Dominican Republic chairs key global competition event
World July 8, 2024 | 11:07 am
Geneva, Switzerland.- María Elena Vásquez Taveras, President of the Board of Directors of the National Commission for the Defense of Competition (Procompetencia), chaired the 22nd S[...]Arajet requests 19 routes from Punta Cana
Bavaro & Punta Cana July 8, 2024 | 10:17 am
Punta Cana.- Arajet has unveiled an ambitious expansion plan for Punta Cana International Airport, aiming to introduce nineteen new international routes. This initiative is designed t[...]Dominican Republic gears up for Semicon West 2024
Local July 8, 2024 | 9:15 am
Santo Domingo.- Minister of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs (MICM), Víctor Bisonó, convened with a public-private delegation set to attend "Semicon West 2024," the premier semiconduct[...]Boardwalk restoration initiates
Local July 8, 2024 | 8:56 am
Santo Domingo.- Mayor Dío Astacio and Tourism Minister David Collado conducted an inspection tour of Avenida España to assess the damage caused by heavy rains following Hurricane Be[...]Central Romana completes challenging 2023-2024 harvest
Local July 8, 2024 | 8:25 am
La Romana.- The Central Romana Corporation, Ltd. announced that its sugar mill completed the 2023-2024 harvest, milling 2.765 million short tons of cane and producing approximately 28[...]Defense Minister confirms secure and well-guarded border with Haiti
Local July 8, 2024 | 8:01 am
Santo Domingo.- Defense Minister Carlos Díaz Morfa stated that the border with Haiti is "calm and properly guarded." This assurance came after completing a three-day tour on Saturday[...]Investment funds: catalysts for sustainable development in the Dominican Republic
Economy July 8, 2024 | 7:56 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Investment Fund Management Companies (Adosafi) emphasized the crucial role of investment funds in the Dominican Republic's social and econ[...]Dominican sprinter Marileidy Paulino remains undefeated in the Diamond League
Sports July 7, 2024 | 9:32 pm
Paris.- Dominican sprinter Marileidy Paulino easily claimed victory in the Diamond League at its stop in Paris, France this Sunday in the 400-meter dash. Marileidy won with a time [...]New pre-trial detention center in Higüey to improve conditions and reduce overcrowding
Local July 7, 2024 | 4:39 pm
Higüey, DR.- President Luis Abinader and Minister of Housing and Buildings Carlos Bonilla marked a significant step towards improving the justice system[...]
Life expectancies in the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean countries
Health July 7, 2024 | 12:01 pm
Santo Domingo. - Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Puerto Rico are among the Caribbean territories with the highest life expectancy, between 80 and 83 years, while other countries in the re[...]Monetary poverty rate stands at 18.9% in first quarter of this year, reports Economía
Economy July 7, 2024 | 11:30 am
Santo Domingo - The Ministry of Economy reported Thursday that the Dominican Republic's monetary poverty rate stood at 18.9% in the first quarter of 2024 (January-March). This perc[...]Hurricane Beryl devastates Dominican farms, over 13,000 tareas lost
Local July 7, 2024 | 11:14 am
Santo Domingo - According to weather forecasts, Hurricane Beryl's impact on Dominican soil was felt more in the country's southern region. Although it did not cause significant damage[...]Jean Suriel clarifies that no city is prepared to drain more than 200 mm of rainfall
Local July 7, 2024 | 9:28 am
Santo Domingo - Meteorologist Jean Suriel, one of the country's most authoritative voices, explained that no city can quickly drain more than 200 millimeters of rainfall. Suriel ci[...]Jean Suriel warns Dominican Republic is under the effects of Sahara dust
Local July 7, 2024 | 9:10 am
Santo Domingo - The meteorology expert Jean Suriel warned through his social networks that the Sahara dust cloud is currently over the Dominican Republic, "very dense and extensive, w[...]Dominican Republic aims to double tourist arrivals by maintaining tourism incentives
Tourism July 6, 2024 | 12:59 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has the potential to welcome twice as many t[...]Growing number of Puerto Ricans choosing the Dominican Republic as their retirement destination
Local July 6, 2024 | 12:49 pm
Santo Domingo - The Dominican consul in Puerto Rico, César Cedeño, revealed a significant increase in Puerto Ricans choosing to retire in the Dominican Republic. [...]Wingo focuses on Punta Cana: increases its capacity by 75%
Tourism July 6, 2024 | 12:41 pm
Wingo will increase its capacity to the Dominican Republic by 75% to meet the demand of Colombian travelers to the destination. This increase in flights covers the two operational rou[...]What to do with startups in the Dominican Republic?
Economy July 6, 2024 | 12:04 pm
Santo Domingo - It is essential that the processes of innovation and the emergence of new innovative companies are strengthened and consolidated. No city in the Dominican Republic appears or[...]Puerto Plata is no longer one of cleanest in country: it is full of garbage.
North Coast July 6, 2024 | 11:26 am
Puerto Plata - The accumulation of garbage is choking different sectors in this tourist municipality of the Bride of the Atlantic. The once-cleanliness that characterized the stree[...]Update: Santo Domingo and the National District are now under yellow alert.
Local July 6, 2024 | 11:14 am
Santo Domingo - The Emergency Operations Center (COE) removed Santo Domingo and the National District from red alert and placed them and ten other provinces on[...]