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Cabo Rojo to Reach More Than 1,700 Hotel Rooms by the End of 2027
Sigmund Freund, executive director of the Pro-Pedernales Trust, said the Cabo Rojo tourism development in southwestern Dominican Republic is on track to have more than 1,700 hotel...
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BUSINESS
CODOPYME Calls for Dialogue on Labor Reform and Measures to Reduce Informality
Fernando Pinales, president of the Dominican Confederation of Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CODOPYME), has called for renewed...
Dominican Government Urges Energy Savings as Power Demand Reaches Record Levels
CODOPYME Calls for Action to Reduce Informality and Resume Labor Reform Talks
POLITICS
Leonel Fernández Proposes Border Reforms and Modernized Binational Markets
Leonel Fernández, president of the opposition People’s Force (Fuerza del Pueblo), has proposed modernizing border controls and reorganizing...
PLD Official Urges Measures to Reduce School Costs for Dominican Families
Dominican Diaspora Criticizes Delays in Tourist Card Refunds
TOURISM
Authorities Identify Suspects in Forest Fires in San José de Ocoa
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has identified two individuals suspected of causing separate forest fires in...
Dominican Republic Begins RD$137 Million Baní Beachfront Renovation
SDQ MICE 2026 to Showcase Santo Domingo as a Leading Caribbean Meetings Destination
SPORTS
Sandy Alcantara Shuts Down Mets as Marlins Continue Their Surge
Sandy Alcantara gave the Miami Marlins another quality start on Sunday, allowing the club to complete a 2-0...
Maita Mercedes Minibasket Classic to Honor Alberto Rodríguez in Fourth Edition
The Fourth Maita Mercedes Minibasket Classic is set to begin on Wednesday, August 5 in Santo Domingo Este,...
Dominican Republic Defeats Mexico to Reach CAC Games Basketball Final
The Dominican Republic men’s national basketball team secured a place in the gold medal game at the 2026...
LIVING
Why Do Some People Loot During Emergencies? The Psychology, Law and Social Factors Behind the Crime
As firefighters battled a large blaze that engulfed an...
Malaria Cases in Azua Fall 82% as Dominican Health Measures Expand
Dominican Republic Prepares for the Start of the 2026–2027 School Year
REAL ESTATE
CEO Inmobiliario RD Celebrates Two Years of Strengthening the Dominican Real Estate Sector
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — CEO Inmobiliario RD celebrated...
Dominican Republic Advances Landmark Real Estate Regulation Bill
Dominican Republic to Deliver More Than 4,000 Affordable Homes
CULTURE
Juan Luis Guerra Joins the Festival Presidente 2026 Lineup
Juan Luis Guerra, one of the Dominican Republic’s most...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Delivers the Second-Biggest Opening Weekend in Movie History
Revised Book on Juan Luis Guerra to Be Launched in Santo Domingo
ENVIRONMENT
Dominican Republic Launches First National Oceans Forum
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, with support...
Dominican Republic Strengthens Forest Fire Prevention During Peak Risk Season
Canadian Wildfire Smoke and Saharan Dust to Affect Dominican Air Quality
TECHNOLOGY
More Dominicans Are Choosing Mobile Wallets Over Physical Cards
Consumers in the Dominican Republic are increasingly embracing mobile wallet payments, replacing traditional plastic cards with smartphones for everyday purchases. According to figures released by the Central...
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Authorities Identify Suspects in Forest Fires in San José de Ocoa
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Dominican Republic to Deliver More Than 4,000 Affordable Homes
