Authorities issue flood alert as heavy rains threaten Dominican Republic this weekend
Local April 10, 2026 | 1:11 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican authorities are urging the public to remain on high alert for possible urban flooding, river and ravine overflows, and landslides as a troug[...]Foundation warns over 70% of Dominican workers face inadequate pensions
Local April 10, 2026 | 12:15 pm
Santo Domingo.- More than 70% of Dominican workers will not receive pensions sufficient to maintain their standard of living unless structural reforms are made to the current pension [...]Government says no mining planned in Northern Mountain Range
Local April 10, 2026 | 11:17 am
Santiago.- Energy and Mines Minister Joel Santos reiterated that the Dominican government has no plans to authorize mining operations in the Northern Mountain Range, [...]Jean Suriel forecasts prolonged rainy period and flood threat nationwide
Local April 10, 2026 | 10:13 am
Santo Domingo.- Meteorological analyst Jean Suriel warned that the Dominican Republic will enter a period of intense rainfall beginning Saturday that could last between five and seven[...]Banreservas Cultural Center opens exhibition featuring unpublished works by Minerva Mirabal
Local April 10, 2026 | 10:04 am
Santiago.- The Banreservas Santiago Cultural Center, in partnership with the Mirabal Sisters Foundation, has inaugurated “A Century: The Artistic Dimension of Minerva Miraba[...]Court of Auditors clarifies no salary increase for board members
Local April 10, 2026 | 9:39 am
Santo Domingo.- Court of Auditors President Emma Polanco informed Senate President Ricardo de los Santos that the institution’s plenary has revoked a previous resolution amid the co[...]Dominican government to consult former presidents on Middle East crisis impact
Local April 10, 2026 | 8:24 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government announced that it will begin meetings this Friday with political leaders, including former presidents Danilo Medina and Leonel Fernán[...]Government presents Puerto Plata Territorial Planning Plan to regulate urban growth
Local April 10, 2026 | 8:16 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government on Thursday introduced the Puerto Plata Municipal Territorial Planning Plan, a new framewor[...]
U.S. Ambassador joins memorial mass for Jet Set collapse victims on first anniversary
Local April 10, 2026 | 8:11 am
Santo Domingo.- U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Francis Leah Campos visited the site of the former Jet Set nightclub on Thrusday, where a memorial mass was held to honor the[...]Authorities seize 151 packages of suspected synthetic Marijuana in Azua
Local April 9, 2026 | 3:44 pm
Santo Domingo.- Authorities seized 151 packages of suspected synthetic marijuana during a joint anti-drug operation in Dasac delivers emergency food aid to families affected by flooding in multiple provinces April 9, 2026 | 11:42 amSanto Domingo.- Brigades from the Directorate of Social Assistance and Community Food (Dasac) are providing emergency aid to families affected by severe flooding in s[...]U.S. judge orders Dominican Republic to pay US$44 million in Duquesa landfill dispute
Local April 9, 2026 | 11:25 am
A U.S. federal judge has confirmed an arbitration award requiring the Dominican Republic to pay nearly US$44 million to billionaire investor <[...]
Dominican Institute of Meteorology Warns of Continued Rains and Storms Across the Country
Local April 9, 2026 | 9:33 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Institute of MeteorologySpanish Chamber backs Abinader’s National Agreement amid global tensions
IDAC: 97.8% of tourists to Dominican Republic arrive by air
Local April 8, 2026 | 4:13 pm
Miami.- The Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC) reported that 97.8% of tourists visiting the Dominican Republic arrive by air,[...]Renaissance Jaragua announces US$10.5 million renovation plan
Local April 8, 2026 | 3:19 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino announced a US$10.5 million investment plan to be executed over the next two years to moderni[...]Abinader announces aid for families affected by heavy rains
Local April 8, 2026 | 2:43 pm
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader announced emergency assistance measures for families impacted by the heavy rains and flooding affecting Greater Santo Domingo and other parts o[...]Jet Set Memorial Ceremony Moved to New Date
Local April 8, 2026 | 10:53 am
Santo Domingo.- The Jet Set Justice Movement announced the postponement of its commemorative event marking the first anniversary of the Jet Set tragedy due to heavy weather and in acc[...]Government Orders Remote Work for Public Sector Amid Severe Weather
Local April 8, 2026 | 9:31 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Administration (MAP) has instructed government institutions to continue operating under a reduced work scheme due to adverse weather conditions [...]Heavy rains cause power outages in Santo Domingo, Edesur reports
Local April 8, 2026 | 9:00 am
Santo Domingo.- Edesur Dominicana reported this Wednesday that heavy rains and flooding have caused multiple power outages in Santo Domingo and other parts of its service area after d[...]Government begins national dialogue to address global crisis impact
Local April 8, 2026 | 8:29 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government begins talks today with representatives from productive, political, and social sectors to build a national agreement aimed at addressing the p[...]Heavy rains flood streets across Greater Santo Domingo and disrupt traffic
Local April 8, 2026 | 8:26 am
Santo Domingo.- Heavy rains early Wednesday caused severe flooding across several streets and avenues in Greater Santo Domingo and the National District, disrupting traffic and affect[...]
