58% of helpline callers gripe about Govt. services
Economy February 7, 2017 | 10:18 am
Santo Domingo.- 58% of calls to the 311 Helpline during 2016 were complain about poor government services.
Meanwhile, 25% of calls from citizens to the helpline, which was established for the[...]
President announces support for dragon fruit farmers
Economy February 6, 2017 | 9:10 am
Santo Domingo.- During his latest Sunday "suprise visit" to rural communities, president Danilo Medina promised the National Cluster of Pitahaya Producers in Baitoa in Santiago province t[...]
Propane climbs 3 pesos, all other fuels unchanged
Economy February 3, 2017 | 2:44 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Industry and Commerce Ministry on Friday reportsthat all fuel prices except propane, will remain unchanged during the week fromFebruary 4 to 10, when premium gasoline will stil[...]
Fuel prices unchanged except LPG
Economy February 3, 2017 | 12:04 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Industry and Commerce informed Friday that it is increasing the price of Liquid Petroleum Gas by RD$3.00 for the week of February 4th-10th 2017. All other[...]
Liquid Petroleum Gas use reduces CO2 emissions
Economy February 2, 2017 | 8:09 am
Santo Domingo.- The executive director of A-GAS, Guillermo L. Cochón, stated Wednesday that Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) use by motor vehicles in the country was making a significant contributio[...]
Dominican Republic could become logistics hub
Economy February 2, 2017 | 8:03 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic could become a Regional Logistics Centre or Hub for maritime trade in the Caribbean, according to government representatives and national shipping and maritim[...]
IMF Mission assesses Dominican economy
Economy February 1, 2017 | 7:24 am
Santo Domingo.- A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in the country to review recent economic performance and prospects for the Dominican economy.
The purpose of the two-we[...]
Dominican Central Banker touts robust growth to IMF
Economy January 31, 2017 | 4:14 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic Central banker HéctorValdez Albizu met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission which has beenin the country since Tuesday in consultations over of A[...]
Eastern Road Grid’s last link: 36-km road 80%+ done
Economy January 30, 2017 | 11:02 am
Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic.- Constructionon the Hato Mayor-San Pedro de Macorís 36-kilometer highway is more than 80percent complete, and is expected to open by the end of February.
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Trump will bring prosperity to the world: Israel envoy
Economy January 27, 2017 | 12:56 pm
Santo Domingo - Israel ambassador DanielSaban on Friday said with Donald Trump at the White House the world will enjoy"prosperity" and "protection" in which everyone could agree[...]
AES Dominican Republic ready to supply natural gas to Caribbean, Central America
Economy January 27, 2017 | 11:46 am
Santo Domingo.- 27/01/2017- The AESDominicana Liquefied Natural Gas reception terminal, located in the AES Andresenergy complex, has completed the modifications to allow for re-loading andre-export[...]
Propane climbs, all other fuels unchanged
Economy January 27, 2017 | 11:05 am
Santo Domingo.- The Industry and Commerce Ministryon Friday posted the fuel prices for the week from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, when premiumgasoline will still cost RD$212.30, and regular RD$196.70,
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Local hookers cringe as Venezuelans ‘invade’ market
Economy January 27, 2017 | 9:16 am
Santo Domingo.- The growing arrival ofVenezuelan women who turn to prostitution in the country starts to concern Dominicansex workers, who complain that they "turn tricks" at below the lo[...]
Central Bank says Dominican economy grew 6.6% in 2016
Economy January 26, 2017 | 2:34 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of DominicanRepublic reported that the preliminary figures show "a vigorous growth of6.6%" of the economy, the highest in Latin America.
This was an[...]
Biggest brewery has a monopoly, antitrust complaint says
Economy January 26, 2017 | 10:35 am
Dominican Republic.- Veteran politico andlawyer Guido Gómez Mazara on Thursday submitted an antitrust complaint before thecompetition defense agency (Procompetencia), accusing the Dominican Na[...]
Dominican leader warns against return to protectionism
Economy January 25, 2017 | 8:00 am
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.- PresidentDanilo Medina on Tuesday called on the Latin American and Caribbean countries tobuild a broad regional space for trade, capital investment and financing,te[...]
Labor chief digs in on employers’ call to nix severance pay
Economy January 25, 2017 | 7:21 am
Santo Domingo.- Labor minister Jose RamonFadul on Tuesday reiterated he doesn't agree with eliminating the severance payand warned that his position is firm.
"I do not agree with annulli[...]
Trump looms large at Dominican Republic regional conclave
Economy January 24, 2017 | 4:39 pm
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. - Thepresidents of Latin America and the Caribbean or their representatives meetTuesday to discuss plans on immigration, security and drug trafficking amiduncertaint[...]
Gov. agency, exporters will co-manage foreign trade statistics
Economy January 24, 2017 | 2:36 pm
Santo Domingo.- The National StatisticsOffice (ONE) and the Dominican Exporters Association (ADOEXPO) on Tuesday agreedto jointly manage foreign trade statistics and the sector´s characteristi[...]
Foreign ministers kick off regional Summit in Punta Cana
Economy January 24, 2017 | 11:12 am
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic .- The Communityof Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Foreign ministers on Tuesday begana meeting leading to approve the documents and declarations to be sig[...]