Author: DominicanScope Editorial Team

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The National Environmental Protection Service (SENPA), a specialized agency within the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, reported stronger operational results during the first half of 2026, reflecting an increase in environmental monitoring and enforcement efforts across the Dominican Republic. According to official figures released by the ministry, the agency recorded higher performance across its…

Dominican Republic Unveils Plan to Plant 10 Million Trees Along Major Highways

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in Environment

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, together with RD Vial, the government agency responsible for toll roads, and the General Directorate for the Beautification of Highways and Ring Roads (Digecac), will launch a large-scale reforestation program designed to restore green cover along some of the Dominican Republic’s busiest roadways. The initiative aims to plant…

Dominican Republic Surpasses 2 Million New ID Cards Issued

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in Living

The Central Electoral Board (JCE) announced on July 12, 2026, that it has issued more than 2 million new national identity and electoral cards since the renewal process officially began on April 12, 2026. The initiative aims to replace existing identification documents with a new generation of secure, technologically enhanced cards for citizens and eligible…

Abinader Says No Conditions Exist for Comprehensive Tax Reform

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in Politics

President Luis Abinader said the Dominican government will maintain its anti-crisis measures to protect household purchasing power and preserve economic stability, while emphasizing that current economic conditions do not support a comprehensive tax reform. Speaking during an interview with journalists José Monegro and Edith Febles, the president explained that the government’s anti-crisis strategy is designed…

Dominican Republic Posts Highest Agricultural Production in 25 Years

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in Business

The Dominican Republic achieved its highest levels of agricultural and livestock production in the past 25 years during 2025, according to official statistics released by the Ministry of Agriculture. Authorities attributed the results to sustained sector growth, modernization efforts and investments that have strengthened the country’s farming industry. Data compiled by the ministry’s Department of…

Punta Cana Schedules 785 International Flights for Peak Summer Week

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in Tourism

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) will handle 785 international flights during the week of July 13–19, underscoring the Dominican Republic’s continued appeal as one of the Caribbean’s leading vacation destinations. The weekly schedule reflects sustained demand from major international tourism markets, with a balanced mix of scheduled and charter services bringing visitors from North America,…

Blu Terrenas Launches First Phase and Breaks Ground on Hilton Resort

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in Tourism

Blu Terrenas has officially opened the first phase of its master-planned development in Las Terrenas, Samaná Province, while also marking the groundbreaking of Almare Beach Resort Las Terrenas, Curio Collection by Hilton, reinforcing the area’s position as one of the Dominican Republic’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. During the inauguration ceremony, Enzo Odoguardi, CEO of Mirage Group,…

Dominican Republic Expands Training to Protect Entangled Humpback Whales

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in Environment

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, in coordination with the International Whaling Commission (IWC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and several conservation organizations, has completed a specialized training program aimed at improving the country’s ability to respond to humpback whales entangled in fishing gear. Held in Samaná, one of the Caribbean’s most important…

PROMIPYME Reports Record Growth in Lending and Financial Performance

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in Business

PROMIPYME, the Dominican Republic’s government-backed financing institution for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), reported record financial and operational performance between 2024 and June 2026, driven by sustained loan growth, improved credit recovery and greater operational efficiency. The results were presented during the institution’s Second Ordinary Meeting of its Board of Directors on July 10,…

COOPSEMARENA Highlights Growth and Elects New Leadership at 2026 Assembly

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in Business

The Cooperativa de Ahorros, Créditos y Servicios Múltiples de los Empleados del Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (COOPSEMARENA) held its Eighth Ordinary General Assembly, where members reviewed the cooperative’s financial and institutional performance for the 2024-2025 period, approved management reports, elected new board members, and discussed initiatives aimed at strengthening the organization. The…

Dominican Official Reports Decline in Births to Haitian Mothers

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in Living

Dr. Martín Ortiz, National Director of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health at the National Health Service (SNS), said the proportion of births to Haitian mothers in the Dominican Republic has fallen from 37% to 24% following the implementation of immigration control measures. Speaking on the television program Esferas de Poder, Ortiz said approximately 16,500 fewer…

Nearly Half of Dominican Households Report Environmental Problems

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