Dominican Republic sets new record for electricity demand supplied
Local October 10, 2024 | 8:14 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic's National Interconnected Electric System (SENI) achieved a new record for electricity demand on Thursday, supplying 3,860 MW at 9:00 pm, as ann[...]Taiwanese-Dominican poet Yuan Fuei Liao unveils new, mind-bending poetry collection
People October 9, 2024 | 11:19 pm
Santo Domingo.- On October 8th, the Centro Cultural de España was the stage for a captivating cultural event as renowned Taiwanese-Dominican writer
French Ambassador to the Dominican Republic holds meeting with DNCD President
Local October 9, 2024 | 11:43 am
Santo Domingo.- The newly appointed French Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Her Excellency Sonia Barbry, met with Vice Admiral José M. Cabrera Ulloa, head of the National Direct[...]Dominican Cocoa exports surge by 92.9% in eight months of 2024
Economy October 9, 2024 | 9:09 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has achieved record growth in cocoa exports, reaching a total value of $359.1 million between January and August 2024, reflecting a 92.9% year-o[...]Dominican Tax Reform eliminates exemptions for small online purchases
Economy October 9, 2024 | 8:34 am
Santo Domingo.- The new Tax Modernization Bill proposed by the Dominican Government introduces significant changes to the tax treatment of online purchases. Previously, items valued a[...]Finance Minister dismisses concerns over impact of Tax Reform on Dominican tourism
Economy October 9, 2024 | 8:25 am
Santo Domingo.- Finance Minister Jochi Vicente assured that the Fiscal Modernization Law, which includes a tax reform that eliminates incentives for the tourism sector, will not negat[...]Dominican Republic rejects accusations of mistreatment of Haitian migrants at OAS session
World October 9, 2024 | 8:17 am
Washington.- The Dominican Republic firmly denied allegations of mistreatment of undocumented Haitian immigrants during deportation operations at a recent Organization of American Sta[...]OAS convenes emergency session to address mass deportations of Haitians from the Dominican Republic
World October 8, 2024 | 4:26 pm
Washington.- The president of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Lynn Raymond Young, convened an extraordinary session to address the mass [...]MIT professor to present nuclear energy as key to Dominican Republic’s energy future
Local October 8, 2024 | 3:26 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of the Electrical Industry (ADIE) and the Technological Institute of Santo Domingo (Intec) will host Professor Jacopo Buongiorno from the Mas[...]Asonahores warns proposed Tax Reform could harm Dominican tourism
Economy October 8, 2024 | 1:13 pm
Santo Domingo.- The National Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores) has expressed serious concerns about the government's proposed tax reform, arguing it could adversely affec[...]Airbnb expresses willingness to pay taxes in the Dominican Republic
Economy October 8, 2024 | 10:12 am
Santo Domingo.- Airbnb executives have expressed a willingness to pay taxes in the Dominican Republic, provided the government updates its tax system to align with international stand[...]Celebrating the 6th meeting of Dominicans in Spain
World October 8, 2024 | 9:08 am
Pamplona, Spain.- Pamplona, the capital of Navarra and a key stop on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, hosted the 6th Meeting of Dominicans in Spain on September 21 and 22. Thi[...]Dominican Republic detains over 9,000 illegal immigrants in six days
Local October 8, 2024 | 8:24 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has detained over 9,000 undocumented foreigners, mainly Haitians, between October 1 and 6 as part of a new policy to repatriate up to 10,000 imm[...]Dominican Republic to host third AI Ethics Ministerial Summit
Local October 7, 2024 | 2:21 pm
Santo Domingo.- Bartolomé Pujals, General Director of the Government Office of Information and Communication Technologies (OGTIC) and Executive Director of the Cabinet for Innovation[...]Dominican Republic hosts successful first edition of ComicCon
Local October 7, 2024 | 8:30 am
Santo Domingo.- The inaugural ComicCon Dominican Republic concluded successfully this Sunday, drawing hundreds of comic, film, and pop culture enthusiasts. Held at the Sans Souci port[...]Specialist warns of respiratory virus outbreak in Dominican Republic
Health October 6, 2024 | 11:15 am
Santo Domingo - An outbreak of respiratory syncytial virus is affecting the Dominican population, especially young children, the[...]Dominican Republic rises to 7th place among the highest GDP PPPs in Latin America
Economy October 6, 2024 | 10:00 am
The DR surpasses nations with strong economies, such as Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Paraguay, with the highest GDP per capita PPP. According to a list of 190 countries published [...]Gastronomic offer, key to promoting and diversifying tourism in the Dominican Republic
Tourism October 5, 2024 | 2:52 pm
The Dominican Republic has a great geographical location. The tourist industry is one of the economic pillars, and gastronomy is a powerful ally in attracting visitors from all over t[...]Impact of the Middle East War in the Dominican Republic
Economy October 5, 2024 | 9:00 am
The war in the Middle East has intensified volatility in the global market, and its effects are beginning to be felt in the Dominican economy. They are mainly affecting sectors dependent on oil import[...]The “Hurricane Hole” effect in the Dominican Republic
Expats' Corner October 4, 2024 | 5:20 pm
Whenever a significant hurricane or storm hits the US or the Caribbean, such as the recent Helene, the question that always arises from foreigners interested in living and buying property in the DR is[...]
