The 2024-2028 challenge with an overgrown state bureaucracy
Local July 27, 2024 | 9:52 am
Santo Domingo - The gigantism of the state has gone to anthological categories, with 23 ministries and an Attorney General's Office equivalent to one more. A bureaucratic apparatus of[...]How is my property value determined for taxes?
Expats' Corner July 26, 2024 | 6:39 pm
As a property owner in the Dominican Republic, you are subject to property taxes or Impuesto Patrimonio Inmobiliario (IPI) if the property is valued at or more than RD$9,860,649—around US$166,000 at[...]Dominican literature needs art management, not more awards, says writer
Opinion July 25, 2024 | 8:58 pm
Santo Domingo.- In a recent discussion about the state of Dominican literature, writer Roxanna Marte emphasized the pressing need for a strategic shift from pursuing more awards and c[...]35,000 million peso addition to 2024 state budget approved
Economy July 25, 2024 | 4:34 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Chamber of Deputies approved a bill on Thursday, in its second reading, that adds over 35,000 million pesos to the general state budget for 2024. The bill, propose[...]Dominican Republic and Honduras seal pact to enhance air operations
Economy July 25, 2024 | 3:14 pm
Santo Domingo.- The governments of the Dominican Republic and Honduras have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance air operations between the two countries. This agreement ai[...]Environment develops extensive dialogue with sectors of Montecristi
Local July 25, 2024 | 1:52 pm
Montecristi, DR.- The Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Miguel Ceara Hatton, held an extensive dialogue in this province with local authorities, community representatives[...]Cuello meets with Spanish official to explore collaboration opportunities
Local July 25, 2024 | 1:36 pm
Santo Domingo.- Zoraima Cuello, former vice-presidential candidate of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), recently met with Santiago J. Castellá Surribas, the Subdelegate of the Sp[...]Approval of Cabo Rojo Tourism Corporation bill
Tourism July 25, 2024 | 11:26 am
Santo Domingo.- The Chamber of Deputies has swiftly approved a bill to establish the Cabo Rojo Tourism Corporation, aimed at enhancing tourism management in Pedernales. The bill, pass[...]Abinader vows to uphold Constitution in second term
Local July 25, 2024 | 10:12 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader has vowed to uphold the Constitution and laws of the Dominican Republic throughout his second term, which begins on August 16. He emphasized hi[...]Álvarez calls for focus on traffickers in migration policy
Local July 25, 2024 | 9:22 am
Santo Domingo.- Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez emphasized the need to shift the focus in combating illegal migrant smuggling and human trafficking, stressing that targeting traffic[...]Increased racist violence against Haitians reported
Local July 25, 2024 | 8:12 am
Santo Domingo.- Organizations defending Haitians in the Dominican Republic have reported a rise in cases of racist violence against migrants from Haiti. The #HaitianosRD collective hi[...]New school nutrition bill bans sugary drinks and processed foods
Health July 25, 2024 | 8:08 am
Santo Domingo.- On Wednesday, the Chamber of Deputies approved a school food and nutrition bill in its second reading, prohibiting the sale of sugary drinks and processed foods in sch[...]Dominican Republic advances towards new electronic passport system
Local July 25, 2024 | 7:58 am
Santo Domingo.- Lorenzo David Ramírez Uribe, the Director of Passports, announced on Wednesday that the bidding process for the new electronic or biometric passport for the Dominican[...]American extradited to Honduras for alleged murder of three women
World July 24, 2024 | 3:49 pm
Tegucigalpa.- American citizen Gilbert Reyes, accused of the murders of three Honduran women in January, arrived in Honduras on Tuesday after being extradi[...]
Adompretur Samaná refreshes leadership, emphasizes quality journalism
Tourism July 24, 2024 | 3:44 pm
Samaná, DR.- The Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur) recently reorganized its Samaná-Sánchez-Las Terrenas chapter, ushering in a new e[...]
President leads grand opening of US$175M Secrets Tides Punta Cana
Tourism July 24, 2024 | 3:40 pm
Punta Cana.- President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado will inaugurate the Secrets Tides Punta Cana hotel tomorrow, Thursday. The inauguration will take place at 10 AM, with the pr[...]RD Vial advances toll station digital transformation
Local July 24, 2024 | 2:08 pm
Santo Domingo.- The RD Vial Trust Coordinating Office announced that the digital transformation of toll stations across the Dominican Republic is progressing well, with notable advanc[...]Banyan Group to manage Gesproin Hotels in the Dominican Republic
Bavaro & Punta Cana July 24, 2024 | 1:14 pm
Punta Cana.- Gesproin Group has signed a strategic alliance with Banyan Group, a global hotel management company, marking a significant milestone for the Dominican Republic's tourism [...]ProDominicana honors Martinón Hotel Group as key tourism driver in the East
Bavaro & Punta Cana July 24, 2024 | 11:03 am
Santo Domingo.- The Center for Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana) and President Luis Abinader have honored the Martinón hotel group for its pivotal role [...]14 leaders confirm for Abinader’s Inauguration
Local July 24, 2024 | 10:20 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that 14 heads of state and one vice president have confirmed their attendance at the swearing-in ceremony for President Luis [...]