UK donates US$1.4M trucks to scan activities at ports
Local August 9, 2016 | 4:28 pm
Santo Domingo.- National Drugs Control Agency (DNCD) presidentJulio Cesar Souffront on Tuesday unveiled two scanner type trucks worth US$1.4million, to detect strange images in docks and harbors ac[...]
New Police Law flexes muscles, yanks ‘dog bathers’
Local August 9, 2016 | 4:09 pm
Santo Domingo.- The National Police Superior Council on Tuesdayissued its Statutory Law’s first resolution enacted to establish the number of securityagents assigned officials and retired senior [...]
Dominican Republic Golf Travel Exchange to bolster the country’s golf dominance
Tourism August 9, 2016 | 3:29 pm
Santo Domingo.- The third edition of DR Golf, the only platformspecialized in marketing the Dominican Republic as a golf destination, aims tostrengthen the country as the capital of golf tourism in[...]
House arrest, RD$40M bond in US$3000M Peravia bank fraud case
Local August 9, 2016 | 12:40 pm
Santo Domingo.- A National District judge ruled housearrest and set bond at RD$40 million for Omar José Farías, charged in theUS$3000 million Peravia bank fraud case, who was arrested as [...]
Solid organic growth and Navitaire acquisition support strong first half results for Amadeus
Local August 9, 2016 | 11:26 am
July, 29: Amadeus IT Holding, S.A., a leading technologypartner for the global travel industry, reported an adjusted profit of €494.5million for the first half of 2016. That meant a growth of 17.[...]
At least 9 heads of state to attend Medina’s inaugural(Update)
Local August 9, 2016 | 11:14 am
Santo Domingo.- Numerous dignitaries have confirmed attendanceat president Danilo Medina’s inaugural including the presidents of Ecuador,Panama and Guatemala, king Juan Carlos I, of Spain and the[...]
Biggest retailer opens first branch in Higuey Thursday
Local August 9, 2016 | 10:47 am
Higuey, Dominican Republic.- The retailer Jumbo on Mondayannounced it will open its first branch in the eastern city of Higuey onThursday, with the same proposition of value which has made it the c[...]
Global climate change negotiations require tough talkers
Economy August 9, 2016 | 10:31 am
Santo Domingo.- International negotiations on climatechange are an increasingly demanding and dynamic processes, especially fornegotiators from developing countries, whose limitations to effectivep[...]
Four weather stations to help navigation in aerodromes
Economy August 9, 2016 | 10:03 am
Santo Domingo- Airports Dept. director Marino Collante on Mondayannounced the acquisition of four weather stations to ensure navigation operationsfor all of the country’s aviation facilities.
[...]Public Works: Corridors will ease the capital’s traffic chaos
Economy August 9, 2016 | 9:29 am
Santo Domingo.- Starting Monday, August 22, Public Workswill establish eight corridors in the National District and Santo Domingoprovince to expedite traffic, install road signs and maintain and em[...]
Major entities promote a ‘Democratic Initiative’
Local August 9, 2016 | 8:54 am
Santo Domingo.- Business groups, civil society and academicorganizations have formation the "Initiative for DemocraticInstitutions" to increase social trust in the venues of the democrati[...]
Big hitters seek to make Dominican Republic the Caribbean’s air hub
Tourism August 9, 2016 | 8:06 am
Santo Domingo.- Representatives of Dominican Republic’s tourismindustry and commercial aviation on Monday agreed to work to make the country theCaribbean’s major air hub, while the president of[...]
Senate leader warns opposition on violence in city council voting:
Local August 9, 2016 | 7:31 am
Santo Domingo.- The secretary general of Dominican Republic’sruling party (PLD) on Monday warned of possible violence across the country duringthe elections of the municipal boards on August 16.<[...]
How to find the right Financial Advisor for you
Opinion August 8, 2016 | 5:33 pm
If having a dedicated professional to help you manage your money sounds appealing, consider looking into a financial advisor – regardless of your income. There’s no substitute for financial edu[...]
Hapless Accounts Chamber again threatens officials with audits
Local August 8, 2016 | 4:08 pm
Santo Domingo.- The president of the often-ridiculed AccountsChamber on Monday asked the Central Electoral Board (JCE) for a list of recently-elected,and outgoing congressional and municipal offici[...]
Antigua & Barbuda PM, Medina discuss issues of interest
Local August 8, 2016 | 3:38 pm
Santo Domingo.- President Danilo Medina on Monday received Antigua& Barbuda prime minister Gaston Browne, to discuss issues of commoninterest to both Caribbean nations.
The courtesy v[...]
Judge’s strange release of suspect roils US-Dominican gun-trafficking case
Local August 8, 2016 | 3:15 pm
Sano Domingo.- .Santiago judge Ingrid Liberato, who releasedDominican-American Carmen Katherine O'Neal charged with gun trafficking, didn’tdo so for lack of evidence, and claimed issues of territ[...]
Local flavor, glamor in Rhode Island’s Dominican Parade
Local August 8, 2016 | 12:47 pm
New York.- The delegationof the Dominican General Consulate in Boston on Sunday infused glamor in Rhode Island’s 27th Grand Dominican Parade and Festival held in Providence, headed by consul Car[...]
Doctors say they’ve been tricked, vow ‘radical’ strikes
Local August 8, 2016 | 12:00 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Medical Association on Monday accusedthe government of breaking off that talks with delaying tactics and announced ahuman chain protest at the Moscoso Puello hospital for [...]
Exporters tap Odile Miniño exec VP
People August 8, 2016 | 11:29 am
SD. The Dominican of Exporters Association (ADOEXPO) on Fridayannounced the appointment of Odile Minino Bogaert as its new executive vicepresident, and affirm that she brings an extensive experienc[...]