Experts warn about massive bleaching of corals in the Dominican Republic
World September 20, 2023 | 9:38 am
Santo Domingo.- On Monday, Diario Libre embarked on a reef exploration mission off the northern coast of Catalina Island in La Romana as part of the ongoing monitoring efforts led by [...]UNDP: Dominican Republic advances 60% of Agenda 2030, but needs acceleration
World September 20, 2023 | 8:43 am
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has published research on the progress made by countries toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with seven years remaining to meet the [...]Dominican Republic complies with implementation of Inter-American Convention against Corruption standard
World September 19, 2023 | 1:08 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dr. Milagros Ortiz Bosch, the executive director of Ethics and Government Integrity, has presented a report to the Administrative Minister of the Presidency, José Ign[...]Economists believe prolonging the border closure could force Haitians to cross into the Dominican Republic
Economy September 19, 2023 | 8:15 am
Santo Domingo.- Five days have passed since the closure of the Dominican-Haitian border, and economists are expressing concerns about the potential economic and humanitarian impact on[...]The debate between Abinader and a student at Columbia University about racism in the Dominican Republic
Local September 18, 2023 | 5:14 pm
During a conversation at Columbia University in New York, President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic faced an uncomfortable moment when a student confronted him about racism, homophobia, transp[...]Dominican President says border closure protects against Haitian gangs
World September 18, 2023 | 3:23 pm
New York.- President Luis Abinader has clarified that the closure of the Dominican-Haitian border, which was ordered by his government on September 15, is primarily aimed at protectin[...]Dominican Republic: the first Caribbean country to be a partner of the US Global Entry program
Local September 18, 2023 | 1:58 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has entered into a partnership with the United States Global Entry program, making it the 16th country worldwide, the 6th in Latin America, and [...]Soto Jiménez: Haiti does not represent a military danger for the Dominican Republic
Local September 18, 2023 | 10:49 am
Santo Domingo.- Former head of the Armed Forces, José Miguel Soto Jiménez, has expressed that Haiti does not pose a military threat to the Dominican Republic due to the political in[...]Haitians protest against Dominican measures for the canal and ask for the departure of Ariel Henry
World September 18, 2023 | 8:07 am
Haiti.- In Port-au-Prince, hundreds of Haitians gathered in a protest demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry on Sunday. They expressed frustration over his perceived [...]Abinader affirms Haiti’s crisis has affected the interests of the Dominican Republic
World September 18, 2023 | 8:03 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader has made a decisive move in response to the ongoing sociopolitical crisis in Haiti, which he believes is directly impacting the Dominican Repub[...]Pedestrians rank second in traffic fatalities in the Dominican Republic
Local September 17, 2023 | 12:00 pm
Every year, the Dominican Republic experiences agonizing moments due to traffic accidents. The repercussion of this type of collision, in terms of fatalities, has not been an 'open secret' among th[...]Dominican Republic organizations speak out against border closure with Haiti
Local September 17, 2023 | 8:00 am
A dozen organizations issued a joint statement on Saturday against the Dominican government's closure of the Dominican-Haitian border in retaliation for the construction, on the Haitian side, of an ir[...]U.S. Embassy in Dominican Republic and Haiti reiterate warnings not to travel to neighboring country
Tourism September 16, 2023 | 12:00 pm
The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic and Haiti reiterated the maximum alert they issued to their citizens "not to travel" to Haiti, given the border closure arranged by the Dominican Government [...]Dominican Republic suspends banana exports; seeks to ensure price stability
Economy September 16, 2023 | 10:00 am
The Minister of the Presidency and president of the National Council for Food and Nutritional Sovereignty and Security (Conassan) said that the measure will be reviewed in 30 days. The Minister of th[...]Haitians avoid speaking to Dominican press about the Massacre River
Local September 16, 2023 | 8:00 am
Haitian residents of "Little Haiti," located in the San Carlos sector of the National District, refused to talk about the closing of their country's border due to the construction of a canal in the Ma[...]Choosing the optimal Business Structure for Expats establishing businesses in the Dominican Republic
Expats' Corner September 15, 2023 | 5:08 pm
If you are planning to do business in the Dominican Republic, it's essential to understand the different types of business structures available to you. Choosing the appropriate structure will determin[...]Flights between the Dominican Republic and Haiti are suspended after total closure of the borders
World September 15, 2023 | 11:55 am
Santo Domingo.- On Thursday, September 14, four flights to Haiti departing from the La Isabela – Doctor Joaquín Balaguer International Airport, commonly known as El Higüero, were [...]Haitian Foreign Ministry summons the Dominican ambassador
World September 15, 2023 | 11:45 am
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Haiti has issued a formal communication summoning the Dominican Republic's Ambassador to Haiti, Miguel Faruk, for a meeting scheduled on Friday, September 15, 2023. [...]First International Congress on standardization management and global perspectives unites global leaders in the Dominican Republic
Economy September 15, 2023 | 10:49 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic played host to the inaugural "First International Congress on Standardization Management and Global Perspectives" this Friday. This two-day even[...]Dominicans falsify “all types of documents” to apply for visas to the US
World September 15, 2023 | 8:15 am
Santo Domingo.- The United States Embassy in the Dominican Republic faces a significant challenge of dealing with frequent forgeries in visa applications, especially in cases of non-i[...]