Authorities confiscate more than two million cigarettes and arrest 10 people in Puerto Plata
North Coast April 18, 2019 | 12:09 pm
The Navy of the Dominican Republic (ARD) and the General Directorate of Customs seized more than two million "Capital" brand cig[...]Pro-fund concert announced for Dominican architect who suffered an accident at Punta Rucia beach
Local April 15, 2019 | 11:57 am
Close friends of the Dominican architect Martha González Pons announced on Monday the concert "A hand on the heart for Martha," which seeks to raise funds for the medical expenses of the professional[...]The DR is for the birds (or, well, it should be!)
North Coast April 6, 2019 | 3:55 pm
By Renn Loren Did you know that the Cigua Palmera or palmchat (Dulus Dominicus) is the national bird of the Dominican Republic[...]Puerto Plata trash dump becoming an eyesore of the past
Local April 1, 2019 | 9:57 am
Puerto Plata.- Provincial authorities affirm that it's still among Dominican Republic's most important tourism destinations, though hobbled in recent years, one of the reasons being the garbage dump t[...]History’s footsteps provide a path to the future
North Coast March 30, 2019 | 1:18 pm
Renn Loren Sosúa History needn’t be a dull, dry static dead thing locked in the past. Many times history ripples vibrantly fo[...]Poor airlines route connectivity hinders the development of Puerto Plata
North Coast March 30, 2019 | 10:42 am
The low airline route connectivity of Puerto Plata has become a challenge for the total tourist development of the Atlantic Bride, in addition to the lack of a road infrastructure, which has been unde[...]Govt. starts to shutter Puerto Plata’s trash dump at last
Economy March 27, 2019 | 8:08 am
Puerto Plata.- Dominicana Limpia, the Puerto Plata City Council and other agencies began the process to shutter the trash dump and control of the landfill that has operated in the province for decades[...]Canadian gunned down in Puerto Plata had drug trafficking links
Local March 26, 2019 | 2:42 pm
Puerto Plata.- Mike Di Battista, a Canadian gunned down in Puerto Plata Sunday night, had links to various drug trafficking organizations, according to the CTV. Di Batista was shot several times in[...]Downpours ease North region’s drought woes
Local March 26, 2019 | 8:49 am
Santiago.- Heavy to moderate downpour Mon. afternoon fell over different parts of the northern Cibao region, where the rains are expected to continue. Yesterday's downpour brought joy to the inhabi[...]US$30M Puerto Plata Port construction starts with techs
Economy March 20, 2019 | 8:43 am
Puerto Plata.- The work on structural and soil mechanics studies for the construction of the Multipurpose Port was initiated by technicians of the companies Puerto Plata Port Investment, Inversiones M[...]BBQ Express: POP Festival exceeded expectations in Playa Dorada
Business & Pleasure March 19, 2019 | 4:43 pm
Puerto Plata.- Around 1,000 people attended the second annual event organized by BBQ Express and Limón Culinario, under the Newlink production. El Laucha, known for the Argentine TV show Locos x E[...]Baseball, Jewish immigrants, and a town called Sosúa
Local March 16, 2019 | 11:30 am
"History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme." Mark TwainMost people who visit Sosúa will neve[...]
Police rescue Swiss held captive by Dominican wife for 2 years
Local March 15, 2019 | 5:09 pm
Santo Domingo. - The authorities on Thurs. rescued a Swiss citizen who for two years was held captivity by his Dominican wife and her son in Dajabón (northwest). Urs Hinterberguer, 57, said his wi[...]US, Canadian pilots choose Puerto Plata’s Airport for Fly-In
North Coast March 15, 2019 | 12:48 pm
Santo Domingo.- Several pilots from the United States and Canada chose Puerto Plata's Luperón International Airport to start the Fly-In of the Caribbean International Rally, Governor's Cup 2019, [...]NATGEO gets close to humpback whales in Samana: Diario Libre
North Coast March 14, 2019 | 4:40 pm
Samana, Dominican Republic.- "It's six in the morning and a multidisciplinary group of ten people board a boat in the bay of Samaná, while the humpback whale watching season is at its peak. It's thei[...]Amber Cove span of Puerto Plata road nearly finished
Economy March 13, 2019 | 4:28 pm
Puerto Plata.- The Public Works Ministry on Wed. said the reconstruction and expansion of the 8.4 km Maimón-Puerto Plata span of the Navarrete-Puerto Plata highway is 80 percent completed, and announ[...]Anti-arson guards continue at Puerto Plata’s trash dump
Local March 12, 2019 | 11:26 am
Puerto Plata.- The guards deployed at the trash dump to prevent new fires are prepared for the long haul, according to Puerto Plata mayor, Walter Musa. He said that the military and police force [...]Welcome to Saturday’s news
Local March 9, 2019 | 1:04 pm
Welcome to Saturday's News, a new feature in Dominican Today. Along with continued reportage from all regions of the Dominican Republic, I will seek to shine a spotlight on some of the lesser-known[...]Drought in the Northwest the most severe in 60 years
Economy March 8, 2019 | 8:47 am
Montecristi, Dominican Republic.- The drought in the Northwest, which the locals say is the most severe of the last 60 years, impacts everything, from humans and animals to agriculture and the environ[...]Dominican pavilion in Berlin looks to draw more German tourists
Bavaro & Punta Cana March 6, 2019 | 3:50 pm
Berlin.- Deputy Tourism minister Fausto Fernandez on n Wed. opened Dominican Republic's pavilion at Berlin's 53rd annual International Tourism Exchange (ITB) held from today until Sunday. The Domin[...]Work for Puerto Plata’s new US$100.0M port starts Aug.
Economy July 27, 2018 | 5:33 pm
Puerto Plata.- The construction of a new cruise terminal, another for freight and a breakwater for fishing vessels will start in August, revealed Fri. Miguel Angel Jiménez Messon, of the Puerto Plata[...]
