Flight diverted to Dominican Republic due to drone airspace invasion
World January 4, 2024 | 9:56 am
Spain.- A recent incident involving a drone invading airspace led to the diversion of an Iberia flight, originally bound for Puerto Rico, to the Dominican Republic. The drone's presen[...]Diminishing rains across the Dominican Republic
Local January 4, 2024 | 9:53 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is experiencing a gradual decrease in rainfall as the frontal system and trough weaken, leading to the dominance of a high-pressure system. This[...]Arrests in Operation Nest uncover real estate fraud network
Local January 4, 2024 | 8:16 am
Santo Domingo.- In a major crackdown, the Public Ministry, collaborating with the National Police, has detained Emmanuel Rivera Ledesma and others implicated in a significant real est[...]Response to US Senators, Dominican Republic seeks evidence on alleged arms trafficking
Local January 4, 2024 | 8:12 am
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic's Foreign Affairs Minister, Roberto Álvarez, has called for evidence from United States senators who recently claimed that the Dominican Republic i[...]Historic arrival: First cruise ship to dock at Cabo Rojo Port in Pedernales
Tourism January 4, 2024 | 8:08 am
Pedernales.- The Southern region of the Dominican Republic is poised to experience a historic moment with the scheduled arrival of the first cruise ship at the newly ready Cabo Rojo p[...]Should you learn Spanish as an expat or retiree in the Dominican Republic?
Expats' Corner January 3, 2024 | 5:21 pm
I know many foreign expats and retirees who make it just fine in the Dominican Republic without knowing much Spanish. It's possible, especially if you live in a community or area with many English-spe[...]Increased border security leads to detention of undocumented Haitians in Dajabón
Local January 3, 2024 | 4:38 pm
Dajabón.- Recent efforts by Dominican military forces have intensified at the Dajabón border, resulting in the detention of numerous undocumented Haitians. The latest operation, con[...]Cirium’s 2023 punctuality report highlights global airline performance
World January 3, 2024 | 4:32 pm
The renowned aeronautical intelligence platform, Cirium, has released its annual punctuality study for 2023, showcasing the performance of airlines and airports worldwide. The report is crucial for th[...]Prominent Dominican TV director and producer Anita Ontiveros passes away
Local January 3, 2024 | 2:48 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican television industry mourns the loss of Anita Ontiveros, a revered director and producer, who passed away this Wednesday at her residence. Ontiveros, who [...]Boost for Dominican tobacco: Agriculture Ministry donates agrochemicals
Economy January 3, 2024 | 2:45 pm
Santo Domingo.- In a significant move to bolster one of the Dominican Republic's key export sectors, the Ministry of Agriculture has provided a substantial donation of high-quality ag[...]Emmanuel Rivera detained for suspected multi-million dollar real estate fraud scheme
Local January 3, 2024 | 11:56 am
Santo Domingo.- In an operation spearheaded by Yeni Berenice, Emmanuel Rivera Ledesma, the engineer and owner of IndisArq, a real estate company, was apprehended at the Attorney Gener[...]La Romana-Bayahíbe awaits over half a million cruise passengers in 2024
Tourism January 3, 2024 | 11:12 am
La Romana, DR.- The tourism landscape in La Romana-Bayahíbe is set for a significant boost in 2024, with the president of the Romana-Bayahíbe Hotel Association (AHRB), Andrés Fern[...]Search for missing helicopter in São Paulo, Brazil
World January 3, 2024 | 10:02 am
Sao Paulo.- Rescue teams in Brazil are intensively searching for a helicopter that disappeared on the northern coast of São Paulo state. The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) and other autho[...]Violations of road safety laws by heavy vehicles in the Dominican Republic
Local January 3, 2024 | 9:57 am
Santo Domingo.- Heavy vehicles on Dominican roads often disregard the regulations set by Law No. 63-17 on Mobility, Land Transportation, Transit, and Road Safety. This law was enacted[...]Dajabón traders urge Government to negotiate with Haiti amid border closure rumors
Economy January 3, 2024 | 8:12 am
Dajabon.- Merchants from Dajabón have called on the Dominican government for urgent dialogue with Haiti, amidst growing concerns over potential border closure by Haitian authorities.[...]Abinader to inaugurate important infrastructure projects across multiple provinces
Local January 3, 2024 | 8:08 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader is set to embark on a busy two-day tour, inaugurating nine significant projects across Peravia, Barahona, and Pedernales provinces. A highlight[...]Abinader champions environmental collaboration with new agreement
Local January 3, 2024 | 8:05 am
Santo Domingo .- President Luis Abinader highlighted the importance of citizen empowerment and the environmental sector's contributions in a recent event at the National Palace. He le[...]President Abinader to attend arrival of first cruise ship to Cabo Rojo
Tourism January 2, 2024 | 10:07 pm
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader will attend the arrival of the first cruise ship to the Cabo Rojo port in the province of Pedernales on Thursday, where he will also inaugurate[...]PRSC praises President Abinader for reviving tourism in the Dominican Republic
Tourism January 2, 2024 | 3:51 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Social Christian Reformist Party (PRSC) has lauded the significant revival of the tourism sector under President Luis Abinader's administration, highlighting the a[...]Dominican Republic’s automotive industry sees significant growth and supports regulatory decree
Local January 2, 2024 | 12:36 pm
Santo Domingo.- The United Group of the Automotive Industry of the Dominican Republic (GUIA-RD) reported that the automotive sector concluded 2023 with over 130,000 imported new and u[...]