Minerd claims its advertising spending is among the lowest in government
Economy September 18, 2024 | 9:06 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic (Minerd) clarified that it has only spent RD$19.4 million on advertising so far this year, averaging RD$74,000 per [...]Metro Tourist Services confirms normal operations in Puerto Plata
Local September 18, 2024 | 8:38 am
Puerto Plata.- After the facilities of Metro Servicios Turísticos in Puerto Plata were seized due to non-compliance with a 2021 ruling that mandated the payment of labor benefits and[...]Dominican Republic to open first energy efficiency testing lab
Local September 17, 2024 | 5:12 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic will soon host its first testing laboratory for certifying energy efficiency in domestic air conditioning equipment, announced the Ministry of t[...]Dominican artists shine with 12 nominations for 2024 Latin Grammys
People September 17, 2024 | 4:42 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican music continues to shine on the international stage with 12 artists nominated for the 2024 Latin Grammys. The prestigious awards, organized by the Latin Reco[...]Death toll rises to 28 in Haiti tanker explosion
World September 17, 2024 | 4:09 pm
Port-au-Prince.- The death toll from the explosion of a tanker truck in Haiti has risen to 28, with 42 others injured, as confirmed by Civil Protection officials on Monday. The explos[...]Eddy Herrera celebrates sixth Latin Grammy nomination
People September 17, 2024 | 3:19 pm
Santo Domingo.- Merengue singer Eddy Herrera has received his sixth nomination at the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards. This time, he is nominated in the "Best Merengue/Bachata Album" categor[...]Santo Domingo to host 14th Central American and Caribbean Arbitration Convention
Local September 17, 2024 | 2:13 pm
Santo Domingo.- This year, Santo Domingo will host the 14th edition of the Central American and Caribbean Convention of Arbitration Centers from October 16 to 18 at the Sheraton Santo[...]RD$13,400 million fraud alleged in Social Security health plan funds
Local September 17, 2024 | 1:03 pm
Santo Domingo.- A criminal complaint has been filed over the misappropriation of RD$13,400 million from the Social Security Family Health Plan. The funds were allegedly funneled to He[...]Abinader pledges support for new tourism projects and theme parks
Tourism September 17, 2024 | 11:15 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader affirmed the government's commitment to enhancing the tourism sector's offerings, highlighting the growth in health tourism, theme parks like E[...]Verón-Punta Cana Mayor faces legal action for violating public information law
Bavaro & Punta Cana September 17, 2024 | 10:46 am
Punta Cana.- Ramón “Manolito” Ramírez, the mayor of Verón-Punta Cana, faces legal action for failing to respond to a request for information about his administration, as mandat[...]Hotel sector urges caution on Tax Reform to preserve tourism growth
Economy September 17, 2024 | 9:51 am
Cap Cana.- As anticipation builds around a potential tax reform aimed at boosting state revenues, the hotel sector in the Dominican Republic remains vigilant. Industry leaders hope to[...]Over 600 runners to compete in ninth edition of Bayahibe 10K
Health September 17, 2024 | 9:29 am
Bayahibe.- The ninth edition of the Bayahíbe race, set for September 22, will see at least 600 participants competing to support the Solca Foundation, which promotes social and educa[...]Dominican government introduces new reforms to curb public spending
Economy September 17, 2024 | 8:43 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government is preparing a second wave of reforms aimed at curbing public spending as part of its continued restructuring efforts. During a press briefing[...]Punta Bergantín joins Association of Real Estate Tourism Companies
Economy September 17, 2024 | 8:26 am
Puerto Plata.- The Trust for Economic and Social Development of the Punta Bergantín Zone has joined the Dominican Association of Real Estate Tourism Companies (ADETI), which represen[...]President Abinader’s 2024 asset declaration reflects 5% decrease since 2020
Local September 17, 2024 | 8:18 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader submitted his 2024 Declaration of Assets, reporting a total of RD$3,972 million, reflecting a 5% decrease from RD$4,182 million declared in 202[...]Metro Bus Offices seized in Puerto Plata
North Coast September 16, 2024 | 11:02 pm
PUERTO PLATA. – A group of lawyers, accompanied by law enforcement officers, carried out a seizure at the Metro Group (Metro Buses) transportation company in this Atlantic town Puerto Plata on Monda[...]Government plans to merge Customs and Revenue agencies in Tax Reform effort
Economy September 16, 2024 | 4:20 pm
Santo Domingo.- The government plans to merge the Directorate General of Customs (DGA) and the Directorate General of Internal Revenue (DGII) into a single Tax Administration. This mo[...]INTRANT and Adecla address workers’ transportation in Punta Cana
Bavaro & Punta Cana September 16, 2024 | 4:02 pm
Punta Cana.- The director of the National Institute of Transit and Land Transport (Intrant), Milton Teófilo Morrison, met with the Association of Developers and Builders of La Altagr[...]Xolver announces Second Annual Investors Conference
Economy September 16, 2024 | 3:15 pm
Santo Domingo.- Xolver, the renowned specialized financial consulting and advisory firm, announced the details of its second Annual Investors Conference [...]
Leonel Fernández warns of national security and privacy risks
Local September 16, 2024 | 2:01 pm
Santo Domingo.- Former Dominican President and leader of the Fuerza del Pueblo party, Leonel Fernández, resumed his "La Voz del Pueblo" meetings, raising concerns about national secu[...]