Ministry Launches 36-Hour Workweek Pilot Plan
Local January 17, 2024 | 2:12 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Labor unveiled the Voluntary Pilot Plan for a Reduced Workweek on Monday, proposing a reduction in the weekly working hours from 44 to 36, effective fr[...]Aerodom breaks records in 2023
Local January 17, 2024 | 2:01 pm
Santo Domingo.- VINCI Airports has announced record-breaking achievements in passenger and cargo transport across its six managed airports in the Dominican Republic in 2023. Aerodo[...]Dominican resorts shine in USA Today’s 10 Best 2024
Tourism January 17, 2024 | 1:04 pm
New York.- Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Casa de Campo, and Diente de Perros in the Dominican Republic have earned prestigious recognition, securing spots in the top 10 of their respe[...]Juan Luis Guerra’s Captain Avispa hits theaters in april
Local January 17, 2024 | 11:19 am
Santo Domingo.- Renowned Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra has officially revealed the culmination of a 12-year dream with the announcement of his film. Drawing inspiration from his s[...]High-Profile gang leader faces trial in US for arms trafficking linked to Haiti violence
World January 17, 2024 | 10:38 am
Haiti.- Germine Joly, known as "Yonyon," a notorious Haitian gang leader, is facing trial in Washington, DC, on charges related to arms trafficking and laundering kidnapping ransoms. [...]Frontex reports record irregular entries into EU in 2023
World January 17, 2024 | 9:54 am
Europe.- The European Border Agency (Frontex) revealed in a recent report that 2023 witnessed 380,000 attempted irregular entries into the European Union (EU), marking the highest tot[...]President Abinader meets with Chinese Agriculture Minister to discuss bilateral interests
Local January 17, 2024 | 9:39 am
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic recently welcomed Tang Renjian, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, in h[...]FUTURA RD launches to encourage youth in Dominican political arena
Local January 17, 2024 | 8:15 am
Santo Domingo.- The recent debut of the sociopolitical movement FUTURA RD aims to spark young people's involvement in the political landscape of the Dominican Republic. It's focused o[...]French President Macron shows support for development projects in the Dominican Republic
Economy January 17, 2024 | 8:08 am
Santo Domingo.- In a letter to President Luis Abinader dated December 31, 2023, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed France's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations wit[...]Dominican Republic launches www.tupista.org for anonymous crime reporting
Local January 17, 2024 | 8:05 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of the Interior and Police of the Dominican Republic, in collaboration with the Crime Stoppers Foundation, has launched www.tupista.org, an online platfor[...]Dominican tourism journalists celebrate annual fellowship
Tourism January 16, 2024 | 7:04 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur) hosted a New Year's Eve celebration for its members to thank them for their suppo[...]
Dominican Republic and China sign memorandum of agricultural cooperation
Local January 16, 2024 | 4:03 pm
Santo Domingo.- Minister of Agriculture Limber Cruz welcomed Minister Tang Renjian, his counterpart from the People's Republic of China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Th[...]Government plans to replace the floating bridge
Local January 16, 2024 | 3:44 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Works (MOPC) announced on Friday that the government is considering the construction of a new bridge over the Isabela River parallel to the exis[...]Banreservas to showcase strategic initiatives at Fitur 2024
Tourism January 16, 2024 | 2:57 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Reserve Bank is set to actively participate in the 2024 Fitur International Tourism Fair in Madrid from January 24 to 28. Under the leadership of Samuel Pereyra, t[...]Dominican Republic joining Technical Committee for ISO 9001 standard review
Local January 16, 2024 | 2:13 pm
Santo Domingo.- In a significant milestone, the Dominican Republic is set to join the Technical Committee of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) responsible for r[...]Dominican Republic expands air connectivity in 2024
Local January 16, 2024 | 1:54 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is set to enhance its air connectivity in 2024, as reported by José Marte Piantini, President of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC). In the first s[...]Infotep: broadening horizons in tourism and hospitality
Local January 16, 2024 | 1:00 pm
Hermanas Mirabal, DR.- Rafael Santos Badía, the Director General of the National Institute of Professional Technical Training (Infotep), has emphasized the transformative impact of t[...]Samaná’s humpback whale watching season
Tourism January 16, 2024 | 11:24 am
Santo Domingo.- Regarding the commencement of the humpback whale watching season, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Miguel Ceara Hatton, led the signing ceremony of the a[...]Grand Sirenis Punta Cana and CEPM promote sustainable tourism
Bavaro & Punta Cana January 16, 2024 | 10:56 am
Punta Cana.- Grand Sirenis Punta Cana Hotels & Resorts, affiliated with the Sirenis chain, and the Punta Cana Macao Energy Consortium (CEPM) have officially opened a photovoltaic [...]Dominican Republic to showcase new tourist destinations at FITUR 2024
Tourism January 16, 2024 | 10:01 am
Punta Cana.- The Dominican Republic is set to promote its emerging tourist destinations, Miches, Punta Bergantín, and Pedernales, at the forty-fourth International Tourism Fair (FITU[...]