Dominican Republic urges transparency in Venezuelan election at OAS meeting
Local August 1, 2024 | 8:03 am
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez urged Venezuelan authorities, through the Organization of American States (OAS), to publish the original minutes of elector[...]DN Prosecutor charges French citizen in fatal apartment fumigation case
Local August 1, 2024 | 7:48 am
Santo Domingo.- The National District Prosecutor's Office has formally charged French national Georges Antoine Thevenet with Venezuelan opposition thanks Dominican Republic for supportWorld August 1, 2024 | 7:40 am
Santo Domingo.- The campaign team of Edmundo González Urrutia, the main opposition presidential candidate in Venezuela's recent elections, thanked Dominican President Luis Abinader f[...]How to exit your preconstruction investment without penalty
Expats' Corner July 31, 2024 | 6:08 pm
When buying real estate in the Dominican Republic, specifically in preconstruction projects, situations may arise where you need or want to exit the investment. Maybe you're unhappy with the developer[...]COE issues Green Alert for six provinces due to tropical wave
Local July 31, 2024 | 4:23 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Emergency Operations Center (COE) has issued a green alert for six provinces due to the approach of an active tropical wave east of Puerto Rico and an upper-level [...]Asonahores credits incentives for tourism growth
Tourism July 31, 2024 | 3:16 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores) marked its 62nd anniversary with a panel discussion titled “Past, Present, and Future of[...]DR launches guidelines for REDD+ strategy to combat deforestation
Local July 31, 2024 | 2:59 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MMARN) of the Dominican Republic unveiled the guidelines for implementing the National Strategy for Reducing Emissio[...]Two new American Flamingo nesting sites recorded in Dominican Republic
Local July 31, 2024 | 2:07 pm
Santo Domingo.- New nesting areas of the American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) have been reported in the Manglares de Estero Balsa National Park, Dominican Republic. This discovery[...]300 flights canceled amid Venezuela-Dominican Republic suspension
Tourism July 31, 2024 | 1:47 pm
Santo Domingo.- At least 300 flights have been canceled by six airlines affected by a suspension order from the Dominican Republic, which was imposed by the Venezuelan government. Thi[...]Venezuelans in Santiago hold vigil to support fellow countrymen
Local July 31, 2024 | 11:10 am
Santiago, DR.- The Association of Venezuelans in Santiago (AVES) held a vigil at the Information Square of the Santiago de los Caballeros Monument, where attendees gathered to offer p[...]Arajet and Boeing launch second Cadet Pilot Program
Local July 31, 2024 | 10:55 am
Santo Domingo.- Arajet, the Caribbean's budget airline, has teamed up with Boeing to launch the second round of its Cadet Pilot Program. This program is d[...]
Colombia’s “White City” Popayán ready for XXII Gastronomic Congress
Tourism July 31, 2024 | 10:35 am
Bogotá.- Popayán, known as Colombia's "White City," is set to welcome chefs, gastronomes and culinary enthusiasts from around the globe for the XXII Gastronomic Congress of Popayán[...]German Embassy and Happy Dolphins sign agreement to train lifeguards and swim instructors
Local July 31, 2024 | 10:15 am
Santo Domingo.- The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Santo Domingo and the non-profit foundation Happy Dolphins of Cabarete have established a strategic partnership to en[...]Dominicans can collect passports at Mirex after Venezuelan Embassy withdrawal
Local July 31, 2024 | 9:08 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mirex) announced on Tuesday that Dominican citizens who had deposited their passports at the Venezuelan embassy in Santo Domingo for v[...]Dominican diplomatic staff return from Venezuela
Local July 31, 2024 | 8:34 am
Santo Domingo.- A group of 15 individuals from the diplomatic staff and employees of the Dominican Republic embassy in Venezuela returned to the country on Tuesday, arriving at Las Am[...]Puerto Plata to welcome 30 cruise ships in August
North Coast July 31, 2024 | 8:01 am
Puerto Plata.- Atahualpa Paulino, the regional director of the Ministry of Tourism, announced that approximately 30 cruise ships are scheduled to arrive in Puerto Plata this August. A[...]Dominican Republic closes Embassy and Consulate in Venezuela
World July 31, 2024 | 7:41 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has closed its embassy and consulate general in Venezuela, following an announcement by the Venezuelan government regarding the withdrawal of re[...]UNESCO approves buffer zone for Santo Domingo’s Colonial City
Local July 30, 2024 | 4:07 pm
New Delhi.- UNESCO and ICOMOS have approved the Dominican Republic's proposal to establish a buffer zone for the Colonial City of Santo Domingo. The decision was made during the 46th [...]Dominican Republic seeks tech boost for Caribbean connectivity
Local July 30, 2024 | 3:18 pm
Santo Domingo.- In a landmark address today, Vice President Raquel Peña called on the countries of the Greater Caribbean region to leverage aviation technology to enhance air connect[...]OAS accuses Maduro regime of mocking international community
World July 30, 2024 | 3:13 pm
The Organization of American States (OAS) stated that the Venezuelan government failed to provide guarantees for a transparent electoral process, which would ensure that the results were respected. [...]