Dominican Republic shines in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards
Tourism January 11, 2024 | 8:06 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has made a notable impression in this year's TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards, securing prestigious spots in two categories. The country ran[...]Spanish govt. ordered to explain 33 “secret” flights to Dominican Republic
World January 10, 2024 | 12:24 pm
Madrid.- The Spanish government has been ordered to provide full details of 33 flights that were made to the Dominican Republic between 2019 and the pres[...]
José Ignacio Paliza takes leave from Administrative role to focus on Luis Abinader’s campaign
Local January 10, 2024 | 12:20 pm
Santo Domingo.- José Ignacio Paliza, the Administrative Minister of the Presidency of the Republic, announced his decision to take a leave of absence. This move, effective from Wedne[...]MargaritaVille to exit Dominican Republic as Playa Group acquires Cap Cana hotel
Bavaro & Punta Cana January 10, 2024 | 12:13 pm
Punta Cana.- The MargaritaVille brand is set to cease its operations in the Dominican Republic, with the Cap Cana hotel being acquired by the Playa Group. This development is already [...]Dominican tourism unfazed by 2024 elections: Asonahores assures stability
Local January 10, 2024 | 11:22 am
Santo Domingo.- The president of the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (ASONAHORES), David Llibre, confidently declared that th[...]
Barahona to host inaugural Expo Turismo y Atracciones 2024, aiming to boost tourism
Tourism January 10, 2024 | 9:53 am
Barahona.- The province of Barahona is gearing up to host the first edition of the Expo Turismo y Atracciones 2024 tourism fair. Scheduled from March 1 to 3 at the Costa Larimar Hotel[...]President Abinader Scrutinizes Chamber of Accounts Bill
Local January 10, 2024 | 9:45 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic has closely reviewed the legislation regulating the Chamber of Accounts. His focus is particularly on the aspects con[...]President Luis Abinader hosts White House Official, Tom Pérez, for crucial regional discussions
Local January 10, 2024 | 8:16 am
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader recently received Tom Pérez, the Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, at the National Palace. T[...]Dominican Public Works Minister announces major traffic improvement projects in northeast National District
Local January 10, 2024 | 8:13 am
Santo Domingo.- Deligne Ascención, the Dominican Republic's Minister of Public Works and Communications, has unveiled a significant infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing traff[...]Dominican President Luis Abinader condemns violence in Ecuador
World January 10, 2024 | 8:10 am
Santo Domingo.- In a recent statement, Luis Abinader, the President of the Dominican Republic, has openly condemned the recent violent incidents in Ecuador. Taking to his official Twi[...]What to do with your home before moving to the Dominican Republic
Expats' Corner January 9, 2024 | 6:47 pm
Once you've decided to make the move to the Dominican Republic full-time or even part-time, you'll have to consider what to do with your personal residence. This is important, and it needs to be thoug[...]U.S. Officials visit CODEVI industrial park to discuss job creation and bilateral cooperation
Local January 9, 2024 | 4:28 pm
Santo Domingo.- Tom Perez, former Secretary of Labor under Barack Obama's administration, and Juan S. González, Special Assistant to Joe Biden and Senior Director of the National Sec[...]Dominican Army asserts adequate Border reinforcement amidst Haitian crisis
Local January 9, 2024 | 3:38 pm
Santo Domingo.- General Commander of the Dominican Army, Carlos Fernández Onofre, affirmed that the border is sufficiently reinforced and there is no need for additional measures, de[...]Inauguration of Public Works halted prior to Municipal elections in Dominican Republic
Local January 9, 2024 | 1:05 pm
Santo Domingo.- Starting from January 9, a significant restriction comes into effect in the Dominican Republic, impacting the central government and mayoral offices. According to the [...]Diego Pesqueira assumes role as Director of Communications at Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Education
Local January 9, 2024 | 11:44 am
Santo Domingo.- Journalist Diego Pesqueira has been appointed as the new Director of Communications and Public Relations of the Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic (Minerd[...]Mediterranean fly outbreak in Bávaro and Punta Cana raises concern
Bavaro & Punta Cana January 9, 2024 | 11:29 am
Punta Cana.- A new outbreak of the Mediterranean Fly, scientifically known as Ceratitis capitata, has been detected in Bávaro and Punta Cana, La Altagracia province. This pest, affec[...]President Luis Abinader leads meeting on 2024 budget execution
Economy January 9, 2024 | 11:24 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader is presiding over a Council of Ministers and general directors at the National Palace, focusing on the execution of the Dominican Republic's 20[...]Andrés Van der Horst advocates for Public Trust model in tourism development
Tourism January 9, 2024 | 9:45 am
Santo Domingo.- Andrés Van der Horst, the executive director of Fiduciaria Banreservas, has emphasized the success of the public trust model in the development of the Cabo Rojo proje[...]Punta Catalina leads energy generation in the Dominican Republic
Economy January 9, 2024 | 9:40 am
Baní.- The Punta Catalina Electric Generation Company (EGEPC) has solidified its position as a leading entity in the Dominican Republic's energy generation sector. Recent statistics [...]Minister Joel Santos Echavarría reports positive crime reduction trends in early 2024
Local January 9, 2024 | 8:25 am
Santo Domingo.- Joel Santos Echavarría, the Minister of the Presidency, recently expressed optimism about the positive strides made in combating crime and criminality in the Dominica[...]