Aerolíneas Argentinas resumes Córdoba-Punta Cana flights
Tourism September 19, 2024 | 10:42 am
Punta Cana.- After a four-and-a-half-year hiatus, Aerolíneas Argentinas has resumed flights between Córdoba, Argentina, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, a popular vacation spot f[...]DN Mayor’s Office advances women’s soccer with U-13 World Cup event
Sports September 19, 2024 | 10:30 am
Santo Domingo.- The National District mayor's office played a pivotal role in the U-13 Women's Soccer World Cup, where Cibao FC emerged as champions by defeating Garrincha FC 1-0. The[...]ProDominicana showcases successes at SheTrades Hubs Annual Meeting in Geneva
World September 19, 2024 | 9:28 am
Geneva, Switzerland.- A delegation from the Export and Investment Centre of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana), led by Executive Director Biviana Riveiro Disla, attended the Annua[...]Multiple vehicle collision on Bayahibe-Coral Highway
Local September 19, 2024 | 9:12 am
La Altagracia.- A major accident occurred early this Thursday morning on the road connecting Bayahibe to the Coral Highway in Altagracia province. The collision involved a yellow[...]Operation Buffalo NK targets major transnational drug trafficking network
Local September 19, 2024 | 8:28 am
Santo Domingo.- The Public Ministry (MP), National Directorate of Drug Control (DNCD), Ministry of Defense, DEA, and the United States Southern Command have launched Operation Buffalo[...]Sky High Dominicana partners with DiscoverCars
Local September 19, 2024 | 8:17 am
Santo Domingo.- Sky High Dominicana is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with DiscoverCars, a leading global vehicle reservation platform. This collaboration aims to enhance the travel exp[...]Dominican students head to Bolivia for 39th Ibero-American Mathematical Olympiad
Local September 19, 2024 | 8:00 am
Santo Domingo.- A group of talented Dominican students departed yesterday for Tarija, Bolivia, to represent the country in the 39th Ibero-American Mathematics Olympiad, held from Sept[...]Adompretur recognized for contributions to tourism at the National Tourism Awards
Tourism September 18, 2024 | 8:54 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur) was honored at the third edition of the National Tourism Awards for its 47 years of promoting the Dominican Rep[...]31 Haitian migrants rescued from Monito Island in Puerto Rico
World September 18, 2024 | 6:58 pm
San Juan, Puerto Rico.- Federal authorities intercepted 31 Haitian migrants on Monito Island, Puerto Rico, on Monday, including 25 men, four women, and two minors. Smugglers had aband[...]Banco Popular contributes 50% of financing to Dominican tourism sector
Economy September 18, 2024 | 5:39 pm
Paris.- Banco Popular Dominicano has become a major financial backer of the Dominican Republic's tourism, providing 50% of the sector’s funding. Credit facilities disbursed and appr[...]Joining efforts to reduce seismic vulnerability in the Southern Region
Local September 18, 2024 | 4:18 pm
Santo Domingo.- The National Office for Seismic Assessment and Vulnerability of Infrastructure and Buildings (Onesvie) and the provincial government of San Juan de la Maguana organize[...]Four Colombians arrested for vehicle break-ins at shopping centers
Local September 18, 2024 | 3:28 pm
Santo Domingo.- Officers from the Central Investigation Directorate (DICRIM) arrested four Colombian nationals for breaking into vehicles parked at various plazas and shopping centers[...]Frank Rainieri and David Collado named among Latin America’s 500 most influential people for 2024
People September 18, 2024 | 2:35 pm
Santo Domingo.- Frank Rainieri, founder of the Puntacana Group, and David Collado, Dominican Republic's Minister of Tourism, have been named among the 500 most influential people in L[...]Haitian migration official killed in Cap-Haitien shooting
World September 18, 2024 | 1:20 pm
Haiti.- A senior official from Haiti's National Migration Office was killed on Wednesday in Cap-Haitien, a northern coastal city. Kerwin Augustin, who oversaw the northern region, was[...]Baleària to launch ferry service between San Pedro de Macorís and Puerto Rico soon
Tourism September 18, 2024 | 1:11 pm
Santo Domingo.- Jean Luis Rodríguez, executive director of the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), highlighted significant progress at Seatrade Cruise Med 2024 on the construction of[...]U.S.-Dominican joint operation targets drug trafficking network
Local September 18, 2024 | 11:03 am
Puerto Plata.- Authorities from the Dominican Republic and the United States have conducted a series of raids to dismantle a major international drug trafficking network. Several indi[...]Ministry of Culture announces 2024 International Book Fair
Local September 18, 2024 | 10:34 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Culture has announced the 26th edition of the Santo Domingo International Book Fair (FILSD 2024), set for November 7-17 at the Juan Pablo Duarte Cultur[...]Every day can be a golf day in the Dominican Republic
Expats' Corner September 18, 2024 | 9:50 am
"Retirement goals: Wake up, play golf, repeat." That's what one of our past conference attendees said about his plan for his impending retirement. If golf is your passion, then you should know t[...]Frank Rainieri awarded “Meritorious Son” of La Altagracia
People September 18, 2024 | 9:25 am
Higuey, La Altagracia.- The Higüey Municipal Council honored Frank Rainieri as a "Meritorious Son" for his significant contributions to regional development and tourism promotion i[...]Dominican scientists rediscover bat species once thought extinct
Local September 18, 2024 | 9:14 am
Santo Domingo.- A team of Dominican biologists has identified two specimens of Nyctinomops macrotis, an endemic bat species of Hispaniola, which had not been reported since 1982. The[...]