Onamet forecasts Sunny Weather with isolated showers in certain Dominican regions
Local January 5, 2024 | 11:58 am
Santo Domingo.- The National Meteorological Office (Onamet) has forecasted that the high pressure system currently over the Dominican territory will continue to promote sunny weather [...]US Senator Marco Rubio commends Dominican President Luis Abinader’s anti-drug efforts
Local January 5, 2024 | 10:12 am
Santo Domingo.- United States Senator Marco Rubio, a Republican, has publicly commended President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic for his dedication to combating drug traffick[...]Central Bank of Dominican Republic corrects exchange rate error on Google
Economy January 5, 2024 | 8:10 am
Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic has issued a clarification regarding the exchange rate of the US dollar. As of January 4, the correct rates are RD$58.6347 f[...]Standard & Poor’s reaffirms Dominican Republic’s ‘BB’ rating with stable outlook
Economy January 5, 2024 | 8:07 am
Santo Domingo.- Standard & Poor's (S&P Global) has reasserted the Dominican Republic's credit rating as “BB with a stable outlook.” This decision reflects the country's st[...]COVID-19 cases increase in the Dominican Republic
Health January 4, 2024 | 11:38 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Public Health has reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, with 252 new infections detected this Wednesday. This figure [...]Ex-Dominican Representative receives sentence reduction in US drug trafficking case
World January 4, 2024 | 11:32 am
Santo Domingo.- In a recent development, United States federal prosecutors have agreed to a reduced sentence for former Dominican representative Miguel Gutiérrez Díaz, after he plea[...]Flight diverted to Dominican Republic due to drone airspace invasion
World January 4, 2024 | 9:56 am
Spain.- A recent incident involving a drone invading airspace led to the diversion of an Iberia flight, originally bound for Puerto Rico, to the Dominican Republic. The drone's presen[...]Diminishing rains across the Dominican Republic
Local January 4, 2024 | 9:53 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is experiencing a gradual decrease in rainfall as the frontal system and trough weaken, leading to the dominance of a high-pressure system. This[...]Response to US Senators, Dominican Republic seeks evidence on alleged arms trafficking
Local January 4, 2024 | 8:12 am
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic's Foreign Affairs Minister, Roberto Álvarez, has called for evidence from United States senators who recently claimed that the Dominican Republic i[...]Should you learn Spanish as an expat or retiree in the Dominican Republic?
Expats' Corner January 3, 2024 | 5:21 pm
I know many foreign expats and retirees who make it just fine in the Dominican Republic without knowing much Spanish. It's possible, especially if you live in a community or area with many English-spe[...]Prominent Dominican TV director and producer Anita Ontiveros passes away
Local January 3, 2024 | 2:48 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican television industry mourns the loss of Anita Ontiveros, a revered director and producer, who passed away this Wednesday at her residence. Ontiveros, who [...]Boost for Dominican tobacco: Agriculture Ministry donates agrochemicals
Economy January 3, 2024 | 2:45 pm
Santo Domingo.- In a significant move to bolster one of the Dominican Republic's key export sectors, the Ministry of Agriculture has provided a substantial donation of high-quality ag[...]Violations of road safety laws by heavy vehicles in the Dominican Republic
Local January 3, 2024 | 9:57 am
Santo Domingo.- Heavy vehicles on Dominican roads often disregard the regulations set by Law No. 63-17 on Mobility, Land Transportation, Transit, and Road Safety. This law was enacted[...]PRSC praises President Abinader for reviving tourism in the Dominican Republic
Tourism January 2, 2024 | 3:51 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Social Christian Reformist Party (PRSC) has lauded the significant revival of the tourism sector under President Luis Abinader's administration, highlighting the a[...]Dominican Republic’s automotive industry sees significant growth and supports regulatory decree
Local January 2, 2024 | 12:36 pm
Santo Domingo.- The United Group of the Automotive Industry of the Dominican Republic (GUIA-RD) reported that the automotive sector concluded 2023 with over 130,000 imported new and u[...]Fenattransc proposes new measures for road safety and efficient transport in the Dominican Republic
Local January 2, 2024 | 12:28 pm
Santo Domingo.- The National Federation of Christian Social Transport Workers (Fenattransc) has urged President Luis Abinader to consider several key recommendations aimed at improvin[...]Dominican Republic declares National Mourning for Ambassador Frank Hans Dannenberg Castellanos
Local January 2, 2024 | 10:59 am
Santo Domingo – President Luis Abinader has declared January 3 as a day of national mourning through decree 658-23, in honor of the late Ambassador Frank Hans Dannenberg Castellanos. The decree also[...]Marriott International eyes expansion in Dominican Republic’s booming tourism sector
Tourism January 2, 2024 | 10:50 am
Santo Domingo.- Marriott International, inspired by the promising prospects of Dominican tourism, is exploring new opportunities to expand its presence in the country, focusing on eme[...]Dominican Republic issues decree to bolster pig production and disease management
Health January 2, 2024 | 9:50 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has enacted a new decree aimed at enhancing pig production within the country. This measure is designed to provide a robust legal framework for [...]Dominican Republic’s motorcyclists acknowledge recklessness in high accident rate
Local January 2, 2024 | 8:16 am
Santo Domingo.- In the Dominican Republic, motorcyclists have acknowledged that a significant cause of the high rate of traffic accidents involving motorcycles is due to the recklessn[...]