ProDominicana event honors foreign companies for economic contributions
Economy July 19, 2024 | 7:54 am
Santo Domingo.- In a notable event organized by the Center for Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana) and led by President Luis Abinader, 11 foreign companies[...]Proposal to boost Dominican shopping tourism with tax refunds
Economy July 18, 2024 | 1:17 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores) is advocating for a new initiative aimed at promoting shopping tourism in the country. Thi[...]Pedro Álvarez Pastor receives privileged Dominican nationality
Local July 18, 2024 | 11:10 am
Santo Domingo.- Pedro Álvarez Pastor, a Theology and Philosophy graduate born on February 23, 1941, in Segovia, Spain, was granted Dominican nationality through privileged naturaliza[...]Dominican Republic assumes pro tempore presidency of COMTELCA
Local July 18, 2024 | 8:04 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic assumed the pro tempore presidency of the Regional Technical Commission for Telecommunications (COMTELCA) for 2024-2025 during the 158th ordinar[...]Dominican Republic advances recognition of cross-border digital signatures
Local July 18, 2024 | 7:55 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has made significant strides in recognizing cross-border digital signatures to enhance digital services and technological integration internatio[...]Customizing your Pre-Construction Unit in the Dominican Republic
Expats' Corner July 17, 2024 | 5:13 pm
When purchasing a preconstruction home or condo in the Dominican Republic, many buyers decide to modify or customize the floor plan and finishes according to their personal tastes and requirements. Th[...]Central Bank of the Dominican Republic sees US$2,072 million drop
Economy July 17, 2024 | 1:24 pm
Santo Domingo.- The net reserves of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) fell from US$15,457.7 million at the end of 2023 to US$13,384.9 million by June 2024, marking a d[...]Dominican authorities confirm extradition of American Gilbert Reyes to Honduras
Local July 17, 2024 | 10:45 am
Santo Domingo.- Dominican authorities have confirmed the extradition of American citizen Gilbert Reyes to Honduras, where he is accused of the January murder of three women on the isl[...]Dominicans and Venezuelans among victims of Chile shooting
World July 17, 2024 | 8:48 am
Santiago, Chile.- At least five people died and several were injured, including Dominicans, in a shooting that occurred this Tuesday at an events center on[...]
Minister Bisonó meets IMF representatives to review Dominican Republic’s economic progress
Local July 17, 2024 | 8:44 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs announced that Minister Víctor (Ito) Bisonó met with representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the[...]UN reports on Dominican Republic Cooperation Framework year one
Local July 16, 2024 | 1:19 pm
Santo Domingo.- The United Nations System has presented the Results Report for the first year of the United Nations Cooperation Framework for Sustainable Development 2023-2027 to the [...]Thailand exempts Dominican Republic and other countries from Visa requirements
World July 16, 2024 | 11:21 am
Bangkok.- Thailand has increased the number of visa-exempt countries for travel from 57 to 93, now including several Latin American nations such as the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Col[...]EU to co-finance project to combat inequalities in the Dominican Republic
Local July 16, 2024 | 8:29 am
Santo Domingo.- The European Union (EU), in partnership with the Andalusian Solidarity Association for Development (ASAD) and two Dominican civil society organizations, will co-fund a[...]Dominican Republic announces Olympic Medal bonuses
Sports July 16, 2024 | 8:22 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic will award 15 million pesos (approximately 252,000 USD) to any athlete who wins a gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games, starting on July 26. Th[...]Elidenia Velásquez presents her fifth book at the Dominican Academy of Language
People July 15, 2024 | 5:07 pm
Santo Domingo.- Writer and neurologist Dr. Elidenia Velásquez recently launched her fifth book at the Dominican Academy of Language. Her latest work, a children's book titled Hij[...]Air Century strengthening Dominican Republic-Sint Maarten connection
Tourism July 15, 2024 | 4:15 pm
Santo Domingo.- Air Century airline joined forces with the Ministry of Tourism of Sint Maarten in a meeting aimed at promoting the Caribbean destination's tourism benefits. The eve[...]Dominican Republic and Keysight Technologies partner to develop semiconductor industry
Economy July 15, 2024 | 11:05 am
Santa Rosa, California.- Keysight Technologies, represented by David Yee Arellano, General Manager for Latin America, and UNICARIBE, led by Foreign Minister Dr. José Alejandro Aybar [...]Fernández and Adams discuss enhancing conditions for Dominicans in New York
World July 15, 2024 | 10:29 am
New York.- Senator-elect Omar Fernández of Fuerza del Pueblo met with New York City Mayor Eric Adams over the weekend to discuss collaborative initiatives benefiting the Dominican co[...]EHL students select Dominican Republic as graduation destination
Tourism July 15, 2024 | 9:51 am
Samaná, DR.- Three hundred students from École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), one of the world’s top tourism schools, chose the Dominican Republic as their preferred destination t[...]Liverpool businessmen launch Kiskeya Cigars with Dominican partnership
Economy July 15, 2024 | 8:49 am