Experts caution about potential conflict between the Dominican Republic and Haiti concerning canal construction

Experts caution about potential conflict between the Dominican Republic and Haiti concerning canal construction

The construction of the canal on the Masacre River in Haiti is a matter of contention with the Dominican Republic. It also raises concerns among some Haitian voices. Former Haitian senator Jean-Baptiste Bien-Aimé, who supports the construction, has expressed concerns about the management of the canal and its potential impact on agricultural land. Bien-Aimé warns … Read more

Air Canada, Condor, and NEOS granted authorization by JAC for seasonal flights to Punta Cana and La Romana

Air Canada, Condor, and NEOS granted authorization by JAC for seasonal flights to Punta Cana and La Romana

Santo Domingo, RD.- The Civil Aviation Board (JAC) learned of requests for new flights that will connect Punta Cana and La Romana with international destinations. Marte Piantini explained that the sustained growth of the country’s air transport, in the last three years (August 2020-August 2023), is the result of the joint work of the Civil … Read more

PGA TOUR Awards nominates Corales Puntacana Championship for “Best Marketing Initiative”

PGA TOUR Awards nominates Corales Puntacana Championship for “Best Marketing Initiative”

Punta Cana, La Altagracia. – The Corales Puntacana Championship was nominated in the ‘Best Marketing Initiative’ category in the 2022-2023 PGA TOUR Tournament Awards. This celebration is a recognition of innovative ideas, demonstrating the incredible impact that PGA TOUR tournaments have on their communities. “PGA TOUR Tournament Awards is an initiative that recognizes the outstanding … Read more

XVI Punta Blanca Invitational Tournament, Honoring Marcos Troncoso, Set and Prepared

XVI Punta Blanca Invitational Tournament, Honoring Marcos Troncoso, Set and Prepared

Punta Cana.- Punta Blanca Golf and Beach Resort reported that everything is ready for the XVI edition of its traditional invitational tournament, which will be held from Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 1 of this year, dedicated to Marcos Troncoso, past president of the Dominican Federation of Golf. The directors of Punta Blanca indicated … Read more

Haiti Takes a Public Stand in Defending the Canal during the Massacre

Haiti Takes a Public Stand in Defending the Canal during the Massacre

Haiti supports and defends the construction of a canal that will transfer water from the western bank of the Masacre River. The country has joined the dispute with the Dominican Republic, which closed its three border areas. Haiti has instructed its diplomats abroad to inform host countries, international entities, and missions of other countries about … Read more

Regional Meeting of Energy Regulators to be Hosted by Dominican Republic

Regional Meeting of Energy Regulators to be Hosted by Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- The Superintendency of Electricity (SIE) announced that the Dominican Republic will host the XXIV annual meeting held by the Association of Energy Regulators of Ibero-America and the Caribbean -ARIAE-, in which they will discuss and trace the regulatory route towards the transition energy in the region. The event will be held from December … Read more

New adhesive vinyl floors with simplified maintenance unveiled for hotel establishments

New adhesive vinyl floors with simplified maintenance unveiled for hotel establishments

The Gerflor brand presented innovations in interior finishing materials for hotels and restaurants, introducing new vinyl flooring or pavements, products of French origin, sponsored by Antonio P. Haché & Co. The presentation was made by Salvador Vigo, representative of Clunia-Gerflor, during a conference at the XXXV Trade Fair of the Hotel and Tourism Association of … Read more

August 2023 Sees a Remarkable 8% Surge in Passenger Traffic at Dominican Airports, Reaching 1.5 Million

August 2023 Sees a Remarkable 8% Surge in Passenger Traffic at Dominican Airports, Reaching 1.5 Million

In August 2023, the airports of the Dominican Republic recorded an entry and exit flow of 1,575,082 passengers, of which 745,950 entered and 829,078 left the national territory. In that sense, in August of this year, passenger traffic in the country increased by 8% compared to August 2022. This increase of 8% represents continuous growth, … Read more

JAC renews dedication to improving the country’s air connections, introduces Punta Cana and La Romana flights

JAC renews dedication to improving the country’s air connections, introduces Punta Cana and La Romana flights

In order to continue promoting cargo and passenger transportation, the Dominican government, through the Civil Aviation Board (JAC), reaffirms its commitment to continue promoting actions that improve air connectivity in the country, said José Marte Piantini, president of the organization during the beginning of the fifteenth ordinary session of this year. In this sense, the … Read more

Two new Marriott brand hotels to be added to the recently opened LATITUD 18 project in Santo Domingo

Two new Marriott brand hotels to be added to the recently opened LATITUD 18 project in Santo Domingo

Punta Cana, RD.- The capital of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, will add two new hotels from the renowned international Marriott chain this year, 2023, which will rise in the LATITUD 18 Santo Domingo business center. The opening is expected to be in a few months since the project led by the businessman of Mexican … Read more

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