Amnesty reiterates racism against Haitians in Dominican Republic
Local August 30, 2024 | 10:58 am
Santo Domingo.- Amnesty International (AI) responded to Dominican Vice President Raquel Peña's denial of racist immigration policies in the country, expressing disappointment that he[...]50% chance of tropical depression forming in next 7 days
Local August 30, 2024 | 10:09 am
Santo Domingo.- A tropical wave over the central tropical Atlantic is generating disorganized showers and thunderstorms, which have become somewhat more concentrated near its axis. Th[...]Investment funds as State suppliers are a win-win for the Dominican Republic
Economy August 30, 2024 | 9:30 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Investment Fund Management Companies (Adosafi) has highlighted the advantages for public finances and the [...]
IDAC Director participates in ICAO Air Navigation Conference in Canada
Tourism August 30, 2024 | 9:19 am
Montreal, Canada.- The Director General of the Dominican Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC), Igor Rodríguez Durán, began his official activities at the he[...]
Tourism and ProConsumidor address travel agency fraud
Tourism August 30, 2024 | 9:02 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) and the National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (ProConsumidor) have raised concerns about the recent scams involving[...]Dominican Republic sets new energy demand record
Local August 30, 2024 | 8:58 am
Santo Domingo.- The Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos Echavarría, announced on Thursday that the country set a new record for energy demand in August, reaching 3,729 megawatt[...]Dominican government rejects racism allegations
Local August 30, 2024 | 8:23 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government has firmly rejected allegations of implementing racist immigration policies, following criticisms from Amnesty International (AI). Vice Presid[...]U.S. Coast Guard repatriates 109 migrants
Local August 30, 2024 | 8:14 am
San Juan, Puerto Rico.- The U.S. Coast Guard in San Juan reported the repatriation of 109 migrants, including 71 Haitians and 40 Dominicans, to Dominican authorities in San Pedro de M[...]Sexual exploitation network dismantled in Dominican tourist area
Bavaro & Punta Cana August 30, 2024 | 8:08 am
La Altagracia.- The Public Prosecutor's Office has requested preventive detention for three Dominican citizens and one Haitian involved in a human trafficking network focused on sexua[...]Uber Select expands to new tourist areas in the Dominican Republic
Local August 29, 2024 | 6:02 pm
Santo Domingo.- Uber Select has announced its expansion into San Pedro de Macorís, Juan Dolio, and Boca Chica, providing an opportunity for more tourist taxi drivers to register as d[...]Authorities seize over a ton of cocaine in Bayahibe drug bust
Local August 29, 2024 | 4:08 pm
Santo Domingo.- Authorities intercepted a boat off the coast of Bayahibe carrying over a ton of cocaine and arrested four Dominican men, according to a statement from the National Dru[...]SDE City Council reclaims Los Tres Ojos green space for sports use
Local August 29, 2024 | 3:20 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Santo Domingo Este City Council has reclaimed a green area in Los Tres Ojos that was occupied by the Villa Juana Construction Company. This land, originally design[...]U.S. Embassy and INDOMET launch initiative to tackle climate crisis
Health August 29, 2024 | 2:16 pm
Santo Domingo.- In a collaborative effort to tackle the escalating challenges of climate change, the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic, alongside the Dominican Institute of Meteo[...]Commission begins study of constitutional reform
Local August 29, 2024 | 12:30 pm
Santo Domingo.- The study of the constitutional reform officially began today as the appointed commission of senators and deputies held its first meeting. The session aimed to establi[...]Agency accused of defrauding hundreds operated without license
Local August 29, 2024 | 10:33 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) has denounced the company "De Vacaciones en RD" for operating without proper registration or licensing to provide tourist services in t[...]Punta Bergantín market study exceeds expectations
North Coast August 29, 2024 | 9:27 am
Punta Bergantín.- Andrés Marranzini, Executive Director of Punta Bergantín, reported that the market study for the relaunch of the tourism project has exceeded expectations. He not[...]Dominican tourist shot in Rio de Janeiro
World August 29, 2024 | 8:46 am
Rio de Janeiro.- A Dominican tourist is in stable condition after being shot on Wednesday in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Th[...]
Haitian gangs unfazed by Kenyan police presence
World August 29, 2024 | 8:15 am
Port-au-Prince, Haiti.- Two months after Kenyan police officers were deployed to Haiti, the mission to curb the country’s rampant gang violence has seen little progress. Despite bac[...]No monkeypox cases reported since April
Health August 29, 2024 | 7:39 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Health announced on Wednesday that no cases of monkeypox (mpox) have been reported in the country since last April. In a statement, the agenc[...]Bellapart Museum hosts exhibition on Caribbean traditions
Local August 28, 2024 | 5:10 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Bellapart Museum in Santo Domingo is set to open the photography exhibition "Reinventions: The Ubiquity of Identities in Caribbean Photography" this Wednesday. Th[...]