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Why Plantains Are So Important In Dominican Cuisine
For many visitors, the importance of plantains in Dominican cuisine becomes obvious after seeing how often they appear...
Dominican Education Ministry Urges Families to Verify Bono a Mil Eligibility
The Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic (MINERD) is urging parents, guardians, and caregivers of students enrolled...
INDEX and WLO Partner to Expand Higher Education Access for Dominicans Abroad
Madrid, Spain — The Institute of Dominicans and Dominicans Abroad (INDEX), a government agency that supports the Dominican...
TSS Says Employers Alone Can Register Workers in Social Security System
The Dominican Social Security Treasury (TSS) has clarified that the registration of workers in the Single Information and...
Pro Consumidor Expands Consumer Services With Two New Provincial Offices
SANTO DOMINGO — The National Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (Pro Consumidor) has announced the opening...
NYPD Officer Dies After Cosmetic Surgery in the Dominican Republic
Rebecca De Paula, a 31-year-old New York Police Department (NYPD) officer, died early Sunday after suffering serious health...
COE Issues Green Alert for Nine Provinces and the National District
The Emergency Operations Center (COE) has issued a green alert for nine provinces and the National District as...
4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northeastern Dominican Republic
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake was recorded shortly after 1:00 a.m. local time on Monday near Sánchez, a municipality in...
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 L&R Comercial appliance store in Santo Domingo Este on...
Malaria Cases in Azua Fall 82% as Dominican Health Measures Expand
Malaria cases in Azua, a province in the southwestern Dominican Republic, declined by 82% during the first 28...
Dominican Republic Prepares for the Start of the 2026–2027 School Year
The Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic (MINERD) is moving forward with preparations for the start of...
How Loan Payments Are Calculated in the Dominican Republic
Whether you are financing a home, purchasing a vehicle, or taking out a personal loan, understanding how your...