Expo Mango 2024: celebrating Dominican Republic’s mango capital
Local May 30, 2024 | 11:23 am
Baní, DR.- Minister of Agriculture Limber Cruz led the inauguration of Expo Mango 2024 on Wednesday, held in Baní, renowned as the mango capital of the Dominican Republic. The event[...]Dominican Republic to add over 9,000 hotel rooms
Tourism May 30, 2024 | 11:07 am
Miches, DR.- The Dominican Republic is undertaking a transformative tourism development plan that promises to revolutionize the industry in the coming years. Nineteen new hotel inv[...]EU backs Caribbean sargassum export from Dominican Republic for textile industry
Local May 30, 2024 | 10:17 am
Santo Domingo.- The European Union (EU) Global Gateway project aims to mitigate the impact of sargassum in the Dominican Republic and other regional countries by supporting initiative[...]Activities for Corpus Christi Day in Dominican Republic
Local May 30, 2024 | 8:31 am
This Thursday, Corpus Christi Day, is commemorated in honor of the body and blood of Christ. To mark this holiday, the Catholic Church has organized various activities throughout the country.Punta Cana Grand Prix to be held on June 7
Bavaro & Punta Cana May 30, 2024 | 8:24 am
Punta Cana.- The fourth edition of the Punta Cana Grand Prix cycling event is set to take place on June 7, 8, and 9, featuring competitors from over 15 countries across the Caribbean,[...]INESPRE purchases 14 Million plantain to support storm-affected producers
Local May 29, 2024 | 5:34 pm
Santo Domingo.- INESPRE has initiated the purchase of 14 million plantains from producers in Salcedo, Villa Tapia, Moca, and La Vega, who were recently impacted by severe wind, thunde[...]Ministry of Interior and Police swears in 55 new Dominican citizens
Local May 29, 2024 | 3:50 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of the Interior and Police swore in 55 foreigners who pledged to support the defense and sustainability of the Dominican Republic. The group consists of 5[...]Government lifts ban on plantain exports
Local May 29, 2024 | 3:28 pm
Santo Domngo.- The National Council for Food and Nutritional Sovereignty and Security (Conassan) announced on Tuesday the immediate lifting of the export ban on plantains and their de[...]Foreign Minister Álvarez urges regional emergency declaration on sargassum
Local May 29, 2024 | 2:49 pm
Santo Domingo.- Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez reiterated President Luis Abinader's call within the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) to declare the sargassum outcrop a regiona[...]Ministry of Education corrects error in pre-document for electric bus charging stations acquisition
Local May 29, 2024 | 2:32 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic (Minerd), through its General Directorate of Purchasing and Contracting, has corrected an error in the pre-document[...]Ministry of Labor confirms Corpus Christi as non-working day
Local May 29, 2024 | 11:10 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Labor reminds everyone that Corpus Christi will be celebrated in the Dominican Republic on Thursday, May 30. In accordance with Law 139-97, which go[...]Airport Department and National Army to enhance security with new helipad network
Local May 29, 2024 | 9:12 am
Santo Domingo.- The executive director of the Airport Department (DA) and the commander general of the National Army (ERD) have agreed to collaborate on strengthening national securit[...]Samaná unveils guide highlighting sustainable tourism efforts
Tourism May 29, 2024 | 9:00 am
Samaná, DR.- The Samaná Sustainable Tourism Circuit has launched its first informative guide, a promotional tool showcasing the province's natural riche[...]
Garry Conille elected as Prime Minister of Haiti
World May 29, 2024 | 8:14 am
Haiti.- Garry Conille, the current regional director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for Latin America and the Caribbean, will be sworn in as Prime Minister of Haiti af[...]Construction of Holiday Inn Santo Domingo Airport awaits environmental permit
Local May 29, 2024 | 8:02 am
Santo Domingo.- Construction of the first hotel integrated into Las Américas International Airport (AILA) is set to begin soon, pending the receipt of an environmental permit expecte[...]Senate approves Tax Exemption for digital security cameras
Local May 29, 2024 | 7:51 am
Santo Domingo.- The Senate of the Republic has approved a bill in its second reading that exempts digital cameras used in security systems from import taxes. This initiative extend[...]How to hold your Dominican Property
Expats' Corner May 28, 2024 | 9:20 pm
Many foreign investors buying property in the Dominican Republic often inquire about how they should hold it. They'll ask, "Should I put the property in my personal name or a corporate entity?" Ult[...]CAASD launches virtual portal for service accessibility
Local May 28, 2024 | 5:13 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Santo Domingo Aqueduct and Sewer Corporation (CAASD) has launched a modern virtual portal for document submission, requests, and procedures as part of its digital [...]Organic Law of the Reserve Bank now in force
Economy May 28, 2024 | 4:47 pm
Santo Domingo.- The new Law 13-24 governing the Reserve Bank of the Dominican Republic has come into effect following its promulgation by President Luis Abinader and publication in th[...]Deputies approve bill for declaring missing persons deceased in San Cristóbal
Local May 28, 2024 | 3:44 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Chamber of Deputies has approved in second reading a bill allowing for the judicial declaration of death for individuals who went missing at the old market in San [...]