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 [...]Should you ship your personal items or vehicle to the Dominican Republic when relocating?
Expats' Corner December 20, 2023 | 8:48 am
When you decide to live or retire full-time in the Dominican Republic, a crucial part of this transition involves deciding whether to ship your personal items, household goods, vehicles, and furniture[...]100 mm of rainfall expected in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Local December 20, 2023 | 8:05 am
Santo Domingo.- The Emergency Operations Center (COE) of the Dominican Republic has updated its weather alert status for several provinces due to anticipated heavy rainfall. According[...]Nationwide weather alert issued for 25 Provinces in the Dominican Republic
Local December 19, 2023 | 2:14 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic's Emergency Operations Center (COE) has issued weather alerts for 25 provinces due to a frontal system causing widespread rainfall since last we[...]Dominican Public Sector work suspended due to weather alert
Local December 19, 2023 | 2:10 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Public Administration (MAP) has announced the suspension of work in the public sector from 2:00 p.m. this Tuesday in several provi[...]Dominican Republic and New York Officials collaborate on climate change and infrastructure
Economy December 19, 2023 | 12:06 pm
Santo Domingo.- A high-level meeting, led by federal senator Adriano Espaillat, brought together elected officials from New York, including members of the State Congress and councilor[...]US Embassy and Dominican National Police partner for $600,000 server donation
Local December 19, 2023 | 8:12 am
Santo Domingo.- Rebecca Márquez, the director of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), alongside General Guzmán Peralta, director of the National Police, fo[...]Dominican Republic receives vital aid from Hispanic Foundation and US Congressman Espaillat
Local December 19, 2023 | 8:08 am
Santo Domingo.- During a recent press event at the National Palace, Joel Santos Echavarría, Minister of the Presidency, and US Congressman Adriano Espaillat revealed the Hispanic Fou[...]RIU Hotels & Resorts honors Dominican tour operators for outstanding contributions and sales
Tourism December 18, 2023 | 5:15 pm
Santo Domingo.-RIU Hotels & Resorts in the Dominican Republic recently honored local tour operators for their significant contributions and high sales volumes this year. The award[...]Dominican Republic’s President Abinader hosts Guatemalan President-elect Arévalo de León at National Palace
Local December 18, 2023 | 4:04 pm
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic welcomed César Bernardo Arévalo de León, the President-elect of Guatemala, at the National Palace this Monday. The[...]Weather alert: active frontal system brings heavy rain and storms to the Dominican Republic
Local December 18, 2023 | 9:36 am
Santo Domingo.- The National Meteorological Office (ONAMET) has issued an alert due to an active frontal system positioned to the west of the Dominican Republic, leading to significan[...]Dreams fulfilled: 27 embrace Dominican citizenship
Local December 17, 2023 | 3:36 pm
Santo Domingo.- Hailing from nations like Pakistan and Italy, 27 individuals officially became Dominicans at a December 14th ceremony organized by the Mi[...]
Dominican Embassy in Jamaica holds First Tobacco and Rum Business Forum
Economy December 17, 2023 | 9:03 am
Kingston, Jamaica—The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Jamaica marked a significant milestone with the First Cigar and Rum Business Forum Dominican Republic -Jamaica, an innovation in commercial[...]Areas in which the Dominican Republic exceeds the Latin American average and those in which it does not are cited
Economy December 17, 2023 | 8:00 am
Santo Domingo—The DR is more competitive in tourism than other countries but faces the challenge of distributing the benefits derived from the growth of this sector more equitably. Precarious res[...]Japan donates US$1.4 million to the Dominican Republic to address the spread of sargasso
Tourism December 16, 2023 | 12:00 pm
Barahona—Japan and the Dominican Republic signed an exchange of notes for non-refundable financial assistance of 200 million yen, equivalent to approximately US$1.4 million, to help the country deal[...]Private aviation tourism in the Dominican Republic generates over US$400 million
Economy December 16, 2023 | 6:01 am
Santo Domingo.- Non-commercial private aviation generates more than US$400 million for the Dominican Republic, according to Víctor Pichardo, executive director of the Airport Department (DA). "Onl[...]Dominican tourism sector shows strong growth and banking confidence
Tourism December 15, 2023 | 4:49 pm
Santo Domingo.- Alejandro Fernández, the Superintendent of Banks, highlighted the substantial growth and banking confidence in the Dominican Republic's tourism sector. According to F[...]Libra Group Executive explores investment opportunities in Dominican Republic
Economy December 15, 2023 | 4:41 pm
Santo Domingo.- George Logothetis, the executive president of Libra Group, a multinational investment company, recently concluded a 48-hour visit to the Dominican Republic. Invited by[...]Dominican Republic’s DNCD President advocates for stronger international cooperation in anti- corruption efforts
Local December 15, 2023 | 1:53 pm
Santo Domingo.- Vice Admiral Jose Manuel Cabrera Ulloa, President of the Dominican Republic's National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD), emphasized the critical role of international c[...]Dominican Republic’s first cigar and rum business forum in Jamaica
Economy December 15, 2023 | 11:19 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic Embassy in Jamaica recently held its First Cigar and Rum Business Forum, a groundbreaking event in commercial diplomacy, aiming to boost the nat[...]