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Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government has announced a series of measures to address the situation on the border with Haiti. These actions aim to protect sovereignty and ensure national security. The decisions were made during a meeting of the National Security Council led by President Luis Abinader. The measures include the closure of the border … Read more
An individual from Haiti, dressed as a military man, was apprehended at the “El Mango” checkpoint in the province of San Juan. Members of the General Directorate of Immigration and the Dominican Army were responsible for the arrest. The Haitian pretended to be a member of the Dominican Republic Army (ERD) and did not possess … Read more
Santo Domingo.- Don Cheadle and David Costabile, prominent Hollywood actors known for their roles in “House of Lies” and the Ironman and Avengers films, as well as “Breaking Bad” and “Billions” respectively, will participate in Cap Cana: World of the Celebrity Golf Championship. The tournament is scheduled from October 5 to 8, 2023. Other actors … Read more
On December 18, the Dominican Republic will receive its first cruise ship in the Port of Cabo Rojo. The port is currently under construction as part of a public-private alliance strategy to develop the southern region of the country. The President of the Dominican Republic announced this after a meeting of the working group in … Read more
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Housing and Building (MIVED) has issued a statement to clarify concerns about photographs showing Minister Carlos Bonilla with individuals under investigation in Peru. The ministry emphasizes that this meeting occurred in 2022 and was part of the official exchanges between Peru and the Dominican Republic. In its statement, MIVED highlights … Read more
Santo Domingo.- The Administrative Minister of the Presidency, José Ignacio Paliza, suggests constructing “dry ports” with Haiti to boost exports to the neighboring country. He believes that despite immigration control challenges and the institutional framework in Haiti, there are “relative opportunities” for the Dominican Republic to exploit. Paliza highlights Haiti as a natural market for … Read more
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government has revised its projection of economic growth for 2023, reflecting greater uncertainty both internationally and internally. The initial estimate of 4.25% growth in March was later reduced to 4% in June and further reduced to 3% in August, according to the Macroeconomic Panorama 2023-2027 report by the Ministry of Economy. … Read more
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of the Presidency recently published the “Informe Cero Nacional de Becas y Crédito de Apoyo Educativo”, which provides important insights into the job placement patterns of professionals across different educational levels. The report, covering the four years before the COVID-19 pandemic, was released in late 2022. According to the report, professionals … Read more
Santo Domingo.- The hotel industry often hires foreign workers, especially during the early stages of construction and operation. According to the National Migration Institute’s 2021 report, out of the 19,245 foreigners employed in this sector, 12,227 were in informal roles, making up 63.5% of the sector’s workforce that year. The recent report from the National … Read more
Punta Cana Today – Grupo Puntacana is intensifying its expansion efforts by starting a new joint infrastructure project with FL Technics at the Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). This collaboration aims to establish the first aircraft maintenance center in the region, focusing on maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. Strategically located within the Punta Cana … Read more