Dominican Republic’s Customs Directorate achieves notable improvements in 2023
Local December 29, 2023 | 3:38 pm
Santo Domingo.- The General Directorate of Customs (DGA) in the Dominican Republic made significant strides in 2023, enhancing its online services platform to benefit taxpayers. This [...]En Miches Hay Futuro program empowers youth with tourism opportunities
Tourism December 29, 2023 | 12:42 pm
Miches.- The "En Miches Hay Futuro" program, spearheaded by Nader Enterprises CEO George Alexander Nader, has been instrumental in raising awareness among over 150 young people in Mic[...]Former Dominican Deputy Miguel Gutiérrez pleads guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering charges
Local December 29, 2023 | 12:35 pm
Santo Domingo.- Miguel Gutiérrez, a former representative of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) in the Dominican Republic, has changed his plea to guilty in a drug trafficking and [...]Punta Cana among priciest cities in the world for hotel stays this New Year’s Eve
Bavaro & Punta Cana December 29, 2023 | 11:49 am
Punta Cana.- TravelMag.com has unveiled a survey showing the most expensive destinations in the world for accommodation over the New Year's Eve period this year, and Punta Cana is the sixth priciest o[...]Original Group suspends operations of Miches resorts in the Dominican Republic
Tourism December 29, 2023 | 10:36 am
Miches.- Original Group has announced the suspension of operations for its hotels in Miches, Dominican Republic, effective January 15, 2024. The affected properties include the Tempta[...]Clintons to spend Year-End Holidays in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Bavaro & Punta Cana December 29, 2023 | 10:26 am
Punta Cana.- Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton are set to spend their year-end holidays in Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic. The couple arrived in the [...]Dominican Embassy in Jamaica enhances education with computer room donation
World December 29, 2023 | 9:54 am
Jamaica .- The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Jamaica concluded its 2023 activities with a heartfelt contribution to Jamaican education. In a significant gesture, the embassy do[...]Port of Cabo Rojo in Pedernales poised to boost Dominican Republic’s cruise tourism
Tourism December 29, 2023 | 8:16 am
Pedernales.- The Dominican Republic is set to welcome the first cruise ship of 2024 to the newly completed first phase of the Port of Cabo Rojo in Pedernales. This development comes a[...]Aircraft incident at El Higüero Airport in Santo Domingo Norte
Local December 29, 2023 | 8:11 am
Santo Domingo.- An aircraft accident occurred on the morning of Thursday, December 28, at the Presidente Doctor Joaquín Balaguer International Airport "El Higüero" in Santo Domingo [...]New Judges sworn in for the Dominican Republic’s Constitutional Court
Local December 29, 2023 | 8:05 am
Santo Domingo.- Vice President Raquel Peña presided over the swearing-in ceremony for the five new judges of the Dominican Republic's Constitutional Court, as well as the first and s[...]Alfredo Pacheco denies that he is considered by the PRM as a candidate for senator
Local December 28, 2023 | 3:10 pm
Santo Domingo.- The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Alfredo Pacheco, refuted claims on Thursday that the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) is considering him as a candidate for s[...]Cibao International Airport celebrates arrival of two millionth passenger in 2023
North Coast December 28, 2023 | 12:47 pm
Cibao International Airport marked a significant milestone on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, as it welcomed its two millionth passenger of the year. Rafael Tiburcio, a 76-year-old traveler, arrived on [...]HIT Puerto Río Haina’s sea turtle conservation efforts in Santo Domingo
Local December 28, 2023 | 12:06 pm
Santo Domingo.- HIT Puerto Río Haina, in collaboration with the Ministry of the Environment, is making significant strides in marine conservation through its social responsibility pr[...]Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies advances bill for tariff-free food import in emergencies
Local December 28, 2023 | 11:54 am
Santo Domingo.- The Chamber of Deputies in the Dominican Republic has taken significant steps forward with a bill that would empower the Executive Branch to import food without tariff[...]U.S. Embassy commends Dominican Republic’s drug seizure achievements
World December 28, 2023 | 9:54 am
Santo Domingo.- The United States Embassy in the Dominican Republic has extended its congratulations to the Dominican authorities for their significant accomplishments in combating dr[...]Dominican Republic’s Public Health Ministry addresses JN.1 variant and other health concerns
Health December 28, 2023 | 9:39 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Health in the Dominican Republic is focusing on surveillance and early detection of the JN.1 sub-variant, with three positive cases identified s[...]Natural-Born versus Naturalized Dominican Citizen
Expats' Corner December 28, 2023 | 8:23 am
At some point, foreigners who decide to make the Dominican Republic their permanent home will consider pursuing citizenship. And the question that always comes up is, “What’s the difference bet[...]JCE and NYPD collaborate for election security in New York
Local December 28, 2023 | 8:10 am
New York.- The Central Electoral Board (JCE) of the Dominican Republic and the New York Police Department (NYPD) have entered into a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation[...]UNWTO Secretary General praises Dominican Republic’s tourism achievement
Tourism December 28, 2023 | 8:08 am
Santo Domingo .- Zurab Pololikashvili, the Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), has extended his congratulations to President Luis Abinader and Tourism Ministe[...]DIGESETT Director orders staff change in Yamasá following traffic law violation
Local December 28, 2023 | 8:04 am
Yamasa.- General Francisco Osoria de la Cruz, the director of the General Directorate of Traffic and Land Transportation Security (DIGESETT), has mandated a complete change in the sta[...]