Category: Living

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

The ENHOGAR-MICS 2025 Basic Report found that 48.9% of households in the Dominican Republic are affected by at least one type of environmental pollution or nuisance in their surrounding community. The findings highlight the impact that neighborhood conditions can have on residents’ quality of life and mental well-being. The survey shows that environmental concerns are…

The National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (Pro Consumidor), working alongside the Specialized Fuel Control Corps (CECCOM) and the Public Prosecutor’s Office, has destroyed nearly 20 tons of expired, adulterated and unsafe food products seized during an investigation into an alleged consumer fraud operation in the province of San Cristóbal. According to Pro…

The Dominican Republic has inaugurated the renovated Guayubín Municipal Hospital following an investment of more than RD$138 million, marking another milestone in the government’s ongoing modernization of the public healthcare network in Montecristi province. President Luis Abinader joined National Health Service (SNS) Executive Director Dr. Julio Landrón at the inauguration ceremony, where officials highlighted the…

President Luis Abinader officially inaugurated the new Regional Center of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD) in Santiago Rodríguez alongside Housing, Habitat and Buildings Minister Víctor “Ito” Bisonó. The new campus is expected to serve more than 1,000 students, allowing many young people in the region to pursue university degrees closer to home. The…