Starlink reduces its monthly internet plan in Dominican Republic
Local August 25, 2022 | 4:02 pm
The Internet service Starlink, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, announced Thursday that it would reduce the monthly cost of its Internet plan in the Dominican Republic to compete with companies offerin[...]Reactivation of industries and services has boosted the economy of the Dominican Republic
Economy August 25, 2022 | 3:04 pm
SANTO DOMINGO.- The economic growth of the Dominican Republic has been aimed at a faster than expected reactivation in the industry and service sectors, particularly in tourism, the Ministry of Econom[...]JAC: Dominican Republic has 62 new routes
Tourism August 25, 2022 | 2:19 pm
The country has established sixty-two new international routes in the last two years, which translates into more excellent connectivity offers for air transport users; this was reported by José Ernes[...]World Bank presents program to modernize the water sector in the Dominican Republic
Local August 25, 2022 | 12:47 pm
The World Bank presented to the General Directorate of the Budget (DIGEPRES) and the Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Development (MEPyD) a program for the modernization of the water sector that wil[...]Central Bank says Dominican Republic is one of the Latin American countries with the lowest inflation
Economy August 25, 2022 | 9:06 am
SANTO DOMINGO - More than half of the countries of Latin America register an annualized inflation higher than that of the Dominican Republic, informed the Central Bank (BCRD) on Wednesday. The inst[...]ECLAC expects Dominican Republic’s economy to grow 5.3 %.
Economy August 24, 2022 | 4:39 pm
The Dominican Republic's economy will grow 5.3 %, according to ECLAC, higher than the average for Latin America and the Caribbean, which is 2.7 %. Venezuela will lead the region's growth by 10%, Panam[...]CODESSD works on a project to solve the sargassum problem in the Dominican Republic
Economy August 24, 2022 | 4:12 pm
The Council for Economic and Social Development of Santo Domingo (CODESSD) informed this Tuesday that it is working on a project to solve the problem of sargassum, which considerably affects Dominican[...]Two other cases of monkeypox confirmed in the Dominican Republic, bringing the total to nine
Local August 24, 2022 | 3:06 pm
Santo Domingo, DR The Ministry of Public Health confirmed two new cases of monkeypox, bringing to nine the number of confirmed cases in the Dominican Republic. Deputy Minister Eladio Perez said th[...]Consuming the Bandera Domincana (“Dominican flag”) means RD$500 in a single day
Economy August 24, 2022 | 2:39 pm
Santo Domingo, DR. For a Dominican family composed of five members to enjoy one of the country's most consumed dishes, the Bandera Dominicana (the Dominican Flag), they must have a considerable budge[...]In 11 years the number of pregnant foreign patients in the Dominican Republic has increased to 23 %, according to OP-FUNGLODE study
Local August 23, 2022 | 3:08 pm
A study published today by OPD-FUNGLODE reveals that between the years 2010 and 2021, the number of foreign parturients in the Dominican Republic increased to 23 % if compared to the first edition of [...]The cost of living and crime, the main problems affecting Dominicans, according to a survey
Local August 22, 2022 | 2:16 pm
For the second consecutive year, the cost of living ranks first among the main problems affecting the lives of Dominicans in the two years of President Luis Abinader's administration. According to [...]The truth about getting Dominican citizenship through marriage
Expats' Corner August 20, 2022 | 7:03 pm
By: Maria Abreu Foreigners often ask, "Can I get citizenship in the DR if I marry a Dominican citizen?" First, you need to understand the difference between residency and citizenship. Residency [...]A festival with a Dominican flavor
Local August 20, 2022 | 4:30 pm
When Dominicans go out of the country, they show, through gastronomy, part of the Creole culture. An example of this is the Dominican Gastronomic Festival of Florida. This is an event that has been[...]Resort to hold first beer festival in Dominican Republic
Local August 20, 2022 | 9:03 am
Oktoberfest with Island Vibes" will be celebrated for the first time in the Dominican Republic. The Caribbean version of the event will last nearly two months and will be held at t[...]In the Dominican Republic 2,869 people died from electrocution in the last 15 years; learn about causes, ages and provinces
Local August 19, 2022 | 3:14 pm
Santo Domingo, DR In the Dominican Republic, in the last 15 years, 2,869 people have died from electrocution, according to the report of the National Statistics Office (ONE), which covers 2007 to 202[...]Philadelphia authorities find 41 pounds of cocaine on aircraft from the Dominican Republic
Local August 19, 2022 | 2:29 pm
Santo Domingo, DR Customs officials at the Philadelphia airport found 41 pounds of cocaine from a flight coming from the Dominican Republic. According to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)[...]Safety levels in agriculture are low in the Dominican Republic
Economy August 19, 2022 | 11:35 am
Food production with low safety levels can be detrimental to the population because it can cause diseases, pressure the public health system, and generate absenteeism from work. Luis Maroto, profes[...]Abinader: Dominican Republic is a benchmark of good governance and an oasis of peace in Latin America
Local August 17, 2022 | 11:54 am
In his speech to the country during his two years at the helm of the Government, President Luis Abinader highlighted that his administration is seen as a reference to recovery from the crisis generate[...]Karen Ricardo says government has plunged Dominicans into poverty
Local August 16, 2022 | 10:00 am
SANTO DOMINGO - The presidential candidate for the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), Karen Ricardo, said that an example that the government is not on the right track is the key officials that Preside[...]Tourism recovery: Dominican Republic has historic gains
Economy August 15, 2022 | 11:35 am
Santo Domingo, DR. The Dominican Republic continues to lead the global tourism recovery. The Dominican Republic belongs to the small group of countries showing a rapid tourism recovery by 2022. It ha[...]