After weeks of jumps fuel prices fall
Economy November 24, 2017 | 2:45 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Industry and Commerce Ministry on Fri. posted the fuel prices for the week from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1, when premium gasoline will cost RD$219.80 and regular goes to RD$203.70, both RD$[...]Reshaping inter-regional trade and investment
Economy November 24, 2017 | 1:04 pm
By David Jessop, Dominican Today senior Op-Ed contributor. For decades, the Caribbean has been fixated on the need to export to, and import from its traditional markets in North America and Europe.[...]Official announces Dominican capital’s 3rd air terminal
Economy November 24, 2017 | 12:46 pm
Santo Domingo.- Airports Dept. director, Marino Collante, on Thurs. announced the construction of an aerodrome in Santo Domingo province, in coordination with other govt. agencies including the Domini[...]From major appliances to ‘charcoal chicken’
Economy November 24, 2017 | 12:26 pm
Santo Domingo.- Shoppers by the thousands are flocking to stores Fri. looking for the best deal while merchants expect brisk sales during Black Friday, which like the US, has become the of the most im[...]Dominican exports didn’t sustain 6.3% jump from 2010 to 2016
Economy November 23, 2017 | 4:49 pm
Santo Domingo.- The 6.3% jump in Dominican Republic's exports from 2010 to 2016 wasn't sustained since the trend was sluggish year on year, even taking into account the high downward rates (above 20%)[...]Water leads in clean energy output of 11.56%
Economy November 23, 2017 | 3:24 pm
Santo Domingo.- Water, wind and sun combined to provide 11.56% of the power generated in the country last year, the National Statistics Office (ONE) revealed Wed. "Water, wind and solar contributed[...]Power comapanies will invest if the Govt. respects the Law
Economy November 23, 2017 | 2:17 pm
Santo Domingo.- The executive vice-president of Dominican Republic's power companies grouped in ADIE, on Wed. reaffirmed its commitment to continue at the forefront in technological innovation of th[...]With US$1.45B in sales Black Friday overtakes US traditions
Economy November 23, 2017 | 12:56 pm
Santo Domingo.-With even street vendors hawking offers on food and vegetables, 'Black Friday' is quickly becoming a tradition in the country, whereas the also US customs of Halloween and Thanksgiving [...]Salvage vehicles will be seized, Customs warns
Economy November 23, 2017 | 12:17 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Customs Agency on Wed. warned importers of used vehicles, dealers, shippers and the public, that it will confiscate autos classified as salvage, as stipulated in an executive in ef[...]US$1.9B power plant at center of major scandal on track for 2018
Economy November 22, 2017 | 12:35 pm
Santo Domingo.- State-owned Electric Utility (CDEEE) CEO, Rubén Jiménez Bichara, on Tues. said the govt. continues to adhere to its contractual rights in its dispute with the Brazilian company Odebr[...]Medina cuts ribbon on road to highland towns
Economy November 22, 2017 | 12:09 pm
Padre las Casas, Dominican Republic.- The Padre Las Casas-Bohechío highway (west) was an old debt the State had with the two towns, said president Danilo Medina to describe the road inaugurated Tuesd[...]Dominican Republic to resume auto inspections after 3 deaths
Economy November 22, 2017 | 11:46 am
Santo Domingo.- "The last mishap we had was due to a bad intervention of a vehicle and being unaware of how the catalysts and seals which the vehicle must have, so that the gases don't enter the veh[...]Ambitious project aims to rid the capital’s rivers of sediment, trash
Economy November 21, 2017 | 7:57 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Environment Ministry, the Farach Foundation, the Navy and the International Waste Free Oceans Foundation (WFO) on Tuesday launched Operation Castor (beaver) to collect solid wast[...]Illegal used car dealers cause up to 30% losses to legit ones
Economy November 21, 2017 | 5:23 pm
Santo Domingo.- Auto dealers operating illegally in Dominican territory have prompted[...]Massachusetts investors eye Dominican Republic’s tourism sector
Economy November 21, 2017 | 11:40 am
Santo Domingo.- A delegation of investors from Massachusetts met Mon. at the National Palace with president Danilo Medina, to state their interest in investing in the country's tourism sector. Acco[...]Dominican Republic’s biggest payday at US$291.7M on Dec. 4
Economy November 20, 2017 | 8:37 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Govt. on Mon. announced that it already has the funds to pay the "13th salary," also known as "Christmas bonus," which will given to the public servants on December 4. Administr[...]AES Dominicana unit places Dominican securities market’s highest dollar issue
Economy November 20, 2017 | 7:57 pm
Santo Domingo.- The power plant Dominican Power Partners (DPP), a company that is part of the AES Dominicana Group, placed US$25.0 million in the stock market, in the last issues of its Program of Gua[...]Regional body heightens fight against smuggling in containers
Economy November 20, 2017 | 4:38 pm
Santo Domingo.- The VI Regional Meeting of the Container Control Program (CCP) for Latin America and the Caribbean began Mon., aimed at exchanging ideas and strategies to reduce contraband. The mee[...]International flights to start soon at northwest airport: top official
Economy November 20, 2017 | 3:15 pm
Santo Domingo.- Airports Dept. director, Marino Collante on Sun. said all is necessary steps are being taken and security requirements ensured to start international flights at Montecristi Airport (no[...]Key issues a hurdle to goal of 10M tourists, mogul warns
Economy November 17, 2017 | 7:39 pm
Santo Domingo.- Tourism mogul Frank Rainieri on Fri. warned that although president Danilo Medina wasn't wrong to set the goal of 10 million tourists, the current tourism growth won't be sustainable i[...]