Travel agency accused of massive fraud
Tourism August 27, 2024 | 8:52 am
Santo Domingo.- Hundreds of citizens across the country reported being victims of a scam by the travel agency "De Vacaciones en RD." According to those affected, they had fully paid f[...]Punta Catalina reports 42% drop in coal prices in early 2024
Local August 27, 2024 | 8:03 am
Santo Domingo.- The Punta Catalina Electricity Generating Company (EGEPC) responded to reports of decreased energy sales billing in the first five months of 2024, clarifying that this[...]2.8 million Dominicans out of the workforce
Economy August 27, 2024 | 7:46 am
Santo Domingo.- Approximately 2.8 million Dominicans aged 15 and older are currently out of the labor market or inactive, according to the National Continuous Labor Force Survey (ENCF[...]Grupo Yagox releases new single: “No Moriré”
People August 26, 2024 | 9:30 pm
Atlanta, USA.- The Dominican group, Grupo Yagox, has released their latest single, "No Moriré." This emotional and powerful song aims to inspire and up[...]
National Police: no evidence of Haitian gangs entering Dominican Republic
Local August 26, 2024 | 5:03 pm
Santo Domingo.- On Monday, the National Police reported that there is currently no evidence of gangs from Haiti entering Dominican territory to commit crimes. The law enforcement agen[...]Southwest expands flights from Nashville to Punta Cana
Tourism August 26, 2024 | 4:11 pm
Punta Cana.- Southwest Airlines has extended its bookable flight schedule through April 7, 2025, allowing customers to plan trips well into next spring. The airline will introduce new[...]Transport companies fined for role in Las Matas-Elías Piña accident
Local August 26, 2024 | 3:10 pm
Santo Domingo.- The National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant) has imposed fines totaling RD$200,000 on two private transportation companies following a recent tr[...]Club Med to launch water park at Punta Cana Resort
Tourism August 26, 2024 | 2:17 pm
Punta Cana.- Club Med has announced exciting developments across its international portfolio, including a new hotel in the Gulf States and significant renovations at its properties in[...]Two Dominican migrants captured on Puerto Rico’s coast
World August 26, 2024 | 1:27 pm
San Juan, Puerto Rico.- Two Dominican migrants were captured on Monday morning along the northwest coast of Puerto Rico after a group of undocumented immigrants attempted to reach the[...]Passenger traffic between Jamaica and Dominican Republic soars 1,600%
Tourism August 26, 2024 | 12:13 pm
Santo Domingo.- Passenger traffic between Jamaica and the Dominican Republic has skyrocketed by 1,600% since Arajet launched its first direct flight on November 14, 2022. Travel numbe[...]Real estate tourism drives economic growth in the Dominican Republic
Tourism August 26, 2024 | 10:34 am
Santo Domingo.- Real estate tourism has significantly boosted economic growth in the Dominican Republic, with over $1,400 million in investments in the past five years, according to t[...]United States defeats Dominican Republic to reach Pan American Cup Final
Sports August 26, 2024 | 9:27 am
Mexico.- The United States secured their place in the final of the XXI Pan American Women's Volleyball Cup, held in Mexico, by defeating the Dominican Republic in straight sets (25-18[...]Protesters demand modern Penal Code with abortion rights in the Dominican Republic
Local August 26, 2024 | 8:30 am
Santo Domingo.- Hundreds of people gathered outside the National Palace in the Dominican Republic to demand a more "modern" and "rights-guaranteeing" Penal Code that includes provisio[...]Government launches ‘Soy Yo RD’ App for easy access to citizen information
Local August 26, 2024 | 8:26 am
Santo Domingo.- The Government Office of Information and Communication Technologies (OGTIC) has launched a new mobile application called "Soy Yo RD: Mi Carpeta Ciudadana," designed to[...]5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Mona Passage
Local August 26, 2024 | 7:46 am
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded at approximately 1:16 a.m. on Monday in the Mona Passage, west of Cabo Rojo. Residents in Aguada, Añasco, Mayagüez, and even the Dominican Republic reported f[...]Alexander Ogando sets Dominican record at Diamond League
Sports August 26, 2024 | 7:39 am
Chorzow, Poland.- Alexander Ogando set a new Dominican record by running the 200 meters in 19.86 seconds, securing second place at the Silesia meeting, part of the Diamond League held[...]JetBlue will allow carry-on bags to basic fare passengers
Tourism August 25, 2024 | 12:00 pm
JetBlue will significantly change its carry-on baggage policy for passengers on the Blue Basic fare. The airline confirmed in response to recent inquiries that Beginning September [...]Marileidy Paulino dominates Silesia Diamond League
Sports August 25, 2024 | 11:56 am
Silesia, Poland.- Dominican Republic’s Olympic 400m gold medalist, Marileidy Paulino, continued her impressive performance at the Silesia Diamond League. She easily outpaced her co[...]Tourism boom in the Dominican Republic triggers demand for agricultural products
Tourism August 25, 2024 | 11:16 am
Santo Domingo.- Given the constant advance of tourism, the expansion of export markets, and local consumption, the Dominican Republic faces the challenge and opportunity to improve a[...]Education Minister: It is a myth that quotas have been reserved for Haitians in DR
Local August 25, 2024 | 11:00 am
Santo Domingo—In response to comments that priority is given to the enrollment of Haitian students [...]