Casa de Campo’s Food and Wine Festival Is Back With Star Chefs, Champagne Lunches, and a Taste of the Dominican Republic

At Marina Casa de Campo, the music starts as the sun dips behind the yachts. Glasses clink, the scent of grilled seafood drifts through the air, and some of the culinary world’s most recognizable names are about to take the stage. It’s almost time...

Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez declares US country’s key partner

Foreign Relations Minister Roberto Álvarez underscored the nation’s “strategic relevance” to the United States, calling the US the country’s principal commercial partner and political ally. Álvarez delivered the keynote address, “The Dominican...

Turnkey Investing: How Hotel-Managed Properties Are Driving Real Estate Returns in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has quickly become one of the most compelling destinations for international real estate investors, not only because of its robust tourism industry and favourable tax environment but also due to the rise of hotel-managed...

Dominican Republic says Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela will not be invited to Summit of the Americas

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic announced on Tuesday that it will not invite Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela to the Tenth Summit of the Americas, scheduled for Dec. 4–5, 2025, in Punta Cana. The foreign ministry said the decision seeks to...

Tala expands to Guatemala, eyes Dominican Republic and Panama

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 – Global financial infrastructure company Tala has expanded into Guatemala as it deepens its presence in Latin America, with plans to enter the Dominican Republic and Panama before the end of 2025. The firm is leveraging its...

ASUTIL Conference 2026 location announced as Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

LATIN AMERICA. The annual ASUTIL Conference will take place in the Dominican Republic resort town of Punta Cana on 2-5 June 2026, the Latin American travel retail industry association has announced. The event will take place at the Paradisus by...

Tourist tax brings RD$3.85 billion to Dominican economy

Santo Domingo.- The tourist tax, or US$10 tourist card, applied to foreign visitors entering the Dominican Republic, generated RD$3,852.8 million in the first eight months of 2025, reflecting a 0.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024,...

Cuban Foreign Ministry Decries U.S. Pressure on Dominican Republic Over X Summit of the Americas

(FILE) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez. Photo: X/ @BrunoRguezP October 1, 2025 Hour: 12:23 am Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla expressed deep concern and rejection of the decision imposed by the Government of the...

Dominican Republic shines at FIT 2025 en Argentina

Argentina.- The Dominican Republic is participating in the International Tourism Fair (FIT) 2025 in Argentina, highlighting the country as a top source market. In the first half of 2025, arrivals from Argentina grew 89.5% compared to 2024, making...

Cavalier SC out of Concacaf Caribbean Cup

October 1, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Cavalier SC’s run as Concacaf Caribbean Cup champions ended on Wednesday after they were beaten by Weymouth Wales FC of Barbados in the Group B game played in Bridgetown, Barbados. Weymouth Wales FC beat...

Dominican Republic improves ranking in U.S. human trafficking report

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader announced on Monday that the United States has upgraded the Dominican Republic to Tier 2 in its human trafficking report, recognizing the country’s “significant efforts” to combat the crime. Abinader...

American Airlines Is A Month Away From Launching A Ground-Breaking International Flight Out Of An Unexpected U.S. State

American Airlines continues to generate praise, adding unexpected new routes for 2026 and beyond. Among its exciting additions are "first of its kind" routes. We saw an announcement earlier in the month, with American Airlines announcing a new...

Chinese community in Dominican Republic celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival

Santo Domingo.- The Chinese community in the Dominican Republic celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival on Sunday in Chinatown, coinciding with the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The event featured a vibrant program...

Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean

Gemma HandyBusiness reporter, St Johns, Antigua ShareSave Homes in Barbuda were flattened by 2017's Hurricane Irma For some Barbudans, thunderstorms still trigger flashbacks of the night in September 2017 when they lost everything they owned to...

Abinader vows to end impunity in Dominican Republic

Santiago, D.R.- President Luis Abinader announced Monday that he will wait for the Public Ministry to conclude its investigation into alleged irregularities at the National Health Insurance (Senasa), after the government submitted a report on the...

Rubio sparks diplomatic storm before Americas summit

The Dominican Republic announced on Tuesday that Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua will not be invited to the X Summit of the Americas in Punta Cana this December, citing the "current context of political polarization" in the Americas. The gathering...

“Trinitarios” debuts at Santo Domingo International Book Fair

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic premiered its first historical animated series, “Trinitarios,” this Monday during the Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2025 (FILSD 2025). Directed by Luis Cepeda, the six-episode series uses motion...

Quebec man gets 5-year prison sentence for trying to overthrow Haitian government

Montreal A Quebec man has been sentenced to five years in prison for leaving Canada with the intent to facilitate terrorist activity, and for having facilitated such activity. Gérald Nicolas was found guilty of all charges back in March CBC News ·...

Rosa Ng denounces institutional pressure against Chinese businesses

Santo Domingo.- Rosa Ng, community leader and former Dominican trade representative in China, denounced what she described as a climate of uncertainty and institutional harassment against the Chinese community in the Dominican Republic. She claims...

ACLU sues Puerto Rico’s government over release of immigrants’ information

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union chapter in Puerto Rico sued the island’s justice secretary and its transportation and public works department on Wednesday over confidential information of immigrants lacking legal...