Dominican Today

Sky Cana is preparing for a gradual return to the Dominican aviation market following a period of operational suspension and reorganization, with its initial focus on passenger charter flights within the Caribbean.

Tourism Minister David Collado reviewed infrastructure projects carried out by the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) in Samaná, with total investments exceeding RD$1.9 billion during his administration.

Two agents of the Dominican Republic’s National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) have been charged in a federal court in Florida for allegedly transporting what they believed was 35 kilograms of cocaine from Barahona to Santo Domingo in exchange for financ…

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader will inaugurate the 41st session of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) on Wednesday, October 7, in Santiago de los Caballeros, bringing together representatives from across the region

Santo Domingo.- Claro Dominicana has added Amazon Web Services (AWS) to its cloud infrastructure portfolio, expanding its technology offerings for businesses seeking to accelerate digital transformation, innovation and growth.

Puerto Plata, DR.- Puerto Plata has added another major name to its cruise tourism portfolio with the arrival of Disney Cruise Line, as two of the company’s ships are making calls at Taíno Bay this month for the first time.

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Airlines (ADLA) welcomed President Luis Abinader’s decision to apply the regulated temperature adjustment to aviation fuel (avtur), describing the measure as an important step toward improving the competitivene…

Civil Defense brigades have joined the search for a 14-year-old girl reported missing in the Barrero community of Navarrete, Santiago, according to Francisco Alfredo Arias Tolentino, director of Civil Defense in Santiago.

Santo Domingo.- A US$6.3 million financing and technical assistance package will support Dominican small businesses developing projects focused on the collection, transportation, storage and sustainable use of sargassum.

Puerto Plata.- The Dominican Republic has begun a comprehensive modernization of the Puerto Plata Cable Car, an iconic tourist attraction that has served the province for more than 50 years.

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic awarded French Ambassador Sonia Barbry the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella, Grand Cross with Silver Plaque, as she concludes her two-year diplomatic mission in the country.

Santo Domingo.- Agents from the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD), the Dominican Republic Navy and the Dominican Republic Air Force, under the coordination of the Public Ministry, seized 749 packages of suspected cocaine during simultaneous operati…

Washington, D.C.- The Dominican Republic will participate for two years in an initiative by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and MSD for Mothers aimed at reducing preventable maternal deaths, adolescent pregnancies and barriers to quality mater…

Santo Domingo.- The Emergency Operations Center (COE) placed three provinces on yellow alert and 13 provinces, including the National District and Greater Santo Domingo, on green alert as a trough continues to generate high humidity and atmospheric instab…

Lima, Peru.- Punta Cana International Airport has received the APEX Partner Award from Airports Council International (ACI) World in recognition of its contribution to and collaboration with the Airport Excellence Program (APEX), an initiative focused on…

Santo Domingo.- The 28th Santo Domingo International Book Fair (FILSD 2026) concluded Sunday with preliminary book sales exceeding RD$97 million and 714,322 visitors, surpassing attendance recorded at the previous edition, according to Culture Minister Ro…

Santo Domingo.- Territorial planning, disaster risk management, climate adaptation and infrastructure development must be integrated into decision-making to strengthen the Dominican Republic’s resilience to climate change and environmental threats, experts

Santo Domingo.- Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz announced Friday that the Haitian national soccer team has been banned from playing at sports facilities in the Dominican Republic following an incident at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium ahead of Thursday’s C…

Bávaro.- The National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (INTRANT), together with the General Directorate of Transit and Land Transportation Security (DIGESETT) and the Military and Police Commission (COMIPOL), detained five buses and minibuses…

Four people, including two teenagers, surrendered to authorities this weekend for their alleged involvement in various criminal acts.

Puerto Plata continues to strengthen its position in cruise tourism, with a schedule of 38 vessels in October 2026 through the Amber Cove and Taíno Bay terminals.

The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, delivered the first batch of homes from the Colonial City Housing Improvement Program (Promevi), which originally consisted of 38 units and increased to 44 by adding six units with identified technical damage, at a…

Housing costs are leading three out of four people in Latin America and the Caribbean to cut back on other expenses, use their savings, or take on additional jobs, according to a study by the NGO Habitat for Humanity.

Panama and the Dominican Republic agreed this Saturday to jointly promote film and audiovisual projects, signing an agreement as part of Panama’s participation as guest of honor at the XXVIII Santo Domingo International Book Fair (FILSD 2026).

