Traffic jams persist on Duarte Highway despite expansion
Local September 16, 2024 | 1:45 pm
Santo Domingo.- Despite the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MPC) opening all 14 lanes at kilometer 9 on the Duarte Highway, extensive traffic jams were reported this Mond[...]Manatee death in El Morro National Park under investigation
Uncategorized September 16, 2024 | 11:47 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Environment is investigating the death of a decomposed manatee found in El Morro National Park. This case is part of a troubling trend, with four manat[...]Antonio Ramis on the vision and success of Punta Blanca Golf and Beach Club
Bavaro & Punta Cana September 16, 2024 | 11:26 am
Santo Domingo.- Nestled in the heart of Bávaro, Dominican Republic, Punta Blanca Golf and Beach Club offers a unique golfing experience. Known for its inland design and challenging l[...]Rusking Pimentel appointed Senior Advisor to New York’s 13th Congressional District
World September 16, 2024 | 11:20 am
New York.- Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) has appointed Rusking Pimentel as Senior Advisor in his Congressional office, effective September 16, 2024. This move strengthens Espa[...]Minister rejects proposal to merge education ministries
Local September 16, 2024 | 10:30 am
Santo Domingo.- Franklin García Fermín, Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (MESCYT), voiced opposition to any initiative that would merge the Ministries of Educat[...]Dominican Republic sees 5.1% growth in remittances
Economy September 16, 2024 | 10:16 am
Santo Domingo.- Remittances to the Dominican Republic reached $7,100 million during the first eight months of 2024, marking a 5.1% increase compared to the same period last year, acco[...]Dominican Republic strengthens baseball ties with Saudi Arabia
World September 16, 2024 | 9:35 am
Riyadh.- The Dominican Embassy in Saudi Arabia held its first coordination meeting to enhance cooperation between the Saudi Baseball and Softball Federation (SBSF) and the Dominican N[...]Biden labels Dominican Republic and other nations as major drug transit
World September 16, 2024 | 8:21 am
Washington, USA.- On Sunday, U.S. President Joe Biden stated that Bolivia and Venezuela failed to meet international anti-drug agreements over the past year. In a memorandum to Secret[...]Eight injured in traffic accident in Santiago
Local September 16, 2024 | 8:16 am
Santiago.- This Monday, a traffic accident involving an SUV and a public transport vehicle left eight people injured on Circunvalación Sur Avenue in Ensanche Libertad, Santiago provi[...]FAA confirms the Dominican Republic’s category 1 status following rigorous aviation safety audit
Local September 15, 2024 | 6:55 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States has reaffirmed the Dominican Republic's Category 1 status after a thorough safety audit. Lawrence Fields[...]Dominican Republic received 42 cruise ships and about 140 thousand visitors in August
Tourism September 15, 2024 | 12:30 pm
Puerto de Río Haina, SDO - The Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) reported that the Dominican Republic received 42 cruise ships in August. For September, it receives about 26 cruise ships arriving in[...]Agriculture loans exceed RD$23 billion in 2023
Economy September 15, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Santo Domingo - RD$4.8 billion was channeled to other related activities, equivalent to almost 14% of all loans. In 2023, the agriculture subsector received the most significant loans from t[...]Don’t forget the umbrella! Tropical wave and trough are influencing the weather in the Dominican Republic
Local September 15, 2024 | 11:27 am
Santo Domingo - From the early hours of the day, a tropical wave with its most significant rainfall activity over the Caribbean Sea in combination with a weak trough on the sur[...]On Monday, 14 lanes will begin operating at kilometer 9 of the Duarte highway
Local September 15, 2024 | 11:14 am
Santo Domingo—The Minister of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), Deligne Ascención, announced that 14 lanes of kilometer 9 of the Duarte highway will begin to operate this Monday, Sept[...]Truck stopped in Valverde where 29 Haitians were hiding under crates
Local September 15, 2024 | 10:00 am
Valverde - Soldiers of the Dominican Army stopped a truck loaded with undocumented Haitians who were hidden under crates in Valverde. The truck, a white Daihatsu brand, was tra[...]Haiti: At least 16 dead in fuel tanker explosion
World September 15, 2024 | 9:00 am
Port-au-Prince.- At least 16 people were killed and forty others injured on Saturday in southwestern Haiti during the explosion of a tanker truck that was leaking fuel after crashing[...]Sahara dust almost comes to an end in the Dominican Repulic!
Local September 15, 2024 | 8:00 am
Meteorological analyst Jean Suriel reported that the Sahara dust season is ending in the Dominican Republic. However, he warned that a small cloud of particles could enter [...]
Storm Gordon is being monitored, for now it does not pose any danger to the Dominican Republic
Local September 15, 2024 | 7:00 am
Santo Domingo - The Dominican Institute of Meteorology is monitoring Tropical Storm Gordon, which does not currently pose any danger to the Dominican Republic. According to the mos[...]Four Seasons CEO: “Dominican Republic has all the elements for luxury tourism”
Tourism September 14, 2024 | 12:30 pm
The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) has set its sights on diversifying the sector, not only by destinations but also by segments, with an emphasis on luxury tourism. This will create a mo[...]Haitian authorities await Dominican Republic approval to open gateway
Economy September 14, 2024 | 12:00 pm
The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM), Víctor Ito-Bisonó, toured this municipality's binational market to supervise and follow up on trade at the Dajabón bor[...]