Defense Minister launches supervision tour of Dominican-Haitian Border
Local July 4, 2024 | 8:10 am
Santo Domingo.- Lieutenant General Carlos Luciano Díaz Morfa, the Minister of Defense, will commence a three-day supervision tour this Thursday, covering the border provinces between[...]Senate approves Penal Code with stricter penalties
Local July 4, 2024 | 8:06 am
Santo Domingo.- The Senate of the Republic has approved the draft law of the Penal Code, adding 72 new articles to address various serious offenses such as contract killing, femicide,[...]Tax reform to boost economic growth in the Dominican Republic
Economy July 3, 2024 | 4:20 pm
Santo Domingo.- Minister of Economy, Planning, and Development Pavel Isa Contreras emphasized that tax reform should be viewed as part of a broader set of reforms aimed at sustaining [...]Caribbean Tourism Organization appeals for unity during hurricane season
Tourism July 3, 2024 | 3:17 pm
Barbados.- As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season nears, Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) President Kenneth Bryan calls for heightened preparedness and unity among Caribbean island[...]Damage caused by Hurricane Beryl in the Dominican Republic
Local July 3, 2024 | 2:12 pm
Santo Domingo.- Hurricane Beryl's heavy rains and strong waves have caused widespread damage across several provinces in the Dominican Republic, leading to landslides, power outages, [...]U.S. Embassy celebrates 248th anniversary of American Independence
Local July 3, 2024 | 1:19 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Embassy of the United States in Santo Domingo hosted a reception to commemorate the 248th anniversary of American independence, led by Chargé d'Affaires Patricia [...]Impact of Hurricane Beryl on Caribbean tourism: flight and cruise cancellations
Tourism July 3, 2024 | 11:05 am
Santo Domingo.- Hurricane Beryl has significantly impacted the Caribbean tourism industry, leading to numerous cancellations in both flight and cruise operations. At Las Americas Airp[...]Edesur reports electricity disruptions following Hurricane Beryl impact
Local July 3, 2024 | 10:40 am
Santo Domingo.- Edesur, the Dominican Republic's power utility, has reported disruptions in 42 circuits due to the shutdown of several electricity generating plants, exacerbated by th[...]Reina Sofia Museum Director Visits the Dominican Republic
Local July 3, 2024 | 9:15 am
Santo Domingo.- Manuel Segade, Director of the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid, Spain, is currently visiting the Dominican Republic at the invitation of the Embas[...]D’Hondt vs. Simple Majority: comparable seat allocation
Local July 3, 2024 | 8:29 am