Senate approves bill modifying inheritance and donation tax
Local July 10, 2024 | 8:24 am
Santo Domingo.- The Senate of the Republic has urgently approved a bill in two consecutive readings that modifies Article 6 of Law 2569 of 1950, concerning the Tax on Inheritances and[...]Ministry of Agriculture bans host crops to combat pests in key regions
Local July 10, 2024 | 8:18 am
Mao, Valverde.- The Plant Health Department of the Ministry of Agriculture has announced a ban on crops that host whitefly and thrips in Santiago, Dajabón, Valverde, and Montecristi.[...]Dominican Republic rejects claims of inhumane treatment of Haitians
Local July 10, 2024 | 8:14 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic firmly rejected the Haitian government's accusations of inhumane treatment towards Haitians in the country, t[...]Dominican Republic named Best International Destination at 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Awards
Tourism July 9, 2024 | 10:35 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic continues to be one of the world's most beloved destinations, as evidenced by its latest accolade at the Condé Nast Traveler Awards, where the [...]Taní: official mascot of U-17 Women’s Soccer World Cup
Sports July 9, 2024 | 6:11 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Official Mascot of the U-17 Women's Soccer World Cup, representing the endemic Rose of Bayahíbe with its distinctive pink color, made a ceremonial arrival at the [...]Environment, Mitur, and Culture form Ecotourism Committee
Tourism July 9, 2024 | 4:04 pm
Santo Domingo.- The "Interinstitutional Ecotourism Committee" has been established by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MMARN), Ministry of Tourism (Mitur), and Minis[...]Haiti demands probe into deaths of nationals in Dominican Republic
World July 9, 2024 | 2:06 pm
Port-au-Prince, Haiti.- The Haitian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship expressed sorrow on Tuesday over the deaths of three Haitian nationals in the Dominican Republic. They call[...]Mitur focuses on enhancing security measures in tourist centers
Tourism July 9, 2024 | 1:15 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Director General of the National Police, Ramón Antonio Guzmán Peralta, convened a strategic meeting with Minister of Tourism David Collado to bolster security me[...]Ministry of Economy reports 10-point drop in poverty over 7 years
Local July 9, 2024 | 10:32 am
Santo Domingo.- From 2016 to 2023, the Dominican Republic has made significant strides in reducing poverty levels despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall poverty ha[...]Commission oversight of Plaza de la Bandera roundabout road project
Local July 9, 2024 | 9:42 am
Santo Domingo.- A commission appointed by the Executive Branch to oversee the use of funds from the concession contract for Dominican international airports recently conducted an on-s[...]CNE welcomes humanitarian ship for experience exchange
Local July 9, 2024 | 9:11 am
Santo Domingo.- The MV Dawn, a state-of-the-art humanitarian vessel operated by Global Support and Development (GSD), recently visited the Dominican Republic to collaborate with the N[...]Abinader and Collado inaugurate highway reconstruction in Punta Cana
Bavaro & Punta Cana July 9, 2024 | 8:33 am
Punta Cana.- President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado inaugurated the reconstruction of the Domingo Maíz highway and its connection to Punta Cana Avenue, with an in[...]Abinader warns gangs: crossing border will be worse than Haiti
Local July 9, 2024 | 8:17 am
Santo Domingo.- Dominican authorities have reported no indications that members of Haitian armed gangs intend to cross into Dominican territory following the arrival of the first cont[...]Helicopter rescue of lost hiker in Dominican mountains
Local July 9, 2024 | 8:05 am
Constanza, DR.- A video captures the moment when a Dominican Air Force helicopter arrives to rescue Mrs. Trinidad de la Cruz, a hiker who went missing between the mountains of Constan[...]Constanza writer presents new book about the loss of her son
People July 8, 2024 | 9:06 pm
Constanza, DR. - Amidst colorful blankets, baskets and flowers, writer Milena Delgado Durán presented her latest book at a literary picnic held at the H[...]
President Abinader inaugurates military facilities in Dajabón
Local July 8, 2024 | 4:36 pm
Dajabón, DR.- President Luis Abinader inaugurated the new military facilities of the 10th Infantry Battalion in the province of Dajabón, significantly enhancing security measures an[...]Evacuation at Downtown Center due to gas leak
Local July 8, 2024 | 3:19 pm
Santo Domingo.- People at Downtown Center Shopping Center, located at the intersection of Núñez de Cáceres and Rómulo Betancourt avenues, were evacuated due to a potential gas lea[...]Search efforts intensify for missing hiker
Local July 8, 2024 | 3:15 pm
Santo Domingo.- Early Sunday morning, personnel from the Civil Defense of Tireo, volunteers, and the Hunters Battalion, led by Jiménez Bournigal and Constanza's National Police head,[...]Collado highlights establishment of Good Practices Committee in MITUR
Tourism July 8, 2024 | 2:15 pm
Santo Domingo.- Over 6.263 million pesos have been awarded during the monitoring process with the Observatory of Good Practices in the Ministry of Tourism. "In four years, not a si[...]Dominican Republic tops Caribbean in Global Responsible AI Index
Local July 8, 2024 | 1:15 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has emerged as a leader among Caribbean nations in the Global Index on Responsible AI (GIRAI), underscoring its dedication to ethical and respon[...]