A pound of chicken sells for up to RD$100 and live on farm for $42 and $46
Economy September 1, 2024 | 12:36 pm
Santo Domingo—A pound of “hot chicken,” slaughtered, chopped, and marketed in stalls, costs up [...]Electricity system supplies 3,729 megawatts, says Minister of Energy and Mines
Local September 1, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Santo Domingo—The Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos Echavarría, explained this Thursday th[...]Rains and heat forecast for several localities in the country
Local September 1, 2024 | 11:09 am
Santo Domingo - In the afternoon hours of this Sunday, downpours with thunderstorms and occasional gusts of wind are expected in several country's localities. The Dominican Institu[...]At least 11 dead and more than 30 injured is the preliminary balance of the accident that occurred in Azua.
Local September 1, 2024 | 10:49 am
Santo Domingo - Preliminary reports of the accident which occurred early this morning in the community of Bastidas, in the municipal district of Villarpando, in Las Yayas, confirm 11 [...]BID Invest launches “Enlaces” network to promote sustainable finance in LAC region
Economy September 1, 2024 | 9:37 am
Santo Domingo.- BID Invest announced the launch of "Enlaces," a regional dialogue network aimed at promoting sustainable finance initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean (L[...]Police rescue 20 exploited women, including minors, in human trafficking network in Bávaro
Bavaro & Punta Cana September 1, 2024 | 9:00 am
Bávaro-Punta Cana - Twenty women of different nationalities, including minors, were rescued during an operation to dismantle a human trafficking network in Bávaro-Punta Cana. The[...]Public Health assures there are no cases of monkeypox in the country
Health September 1, 2024 | 8:00 am
Santo Domingo - No active cases of monkeypox have been reported in the country at the moment; however, the Ministry of Public Health has informed that it is carrying out the correspon[...]The country registers low incidence of respiratory viruses
Health September 1, 2024 | 7:00 am
Santo Domingo - According to epidemiological reports from the Ministry of Public Health, the circulation of influenza A (H3N2) is the only respiratory virus detected this week during [...]Indomet monitors three possible cyclones; rains to follow
Local August 31, 2024 | 3:30 pm
Santo Domingo - The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) reported monitoring the cyclonic development of a trough and two tropical waves that could continue to generate[...]Home environments should be cleaned to avoid the Oropouche virus
Health August 31, 2024 | 2:55 pm
Santo Domingo - Eliminating weeds from yards and gardens and keeping the surroundings of homes clean are among the recommendations made to the population by the Ministry of Public Hea[...]Punta Bergantín: government push inspires confidence in investors
Tourism August 31, 2024 | 1:49 pm
Purto Plata - Andrés Marranzini, executive director of Punta Bergantín, revealed that the market study conducted for the relaunch of this tourism project had fulfil[...]Cost of the family basket rose in all quintiles
Economy August 31, 2024 | 12:27 pm
Santo Domingo—According to the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development's Macroeconomic[...]Chicken sellers “run out of customers” due to high meat prices
Economy August 31, 2024 | 11:22 am
“It's not selling, and chicken is going through the roof,” is the phrase that has resonated among chicken sellers in various local markets in the Dominican Republic these last few weeks. What w[...]Three generations born in “the barracks” after Hurricane David
Local August 31, 2024 | 11:00 am
Los AlcarrizosVaguada causes downpours and wind August 31, 2024 | 8:21 amSanto Domingo - Isolated showers will occur in the morning and in the afternoon showers with thunderstorms and wind gu[...]Shortage and price of chicken, a problem that has been going on for months
Local August 31, 2024 | 7:46 am
Santo Domingo—Chicken units can still be seen on tables and in grocery stores. The August 30, 2024 | 4:04 pmLa paz.- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia announced on Friday that Dominican citizens can now travel to and stay in Bolivia without needing a visa. This new policy, effectiv[...]Bolivia grants visa-free entry to Dominican Citizens
SkyHigh Dominicana to launch new routes to Puerto Rico
Tourism August 30, 2024 | 3:01 pm
Santo Domingo.- SkyHigh Dominicana's Vice President, Cesarina Beauchamps, announced the launch of two new routes to Puerto Rico. The first route, connecting to Aguadilla, will begin o[...]Traffic light failures disrupt National District streets
Local August 30, 2024 | 2:00 pm
Santo Domingo.- This Friday, traffic light failures and desynchronization are causing significant disruptions on the main streets and avenues of the National District. General Francis[...]Asonahores to host 36th Commercial Exhibition, showcasing Dominican tourism’s strength
Tourism August 30, 2024 | 11:42 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) has announced that it will be hosting its 36th Commercial Exhibition, the l[...]