Italian arrested at Punta Cana Airport with 1kg of suspected drugs
Bavaro & Punta Cana July 24, 2024 | 9:46 am
Punta Cana.- An Italian national attempting to travel to Paris, France, with suspected narcotics in his stomach was arrested at Punta Cana International Airport in La Altagracia pro[...]Senate bans presidential family from state contracts in new law
Local July 24, 2024 | 8:33 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Senate approved the General Law on Public Contracts in its second reading on Tuesday. The new legislation prohibits the President, Vice President, and th[...]Migration takes preventive measures amid Anthrax outbreak
Health July 24, 2024 | 8:02 am
Santo Domingo.- In response to the presence of anthrax in Haiti, the General Directorate of Migration (DGM) has implemented sanitary measures to protect checkpoint staff from potentia[...]Punta Bergantín project receives environmental license
North Coast July 24, 2024 | 7:57 am
Puerto Plata.- The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has granted an environmental license for the Punta Bergantín tourism project in Puerto Plata, enabling construction t[...]Legal hurdles could impact Abinader’s second term swearing-in venue
Local July 23, 2024 | 5:14 pm
Santo Domingo.- Politician and lawyer Rafael Paz has raised concerns that President Luis Abinader’s plan to swear in for his second term at the National Theater could face significa[...]Chancellor says anthrax is under control
Health July 23, 2024 | 4:07 pm
Santo Domingo.- Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez assured that anthrax, which has raised health concerns in Haiti, remains under control in the Dominican Republic. He confirmed that n[...]Teoscar Hernandez secures Dodgers’ victory over Giants
Sports July 23, 2024 | 3:21 pm
Los Angeles.- Teoscar Hernandez had three hits and three RBIs, including a decisive single in the eighth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the San Francisc[...]Spanish Woman Denies Child Trafficking Charges
Local July 23, 2024 | 2:14 pm
Madrid.- A Spanish woman appeared in court on Tuesday, where she denied being part of a human trafficking ring that illegally transported children from the Dominican Republic to Spain[...]Airbnb reveals Top 10% Rated Spaces in the Dominican Republic
Local July 23, 2024 | 1:15 pm
Santo Domingo.- To assist travelers in finding the most popular places to stay, Airbnb has introduced a new feature highlighting the best-rated spaces on the platform. This is based o[...]Senate receives visit from Vietnamese Assemblymen
Local July 23, 2024 | 11:09 am
Santo Domingo.- The President of the Dominican Senate, Ricardo de los Santos, along with a delegation of senators, welcomed a Foreign Relations Committee from the National Assembly of[...]Delta cancels four flights due to crew shortage
Local July 23, 2024 | 10:03 am
Santo Domingo.- On Monday, Delta Air Lines canceled four commercial flights between Las Americas International Airport (AILA) in Santo Domingo and John F. Kennedy International Airpor[...]U.S. Ambassador announces $60 Million in aid and more armored vehicles for Haiti
World July 23, 2024 | 9:24 am
Haiti.- On Monday, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced a new $60 million humanitarian aid package and additional armored vehicles for Haiti’s sec[...]Deputies approve Law creating specialized emergency and disaster mitigation corps
Local July 23, 2024 | 8:34 am
Santo Domingo.- On Monday, the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill establishing the Specialized Corps for Emergency and Disaster Mitigation (CEMED), aimed at enhancing the State's cap[...]Employers must prove wage discrepancies and just cause for dismissal
Local July 23, 2024 | 8:24 am
Santo Domingo.- The Third Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) has clarified that, under Article 16 of the Labor Code, employers are responsible for proving, with records, pa[...]President Abinader neutral on U.S. election
Local July 23, 2024 | 7:56 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader avoided favoring either Republicans or Democrats in the upcoming U.S. elections, stating his preference is "whoever wins." During his weekly pr[...]Dajabón Public Health Director urges precautions against Anthrax
Health July 22, 2024 | 4:17 pm
Santo Domingo.- Francisco García Espinal, the provincial director of Public Health in Dajabón, has advised the public to practice handwashing, wear masks, and maintain social distan[...]DR signs co-management agreement for Padre Nuestro ecological and archaeological trail
Tourism July 22, 2024 | 3:40 pm
Bayahíbe, DR.- In a collaborative effort to strengthen sustainable tourism and environmental conservation, a co-management agreement for the Padre Nuestr[...]
Pro Consumidor to enforce strict measures against sun-exposed bottled water sales
Health July 22, 2024 | 3:11 pm
Santo Domingo.- Eddy Alcántara, the executive director of the National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (Pro Consumidor), announced on Monday that the agency will take[...]“Go Samaná” guide promotes diverse tourist offerings
North Coast July 22, 2024 | 2:15 pm
Samaná.- The Samaná Tourism Cluster (CTS) and the Association of Hotels and Tourism Companies of Samaná (AHETSA) have unveiled the fifth edition of the "Go Samaná" tourist guide, [...]U.S. Ambassador visits Haiti
World July 22, 2024 | 1:24 pm
Haiti.- U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, is traveling to Haiti this Monday to demonstrate her "commitment" to the country and highlight its humanitarian[...]