Santo Domingo East carnival concludes with a spectacular display of culture
Local March 4, 2024 | 8:42 am
Santo Domingo.- The Santo Domingo East carnival came to a vibrant close, with over 45 troupes from various regions parading along España Avenue. Thousands of residents and visitors g[...]Shooting at Rochy RD’s party at a discotheque in Jarabacoa
Local March 3, 2024 | 12:54 pm
Jarabacoa, DR.- An argument between a man and the urban exponent Aderli Ramirez, better known as Rochy RD, came to gunfire during a party of the "wawawa" leader in Jarabacoa. Accor[...]First woman to take over as commander of La Victoria penitentiary
Local March 3, 2024 | 12:15 pm
Santo Domingo - The General Directorate of the National Police appointed Colonel MarÃa Isabel Gil Morales as the new commander of the National Penitentiary of La Victoria, replacing [...]Santo Domingo celebrates Dominican art and culture today with its 2024 carnival parade
Local March 3, 2024 | 12:07 pm
Santo Domingo - There is nothing left; it is only a matter of time until 3:00 in the afternoon this Sunday for the streets of the National District to be dressed in color, culture, ar[...]Arajet strengthens its presence in Colombia: will increase flights to Medellin, Bogota and Cartagena
Tourism March 3, 2024 | 11:55 am
Santo Domingo - Arajet announced during the ANATO 2024 tourism fair that it will increase frequencies from Santo Domingo to Medellin, Bogota, and Cartagena to boost connectivity betwe[...]INFOTEP and Tecnocarprocs host job fair in Villa Tapia Free Zone
Economy March 3, 2024 | 9:42 am
Salcedo, Hermanas Mirabal, DR.-Â The National Institute for Technical and Professional Training (INFOTEP) partnered with Tecnocarprocs to host a job fair[...]
Ministry of Energy: new regulation for solar panels to be ready soon
Economy March 3, 2024 | 9:00 am
Santo Domingo - The Minister of Energy and Mines, Antonio Almonte, reported yesterday that the Superintendence of Electricity (SIE) is finalizing the details to approve the new "Regul[...]Dominican Republic advises airlines to avoid connections to Haiti
Local March 3, 2024 | 8:00 am
Santo Domingo - On Saturday, the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) of the Dominican Republic recommended that airlines operating regular flights from Santo Domingo avoid air connections with[...]Anamar’s manager on whale sighting in Santo Domingo’s Malecon: “It’s nothing new”
Local March 3, 2024 | 7:00 am
Santo Domingo - Regarding the sighting of a whale on the seawall of Santo Domingo yesterday, Friday, the head of the Division of Oceanography and Marine Resources of the National Auth[...]Woman sentenced to 30 years for murdering Canadian in Puerto Plata
North Coast March 2, 2024 | 5:47 pm
The Collegiate Court of Puerto Plata has sentenced Angélica MarÃa López González to 30 years in prison for the murder of Canadian citizen Reynald Payant. The incident occurred on April 15, 2022. [...]Asonahores highlights Puerto Plata’s attractions and its cruise ship boom
North Coast March 2, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Puerto Plata - The Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) highlighted the tourism dynamism of Puerto Plata, a destination that the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) promotes, especi[...]Rice, cubanela chili, creole garlic and lemon increased in price in January
Economy March 2, 2024 | 11:33 am
Santo Domingo - Some products of greater consumption in Dominican households, such as superior rice, cubanela chili, creole garlic, plantain, and lemon, have increased their value at [...]300 hours of social work and payment of 200 thousand pesos to driver who dragged dog in Higuey
Local March 2, 2024 | 11:00 am
La Altagracia - The Court of Permanent Attention of the province of La Altagracia imposed 300 hours of social work, periodic presentation, and an economic guarantee of 200 thousand pe[...]Six people die in violent day in Haiti
World March 2, 2024 | 10:00 am
Port-au-Prince - The powerful ex-cop, Jimmy Cherisier 'Barbecue,' once again announced the beginning of a "revolution" and promised to overthrow Henry Henry's government. There was[...]Poverty, data analysis and challenges, high percentage of vulnerable income
Local March 2, 2024 | 9:35 am
Santo Domingo - In 2023 monetary poverty was 23% of the population, the lowest rate since 2016 and has been reduced by 4.7 p.p. with respect to 2022 when the rate was 27.7%. 23% of th[...]5-year-old girl suffers from congenital heart disease and needs surgery, but her family has no resources
Local March 2, 2024 | 9:23 am
Santo Domingo - A mother appeals to the solidarity of President Luis Abinader and First Lady Raquel Arbaje to perform heart surgery on her little daughter, who has a congenital heart [...]DIGESETT operations: 2,932 drivers inspected and 590 motorcycles impounded
Local March 2, 2024 | 9:18 am
National District - The General Directorate of Traffic Safety and Land Transportation (DIGESETT) reported that, during nighttime operations nationwide, it inspected 2,932 drivers viol[...]Scholarship by merit, not location: Mescyt revamps program
Local March 2, 2024 | 7:14 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Mescyt) has set out to change its scholarship program to include students from [...]
Dominican Republic: Are social media, porn, and gambling shaping online culture?
Local March 1, 2024 | 6:55 pm
Santo Domingo.- Google remains the most popular website among Dominicans, attracting an average of 286 million visits monthly. YouTube follows closely be[...]
Dominican press representatives dive into CotuÃ’s vibrant carnival
Tourism March 1, 2024 | 6:44 pm
CotuÃ, DR.- Members of the Dominican Association of Tourist Press (Adompretur) got a taste of the electrifying Cotuà carnival, thanks to an invitation from the SÃ[...]