The Minister of the Presidency, José Ignacio Paliza, led the start of the comprehensive modernization work on the Puerto Plata Cable Car, an intervention that will renew this emblematic tourist attraction after more than five decades of service.

Punta Bergantín’s tourism and real estate development is entering a new phase, with more than US$56 million invested in tourism and real estate infrastructure as part of a strategy to attract new investment, create jobs, and boost productive activity in t…

The Dominican Republic marked an important day for the cruise sector last Wednesday, September 30, as 16,287 travelers arrived on four ships, three in Puerto Plata and one in Pedernales.

President Luis Abinader said the Government’s mission is to “guarantee” the country’s social peace and that the police will continue search-and-capture operations against those with multiple criminal records.

Reports of robberies and other crimes decreased in Santiago during the first nine months of 2026, in a period marked by police operations, the surrender of people identified as fugitives from justice, and the deaths of others during alleged confrontations…

Santo Domingo.- The Emergency Operations Center (COE) has placed seven provinces and the National District under green alert as several atmospheric conditions combine to increase rainfall across the Dominican Republic over the next several days.

The Dominican Republic will showcase its culture in Madrid on Sunday, October 4, during the 2026 Hispanic Day Parade, marking the country’s fourth participation in the celebration.

Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) announced that the Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Caracas, Venezuela, resumed operations on Thursday, October 1, restoring consular services for Dominican citizens and foreign nationa…

Santo Domingo.- The fourth edition of FESTUR Sánchez Ramírez 2026 will take place from November 5 to 9 at the Hatillo Dam, bringing together tourism, culture, gastronomy, and business opportunities in an effort to promote the province as a leading destina…

Santo Domingo.- The General Archive of the Nation (AGN) hosted a conference examining the role of the Windward Fleet and local Dominican forces in the 1691 Battle of Sabana Real, one of the significant military episodes in the history of Santo Domingo.

The Dominican Republic welcomed 16,287 cruise travelers aboard four ships, in a day that highlighted the continued growth of cruise tourism in the country, with three vessels arriving in Puerto Plata and another docking at Cabo Rojo, Pedernales.

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is reporting one of the lowest dengue incidence rates in the regional comparison, with 8.57 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, according to data from the Ministry of Public Health.

The Community Technology Centers (CTC), in coordination with the Specialized Emergency and Disaster Mitigation Corps (CEMED) of the Ministry of Defense, certified 42 members from different institutions who completed the second edition of the Comprehensive…

Washington.- The Dominican Republic is advancing the modernization of its civil aviation sector with new surveillance, navigation and communication systems, as well as investments in technology and personnel training, according to the Director General of…

Santo Domingo.- Pork producers in the Dominican Republic are calling on the government to adjust pork imports to better reflect domestic production, arguing that current import volumes are hurting the profitability and sustainability of local producers.

Santo Domingo.- Meteorological analyst Jean Suriel forecast increased rainfall across the Dominican Republic over the coming days due to the combination of a trough, humid winds from the Caribbean and Atlantic, and the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government has presented the National Framework for Verifiable Credentials, a system designed to allow citizens to carry official information digitally and verify it with public institutions and authorized third parties.

Santo Domingo.- The Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR) will begin publishing the results of audits conducted at public institutions starting Friday, October 2, at 4:00 p.m., following instructions from President Luis Abinader.

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Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader issued Decree No. 676-26, creating the National Residential Care Service (Senar), a decentralized institution attached to the Ministry of the Presidency (MINPRE) to strengthen the country’s system for protecting chi…

Renovation of the Puerto Plata Cable Car will begin Saturday, October 3, as authorities launch a US$20 million modernization project aimed at improving capacity, reducing travel time and upgrading the attraction’s operating and safety systems.

Santo Domingo.- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) presented its Integrity Study of the Dominican Republic, developed with the General Directorate of Ethics and Governmental Integrity (DIGEIG) to assess progress, risks and g…

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic Shipping Association (ANRD) called for a long-term national maritime vision to prepare the country for the expected growth of its economy and foreign trade.

The Dominican Republic Mining and Petroleum Chamber (CAMIPE) called for clearer and more predictable regulatory processes to strengthen the country’s mining sector and capitalize on growing global demand for critical minerals.