Francisco Javier García asserts PLD’s imminent return to power
Local July 29, 2024 | 10:52 am
Jarabacoa, La Vega.- Francisco Javier García, a prominent member of the Political Committee of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), confidently proclaimed that the PLD will soon ree[...]Military shuts down clandestine liquor operation in Navarrete
Local July 29, 2024 | 10:40 am
Navarrete, Santiago.- In a decisive blow against illicit alcohol production, the Dominican Republic Military has dismantled a clandestine laboratory pro[...]
Over 4,000 graduates from Oportunidad 14-24 program
Local July 29, 2024 | 10:32 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader celebrated a significant milestone this Saturday as he presided over the graduation of 4,596 Oportunidad 14-24 pr[...]
Dominican lawmakers set to retire with lucrative pensions
Local July 29, 2024 | 9:01 am
Santo Domingo.- A wave of retirements is coming to the Dominican Congress, and with it, a significant financial payout for many departing lawmakers. Under[...]
Dominican Republic: fishermen rescue survivors of capsized boat
Local July 29, 2024 | 8:47 am
San Pedro de Macorís, DR.- A harrowing rescue operation unfolded off the coast of Guayacanes as fishermen battled to save dozens of people from a capsiz[...]
Acoprovi: high cost of new housing in GSD due to “inflationary pressures” on materials
Economy July 28, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Santo Domingo - The high cost of new homes being erected in Greater Santo Domingo is due to "inflationary pressures" in the costs of some construction materials, such as steel and cem[...]Mayor’s Office of Santo Domingo Norte takes first steps to remove junk vehicles
Local July 28, 2024 | 11:06 am
The Mayor's Office of Santo Domingo Norte (SDN) took the first steps to enlist in the fight against junk vehicles in the municipality, carrying out the first surveys. The mayor's office, directed b[...]All-terrain parents search for their livelihood in the garbage
Local July 28, 2024 | 10:30 am
Dominican Republic—At 7:30 a.m., José Alfredo López Casado, with his rubber boots on, goes[...]IDB indicates that 45% of households in Latin America and the Caribbean do not have decent housing
Local July 28, 2024 | 10:00 am
Mexico City—The Inter-Ameri[...]Caribbean Queens lose to Italy at Paris Olympics 3-1
Sports July 28, 2024 | 9:21 am
Paris, France - The Dominican 'Queens o[...]
Tropical disturbance could form next week
Local July 28, 2024 | 9:00 am
The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported Friday that a tropical disturbance could develop next week near the Lesser Antilles. The agency said, “An area of disturbed weather over the central tr[...]Five men arrested in Bavaro gas station robbery
Local July 28, 2024 | 8:18 am
Bávaro - Members of the National Police assigned to the Central Investigation Directorate (DICRIM) arrested five men accused of armed robbery of a gas station located in Bávaro, La [...]Homicide cases are decreasing in 17 provinces, police say
Local July 28, 2024 | 8:04 am
Santo Domingo - The National Police reported this Saturday that a total of 17 provinces and two municipalities have managed [...]
Dominican Lisvel Eve Mejia faces 4-year doping suspension
Sports July 27, 2024 | 1:16 pm
Santo Domingo—Volleyball player Lisvel Eve Mejía, who was removed from the Dominican national team[...]Carnival Cruise maintains its booming operations in Puerto Plata
North Coast July 27, 2024 | 12:38 pm
Puerto Plata - This Wednesday, July 24, Amber Cove's tourist and cruise port welcomed the Carnival Celebration and Carnival Magic, with 13,924 people on board, including visitors and [...]Year-on-year inflation in the Dominican Republic reached 3.46% in June
Economy July 27, 2024 | 11:00 am
Santo Domingo - The Ministry of Economy informed this Friday that inter-annual inflation in the Dominican Republic stood at 3.46 % in June, thus remaining below the target range of 4.[...]Did you notice? New 1,000 peso bills in circulation
Economy July 27, 2024 | 10:47 am
Santo Domingo - The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) announced that RD$1,000 banknotes in its 2023 series began circulating on July 17 of this year. According to the b[...]SINAVE reports 8,484 suspected cases of dengue fever
Health July 27, 2024 | 10:34 am
Santo Domingo - The Epidemiological Surveillance System (SINAVE) reports that as of week 27, 8,484 dengue cases had been registered, and nine deaths had been reported. However, it [...]Maternal mortality figures in the official spotlight; dengue fever
Health July 27, 2024 | 10:23 am
Santo Domingo - During one week, week 28, the Epidemiological Surveillance System recorded three maternal deaths from three provinces. Their ages ranged from 21 to 29 years old. Ni[...]Onamet: Good weather with hazy skies today
Local July 27, 2024 | 10:11 am
Santo Domingo - The National Meteorological Office (Onamet) reported that for Saturday, a good weather pattern will prevail with hazy skies, very hot temperatures, and little rainfall[...]