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Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader has ordered the complete closure of the Dominican Republic’s border with Haiti. This closure will apply to land, air, and sea routes and will go into effect at 6:00 a.m. next Friday. During his announcement, the President emphasized that the Ministry of Defense, which includes the Army, Navy, and Air … Read more
In the midst of the diplomatic crises between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, President Luis Abinader assures that there will be no violent incidents in Dominican territory. He reiterates that the military forces of the Dominican State are fully prepared to respond to any potential violence caused by the intervention in the Masacre River in … Read more
The Hotel and Tourism Association (Asonahores), through the “July 2023 Statistical” report, explained that South America is about to be the second largest emitter in the Dominican Republic with 15.58%, almost equaling Europe with 16.20%. In this sense, it is indicated that the main tourism issuing markets at the moment are: North America with a … Read more
Haiti.- Haitian farmers involved in the construction of the canal over the Masacre River are determined to continue the project, despite the measures announced by the Dominican authorities. According to Jean Brévil Weston, coordinator of the Peasant Movement of the Maribaroux Plain, the organization promoting the project, the farmers are unwavering. He stated, “I don’t … Read more
Punta Cana.- Avianca announced its expansion plan for the 2023 end-of-year season, highlighting a significant increase in flight operations within Colombia and new international connections. This was reported by Adrián Neuhauser, CEO of Avianca, and Frederico Pedreira, the new “deputy” CEO of the company. They explained that internationally, Avianca also plans to increase frequencies on … Read more
Dajabón.- Many Haitian citizens have been crossing the Dominican-Haitian border gates in Dajabón to return to Haiti voluntarily. They are doing this because the Dominican government may soon close the border completely. These Haitians are bringing bags, suitcases, and children with them as they choose to go back to Haiti for safety reasons. They are … Read more
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced significant progress in discussions held yesterday regarding the conflict arising from the construction of a canal on the Haitian side. The canal has the potential to divert the Masacre River’s course. Delegations from both the Dominican Republic and Haiti met at the Foreign Ministry to address … Read more
Santo Domingo.- Karisma Hotels & Resorts, in association with ‘Autism Double-Checked’, is pleased to announce the introduction of ‘Autism Concierge’, a dedicated service for its guests within the world-first ASD disorder, which stems from the comprehensive program ‘Autism Double-Checked’ training program. Karisma Hotels & Resorts is the first hotel group to offer the ‘Autism Concierge’ … Read more
Santo Domingo.- From June 16 to September 11, the Dominican Sugar Institute (Inazucar) has approved three tariff quotas to import sugar to the Dominican Republic. The main objective is to meet domestic demand for sugar and create a reserve of this essential product. The first tariff quota guarantees 75,000 tons of raw sugar to meet … Read more
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