José Valdez Genao, the Dominican student who came to Harvard and brought his historic choir to the Dominican Republic
Local March 24, 2023 | 4:35 pm
Jose Ramon Valdez, the first public school Dominican student to receive a 100% scholarship to Harvard University, was behind the Harvard Glee Club's first visit to the Dominican Republic. After being [...]Ibero-American Summit: Chile assures that they maintain space for dialogue with Bolivia
World March 24, 2023 | 2:41 pm
During the XXVIII Ibero-American Summit that began today in Santo Domingo, the Chilean Foreign Minister, Alberto Van Klaveren, stated that despite their differences regarding access to the sea, they m[...]Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s participation in the Ibero-American Summit confirmed
Local March 24, 2023 | 11:42 am
It has been confirmed that Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, intends to participate in the upcoming Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government. Despite criticism from some membe[...]Water insecurity affects thousands of people
World March 24, 2023 | 9:37 am
The report on water insecurity presented by United Nations experts highlights that the situation is far from achieving the goals set by the international community. According to the report, three out [...]Former mayor of Les Irois, Haiti, accused of immigration fraud in the US
World March 24, 2023 | 9:03 am
Former Haitian mayor Jean Morose Viliena has been accused of illegally obtaining his permanent residence in the US by making false statements about his participation in extrajudicial executions and ot[...]Odebrecht continues without paying their bribery fine in the Dominican Republic
Local March 24, 2023 | 8:54 am
Despite committing to pay US$184 million over 8 years, Brazilian company Odebrecht, now called "Novonor", has only paid US$60 million between 2017 and 2018, following an agreement signed with the Domi[...]Spanish Foreign Minister: “Its necessary for the international community to pay attention to Haiti”
World March 24, 2023 | 8:16 am
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain, José Manuel Albares Bueno, arrived in Santo Domingo to attend the XXVIII Ibero-American Summit. During a press conference, he mentioned that he had discussio[...]Colombia, business scenario for Dominican importers
Economy March 24, 2023 | 8:09 am
Dominican companies participating in Macrorrueda 95 in Barranquilla, Colombia are seeking to purchase Colombian products for import into the Dominican Republic, in order to expand their offerings to c[...]Dominican Republic will make a proposal to eliminate the Schengen visa to enter Europe
World March 23, 2023 | 2:36 pm
On Thursday, President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic announced that the country is working on a proposal to eliminate the Schengen visa requirement for Dominicans to enter European countries[...]Gabriel Boric comes to the Dominican Republic to discuss irregular immigration between Latin American countries
World March 23, 2023 | 1:51 pm
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font is scheduled to visit the Dominican Republic and participate in the XXVIII Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government, the Ibero-American Youth Summit,[...]Abinader begins work schedule with Portuguese President
Local March 23, 2023 | 11:43 am
President Luis Abinader and Vice President Raquel Peña welcomed Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa at the National Palace with military honors on the eve of the XXVIII Ibero-American Summit[...]Customs and the International Business School of Spain sign a collaboration agreement
Local March 23, 2023 | 10:54 am
The General Directorate of Customs and the International Business School (Ceste) have signed an agreement with the objective of training logistics professionals, DGA personnel, and taxpayers in this a[...]Biden travels to Canada to discuss Ukraine, Haiti and military spending
World March 23, 2023 | 10:46 am
On Thursday, the President of the United States, Joe Biden, will make his first official visit to Canada since taking office. He will meet with Canadian officials to discuss global issues such as the [...]Dominican Republic and Ecuador sign agreement to guarantee pensions to workers
Local March 22, 2023 | 4:41 pm
Today, the governments of the Dominican Republic and Ecuador signed an administrative agreement to implement the Bilateral Social Security Agreement. This agreement enables workers from both countries[...]Trade between the DR and the European Union reached in 2022 the sum of 4,137 MM euros
Local March 22, 2023 | 9:41 am
The General Directorate of Customs (DGA) and the Eurochamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the aim of developing joint initiatives that pro[...]UN: Haitian gangs have killed 208 people so far in March
World March 21, 2023 | 3:38 pm
According to the United Nations Office for Human Rights, armed gangs in Haiti have killed more than 200 people in the first two weeks of March. The gangs have also injured over 160 individuals and kid[...]Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo De Sousa will arrive in the Dominican Republic
Local March 21, 2023 | 1:48 pm
President Luis Abinader will welcome Marcelo Rebelo De Sousa, the president of Portugal, on an official visit scheduled for Thursday. The visit is in connection with the XXVIII Ibero-American Summit o[...]Air France: Dominican Republic is left out in its flight program for next summer
Tourism March 21, 2023 | 10:36 am
Air France will not be operating flights to the Dominican Republic in the next summer season, according to the airline's recently announced flight schedule. The airline has decided to suspend its oper[...]Donald Guerrero companies defend transparency of their operations in Puerto Rico
Local March 21, 2023 | 9:27 am
Companies affiliated with Donald Guerrero have defended the transparency of their operations in Puerto Rico. Guerrero is a former minister of the Dominican Republic who was recently arrested in the Sq[...]The United States deplores the abuses and impunity in the Dominican Republic
Local March 21, 2023 | 8:03 am
The United States government reported that in 2022 in the Dominican Republic, security forces committed abuses, including homicides, as well as arbitrary detentions of citizens and foreigners, and oth[...]