20 earthquakes recorded in northwest Dominican Republic
Local September 11, 2024 | 11:02 am
Santo Domingo.- Meteorologist Jean Suriel reported this Wednesday that the Dominican Republic has experienced 20 earthquakes recently, with 10 concentrated in the northwest region. Su[...]Government claims 142,292 Dominicans achieved economic independence
Local September 11, 2024 | 10:36 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader reported significant achievements in the Dominican Republic's social programs during a recent press briefing. He noted that the Supérate progr[...]Dominican Republic Entities Launch “Dominican Week in Spain”
World September 11, 2024 | 10:29 am
Spain.- The Dominican Week in Spain Foundation, alongside the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic, the Mayor’s Office of the National District, and the Ministry of[...]Catalonia Santo Domingo Hotel set to host 2024 National Tourism Award
Local September 11, 2024 | 9:16 am
Santo Domingo.- Luis Severino, president of the National Tourism Award, announced that the third edition of the event will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in t[...]4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes northwest Dominican Republic and Haiti
Local September 11, 2024 | 8:44 am
Santiago, DR.- A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Santiago and the northwest region of the Dominican Republic and Haiti at 11:55 PM on Tuesday. The earthquake's epicenter was located 1[...]Dominican Republic condemns Venezuela’s violation of diplomatic agreements
Local September 11, 2024 | 8:28 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government has strongly rejected Venezuela’s recent decision to unilaterally revoke Brazil's recognition as Argentina's diplomatic representative in Ve[...]Jamaica deploys troops to Haiti
World September 11, 2024 | 8:21 am
Jamaica.- The Jamaican government announced it will send 24 troops to join a Kenyan-led multinational security force in Haiti. Prime Minister Andrew Holness revealed that the continge[...]Maduro accuses President Abinader of theft after plane seizure
World September 10, 2024 | 6:07 pm
Venezuela.- Tensions between Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have intensified following remarks by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. On Tuesday, Maduro claimed he would have [...]Sky Caterers expands to Dominican Republic
Local September 10, 2024 | 4:48 pm
Santo Domingo.- Sky Caterers, the largest food preparation and distribution company for commercial airlines in Central America and the Caribbean, has launched operations in the Domini[...]Arajet launches new Santo Domingo-Havana flight route
Tourism September 10, 2024 | 4:34 pm
Santo Domingo.- Arajet has received authorization from the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) to operate flights between Las Américas International Airport (AILA) in Santo Domingo and José [...]Al Horford to bring the NBA Trophy to the Dominican Republic for the first time
People September 10, 2024 | 3:43 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican NBA star Al Horford is bringing the prestigious Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy to the Dominican Republic for the first time. Accompanied by his wife, [...]Tourism Minister announces new Miami-La Romana flight route
Tourism September 10, 2024 | 2:28 pm
Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado announced a new American Airlines route from Miami to La Romana, following a meeting in Miami with executives from Casa de Campo Airport[...]Abinader to inaugurate El Dorado Water Park in Cap Cana
Bavaro & Punta Cana September 10, 2024 | 1:12 pm
Cap Cana.- President Luis Abinader will officially inaugurate the El Dorado Water Park in Cap Cana on Friday, September 13. The event will also be attended by other key figures from t[...]Marisol Franco, ex-partner of César the Abuser, arrested again
Local September 10, 2024 | 11:31 am
Santo Domingo.- Marisol Franco, the romantic partner of César Emilio Peralta, known as “César the Abuser,” has been detained again at the Second Court of Instruction of the Nati[...]Still Eighteen returns to Santo Domingo for September shows
People September 10, 2024 | 11:10 am
Santo Domingo.- Canadian alt-rock band Still Eighteen is making a return to Santo Domingo for two exciting shows: Shots on Friday, September 13th, and RockNRolla RD o[...]Abinader announces start of infrastructure projects funded by Aerodom agreement
Local September 10, 2024 | 9:29 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader announced that several infrastructure projects funded by the initial payment from Aerodom are already underway, with a significant focus on roa[...]Sugar Island earns two honorable mentions at Venice Film Festival 2024
World September 10, 2024 | 9:02 am
Venice, Italy.- The Dominican film Sugar Island, directed by Johanné Gómez Terrero, received two honorable mentions after its world premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festiva[...]DNCD seizes over 500,000 grams of drugs in nationwide operations
Local September 10, 2024 | 8:37 am
Santo Domingo.- The National Directorate of Drug Control (DNCD), alongside the National Police and coordinated by the Public Ministry, confiscated more than 500,000 grams of cocaine, [...]Abinader denies oil purchases from Venezuela
Local September 10, 2024 | 8:02 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader clarified that since he took office, the Dominican Republic has not purchased any oil from Venezuela, responding to Venezuelan Minister Cabello demands Dominican Republic settle $350 million oil debtWorld September 10, 2024 | 7:51 am
Venezuela.- Venezuelan Minister Diosdado Cabello has once again addressed Dominican President Luis Abinader, demanding payment of $350 million that he claims the Dominican Republic ow[...]