Dominican could face life in prison for the shooting death of his ex-partner in the US
World May 11, 2023 | 4:44 pm
Luis Rodríguez, a Dominican man residing in Haverhill, is currently being prosecuted in the Superior Court of Salem, Massachusetts, for the alleged shooting murder of his ex-partner, Aracelys Valdez [...]Thousands of visitors celebrate at the Dominican Embassy in Washington
World May 11, 2023 | 3:34 pm
Washington.- The headquarters of the Dominican Embassy in the United States welcomed a large crowd during the 'Passport DC' event, which allowed diplomatic representations to showcase[...]The Dominican Republic attracted 4,010 million dollars in foreign direct investment in 2022
Economy May 11, 2023 | 2:41 pm
Santo Domingo.- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Dominican Republic reached a record high of $4.01 billion in 2022, representing a 25.5% increase compared to the previous year. [...]Development Bank of Latin America creates the Dominican Republic Tourism Directorate
Tourism May 11, 2023 | 11:24 am
The Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) has created a Tourism Directorate based in Santo Domingo to support its member countries in harnessing their tourism potential as a driver of development an[...]Qik Banco Digital Dominicano: The Dominican Republic’s first fully digital neobank
Economy May 11, 2023 | 10:30 am
Santo Domingo.- Banco Popular executives have launched Qik Banco Digital Dominicano, the first neobank in the Dominican Republic that operates entirely through digital platforms. The [...]Dominican Republic promotes fundraising for low carbon development
Local May 11, 2023 | 8:59 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic unveiled a program on Wednesday aimed at mobilizing resources for low-carbon development, with increased financing from both the public and priv[...]The price of gasoline in the Dominican Republic has been higher than in Central America
Economy May 11, 2023 | 8:10 am
The Dominican Republic has consistently had the highest prices for gasoline and diesel among six Central American countries over a span of 12 years, specifically from 2010 to 2021. According to data c[...]Health Insurance for foreigners in the Dominican Republic
Expats' Corner May 10, 2023 | 5:19 pm
Health insurance is a big concern for foreigners planning to live or retire full-time in the Dominican Republic. Dominican-based health insurance companies do insure foreigners whether they are cur[...]Dominicans without a legal basis to be in the US will not be able to legalize their status and may be deported
World May 10, 2023 | 2:40 pm
Jonathan Mardo, the attache of the Customs and Border Protection Office (CBP) of the United States Embassy in the Dominican Republic, issued a warning on Wednesday that the new program of temporary pe[...]Haitian gang member arrested in the Dominican Republic and deported to Haiti
World May 10, 2023 | 11:49 am
Santo Domingo.- The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) in the Dominican Republic has arrested Mykaisonne Yeye Fen, a Haitian national and alleged member of the notorious "Bois D'h[...]Paliza receives recognition from the Dominican Association of Councilors
Local May 9, 2023 | 4:03 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Municipal League headquarters was the site for the granting of recognition to the Administrative Minister of the Presidency, José Ignacio Paliza, by the[...]59% of Dominicans would emigrate to another country if given the opportunity, according to a survey
Local May 9, 2023 | 3:55 pm
Santo Domingo.- A recent survey conducted by Asisa, a research firm, revealed that 51% of Dominicans would migrate to another country if they had the opportunity. This high percentage[...]Dominican experts request update on essential drugs for diabetes treatment
Health May 9, 2023 | 2:28 pm
SODENN and SODODIAN, the two leading medical associations dealing with diabetes in the Dominican Republic, have expressed their concern about the obsolete list of essential drugs that the country uses[...]Man arrested in the Dominican Republic for receiving 26 firearms in basic necessities tanks from the United States
Local May 9, 2023 | 1:16 pm
Police officers from the Special Division for the Investigation of Transnational Crimes (DEIDET) in the Dominican Republic have arrested a man identified as the intended recipient of 26 pistols, three[...]Alcántara defends study places the Dominican Republic with lower products than several US states.
Economy May 9, 2023 | 11:37 am
Santo Domingo.- Eddy Alcántara, the director of the National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (Pro Consumidor), has once again defended the study which placed the Domi[...]Central Bank projects the Dominican Republic will close 2023 with 7.8 million tourists
Tourism May 9, 2023 | 10:45 am
Santo Domingo.- The governor of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, Héctor Valdez Albizu, has stated that the country's tourism sector is expected to receive 7.8 million non-[...]Head of Dominican Republic’s Cruise Department Orfila Salazar passes away
Tourism May 9, 2023 | 10:40 am
Santo Domingo.- Orfila Salazar Simó, the head of the Cruise Department at the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur), has passed away due to health problems at a private clinic in Santo Domingo[...]National Drug Council denies alleged Fentanyl circulation and use in the Dominican Republic
Local May 9, 2023 | 8:40 am
Santo Domingo.- In recent years, fentanyl has become a serious public health concern in many countries, particularly the United States. The potent synthetic opioid is often added to o[...]The Ombudsman of the Dominican Republic defends transparency and accountability
Local May 8, 2023 | 3:35 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Ombudsman of the Dominican Republic, Pablo Ulloa, has defended the transparency of the entity he leads, stating that it is the only extra-power body in the country[...]Minister Pavel Isa says the Dominican Republic “is emerging unscathed” from international inflation aggravated by the Russia-Ukraine war
Economy May 8, 2023 | 1:46 pm
Santo Domingo.- Minister of Economy, Planning, and Development, Pável Isa Contreras, stated that the Dominican Republic has managed to emerge unscathed from international inflation a[...]