Explaining why build a monorail in Santo Domingo

To have a monorail or not to have a monorail? The recent government decision to build a monorail system in Greater Santo Domingo as part of the process to reduce traffic jams in the city. The proposed mass transit system will join together with...

Supreme Court of Justice rules to simplify land demarcation in the Dominican Republic

The Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) has approved a significant modification to the Regulation for Parcel Regularization and Demarcation (Deslinde), a move designed to greatly expand the scope of land regularization and streamline the process of...

Arajet offers Sanford to Dominican Republic flights at limited-time prices

SANFORD, Fla. — Dominican airline Arajet is offering $5 flights from Orlando Sanford International Airport to the Dominican Republic, available until October 15. This special offer celebrates Arajet’s new route from Orlando, starting October 26....

The Dominican Republic is committed to strengthening its trade relationship with China.

Santo Domingo, DR—For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX), its vision of the relationship it seeks with the People’s Republic of China is clear: to commit to strengthening bilateral economic relations and have a...

The Duarte Highway, 50 potholes between Santo Domingo and Santiago complicate traffic

Santo Domingo, DR — On April 6, 2025, the new toll station located at kilometer 32 began operating, marking the start of a new phase in the remodeling and expansion of the Juan Pablo Duarte Highway. Although the opening of this new toll station...

Dominican Republic tourism projects 80,000 additional cruise passengers

Cruise tourism in the Dominican Republic is booming, establishing itself as one of the leaders in the Caribbean thanks to increased demand, modern ports such as Amber Cove and Taino Bay in Puerto Plata, and a strategic approach driven by a...

Piantini and Mallea: The DR Latin America’s next tech powerhouse

For decades, the Dominican Republic has been synonymous with turquoise waters, bachata rhythms and world-class hospitality. Looking ahead, another story is emerging — one of circuit boards, code, cutting-edge innovation, and strategic alliance...

IMF: The Dominican Republic manages to reduce its public debt and remains among the most stable countries in the region.

The Dominican Republic remains among the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean with the lowest proportion of public debt relative to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and national...

Drug smugglers change supply routes to evade US warships

This 40-pound aluminum container, which was packed with brown guava pulp, was used to smuggle cocaine, and intercepted in Newark. Dominican investigators say that Colombian drug cartels have routinely shipped cocaine by high-speed motorboats to...

The newest and only Greg Norman (Australian) golf course in the DR

Vistas del Pedregal Golf & Country Club has the newest golf course in the DR for the moment. Unlike many Dominican golf courses which are in tourists areas and are mainly marketed to tourists, typical of golf courses in Greater Santo Domingo this...

Uruguay ‘Played Below Potential’ In Win Over Dominican Republic, Says Bielsa

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa admitted his team were far from their best after securing a 1-0 win over world number 142 Dominican Republic in an international friendly match at the National Stadium in Bukit...

Laquintana strike gives Uruguay 1-0 friendly win over Dominican Republic

TWO-TIME World Cup winners Uruguay secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Dominican Republic in an international friendly at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Midfielder Ignacio Laquintana scored the only goal of the match during the second...

Dominican Republic leads region with first National Civic Space Strategy

Spain.- The Dominican Republic became the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to adopt a National Civic Space Strategy, positioning itself as a regional leader in open government. The initiative was presented during the IX Global...

I Needed A Break From Motherhood, So I Went To The Dominican Republic And Found Myself — And Deepak Chopra

Everything I do revolves around my family. From the food that I cook, the events I agree to attend, to when I can get my hair and nails done (guilt-free at least), and the way I spend “free” time. If I’m not ripping and running through the park or...

Highlights and Goal Uruguay vs Dominican Republic (1-0) in Friendly Match 2025

⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ End of Match With a solitary goal from LAQUINTANA, Uruguay defeated the Dominican Republic 1-0 in a friendly held in Malaysia. Coach Bielsa will have to review many aspects of his performance, as his team did not live up to expectations....

Dominican Republic condemns attack on Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa’s convoy

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic condemned the attack on a convoy carrying Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa and expressed solidarity with the people of Ecuador. Through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Dominican government stated on...

ProDominicana presents study on Dominican Republic’s fashion industry

Carolina Pérez and Milldred Veras Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic Export and Investment Center (ProDominicana) presented the fifth edition of its “Status of the Fashion Industry in the Dominican Republic 2025” study during Dominican...

Sport : Laquintana Strike Earns Uruguay 1-0 Win Over Dominican Republic In Bukit Jalil

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Two-time World Cup winners Uruguay were forced to work hard before edging the Dominican Republic 1-0 in an international friendly at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil here tonight. Midfielder Ignacio Laquintana...

Uruguay Faces Dominican Republic in FIFA Friendly Match

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — The Uruguay national football team is set to face the Dominican Republic in a FIFA friendly match on Friday, October 10, at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil. Kick-off is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. in Uruguay, 7:45 a.m. in...

Dominican Republic Sets New Tourism Record, With More Than 8.5 Million Visitors in Nine Months

The Dominican Republic’s tourism sector continues to surge, setting another record as more than 8.59 million visitors arrived between January and September 2025. Tourism Minister David Collado shared the figures this week in Santo Domingo,...