“In the Dominican Republic, 2 to 300 earthquakes are registered every month,” says Onesvie.
Local February 12, 2023 | 12:35 pm
The director of the National Office of Seismic Assessment and Vulnerability of Infrastructure and Buildings (Onesvie), Leonardo Reyes Madera, illustrated that in the[...]Complaints of travel agency scams increase in the Dominican Republic
Tourism February 12, 2023 | 12:03 pm
The new digital era offers many opportunities for small businesses, but criminals also take advantage of this great opening. The episode that a couple had at the time of buying a tour package, wher[...]Growing interest in Dominican Republic from foreign investors
Economy February 12, 2023 | 8:12 am
During a meeting with AIRD executives, Central Bank Governor affirms the country's attractiveness due to its resilience and certainty regarding the economy's performance. The governor of the Central [...]Puerto Plata, a booming port: 77% of cruise ship passengers in the Dominican Republic
North Coast February 11, 2023 | 9:23 am
The Dominican Republic experienced a substantial increase in the movement and arrival of cruise passengers through the country's tourist ports, according to a report by the Dominican Port Authority (A[...]Exporters from Peru and the Dominican Republic strengthen trade ties
Economy February 10, 2023 | 3:01 pm
The Export Association (ADEX) of Peru and the Dominican Association of Exporters (Adoexpo) signed an inter-institutional cooperation agreement that aims to develop link[...]The earth trembles: 8 earthquakes have been recorded in the Dominican Republic in the last 48 hours
Local February 10, 2023 | 3:00 pm
The most recent earthquake was recorded early this Friday morning and had a magnitude of 3.4 degrees, located 8.5 kilometers southeast of Catalina Island, Caribbean Sea[...]Dominican teacher in New Jersey was beaten to death
World February 10, 2023 | 1:29 pm
The autopsy on the body of the 33-year-old Dominican teacher, Luz Hernández, found that she was beaten to death, according to the version offered by prosecutors. Accor[...]Rod Stewart, a global icon, will perform in the Dominican Republic
Local February 10, 2023 | 8:00 am
An artist as iconic as Rod Stewart deserves a stage on par with his peers. This is how the stars aligned, and this Saturday, the British rock musician, composer, and pr[...]Arajet complies with the provision of the JAC and eliminates tourist card charges for Dominicans
Economy February 9, 2023 | 12:00 pm
Arajet, a Dominican airline, modified its computer system to eliminate the $10 billed to Dominican users as a tourist card, as required by a Civil Aviation Board (JAC) [...]Dominican activist prevents feminist student societies from accepting transgender women
Local February 9, 2023 | 9:30 am
Following the approval of a feminist group that intended to impose the "only women" policy, feminist student groups will be permitted to exclude transgender women. Acco[...]The Dominican-German Chamber of Commerce is present at the FRUIT LOGISTICA fair in Berlin
Economy February 8, 2023 | 6:08 pm
The Dominican-German Chamber of Commerce (Cámara de Comercio Domínico-Alemana) is present at the FRUIT LOGISTICA fair, the leading trade show for the global fruit and vegetable business held in the [...]Researcher highlights the stigma in Spain for young people of Dominican origin
World February 8, 2023 | 1:01 pm
Young people of Dominican origin in Spain are stigmatized, either because they are classified as second or third-generation migrants or because of the names of the two [...]Noise affects real estate tourism in Bávaro, there are nightclubs in the condominiums
Bavaro & Punta Cana February 8, 2023 | 7:54 am
"We looked forward to having a piece of paradise," is one of the phrases with which Dolores explains her motivation and that of some foreign citizens to invest in sever[...]Flamingos used as decorations in Dominican hotels regain their freedom
Local February 7, 2023 | 12:00 pm
With the first light of day, several flamingos return to nature in the mangroves of Montecristi's Estero Balsa Natural Park, where they were rescued and rehabilitated a[...]Who Pays Property Taxes in the Dominican Republic?
Expats' Corner February 7, 2023 | 11:52 am
As a real estate owner in the Dominican Republic, you may be subject to property taxes depending on the property's value, the owner's age, or whether you qualify for tax incentives through specific re[...]Entrepreneurs demand that the Dominican authorities supervise Chinese businesses more
Economy February 7, 2023 | 7:59 am
Due to the rise in informal trade, some requested that the dialogue table be restarted. Others claim that the authorities exert more active control over businesses run [...]Dominican Republic stands in solidarity with Turkey after earthquake
World February 6, 2023 | 3:00 pm
The Dominican Republic expressed its "deep condolences" to the people and government of Turkey for the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck this morning and killed at l[...]No end to incidents with street window cleaners in Dominican Republic
Local February 4, 2023 | 12:05 pm
Incidents with window cleaners in the main streets and avenues of the Dominican Republic seem to be a never-ending problem. Violent and threatening actions on the part of these people are frequent in [...]Dominican government signs “historic” air transport agreement with Canada
Local February 3, 2023 | 12:00 pm
On Thursday, the Dominican Republic and Canada signed a new air transport agreement aimed at increasing tourism, trade, and connectivity, as well as increasing flight f[...]Dominican Republic at the forefront in cybersecurity
Local February 2, 2023 | 5:00 pm
Latin America faces numerous challenges. One of them is cybersecurity, which affects every industry, from tourism to banking and the financial system. According to the [...]