Bishop advocates for Tax Reform benefiting the poorest in the Dominican Republic
Economy May 31, 2024 | 3:12 pm
Santo Domingo.- The bishop of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo, Monsignor José Amable Duran Tineo, expressed hope and prayer that the upcoming tax reform will benefit the poorest cit[...]Dominican Navy rescues adrift catamaran “Obsession” with American crew
Local May 31, 2024 | 11:06 am
Santo Domingo.- The Maritime Operations Center (COM) of the Dominican Republic Navy successfully established contact with a catamaran-type vessel named "Obsession." The vessel's crew [...]Dominican Authorities arrest Portuguese citizen wanted for trafficking
Local May 31, 2024 | 10:07 am
Santo Domingo.- Police agents from OCN-Interpol Santo Domingo, under the Central Investigation Directorate (DICRIM), in collaboration with the Attorney General's Office (PGR), apprehe[...]Dominican Republic projects $50 Million in Mango exports for 2024
Local May 31, 2024 | 8:27 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is set to export 32 million kilograms of mangoes this year, marking a 30% increase from 2023. This surge in exports is expected to generate $50 [...]Dominican Ambassador to Brazil visits Mochotran Transportation Group
Local May 31, 2024 | 8:13 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Ambassador to Brazil, Patricia Villegas, paid a courtesy visit to the Mochotran Transportation Group. She was welcomed by the Executive Committee, led by[...]Expo Mango 2024: celebrating Dominican Republic’s mango capital
Local May 30, 2024 | 11:23 am
Baní, DR.- Minister of Agriculture Limber Cruz led the inauguration of Expo Mango 2024 on Wednesday, held in Baní, renowned as the mango capital of the Dominican Republic. The event[...]Dominican Republic to add over 9,000 hotel rooms
Tourism May 30, 2024 | 11:07 am
Miches, DR.- The Dominican Republic is undertaking a transformative tourism development plan that promises to revolutionize the industry in the coming years. Nineteen new hotel inv[...]EU backs Caribbean sargassum export from Dominican Republic for textile industry
Local May 30, 2024 | 10:17 am
Santo Domingo.- The European Union (EU) Global Gateway project aims to mitigate the impact of sargassum in the Dominican Republic and other regional countries by supporting initiative[...]Activities for Corpus Christi Day in Dominican Republic
Local May 30, 2024 | 8:31 am
This Thursday, Corpus Christi Day, is commemorated in honor of the body and blood of Christ. To mark this holiday, the Catholic Church has organized various activities throughout the country.Ministry of Interior and Police swears in 55 new Dominican citizens
Local May 29, 2024 | 3:50 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of the Interior and Police swore in 55 foreigners who pledged to support the defense and sustainability of the Dominican Republic. The group consists of 5[...]How to hold your Dominican Property
Expats' Corner May 28, 2024 | 9:20 pm
Many foreign investors buying property in the Dominican Republic often inquire about how they should hold it. They'll ask, "Should I put the property in my personal name or a corporate entity?" Ult[...]Significant reduction in banking deserts across the Dominican Republic
Economy May 27, 2024 | 4:04 pm
Santo Domingo.- Between 2020 and 2024, the number of municipalities in the Dominican Republic classified as "banking deserts"—areas without branches, ATMs, or bank subagents—decre[...]Plantain sellers urge Dominican government to lift export ban to Haiti
Local May 27, 2024 | 2:17 pm
Dajabón, DR.- Plantain sellers from the border market are urging the Dominican government to lift the ban on exporting plantain to Haiti. According to the sellers, the plantains s[...]Dominican tourism surpasses 4 million visitors in the first four months
Tourism May 27, 2024 | 1:01 pm
Santo Domingo.- Minister of Tourism David Collado announced on Monday during his regular press conference, held at a hotel in the city, that the country's tourism industry continues i[...]ONAMET warns of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Dominican Republic
Local May 27, 2024 | 10:22 am
Santo Domingo.- The National Meteorological Office (ONAMET) issued a report this Monday, indicating that the combination of the first tropical wave of the year and a trough will lead [...]Dominican mountaineer Thais Herrera returns home after conquering Mount Everest
People May 27, 2024 | 8:40 am
Santo Domingo.- Mountaineer Thais Herrera has returned to her homeland after becoming the first Dominican woman to successfully climb Mount Everest, achieving a significant milestone [...]Italian Embassy to celebrate National Holiday in the Dominican Republic
Local May 24, 2024 | 5:47 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Italian Embassy in the Dominican Republic has announced the celebration of its national holiday for the third time in the country, promising an event that captures[...]Dominican economy expands by 7.8% in April 2024
Economy May 23, 2024 | 8:56 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD), committed to transparency and timely data dissemination, reports the preliminary results of economic activity throug[...]Dominican diaspora value technical and professional training program
Economy May 23, 2024 | 8:26 pm
Santo Domingo.- The National Institute for Technical and Professional Training (INFOTEP) has made significant progress in supporting the professional dev[...]
DP World Dominicana and Punta Cana Free Trade Zone received the first cargo flight
Bavaro & Punta Cana May 23, 2024 | 3:01 pm
Punta Cana.- DP World Dominicana and Punta Cana Free Trade Zone, a company of the Puntacana Group, have initiated the air operations of the Air Cargo Hub Punta Cana, a multimodal plat[...]