Army Commander guarantees security on the Dominican-Haitian border

Elías Piña.- During an inspection tour in Elías Piña, the Commander-in-Chief of the Dominican Republic Army, Major General Jorge Iván Camino Pérez, affirmed that strict security protocols are in place to ensure peace and stability along the Dominican- …

Freedom of expression returns to center of legislative debate in Dominican Republic

Lawmakers in the Dominican Republic are considering a new law on freedom of expression that has divided journalists and lawyers. Some sectors of Dominican society say the proposed legislation is necessary to regulate the role of digital platforms in the …

Dominican pension funds: High profits for AFPs, low payouts for retirees

Dominican Republic’s private pension fund administrators (AFPs) are under fire for generating RD$8.7 billion annually in commissions while retirees face low pension payouts. As of May 2025, the accumulated individual capitalization accounts reached over RD …

Government spending in the Dominican Republic: Where taxpayer money goes

Revival of Jewish Community in Dominican Republic Amid New Beginnings

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic — The Jewish community in Sosúa is experiencing a revival thanks to the arrival of Rabbi Daniel and Esther Silco, who founded Chabad of the North Coast three months ago. Once a haven for Jewish refugees from Europe in the …

Foreigners’ interest in health services in the Dominican Republic is growing

The growing demand for medical care outside the United States and other high-cost markets has strengthened the Dominican Republic‘s position as a regional benchmark for health tourism. International patients, especially Dominicans residing in the United …

Dominican Republic: Sunday with a lot of heat and rain

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) announced hot temperatures and high wind chills for this Sunday, due to the presence of Saharan dust, as well as a trough at different levels of the troposphere, in addition to the effects of …

U.S. Embassy Warns Americans About Taxi Safety in Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — The U.S. Embassy has issued new transportation safety advice for American citizens traveling to the Dominican Republic. This guidance aims to enhance safety during their stay, particularly regarding the use of taxis. In …

Colombia defeats Dominican Republic to stay on path to World Cup 2026

SANTIAGO (Chile) - Colombia will play in the Qualifying Tournaments for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 after defeating the Dominican Republic 81-53 in the first classification game of the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2025. With the win, the South …

Dominican Republic among countries with highest air transport operating costs

Santo Domingo.- The high operating costs of air transportation in the Dominican Republic lead to increased ticket prices and reduced passenger connectivity options, negatively impacting the country’s competitiveness as a destination and regional hub. …