In a milestone for Caribbean agriculture, Minister of Agriculture Francisco Oliverio Espaillat Bencosme announced that the Dominican Republic has secured its position as the leading rice producer in ...
The Dominican Republic and Haiti are working to reopen the airspace between both countries starting in May 2026. The opening specifically connects Dominican airports with the Cap Haitien International ...
Media reports on the heavy rains that have been falling in the Dominican Republic continue to bring forth evidence that builders cannot cut corners. Cheap constructions create new vulnerabilities.
On the fiscal front, small business (Mipymes) are facing a strict 15 May 2026 deadline for the mandatory implementation of the electronic invoicing system. This new regime, overseen by the Tax Agency ...
Since then, the price has fluctuated due to a “push and pull” between geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and shifting interest rate expectations. This is up from the peak of US$3,613.20 for the ...
The Ministry of Public Works (MOPC), now under Minister Eduardo Estrella, says the renovation of Duarte Highway is on track for a 2027 completion. The renovation has included a complex system of ...
Chamber of Deputies has passed a controversial bill in its second reading that authorizes the government to pay state contractors for public works executed without formal contracts. A similar bill ...
The Ministry of Public Works (MOPC) has ordered the total temporary closure of the Ocoa-Cruce de Ocoa highway. The local traffic and transit agency Digesett is currently managing alternate routes ...
For years, people have been complaining about the negligence of local authorities in applying the law to motorcyclists is empowering in the wrong way. In the DR, traffic cops do not enforce traffic ...
The Dominican Plastic Surgery Society (Sodocipre) has urged prospective patients to verify the credentials of their surgeons and the accreditation of the facilities. The announcement is reiterated ...
Preparations for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 are accelerating following the delivery of two major venues. The Ministry of Housing and Edifications (Mivhed) has ...
Dominican national team member Karl-Anthony Towns led the New York Knicks to their first playoff victory of the season. Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to their first ...