Author: DominicanScope Editorial Team
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Dominican Republic Expands Sargassum Cleanup Efforts Along Eastern Coast
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has stepped up efforts to address the growing accumulation of sargassum along the Dominican Republic’s coastline by launching a national environmental operation focused on the country’s eastern beaches, one of the areas most affected by the seasonal seaweed influx. The initiative follows the issuance of Resolution 0046-2025 on…
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St. Regis Cap Cana Launches Exclusive Limited-Edition Rum With Matusalem
The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort has unveiled an exclusive collaboration with Ron Matusalem, introducing the St. Regis Cap Cana Rum: Ethereal Shores Collection, a private-label, limited-edition rum created exclusively for guests of the luxury resort in the Dominican Republic. The release marks the resort’s first collaboration in the spirits sector and reflects its focus…
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Sierra de Bahoruco Wildfire Reaches 99% Containment
The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources announced that the wildfire in the Aceitillar area of Sierra de Bahoruco, a protected mountain range in the country’s southwest, is now 99% contained following an intensive response led by forest firefighters and technical personnel. Environment Minister Paíno Henríquez returned to the affected area on Saturday…
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Dominican Republic Removes 3,708 Tons of Waste in June Cleanup Campaign
The Executive Unit of the Presidency (ECO5RD) collected 3,708 tons of solid waste during cleanup operations carried out throughout June in coordination with municipal governments across the Dominican Republic. The initiative is part of an ongoing effort to improve public sanitation, strengthen municipal waste management, and restore public spaces in communities nationwide. According to Fidel…
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Man Reports Suspected Facebook Marketplace Scam After Camera Sale
Albeiron Jaramillo says he was the victim of a suspected scam while selling a camera through Facebook Marketplace, an incident he claims resulted in the loss of both the equipment and his savings. According to Jaramillo, the person interested in buying the camera presented a screenshot that appeared to confirm a bank transfer. However, the…
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Dominican Republic Public Health Network Sets First-Half Service Record
The National Health Service (SNS) reported that the Dominican Republic’s public healthcare network provided 25,395,290 specialized services between January and June 2026, setting a new record for the first half of any year. Health authorities say the increase reflects stronger hospital capacity, expanded medical services, and growing public confidence in the country’s healthcare system. The…
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Dominican Republic Launches Women Who Lead Initiative to Boost Female Leadership
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM) and the Ministry of Women have launched the Women Who Lead initiative as part of a joint effort to strengthen women’s participation in the Dominican Republic’s productive sectors. The announcement was made alongside the presentation of scholarships for the Executive Program in Female Leadership and the signing…
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Santo Domingo Introduces RD$35 Integrated Fare for Metro, Cable Car and OMSA
A new integrated transit fare took effect on Saturday, July 11, 2026, allowing passengers in Santo Domingo to travel across the Santo Domingo Metro, the Santo Domingo Cable Car, and OMSA bus corridors for a single fare of RD$35 per trip. The unified fare is designed to simplify transfers between the capital’s main public transportation…
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When Hard Work Becomes Workaholism
Modern workplace culture often celebrates people who answer emails late at night, work weekends and rarely take vacations. Constant availability is frequently viewed as a sign of dedication, yet occupational health specialists warn that professional commitment and workaholism are not the same. Periods of intense work are a normal part of many careers. Major projects,…
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Abinader Reaffirms Dominican Support for Haiti Security Mission
President Luis Abinader said the Dominican Republic remains committed to supporting international efforts to restore stability in Haiti by providing logistical assistance, humanitarian aid and coordination with the multinational security mission, while making clear that Dominican personnel are not participating in combat operations against armed groups. Speaking to reporters, Abinader explained that the country’s role…
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Dominican Republic Advances Ecosystem-Based Climate Adaptation Plans
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, working alongside the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Dominican Republic, has completed a technical mission aimed at strengthening climate resilience in vulnerable rural areas through ecosystem-based adaptation planning. The mission, held between June 29 and July 2 in Santiago Rodríguez Province, brought…
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La Hacienda Park Broadens Punta Cana’s Tourism Beyond the Beach
Known worldwide for its white-sand beaches and all-inclusive resorts, Punta Cana continues to diversify its tourism offering through attractions that showcase a different side of the Dominican Republic. Among them, La Hacienda Park, located in the mountainous community of Anamuya in La Altagracia province, has emerged as one of the region’s leading adventure and eco-tourism…