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  • 17 Hikers injured in traffic accident in Samaná identified

    Local October 6, 2020 | 3:42 pm

    • Among the 17 [...]

    • Central Bank keeps benchmark rate at 3.00%; Aug. prices rise 0.78%

      Economy October 1, 2020 | 9:37 am

      Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic said Wednesday that it maintains the benchmark rate at 3.00% per year, after an "exhaustive analysis of the impact of the coronavirus pandemi[...]

    • Manufacturing activity declines in August

      Economy September 28, 2020 | 8:12 am

      Santo Domingo.- The Monthly Manufacturing Activity Index (IMAM) of the Dominican Republic Industries Association (AIRD), declined from 61.5 in July, to 47.66 in August. It said the indicator is a p[...]

    • Ethics chief warns against false financial statements

      Local September 22, 2020 | 9:16 am

      Santo Domingo .-- A few hours after the Attorney General's Office announced that the financial statements of the new and outgoing officials will be reviewed, Ethics Director, Milagros Ortiz Bosch, on [...]

    • Curfew ends next Sunday

      Health September 21, 2020 | 4:02 pm

      Next Sunday is the last day of the curfew decreed by the Executive Power to contain infections by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, a disease that has infected 108,783 people in the Dominican Repu[...]

    • 1st electric vehicle rally heralds big change

      Economy September 15, 2020 | 8:19 am

      Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic’s Electric Mobility Association (Asomoedo) held the first electric vehicle rally within the framework of the first International Electric Mobility Day, held on Sep[...]

    • Central Bank says financial intermediaries can access US$1.0B

      Economy August 26, 2020 | 10:07 am

      Santo Domingo.-  The Dominican Central Bank on Tue. said financial intermediation entities will be able to access the Quick Liquidity Facility, authorized by the Monetary Board, for up to RD$60 billi[...]

    • Central Bank says remittances reached US$737.9M in June, a 25.7% jump

      Economy July 15, 2020 | 10:51 am

      Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic on Wed. said remittances continue their growth rate, reaching US$737.9 million in June, a 25.7% jump over the same month in 2019, for a total[...]

    • It’s back…

      Local July 14, 2020 | 10:34 am

      Santo Domingo.- The National Weather Office (Onamet) reported Tuesday that an opaque sky, heat and little rain at the national level will predominate in the weather. It said that due to an air mass[...]

    • Fuel prices in DR increase between RD $ 2.20 and RD $ 6.70

      Economy July 12, 2020 | 8:05 am

      Fuel prices register an increase between RD $ 2.20 and RD $ 6.70 for the week from July 11 to 17, reported the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs (MICM). The institution indicated that Premi[...]

    • Sahara dust is back

      Local July 2, 2020 | 9:00 am

      Santo Domingo.- The National Weather Office (Onamet) in the next few days forecast variable concentrations of Sahara dust over the national territory, which will contribute to maintaining high tempera[...]

    • All fuel prices rise in DR, except Natural Gas

      Economy June 26, 2020 | 3:36 pm

      Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs reported today the increase in the price of all fuels for the week of June 27 to July 03. Premium Gasoline will sell[...]

    • Britain’s culture war and the Caribbean

      Opinion June 19, 2020 | 9:16 am

      The View from Europe David Jessop, Dominican Today senior Op-Ed contributor   Last week a culture war erupted in Britain over its colo[...]

    • Malaria and dengue fever rise in DR amid pandemic

      Local June 6, 2020 | 8:32 am

      Santo Domingo, DR
        The two main foci of malaria or malaria infection in the country remained act[...]

    • Nearly all fuel prices rise

      Economy May 29, 2020 | 2:43 pm

      S.D.- Fuel prices for the week of May 30 to June 5 Premium gasoline will be sold at RD $ 186.60, an increase of RD $ 3.80 per gallon. Regular gasoline will cost RD $ 172.00 per gallon, rising RD[...]

    • Raging fire menaces central highlands

      Local May 28, 2020 | 3:00 pm

      Constanza, Dominican Republic.- A raging fire has been reported in the La Pelada community, in Constanza (central), where smoke has been spread to the center of the city located in La Vega province. [...]

    • Piglets, salami and cash liven presidential bid

      Local May 26, 2020 | 12:50 pm

      Santo Domingo.- Ruling party (PLD) presidential candidate Gonzalo Castillo has launched a bid to attract Dominican voters, including extensive social assistance. The  political marketing first use[...]

    • Fuel prices rise sharply

      Economy May 22, 2020 | 4:48 pm

      Santo Domingo.- Fuel prices for the week from May 23 to 29 in gallons: Premium Gasoline will be sold at RD $ 182.80, for an increase of RD $ 5.20 per gallon; Regular Gasoline will be sold at RD $ 1[...]

    • Pandemic: 441 deaths, 13,223 cases

      Health May 19, 2020 | 11:13 am

      Santo Domingo .-- In the last 24 hours, 498 positive cases of COVID-19 and seven deaths were registered, for a total 13,223 infected people and 441 deaths nationwide. While 6,785 people have recove[...]

    • Central Bank says it has US$1.9B+, but buyers can’t find them

      Economy May 18, 2020 | 8:33 am

      Santo Domingo.- Despite the Central Bank’s assurances that financial institutions have wide availability in dollars that exceed US$1.9 billion, the sale of this currency remains fractional and limit[...]