Canada marks 150th with pledge to expand investments
Economy June 30, 2017 | 2:09 pm
Santo Domingo.- Canada on Wed. celebrated its 150th anniversary, with a cocktail in the Jaragua Hotel, attended by over 10 guests from the private sector, the government, diplomats and the media [...]Private sector was financially backing the Green March
Economy June 30, 2017 | 1:03 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Industries Association (AIRD) president Campos de Moya admitted Thursday that the private sector was financially backing the Green March, a group which in his view has wavere[...]Central Bank says virtual currencies don’t have legal backing
Economy June 29, 2017 | 8:37 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic Central Bank governor Hector Valdez Albizu, on Wed. warned that virtual currencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, among others, don't have that entity's suppor[...]Medina says Central America bloc needs a ‘qualitative leap’
Economy June 29, 2017 | 8:32 pm
San Jose, Costa Rica.- Dominican Republic president, Danilo Medina, on Thur. called for the strategic agenda of the Central American Integration System (SICA) to spur a "qualitative leap" in the reg[...]Dominicans can tap into Trinidad & Tobago’s US$4.0B food bill
Economy June 29, 2017 | 3:13 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic's ambassador to Trinidad & Tobago on Thur. announced the coordination of a visit of a trade and business mission to his country from September 6 to 9. José S[...]Overpass at Boca Chica ready in a ‘few months’
Economy June 29, 2017 | 2:55 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Public Works Ministry on Wed. said the construction of the overpass at La Caleta, Boca Chica township (east) is in its final stage. Public Works official Ramón Antonio Pepín s[...]Deputies ratify Beijing audiovisual copyright treaty
Economy June 29, 2017 | 1:01 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Chamber of Deputies on Wed. ratified the Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances (2012) adopted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on 24 June 2012, which pro[...]Dominicans must adopt a cybersecurity culture: official
Economy June 29, 2017 | 12:45 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Telecom Institute (Indotel) president Jose del Castillo on Wed. announced an executive order to launch a national cybersecurity policy in September, as the baseline for respo[...]Caribbean Export expands regional Angel Investor Network to Dominican Rep., Haiti
Economy June 28, 2017 | 3:04 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) has commenced their expansion of the Angel investment footprint within the Dominican Republic and Haiti following the hosting[...]Medina says embattled power plant will also burn trash
Economy June 28, 2017 | 2:21 pm
Santo Domingo.- Once completed the embattled Punta Catalina coal-burning power plant would consume 2,600 tons of trash to generate electricity daily, some 600 tons more than the National District's da[...]Deadline to import 5+ year-old autos expires June 30
Economy June 28, 2017 | 12:41 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Customs agency on Tuesday said the deadline to import vehicles with more than 5 years of manufacture expires June 30, for which the import of autos made prior to 2011 is banned. [...]Medina off to Costa Rica for Central American conclave
Economy June 27, 2017 | 8:15 pm
Santo Domingo.- President Danilo Medina will fly to Costa Rica tomorrow Wednesday to participate in the XLIX Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Central American Integration System (SICA). [...]Solar energy to reach 162Mw soon: official
Economy June 27, 2017 | 5:22 pm
Santo Domingo.- Energy and Mines minister Antonio Isa on Tuesday said the institution works at a regulatory level to ensure the conditions to make private renewable energy investments attractive. S[...]Online classifieds Corotos adds features to boost auto sales
Economy June 27, 2017 | 1:21 pm
Santo Domingo. - The online classifieds Corotos, recently participated in the auto-fair hosted by the Canada wants to invest more in the Dominican Republic: envoyEconomy June 27, 2017 | 12:24 pm
Santo Domingo.- Canada ambassador Steve Coté affirmed Monday that his country is increasingly interested in expanding investment, especially in coordination with Dominican Republic's Export and[...]Exporters mark 45 years of contributions to development
Economy June 26, 2017 | 5:37 pm
Santo Domingo.- Business leaders, diplomats, government officials and members of international organizations on Friday attended a cockail to mart the of the Dominican Exporters Association's (ADOEXPO)[...]Medina announces help for fishermen; religious tourism route
Economy June 26, 2017 | 1:43 pm
Hato Mayor.- President Danilo Medina on Sunday pledged support to fishermen of Sabana de la Mar grouped in Asotrapesamar, aimed at meeting the needs to spur their development. He said as many as 30[...]Politicos, business push to control Judiciary threatens democracy
Economy June 26, 2017 | 12:31 pm
Santo Domingo.- The outspoken head of the Herrera and Santo Domingo Province Industries Association (AEIH) on Sunday called the politicos and business leaders effort to control the Judiciary, a threat[...]Bahia de las Aguilas pushes the South closer to tourism launch
Economy June 23, 2017 | 7:58 pm
Santo Domingo.- Environment minister Francisco Domínguez on Friday said the tourism development project at Bahia de las Aguilas announced Thursday will be ecologically sustainable, where the enviro[...]Dike to avert damage from North Yaque river flooding
Economy June 23, 2017 | 4:18 pm
Santo Domingo.- The construction of a dike will minimize damage from the North Yaque river's flooding in Santiago, Mao and Montecristi, where downpours often force authorities to open the Tavera dam f[...]