Author: DominicanScope Editorial Team
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Dominican Lawmakers Review Proposal for New Municipal District in Samaná
The Permanent Committee on Municipal Affairs of the Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies has begun reviewing a bill that proposes creating a new municipal district in Samaná Province by merging the sections of La Majagua and El Catey, both located within the municipality of Sánchez. The proposed district would be named Ramón Aníbal Olea Linares…
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Dominican Republic Suspends River Aggregate Extraction in Two Provinces
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has announced a series of preventive measures to tighten oversight of activities affecting rivers and streams in the provinces of Monseñor Nouel and La Vega. The decision includes the temporary suspension of aggregate extraction along riverbanks and a review of permits related to public works, risk management projects,…
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Dominican Republic Unveils Renovated Arena Banreservas Virgilio Travieso Soto
The Dominican Republic has officially opened the newly renovated Arena Banreservas Virgilio Travieso Soto, completing a major modernization of Santo Domingo’s historic Palace of Sports into one of the Caribbean’s most advanced multipurpose arenas. President Luis Abinader led the inauguration ceremony, describing the facility as one of the region’s premier sports venues and saying it…
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Dominican Republic and Colombia Launch Landmark Deep-Sea Expedition
The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and Colombia’s National Natural Parks will participate in a landmark international scientific expedition to study the deep-sea ecosystems of the Beata Submarine Ridge, one of the Caribbean’s most ecologically significant underwater regions. The mission was announced during the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya, where Jonathan…
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Why Hotel Insurance Is Critical After a Fire in the Dominican Republic
A fire may last only a few hours, but its financial consequences can affect a hotel for months or even years. For hotels, where every unavailable room represents lost revenue, specialized insurance has become an essential tool for protecting investments and ensuring business continuity after a major incident. This protection is particularly significant in the…
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Dominican Tourism Journalism Awards Open 2026 Call for Entries
The Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur) has officially opened submissions for the 22nd National Tourism Journalism Award Epifanio Lantigua (PEL) 2026, one of the Dominican Republic’s most prestigious distinctions for journalism covering the tourism industry. Journalists and communications professionals from across the country may submit eligible work published between October 2025 and August 2026.…
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Sky High Dominicana Expands Fleet With New Boeing 737-700
Sky High Dominicana has incorporated a Boeing 737-700 into its fleet as part of the airline’s ongoing expansion strategy, increasing its operational capacity to accommodate sustained growth in passenger demand across the markets it serves. The aircraft seats 143 passengers and is equipped with next-generation engines designed to deliver improved fuel efficiency, reliable performance, and…
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Dominican Republic Reports Progress in Fight Against Counterfeit Medicines
The Dominican Republic has made significant progress in combating the illegal trade of counterfeit medicines, according to Eddy Alcántara, executive director of the National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (Pro Consumidor). Speaking at a public forum in Santiago, Alcántara said joint operations carried out by government agencies have dismantled distribution networks selling medicines…
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Satellite Technology Is Transforming Marine Conservation Across Latin America
Advances in satellite technology and the growing willingness of governments to share fishing vessel tracking data are reshaping the way oceans are managed. By combining satellite imagery with positioning information from industrial fishing fleets, organizations and public authorities now have what experts describe as “eyes on the sea,” allowing them to monitor human activity across…
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Ecoheroes 2026 Brings Environmental Education to More Than 3,000 Dominican Students
More than 3,000 students from Santo Domingo and Pedro Brand have completed the Ecoheroes 2026 environmental education camp, a five-day program organized by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and the Ministry of Education (MINERD) through Regional 15. The initiative combined practical activities and educational experiences to strengthen environmental awareness and encourage long-term conservation…
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Tourism Industry Calls for Review of Dominican Waste Management Bill
The Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores) has expressed concern over the Senate’s approval of amendments to the country’s General Law on Integrated Solid Waste Management and Co-processing, saying the proposal requires a more comprehensive technical review and broader consultation with the productive sectors. The organization argues that the new financial…
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Dominican Republic Sees Sharp Rise in Construction Investment During First Half of 2026
The Ministry of Housing, Habitat and Buildings (MIVHED) reported that construction projects authorized between January and June 2026 account for more than RD$330.191 billion in projected private investment, representing a 157% increase compared with the RD$128.477 billion approved during the same period in 2025. The figures reflect growing activity in the Dominican Republic’s construction industry…