US Envoy in Dominican Republic ramps up visits as clashes weigh
Local September 16, 2016 | 7:48 am
Santo Domingo.- Coincidence or not US ambassador James W.Brewster maintains a surprisingly intense agenda after entering another row inthe heels of the canceled US visas of Central Electoral Board [...]
Carol Morgan School offers scholarships to students of low income
People September 15, 2016 | 4:30 pm
SD. CarolMorgan School (CMS) says it firmly believes that its scholarship program (MNBS)promotes the school's mission to instill a passion for learning, buildcharacter and inspire actions of civic [...]
Get ready to compete with Cuba, Dominican hoteliers warn
Tourism September 15, 2016 | 4:15 pm
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.- The National Hotels and TourismAssociation (ASONAHORES) on Thursday said it the country must take important stepsto defend its position as the Caribbean’s leading[...]
Industries deny role in firing Competition chief, admit confusion
Local September 15, 2016 | 3:17 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic Industries Association (AIRD)executive vice president Circe Almánzar on Thursday denied that the business hadencouraged or exerted pressure to fire Michel Co[...]
In bizarro world Dominican Republic even bishops are generals
Local September 15, 2016 | 12:22 pm
Santo Domingo.- For the new head of Dominican Republic’s CatholicChurch, holding the rank of Major General is not priority and stresses that if he’soffered the two stars as the chief Military [...]
More questions into firing of Dominican competition watchdog chief
Local September 15, 2016 | 11:48 am
Santo Domingo.- The removal of Michelle Cohen as head ofthe Competitiveness watchdog Pro-Competencia came just days after the National BusinessCouncil (CONEP) unleashed its fury in response to the [...]
Dominican leader doles out the ‘political booty’
Local September 15, 2016 | 10:35 am
Santo Domingo.- From second level positions such as head ofthe Cooperative Credit Development Institute (Idecoop) to key posts such as theDominican Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC), president Danilo[...]
As Caracas seethes, Venezuelans flock to Dominican Republic
Economy September 15, 2016 | 9:14 am
Santo Domingo.- The exodus of Venezuelan citizens to theDominican Republic has increased considerably in recent months on the dire economicsituation and political unrest in the South American natio[...]
Falconbridge: New mining methods, hi-tech reduce environmental impact
Economy September 15, 2016 | 8:37 am
Santo Domingo.- Falconbridge Dominicans on Wednesday said itsimplementation of modern mining methods and new technologies has "considerably"reduced the environmental impact from its proce[...]
Customs seizes assault rifles at busy port
Local September 15, 2016 | 8:04 am
Santo Domingo.- A cache of assault rifles, a shotgun, ammoand weapons accessories was seized by Customs officials during searches Wednesdayat Haina Oriental Port.
Among the figure assault rif[...]
One guard dead in movie-like armored truck heist in upscale district
Local September 15, 2016 | 7:37 am
Santo Domingo.- One armored vehicle guard was gunned downand another seriously hurt in a movie-like assault as they exited Bella VistaMall in the upscale sector of the same name just after 6:30pm.<[...]
Government’s silence on canceled US visas roils Dominican society, again
Local September 14, 2016 | 3:58 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Government’s silence on issues thatroil the population and on which wide sectors for society demand a response is manifestonce again, on the manner in which the US Embassy can[...]
UN waffles on Dominican Republic’s cooperation on deportations
Local September 14, 2016 | 3:24 pm
Santo Domingo.- UN Development Program (UNDP) resident representativeLorenzo Jimenez de Luis on Wednesday revealed a contradiction in theorganization’s stance on the Dominican government’s depo[...]
Dominican President knows minister is a scammer: NYC group
Local September 14, 2016 | 12:57 pm
New York.- Several political organizations on Wednesday demandedthat president Danilo Medina revoke Danilo Diaz’s designation as Sports Minister,calling the appointment "misconceived, which [...]
Gildan recognizes 4,500 students for academic excellence
People September 14, 2016 | 12:16 pm
Santo Domingo.- Gildan, together with the Education Ministry,recognized more than 4,500 students by sponsoring schools program calledEducando.
Through the program, carried out for the eighth [...]
Country’s first ever money markets meeting kicks off Friday
Economy September 14, 2016 | 11:52 am
Santo Domingo.- The first meeting on money markets:"Expo RD-2016 Securities Market" ever held in the country will kickoff on Friday and last through Saturday with the topic "Public P[...]
Dominican woman sues Miami for jailing her in a men’s cell
Local September 14, 2016 | 11:00 am
Miami.- A Dominican woman who was arrested upon arrival atMiami in 2013 and mistakenly held in a county lockup for male inmates will sue Miami-DadeCounty for US$5.0 million, NBC reports Tuesday.
35th Casa de Campo Open returns this September
Sports September 14, 2016 | 10:39 am
La Romana, Dominican Republic. – Casa de Campo Resort& Villas will once again host the Casa de Campo Open golf tournament fromSeptember 14-18, 2016, bringing some of the region’s best p[...]
Cabinet meets Friday as deadline to submit Budget looms
Local September 14, 2016 | 10:18 am
Santo Domingo.- President Danilo Medina on Tuesday convenedhis Cabinet for 10am Friday to review the draft for the 2017 Budget, in ameeting slated for the National Palace.
Among the officials[...]
Tampa Bay exporters coming to the country in Dec.: tampabay.com
Economy September 14, 2016 | 9:29 am
Santo Domingo.- The Florida-based Tampa Bay Export Allianceis leading an export sales mission to the Dominican Republic on December 5-8,tampabay.com reports Wednesday.
“The alliance, a coop[...]