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Government to enforce new public sector schedules to ease traffic congestion

Dominican Today ·

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government announced new staggered work schedules for public institutions as part of its “Transit Change with You” plan, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in Greater Santo Domingo. The initiative, led by the...

Flights Between Venezuela and Dominican Republic Resume Amid Lingering Tensions

The Rio Times · June 16, 2025

Venezuela’s aviation authority announced on June 16, 2025, the reopening of flights to and from the Dominican Republic, restoring a crucial route for travelers and goods after nearly a year of suspension. The government halted these flights on...

Ambassador of Belarus V.Barchuk presents copies of his credentials to the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus ·

16 June 2025 On June 13, 2025 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to the Republic of Cuba and currently to the Dominican Republic, Vitali Barchuk, presented copies of his credentials to the Deputy Minister of Foreign...

Latin America and the Caribbean: Foreign investment fell in 2024 but opportunities remain

UNCTAD · June 19, 2025

Foreign investment flows to the region were down 12% in 2024, but sectoral and country-level gains signal underlying resilience and long-term potential. Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to Latin America and the Caribbean decreased by 12% to...

Dominican Republic ranks among the most prosperous countries in the region, according to a report

Dominican Today ·

In the most recent Prosperity Index, which analyzes the overall development of 186 countries based on economic and social factors, the Dominican Republic has achieved a prominent position in the region: number 5 out of 23 countries in Latin...

Meeting of Cubans Residing in Latin America and the Caribbean concludes in Santo Domingo

Radio Habana Cuba · June 16, 2025

Photo: Instagram Santo Domingo, June 15 (RHC)-- The Seventh Meeting of Cubans Residing in Latin American and Caribbean countries concluded this Sunday in the Dominican Republic with a protest against the United States' economic, commercial, and...

Government on the lookout for irregular electric connections

DR1 ·

The government continues to crack down on electricity fraud. EdeEste reports the dismantling 8,863 electricity fraud installations in just May 2025. The installations enabled low cost power service for households and businesses located in eastern...

Saint Lucia Beat Guyana In Caribbean Table Tennis

St. Lucia Times · June 18, 2025

Saint Lucia advanced to the quarterfinals of the men’s team competition at the Senior Caribbean Table Tennis Championships in Barbados. After losing their opener on Tuesday to the Dominican Republic, Saint Lucia bounced back on Wednesday with a...

Duartian Institute on arrest of Haitian gang members in the Dominican Republic: “It’s a serious threat.”

Dominican Today · June 15, 2025

Following the arrest of three members of a Haitian gang attempting to acquire drones in the Dominican Republic, the president of the Duartiano Institute, Wilson Gómez asserted that the entry of gangs into the country is a “real and serious...

Gold Cup: Mexico Begins Title Defense with Victory over Dominican Republic

Yemen News Agency SABA · June 15, 2025

[Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:11:22 +0300] Englewood - Saba: The Mexican national team began its Gold Cup title defense with a 3-2 victory over the Dominican Republic at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in front of 54,309 spectators in Group A. Mexico, seeking...

Edson Álvarez helps Mexico survive Dominican Republic thriller, win Gold Cup opener

The Athletic · June 15, 2025

INGLEWOOD, California — Edson Alvarez did it all for Mexico on Saturday night, scoring, playing in midfield and defense, and ultimately pushing El Tri to a 3-2 victory over the Dominican Republic. Mexico will be happy to take all three points to...

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025: Mexico Football Team Opens Title Defense With 3–2 Win Over Dominican Republic

Latestly · June 15, 2025

Mumbai, June 15: The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup opened with reigning champions Mexico earning a 3-2 victory against debutants the Dominican Republic at SoFi Stadium. In the opening minutes, the match remained tight, with possession divided and no...

Bad Bunny calls ICE officers in Puerto Rico 'sons of bitches' for Dominican arrests on the island

Entertainment Weekly ·

Grammy-winning rapper and singer Bad Bunny is speaking out after witnessing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest in Puerto Rico. A Puerto Rican native himself, the singer shared footage of the incident in a Tuesday Instagram Stories...

Mexico overcomes slow start to beat Dominican Republic 3-2 in Gold Cup group stage

Fox Sports · June 15, 2025

Defending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on Saturday night in a CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage match. West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez opened the scoring in the 44th minute, Fulham striker Raul Jimenez...

These 15 famous beaches also receive the most visitor complaints, study says

SI Live - New York · June 22, 2025

While those picture-perfect beach destinations might take your breath away on Instagram, the reality can be far from idyllic, a recent study has found. Cloudwards took a deep dive into TripAdvisor reviews for 200 of the world’s most popular...

Guyana silica a major input in Dominican Republic glass bottles

Stabroek News · June 15, 2025

Ernesto Torres Guyana supplies the Dominican Republic with silica for the production of some 70 per cent of that country’s glass bottles and it is one area that has added to the growth from US$18.3 million to US$100 million in bilateral trade over...

Barahona eyes private investment to boost tourism development

Dominican Today · June 18, 2025

Barahona.- Barahona and its surrounding communities—such as La Ciénaga and Bahoruco—are drawing increasing attention from tourism investors, with plans underway for villas, boutique hotels, resorts, and mountain clubs. This growing interest...

Mexico see off Dominican Republic in Gold Cup opener amid Ice concerns

The Guardian · June 15, 2025

Defending champion Mexico overcame a slow start to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-2 on Saturday night in a Concacaf Gold Cup group stage match. West Ham midfielder Edson Álvarez opened the scoring in the 44th minute, Fulham striker Raúl Jiménez...

Mexico down Dominican Republic to open Gold Cup defence

KPC Media Group - Indiana ·

Mexico launched their bid for a 10th CONCACAF Gold Cup crown with a nervy 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic in Los Angeles on Saturday. Mexico looked to be cruising to a comfortable win after Edson Alvarez and Raul Jimenez scored moments either...

U.S. Government Updates Travel Advisory To The Dominican Republic: Exercise Increased Caution

The Travel · June 14, 2025

Known for its beautiful beaches, diverse landscapes, and lively music, the Dominican Republic is an excellent place for a vacation. Not by chance, thousands of Americans choose it every year for their holidays. Yet, is this country safe? The U.S....