The government announced an investment of RD$75 million to improve ports in Azua, Barahona and Pedernales in the Southwest; San Pedro de Macoris in the Southeast; Boca Chica and Haina Oriental in the South; and Sabana de la Mar in the East. Anibal Garcia Duverge, executive director of the Dominican Port Authority, made the announcement. He said that the money will be invested to make the ports more efficient and enhance security.
