]Govt., banks to tackle 351,000-unit housing deficit
Economy August 22, 2018 | 3:41 pm
Santo Domingo.- Central Banker Hector Valdez Albizu, and cabinet ministers Gustavo Montalvo and Donald Guerrero, met Tuesday with bank executives to discuss the housing deficit affecting middle and lo[...]Peoples’ defender challenges ‘Cave of Wonders’ donation
Tourism August 22, 2018 | 2:34 pm
Santo Domingo.- Ombudsman Zoila Martinez on Tues. urged the Chamber of Deputies to reject the bill that seeks to legalize the donation of one of the Caribbean's largest networks of caves. The off[...]Mostly Haitian foreigners form lines to renew immigration status
Economy August 22, 2018 | 1:48 pm
Santo Domingo.- Hundreds of mostly Haitians foreigners continue forming lines to renew the National Regularization Plan card before the deadline expires next Sunday. So far 200,000 foreigners hav[...]Mining exports jump 58.3% annually from 2010 to 2016
Economy August 22, 2018 | 1:17 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic's mining sector has grown 58.3% annually from 2010 to 2016 in terms of national exports, surpassing agro's 4.8% and industries' 3%, EFE reports. Only mineral expo[...]San Pedro gets its 9-1-1 Emergency System
Local August 22, 2018 | 12:52 pm
San Pedro, Dominican Republic.- The Government on Tues. placed in operation the National 9-1-1 Emergency and Security Assistance System, to reinforce public safety and deal with risk situations. Mo[...]Poll: 3-way tie for ruling party’s presidential candidacy
Local August 22, 2018 | 12:29 pm
Santo Domingo.- The latest survey by Mark Penn, Danilo Medina, Margarita Cedeño and Leonel Fernández are technically tied, with 24% of respondents saying they'd vote for the President; 22% for the V[...]Alleged kingpin’s associates off to jail to await trial
Local August 22, 2018 | 11:32 am
Sano Domingo.- National District judge Alejandro Vargas, on Tues. ruled three months of pretrial detention against four alleged members of a drug traffickers and assassins network allegedly headed by [...]Dominicans’ remittances jump 10.6% to US$3.22B in first half
Economy August 21, 2018 | 8:02 pm
Santo Domingo.- The remittances sent by Dominicans abroad jumped 10.6% during the first half this year, according to the latest data published by Dominican Republic's Central Bank. In the first six[...]