911 responds to bus collision on Charles de Gaulle Avenue
Uncategorized May 28, 2024 | 2:50 pm
Santo Domingo.- The National Emergency and Security Assistance System 911 deployed resources following a traffic accident involving the collision of two buses on Charles de Gaulle Ave[...]Santiago gears up for Expo Acero 2024
Local May 28, 2024 | 1:51 pm
Santiago, DR.- Santiago de los Caballeros is gearing up to host one of the construction industry's most significant events, Expo Acero Santiago 2024. In a bid to elevate Santiago's[...]President Abinader to attend Ukraine peace conference
World May 28, 2024 | 11:19 am
Lisbon.- During his visit to Lisbon, President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic announced on Tuesday that he has accepted an invitation to attend the peace conference on Ukrain[...]Tourism leader urges retention of legislative framework amid boom
Tourism May 28, 2024 | 10:21 am
Santo Domingo.- David Llibre, President of the Hotel and Tourism Association (Asonahores), highlighted the significant economic and social impacts of the tourism sector in the Dominic[...]Abinader arrives in Portugal for meeting with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
World May 28, 2024 | 9:23 am
Lisbon.- President Luis Abinader has arrived in Portugal to fulfill a packed agenda, including a meeting with his Portuguese counterpart, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. He landed at the [...]DGII and SSNF sign agreement to combat money laundering
Economy May 28, 2024 | 8:08 am
Panamá.- The General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) and the Superintendency of Non-Financial Subjects of Panama (SSNF) signed a collaboration agreement to exchange good practic[...]Al Horford advances to second NBA Finals with Boston Celtics
Sports May 28, 2024 | 7:45 am
Chicago.- The Dominican Al Horford has advanced to the second NBA Finals of his career following the Boston Celtics' 105-102 victory on Monday, which secured a 4-0 sweep against the I[...]Pro Consumidor says basic food prices are stable
Economy May 27, 2024 | 5:09 pm
Santo Domingo.- The National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (Pro Consumidor) recently announced that a price comparison survey of basic food basket products in the Do[...]Firefighters contain blaze at Chinese warehouse in Villa Consuelo
Local May 27, 2024 | 4:08 pm
Santo Domingo.- Firefighters from the National District successfully extinguished a fire that broke out this Monday morning in a building used as a warehouse for the “Starlite” Ch[...]Significant reduction in banking deserts across the Dominican Republic
Economy May 27, 2024 | 4:04 pm
Santo Domingo.- Between 2020 and 2024, the number of municipalities in the Dominican Republic classified as "banking deserts"—areas without branches, ATMs, or bank subagents—decre[...]Plantain sellers urge Dominican government to lift export ban to Haiti
Local May 27, 2024 | 2:17 pm
Dajabón, DR.- Plantain sellers from the border market are urging the Dominican government to lift the ban on exporting plantain to Haiti. According to the sellers, the plantains s[...]Dominican tourism surpasses 4 million visitors in the first four months
Tourism May 27, 2024 | 1:01 pm
Santo Domingo.- Minister of Tourism David Collado announced on Monday during his regular press conference, held at a hotel in the city, that the country's tourism industry continues i[...]Puerto Plata hosts international disaster preparedness seminar
Local May 27, 2024 | 11:59 am
Puerto Plata, DR.- AERODOM, VINCI Airports, and the North Association of Hotels, Restaurants, and Tourism Companies (ASHONORTTE) understand the critical r[...]
Fitram announces tender for Santo Domingo West cable car construction
Local May 27, 2024 | 11:03 am
Santo Domingo.- The Trust for the Development of the Mass Transportation System of the Dominican Republic (Fitram) has announced a national public tender for the construction of the S[...]ONAMET warns of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across Dominican Republic
Local May 27, 2024 | 10:22 am
Santo Domingo.- The National Meteorological Office (ONAMET) issued a report this Monday, indicating that the combination of the first tropical wave of the year and a trough will lead [...]Pope Francis and President Luis Abinader met for 30 minutes at the Vatican
World May 27, 2024 | 9:42 am
Rome.- Pope Francis held a 30-minute meeting at the Vatican with the recently re-elected president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, this Monday. During their meeting, Preside[...]Dominican mountaineer Thais Herrera returns home after conquering Mount Everest
People May 27, 2024 | 8:40 am
Santo Domingo.- Mountaineer Thais Herrera has returned to her homeland after becoming the first Dominican woman to successfully climb Mount Everest, achieving a significant milestone [...]U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses Haiti
Local May 27, 2024 | 8:15 am
Santo Domingo.- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently spoke with President Luis Abinader about the situation in Haiti, emphasizing support for human rights, particularly in [...]President Luis Abinader meets with Pope Francis in private audience
World May 27, 2024 | 8:03 am
Rome.- President Luis Abinader arrived at 9:05 AM local time in Rome for a private audience with Pope Francis. President Abinader was accompanied by his wife, Raquel Arbaje, and th[...]Proposes ITBIS reduction to 10%, ISR 18% and elimination of other taxes
Local May 26, 2024 | 2:16 pm
Santo Domingo - The Regional Center for Sustainable Economic Strategies (CREES) executive vice president assured that with the proposed tax reform p[...]