Literacy rates in the Dominican Republic: Findings from the ENHOGAR 2022 survey
Local December 26, 2023 | 4:01 pm
Santo Domingo.- The National Survey of Multiple Purpose Households (ENHOGAR) 2022 conducted by the National Statistics Office (ONE) reveals significant insights into the literacy rate[...]Dominican banking sector significantly boosts housing access in last decade
Local December 26, 2023 | 2:13 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Association of Multiple Banks of the Dominican Republic (ABA) has highlighted the pivotal role of the banking sector in reducing the housing deficit and enhancing [...]Banco Popular Dominicano lauded for sustainability, reputation, and work environment
Local December 26, 2023 | 12:01 pm
Santo Domingo.- Banco Popular Dominicano has been distinguished as the most sustainable company, the banking entity with the best reputation, and the company with the best organizatio[...]Supreme Court of Dominican Republic halts construction of Bávaro International airport
Bavaro & Punta Cana December 26, 2023 | 10:01 am
Santo Domingo.- The Third Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice in the Dominican Republic has rejected an appeal by the Bávaro International Airport (AIB), affirming a ruling that [...]Dominican Republic issues alert for respiratory viruses including COVID-19 variants
Health December 26, 2023 | 8:11 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Health in the Dominican Republic has issued an epidemiological alert due to the circulation of several respiratory viruses, including SARS-CoV-2[...]Dominican Republic welcomes record 10 million visitors in 2023
Tourism December 26, 2023 | 8:07 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has achieved a remarkable milestone in tourism, welcoming 10 million visitors in 2023. This historic achievement was announced by the Minister o[...]Dominican Republic shows resilience against inflation in 2023
Economy December 25, 2023 | 11:32 am
Santo Domingo.- Throughout 2023, the Dominican Republic faced challenges due to the high cost of essential products, influenced by global events beyond local control. The COVID-19 pan[...]Coco Bongo Punta Cana celebrates 9th anniversary in the Dominican Republic
Bavaro & Punta Cana December 24, 2023 | 1:05 pm
Punta Cana—Coco Bongo Punta Cana celebrates nine years in the Dominican Republic and celebrates in style, premiering the latest technology, Led Sky screens, lasers, special effects, and new lighting[...]Dominican Republic registers several telluric movements this past Friday
Local December 24, 2023 | 8:48 am
Santo Domingo—The Dominican Republic has registered more than three earthquakes this past Friday, including the 5.2 magnitude earthquake reported this afternoon, which was felt in several areas of t[...]Major infrastructure improvements in Las Galeras, Samaná by the Dominican Government
North Coast December 22, 2023 | 4:37 pm
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader and Minister of Tourism David Collado inaugurated significant works in Las Galeras, Samaná, totaling 206 million pesos, to boost tourism and e[...]Dominican Republic ends year safely regarding dengue infections
Health December 22, 2023 | 9:13 am
Santo Domingo.-Health Minister Daniel Rivera has confirmed that the Dominican Republic is concluding the year within a safe range in terms of dengue infections. Despite the typical in[...]MIREX and AIREN collaborate to boost Dominican Republic’s economic and cultural development
Economy December 21, 2023 | 1:09 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) of the Dominican Republic and the Association of Industrialists of the Northern Region (AIREN) have entered into a cooperation [...]President Abinader to inaugurate construction of “Dominicana Azul” solar project
Local December 21, 2023 | 11:58 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader is set to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the "Dominicana Azul" photovoltaic solar project this Friday. Developed by the Canadian company [...]Dominican Republic and EuroChamber strengthen economic ties with new agreement
Economy December 21, 2023 | 8:13 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM) of the Dominican Republic and the EuroChamber of Commerce have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, a significant [...]Crackdown on immigration fraud and criminal activities by Dominican immigration authorities
Local December 21, 2023 | 8:09 am
Santo Domingo.- The General Directorate of Immigration (DGM) in the Dominican Republic has made significant arrests in separate incidents as part of their ongoing efforts to combat im[...]Dominican Senate approves Aerodom concession contract extension to 2060
Tourism December 20, 2023 | 4:57 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic's Senate has approved a new concession contract with Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Aerodom), extending the existing agreement until 2060. T[...]Dominican flag reaches Antarctica with Thais Herrera
Sports December 20, 2023 | 2:23 pm
Santo Domingo.- In a historic moment for the Dominican Republic, Thais Herrera has proudly carried the Dominican flag to Antarctica. This significant achievement was reported by Andre[...]Dominican Republic’s tourism sector thrives through diversification
Tourism December 20, 2023 | 12:03 pm
Santo Domingo.- Jacqueline Mora and Tammy Reynoso, vice ministers of the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) in the Dominican Republic, have emphasized the nation's status as a tourism leader[...]Dominican sci-fi film ‘Aire’ selected for Rotterdam Film Festival
Local December 20, 2023 | 10:13 am
Santo Domingo.-The Dominican science fiction film 'Aire', directed by Leticia Tonos, is set to make its world premiere as part of the Big Screen Competition at the International Film [...]Monitoring of new JN.1 COVID-19 variant in the Dominican Republic
Health December 20, 2023 | 10:08 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is closely observing the new JN.1 variant of COVID-19, which has been declared a variant of interest by the World Health Organization (WHO) due [...]