U.S. Coast Guard repatriates 46 migrants to the Dominican Republic
Local July 19, 2024 | 9:15 am
San Juan.- The U.S. Coast Guard in San Juan announced on Thursday that 46 migrants were repatriated to the Dominican Republic after being detained while attempting to reach the northw[...]Aerodom reports normal operations amid global cybersecurity incident
Local July 19, 2024 | 8:36 am
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Airports Siglo XXI (Aerodom) announced on Friday that all systems are functioning normally at the airports operated by AERODOM and VINCI Airports in the Domi[...]Dominican Republic reports 941 Dengue cases
Health July 19, 2024 | 7:58 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has reported 941 cases of dengue fever and nine deaths so far this year, according to the Ministry of Public Health. This represents a decrease [...]ProDominicana event honors foreign companies for economic contributions
Economy July 19, 2024 | 7:54 am
Santo Domingo.- In a notable event organized by the Center for Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana) and led by President Luis Abinader, 11 foreign companies[...]Arajet begins ticket sales for new Punta Cana routes
Bavaro & Punta Cana July 18, 2024 | 4:12 pm
Santo Domingo.- Arajet, the Caribbean's low-cost airline, has started selling tickets for new routes connecting Punta Cana International Airport with North and South America. This mov[...]Extensive program announced for Santiago Patron Saint Festivities
Local July 18, 2024 | 3:15 pm
Santiago, DR.- The Mayor of Santiago has announced a comprehensive program of activities for Saturday, July 20, as part of the celebrations for the Patron Saint Festivities Santiago A[...]Abinader praises Tourism and Aviation leaders for FAA inspection success
Tourism July 18, 2024 | 2:12 pm
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader praised the performance of Tourism Minister David Collado and the Director of the Dominican Institute of Civil Aviation (IDAC), Héctor Porcell[...]Proposal to boost Dominican shopping tourism with tax refunds
Economy July 18, 2024 | 1:17 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores) is advocating for a new initiative aimed at promoting shopping tourism in the country. Thi[...]Pedro Álvarez Pastor receives privileged Dominican nationality
Local July 18, 2024 | 11:10 am
Santo Domingo.- Pedro Álvarez Pastor, a Theology and Philosophy graduate born on February 23, 1941, in Segovia, Spain, was granted Dominican nationality through privileged naturaliza[...]Power outages in Las Terrenas and Samaná
North Coast July 18, 2024 | 10:18 am
Las Terrenas, DR- Luz y Fuerza, the local energy company, has attributed recent power outages affecting Las Terrenas and Samaná to limitations in the transmission line connecting t[...]Israeli Embassy commemorates 76th Independence Day
Local July 18, 2024 | 9:32 am
Santo Domingo.- The Israeli Embassy in the Dominican Republic commemorated the 76th anniversary of Israel's independence with a reception centered on “Israeli heroism.” Ambassa[...]Court orders arrest for major electricity theft
Local July 18, 2024 | 9:10 am
Santo Domingo.- The Permanent Attention Court of the National District has ordered the arrest of Javier Francisco Álvarez Valencia, owner of the El Grande ice factory, for allegedly [...]Dominican Republic assumes pro tempore presidency of COMTELCA
Local July 18, 2024 | 8:04 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic assumed the pro tempore presidency of the Regional Technical Commission for Telecommunications (COMTELCA) for 2024-2025 during the 158th ordinar[...]Dominican Republic advances recognition of cross-border digital signatures
Local July 18, 2024 | 7:55 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has made significant strides in recognizing cross-border digital signatures to enhance digital services and technological integration internatio[...]Puntacana Resort hosts successful ‘Owners Weekend’
Bavaro & Punta Cana July 18, 2024 | 7:30 am
Punta Cana.- Puntacana Resort recently celebrated its traditional annual owners' meeting, 'Owners Weekend,' with an 80s-themed extravaganza. More than 400 families from the United Sta[...]Customizing your Pre-Construction Unit in the Dominican Republic
Expats' Corner July 17, 2024 | 5:13 pm
When purchasing a preconstruction home or condo in the Dominican Republic, many buyers decide to modify or customize the floor plan and finishes according to their personal tastes and requirements. Th[...]Senators expand hookah ban
Health July 17, 2024 | 4:25 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Senate has approved the first reading of a bill that aims to strengthen the prohibition of hookah use in public and private spaces. The initiative, prese[...]2024 National Tourism Award to be held in Santo Domingo
Tourism July 17, 2024 | 3:06 pm
Santo Domingo.- In its third edition, the 2024 National Tourism Award will take place in Santo Domingo, hosted in the grand hall of the Catalonia Santo Domingo hotel on Tuesday, Septe[...]Norwegian Breakaway brings over 6,000 visitors to Puerto Plata
North Coast July 17, 2024 | 2:29 pm
Puerto Plata.- On Tuesday, July 16, Puerto Plata welcomed the Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship to the tourist port of Taíno Bay, bringing a total of 6,221 visitors, including tourists[...]Central Bank of the Dominican Republic sees US$2,072 million drop
Economy July 17, 2024 | 1:24 pm
Santo Domingo.- The net reserves of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) fell from US$15,457.7 million at the end of 2023 to US$13,384.9 million by June 2024, marking a d[...]
