Author: DominicanScope Editorial Team
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Dominican Manufacturing Activity Slows in June but Remains in Expansion Territory
The Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD) reported Tuesday that the country’s Monthly Manufacturing Activity Index (IMAM) stood at 57.4 points in June 2026, down from 62.9 points recorded in May. Despite the decline of 5.5 points, the indicator remained above the 50-point benchmark, indicating that manufacturing activity continued to expand compared with…
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Dominican Republic Expands Agricultural Mechanization Program Through IICA Partnership
The Ministry of Agriculture and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) have signed an amendment to their existing technical cooperation agreement, extending the scope of the National Agricultural Mechanization Program (Pronamec). The initiative is designed to accelerate the adoption of modern farming technologies across the Dominican Republic. The agreement seeks to reduce agricultural…
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Dominican Republic Promotes CO2 Refrigeration to Protect the Ozone Layer
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources marked World Refrigeration Day by highlighting progress on the Dominican Republic’s CO2 refrigeration project, an initiative aimed at promoting cleaner, more energy-efficient cooling technologies as the country phases out substances that damage the ozone layer. The project forms part of the third phase of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phase-out…
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Dominican Republic Launches National Platform for Sustainable Tourism
The Dominican Republic has taken another step toward building a more sustainable tourism industry with the launch of a permanent collaboration platform designed to strengthen local value chains, reduce the sector’s environmental footprint, and improve resilience across the country’s tourism economy. The initiative was unveiled during the National Forum on Inclusive and Resilient Value Chains…
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Dominican Republic Establishes Management Committee for Sosúa Beach Vendors Plaza
The Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) has formally established the Management Committee for the Sosúa Beach Vendors Plaza, a new governance body responsible for overseeing the administration, maintenance, and long-term sustainability of one of the Dominican Republic’s most significant recent tourism infrastructure projects. The committee was created under Decree No. 187-26 as part of the government’s…
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Dominican Republic Chosen as Pilot for Global Marine Finance Initiative
The Dominican Republic has been selected alongside Seychelles and French Polynesia as one of the first pilot countries for the newly launched Marine Finance Initiative 30×30. Announced during the 11th Our Ocean Conference by the Minderoo Foundation and the Blue Nature Alliance, the program aims to help countries establish sustainable financing systems to protect 30%…
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Global Financial Institutions Strengthen Outlook for Dominican Republic Economy
The Dominican Republic has received renewed support from leading international financial institutions after JP Morgan, Bank of America, Fitch Ratings, and Banco Santander released recent assessments pointing to the country’s solid macroeconomic performance and positive medium-term prospects. The reports, published in recent weeks, emphasize the strength of the country’s economic fundamentals, the credibility of its…
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Dominican Senate and UNAPEC Partner to Expand Legislative Staff Training
The Senate of the Dominican Republic and Universidad APEC (UNAPEC) have signed a framework cooperation agreement to expand educational opportunities for legislative employees while promoting collaboration in academic, scientific, technological, and cultural initiatives. The agreement was signed by Senate President Ricardo de los Santos and UNAPEC Rector Erik Pérez Vega. It establishes a framework for…
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Dominican Emergency Medical Team Surpasses 1,200 Consultations in Venezuela
The Dominican Republic’s Emergency Medical Team (EMT-RD) has delivered more than 1,200 medical consultations in Venezuela just six days after arriving to support communities impacted by the recent earthquake, with its field hospital becoming one of the busiest medical facilities operating in the disaster area. The deployment forms part of the government’s Quisqueya Solidaria Humanitarian…
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Dominican Republic Hosts Caribbean’s Leading Archaeology Congress
The Dominican Republic has officially inaugurated the 31st International Congress of Caribbean Archaeology (IACA/AIAC), the region’s premier scientific forum dedicated to the study of the Caribbean’s Indigenous cultures and colonial-era history. Held in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City through July 18, the congress has brought together 237 researchers from 23 countries and territories to present the…
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Dominican Surf Team Sharpens Focus for Santo Domingo 2026 Games
The Dominican Republic’s national surfing team is intensifying its preparations for the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, with athletes and coaches emphasizing mental discipline and technical improvement as key factors in their pursuit of medals. During a visit to Cabarete, one of the Caribbean’s best-known surfing destinations, representatives from the Dominican…
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Dominican Republic Mining Sector Accelerates Growth in Early 2026
The Dominican Republic’s mining sector recorded robust growth during the first months of 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s strongest-performing industries. According to a new report from the Dominican Republic Mining and Petroleum Chamber (CAMIPE), mining and quarrying activity expanded by 9.7% between January and May compared with the same period last…