Haitian police arrest suspect in murder of American missionaries
World August 22, 2024 | 2:31 pm
Port-au-Prince, Haiti.- Haitian police have arrested Bénicé Célestin, 52, in connection with the murder of two American missionaries and a Haitian citizen at an orphanage in Port-a[...]Free Trade Zone exports hit record high in July 2024
Economy August 22, 2024 | 1:13 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Free Trade Zones (ADOZONA) announced a record-setting performance for free trade zone exports in July 2024, reaching $783.84 million. This[...]National Police and Public Prosecutor’s Office bust dangerous Haitian gang in Santiago
Local August 22, 2024 | 11:54 am
Santiago, DR.- The National Police and the Public Prosecutor's Office have successfully dismantled a dangerous gang of Haitian nationals involved in robbing truck drivers on the Joaqu[...]Tourism investors praise President Abinader’s reappointment of David Collado
Tourism August 22, 2024 | 11:01 am
Santo Domingo.- Leading international tourism investors have expressed their strong approval of President Luis Abinader's decision to reappoint David Collado as Minister of Tourism. A[...]Playa Nueva Romana hosts inaugural Volley Fest
Sports August 22, 2024 | 10:13 am
Playa Nueva Romana.- Playa Nueva Romana celebrated its first Volley Fest with great success, bringing together beach volleyball enthusiasts for a day filled with excitement and activi[...]Leonel Fernández denounces constitutional reform proposal as unnecessary
Local August 22, 2024 | 9:45 am
Santo Domingo.- Leonel Fernández, President of the Fuerza del Pueblo (FP) party, declared that the proposed constitutional reform by President Luis Abinader is unnecessary. Fernández’s critique, p[...]Fourth Dominican Chocolate Festival set for September 2024
Local August 22, 2024 | 9:16 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic will host the fourth edition of the Dominican Chocolate Festival from September 21 to 29, 2024. This event celebrates the country’s chocolate [...]Duartiano Institute urges authorities to prioritize Haitian issue
Local August 22, 2024 | 8:35 am
Santo Domingo.- Dr. Wilson Gómez Ramírez, President of the Duartiano Institute, emphasized the importance of Dominican unity around the founding principles of the nation, particular[...]Health Ministry boosts Monkeypox surveillance
Health August 22, 2024 | 8:23 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Health announced that no new monkeypox cases have been reported since April 2024. Despite this, the Ministry has heightened epidem[...]Marranzini unveils plan to revive Dominican electrical system
Local August 22, 2024 | 8:17 am
Santo Domingo.- Celso Marranzini, President of the Unified Council of Electricity Distribution Companies (EDE), has introduced a comprehensive modernization plan for the Dominican Rep[...]Abinader initiates construction of Hyatt Zilara and public access to Punta Bergantín
North Coast August 21, 2024 | 4:41 pm
Puerto Plata.- President Luis Abinader recently marked the beginning of construction for public access to Punta Bergantín and the Hyatt Zilara Hotel, signaling the start of Puerto Pl[...]Air Europa’s sustainable long-haul flight
Local August 21, 2024 | 3:21 pm
Santo Domingo.- For the third consecutive year, Air Europa participated in SkyTeam's challenge to promote sustainable innovation in aviation. Renamed “The Aviation Challenge” for [...]Plaza de la Poesía restored in Fabio Fiallo’s honor
Local August 21, 2024 | 2:31 pm
Santo Domingo.- Mayor Carolina Mejía of the National District inaugurated the renovated Plaza de la Poesía, honoring the poet Fabio Fiallo. The plaza, located at the intersection of[...]Dominican Republic set to play 2026 World Baseball Classic in Miami
Sports August 21, 2024 | 1:16 pm
Santo Domingo.- The groups for the 2026 World Baseball Classic were announced on Wednesday, with the Dominican Republic set to play in Miami, facing off against Venezuela, the Netherl[...]Palladium Hotel Group hosted the first Real Madrid Clinics in Punta Cana
Bavaro & Punta Cana August 21, 2024 | 11:25 am
Punta Cana.- Palladium Hotel Group, in partnership with the Real Madrid Foundation, recently hosted the inaugural "Real Madrid Clinics" in the Dominican Republic, offering young footb[...]Dominican writer and photographer Amarilis Cueto unveils her first poetry collection
Local August 21, 2024 | 10:58 am
Santo Domingo.- Renowned Dominican writer and photographer Amarilis Cueto will present her debut poetry collection, Caleidoscopio en sepia, today at the Centro Cultural de Es[...]Former Haitian President Michel Martelly leaves U.S. following OFAC sanctions
World August 21, 2024 | 10:23 am
United States.- Former Haitian President Michel Martelly has departed from the United States after being notified of sanctions imposed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), [...]Survey reveals 92% of Dominican Republic tourists plan to return
Tourism August 21, 2024 | 9:20 am
Santo Domingo.- A recent Mitur survey reveals that 92% of tourists visiting the Dominican Republic plan to return, highlighting high satisfaction with their experiences. Conducted bet[...]Abinader issues decree to create new Dominican mining company
Economy August 21, 2024 | 8:43 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader has issued Decree No. 453-24, establishing Empresa Minera Dominicana, S.A. (Emidom), a state-owned entity focused on exploring and exploiting t[...]Russian leader of cannabis fraud extradited to Spain
Local August 21, 2024 | 8:35 am
Santo Domingo.- The Public Prosecutor's Office secured the extradition of Sergei Berezin, a Russian national and leader of an international criminal organization responsible for defra[...]