We’ll develop the Southwest’s economy: Minority presidential candidate
Economy February 22, 2016 | 9:57 am
Barahona, Dominican Republic.- Alliance for Democracy presidentialcandidate Minou Tavarez Mirabal on Sunday pledged economic and socialdevelopment for Barahona province and the southwest through wo[...]
Major components arrive for coal-fired power plants
Economy February 22, 2016 | 8:13 am
Santo Domingo.- The CEO of the State-owned electric utility(CDEEE) on Sunday announced the arrival of the generator, turbine and relatedequipment for the first of two coal-fired power plants being [...]
Pact aims to boost agro-industrial, farm exports
Economy February 19, 2016 | 4:44 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic Export andInvestment Center (CEI-RD) and the Dominican Agricultural Market Suppliers (MERCADOM),on Friday agreed to turn Merca SantoDomingo and the National [...]
OAS to focus on sustainability in Dominican Republic conclave
Economy February 19, 2016 | 4:30 pm
Washington.- The Organization of American States (OAS) willdiscuss the topic "capacity building for sustainable development" inits 46th General Assembly, this year hosted by the Dominican[...]
All fuel prices unchanged a 2nd straight week
Economy February 19, 2016 | 11:10 am
Santo Domingo.- All fuel prices will remain unchanged forthe second straight week, with premium gasoline remaining at RD$175.30 andregular will continue at RD$157.50 per gallon.
From February[...]
Dominican Telecomm readies response to cyber attacks
Economy February 19, 2016 | 10:22 am
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Telecomm Institute (Indotel) presidentGideon Santos on Thursday said the Dominican Republic will implement a NationalCybersecurity Strategy, with technical support from th[...]
Construction starts for Santo Domingo’s first Bike Circuit
Economy February 18, 2016 | 4:31 pm
Santo Domingo.- National District mayor Roberto Salcedo on Thursdaybroke ground for construction of the of the first stage of the Bike Circuit projectalong the around 2-kilometer long median on Chu[...]
World Bank provides US$150M to fight zika in LatAm, Caribbean
Economy February 18, 2016 | 3:57 pm
Washington.- In order to support countries in Latin Americaand the Caribbean affected by the Zika virus outbreak, the World Bank Groupannounced today that it has made US$150 million immediately ava[...]
Social impact prompts VICINI name swap to INICIA
Economy February 18, 2016 | 2:17 pm
Santo Domingo.- VICINI chief executive Felipe Vicini on Thursdayannounced the Group’s name change to INICIA, a decision he affirms is inspired by the vision andsocial impact of its educational in[...]
Earth guru brings lessons for Dominican Republic
Economy February 17, 2016 | 7:27 am
Santo Domingo.- Leonardo Boff has been known as one of thefounders of liberation theology for decades.
However, today the theologian, philosopher, priest, writerand Brazilian ecologist works [...]
World Bank promotes cleaner production in the Dominican Republic
Economy February 16, 2016 | 12:35 pm
Santo Domingo.- The International Finance Corporation (IFC),the private sector entity of the World Bank Group, the European Union, the EnvironmentMinistry and the Industry and Commerce Ministry on [...]
No new trade pacts until old ones are reviewed: Regional business leader
Economy February 16, 2016 | 10:19 am
Santo Domingo.- Inter-American BusinessesAssociation (Asine) president Leonel Castellanos on Monday said the DominicanRepublic must reformulate its foreign trade policy in the heels of what he call[...]
Japan firm buys 50% of State-owned cigarette maker for US$14.0M
Economy February 16, 2016 | 9:03 am
Santiago.- The head of the endowment fund of the formerState-owned companies (FONPER) on Monday announced the firm Japan Tobacco Internationalacquired a 50% stake in the cigarette maker La Tabacale[...]
Legislation to boost Dominican industries in congressional ‘limbo’
Economy February 15, 2016 | 4:44 pm
Dominican Republic.- Herrera and Santo Domingo Province IndustriesAssociation (AEIH) president Antonio Taveras on Monday said key initiatives topromote small and medium businesses and national expo[...]
Dominican Republic economy draws Bloomberg’s attention
Economy February 15, 2016 | 12:21 pm
Santo Domingo.- Financial newsgiant Bloomberg.com has been keeping s close tab on the Dominican Republicduring the last few months, reporting on various economic fronts of the Caribbeannation, wher[...]
Govt. to allocate more funds for grape growers
Economy February 15, 2016 | 10:37 am
Bahoruco, Dominican Republic.- NationalGrape Institute (INUVA) director Mario Perez and Agriculture Ministry officialsvisited the western province of Bahoruco on Sunday, to check the currentreality[...]
Hemisphere experts to help beef producers on sustainability
Economy February 12, 2016 | 12:35 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Ranchers and Farmers Association(ADHA), the Agriculture Ministry and the US Soybean Export Council will train beefproducers to promote the development and sustainabili[...]
NBA, biggest bank pact means perks for customers
Economy February 12, 2016 | 11:50 am
Santo Domingo.- Popular, Dominican Republic’s biggest bankand the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Thursday announced a businessalliance during several years which makes it the league’s[...]
Fuel prices unchanged until February 19
Economy February 12, 2016 | 11:20 am
Santo Domingo.- All fuel prices will remain unchangedduring the week from February 13 to 19, when premium gasoline will remain atRD$175.30 and regular will continue at RD$157.50 per gallon.
O[...]
Stationary trough brings a rainy weekend
Economy February 12, 2016 | 8:49 am
Santo Domingo.- The National Weather Office (Onamet) onFriday forecast weak to moderate showers across much of the Dominican territoryas a frontal trough remains over the island.
It said the [...]