The Dominican Republic to circulate new 100 Peso bill

The Dominican Republic to circulate new 100 Peso bill

Santo Domingo.- The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) announced yesterday that a new 100 peso bill, dated 2023, will be in circulation in the country starting February 9. Through its account He specified that the new banknotes will maintain their status as legal tender for the payment of all public and private obligations.

ADZONA forecasts record job growth in Dominican Republic Free Zones by 2024

ADZONA forecasts record job growth in Dominican Republic Free Zones by 2024

Santo Domingo, DR.- The Dominican Association of Free Zones (ADOZONA) has published projections that indicate significant employment growth in 2024, surpassing the historical milestone of 200,000 direct jobs within the country's free zones. Luis José Bonilla Bojos, President of ADOZONA, highlighted the fundamental role of the sector in the national economy, recognized as a main … Read more

Guyana government partners with Grupo Puntacana to build new airport terminal

Guyana government partners with Grupo Puntacana to build new airport terminal

The Cooperative Republic of Guyana and the Puntacana Group signed a public-private agreement for the construction, operation, and joint management of a new airport terminal at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana. The signing was carried out between Mr. Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and Mr. Frank … Read more

Minerd introduces the “We Follow a Thousand” initiative to aid families

Minerd introduces the “We Follow a Thousand” initiative to aid families

Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic (Minerd) has presented a new initiative called “We follow a thousand”, with the aim of providing direct assistance to families with students enrolled in public schools. This program involves a contribution of one thousand pesos, accessible through the Reserve Bank’s remittance system. This initiative follows … Read more

The Dominican Republic’s fuel prices rank among the highest in Central America

The Dominican Republic’s fuel prices rank among the highest in Central America

Santo Domingo—Crees points out that high fuel taxes and legally established profit margins are the main factors behind this reality. The Dominican Republic is the third country with the most expensive fuel prices compared to similar economies in Central America, according to the Regional Center for Sustainable Economic Strategies (Crees) in an article. With the … Read more

High Production Costs in Dominican Republic Prompt Peasant Movement to Warn of End to Cheap Food

High Production Costs in Dominican Republic Prompt Peasant Movement to Warn of End to Cheap Food

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Peasant Movement denounced this Friday that high production costs are causing producers to stop producing basic foods and opt for other more profitable products. They also pointed out that the situation of small producers has always been “difficult” but that for some they have now improved their living conditions, ensuring that … Read more

Environmental Ministry in the Dominican Republic organizes whale-watching excursion for journalists to promote awareness

Environmental Ministry in the Dominican Republic organizes whale-watching excursion for journalists to promote awareness

SAMANÁ, RD.- The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MMARN) took a group of journalists on a whale watching trip on Saturday in Samaná, a province on the country's northeast coast. The goal was to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the humpback whales that migrate to the area each winter. The … Read more

Utopia Development and Morph Estudio join forces for tourism development in Punta Cana

Utopia Development and Morph Estudio join forces for tourism development in Punta Cana

Iliana Rodríguez Aristy and Daniel García Chajin. Punta Cana—The collaboration agreement signed will be to develop the 'Puerto Marina Residences' project in Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and its investment will exceed 100 million dollars. Madrid, Spain, January 2024. Within the framework of the celebration of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) 2024, Utopia Development … Read more

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