Anamar’s manager on whale sighting in Santo Domingo’s Malecon: “It’s nothing new”
Local March 3, 2024 | 7:00 am
Santo Domingo - Regarding the sighting of a whale on the seawall of Santo Domingo yesterday, Friday, the head of the Division of Oceanography and Marine Resources of the National Auth[...]Woman sentenced to 30 years for murdering Canadian in Puerto Plata
North Coast March 2, 2024 | 5:47 pm
The Collegiate Court of Puerto Plata has sentenced Angélica MarÃa López González to 30 years in prison for the murder of Canadian citizen Reynald Payant. The incident occurred on April 15, 2022. [...]Asonahores highlights Puerto Plata’s attractions and its cruise ship boom
North Coast March 2, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Puerto Plata - The Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) highlighted the tourism dynamism of Puerto Plata, a destination that the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) promotes, especi[...]Rice, cubanela chili, creole garlic and lemon increased in price in January
Economy March 2, 2024 | 11:33 am
Santo Domingo - Some products of greater consumption in Dominican households, such as superior rice, cubanela chili, creole garlic, plantain, and lemon, have increased their value at [...]300 hours of social work and payment of 200 thousand pesos to driver who dragged dog in Higuey
Local March 2, 2024 | 11:00 am
La Altagracia - The Court of Permanent Attention of the province of La Altagracia imposed 300 hours of social work, periodic presentation, and an economic guarantee of 200 thousand pe[...]Six people die in violent day in Haiti
World March 2, 2024 | 10:00 am
Port-au-Prince - The powerful ex-cop, Jimmy Cherisier 'Barbecue,' once again announced the beginning of a "revolution" and promised to overthrow Henry Henry's government. There was[...]Poverty, data analysis and challenges, high percentage of vulnerable income
Local March 2, 2024 | 9:35 am
Santo Domingo - In 2023 monetary poverty was 23% of the population, the lowest rate since 2016 and has been reduced by 4.7 p.p. with respect to 2022 when the rate was 27.7%. 23% of th[...]5-year-old girl suffers from congenital heart disease and needs surgery, but her family has no resources
Local March 2, 2024 | 9:23 am
Santo Domingo - A mother appeals to the solidarity of President Luis Abinader and First Lady Raquel Arbaje to perform heart surgery on her little daughter, who has a congenital heart [...]DIGESETT operations: 2,932 drivers inspected and 590 motorcycles impounded
Local March 2, 2024 | 9:18 am
National District - The General Directorate of Traffic Safety and Land Transportation (DIGESETT) reported that, during nighttime operations nationwide, it inspected 2,932 drivers viol[...]Scholarship by merit, not location: Mescyt revamps program
Local March 2, 2024 | 7:14 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Mescyt) has set out to change its scholarship program to include students from [...]
Dominican Republic: Are social media, porn, and gambling shaping online culture?
Local March 1, 2024 | 6:55 pm
Santo Domingo.- Google remains the most popular website among Dominicans, attracting an average of 286 million visits monthly. YouTube follows closely be[...]
Dominican press representatives dive into CotuÃ’s vibrant carnival
Tourism March 1, 2024 | 6:44 pm
CotuÃ, DR.- Members of the Dominican Association of Tourist Press (Adompretur) got a taste of the electrifying Cotuà carnival, thanks to an invitation from the SÃ[...]
Citizens rally for traffic order: urging Intrant and Digesset to enforce regulations
Local March 1, 2024 | 4:13 pm
Santo Domingo.- Concerned citizens are urging Intrant and Digesset to take charge of controlling and supervising traffic across the national territory, emphasizing the chaos prevalent[...]MIREX affirms diplomatic support for Haiti, declines military involvement
Local March 1, 2024 | 3:09 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) has reaffirmed the Dominican Republic's commitment to supporting peace and order in Haiti through diplomatic means. In a statem[...]Cap Cana welcomes 7 Mares Tower
Bavaro & Punta Cana March 1, 2024 | 2:15 pm
Cap Cana.- Today the grand inauguration of the 7 Mares tower took place in the renowned destination city of Cap Cana, featuring a formal ceremony attended by the Dominican Republic's [...]EnergÃa 2000 fortifies financial backbone for Manzanillo Power Land project
Economy March 1, 2024 | 1:39 pm
Santo Domingo.- EnergÃa 2000, SA, the driving force behind the Manzanillo Power Land energy project, has successfully bolstered its financial foundation by increasing its authorized [...]Dominican Republic applies for membership in Caricom
Economy March 1, 2024 | 12:10 pm
Georgetown.- Guyanese President Irfaan Ali announced that the Dominican Republic and Martinique have applied for membership in the Caribbean Community (C[...]
Kenya and Haiti conclude agreement for UN-Led security mission deployment
World March 1, 2024 | 11:10 am
Nairobi.- Kenya and Haiti sealed an agreement on Friday, responding to the Kenyan courts' request, to enable the dispatch of 1,000 Kenyan police officers leading a multinational Unite[...]Minister Almonte announces updated regulations for solar panel market
Local March 1, 2024 | 10:06 am
Santo Domingo.- Minister of Energy and Mines, Antonio Almonte, has announced that the Superintendency of Electricity (SIE) will release updated regulations for the approval, interconn[...]Grand celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the El Dorado Tournament
Local March 1, 2024 | 9:16 am
Santo Domingo.- The Santo Domingo Yacht Club has exciting plans for the grand celebration of the fiftieth edition of the El Dorado tournament, scheduled for Saturday, March 9. This an[...]