The Abinader administration recently announced millions have been spent for a modern radar (C-Band Solid-State Dual-Polarization Doppler Radar) installed at Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to enhance private aviation security and the safety of those in the Greater Santo Domingo and the southcentral region. Yes, Santo Domingo now has its own weather radar, but apparently, …
The “Justice for Jet Set Movement” announced the postponement of commemorative activities originally scheduled for Wednesday, 8 April 2026, marking the first anniversary of the structural collapse that claimed 236 lives, Listin Diario reported. The events have been rescheduled for Thursday, 9 April 2026, following emergency directives issued by authorities in response to heavy rainfall …
During a memorial mass in Santiago de los Caballeros marking the first anniversary of the Jet Set nightclub collapse, Minister of Public Works Eduardo Estrella broke his public silence regarding the legal process, warning of a higher accountability if the courts fail to deliver a fair ruling. Estrella, who lost his son Eduardo Guarionex, his …
One year after the Jet Set nightclub tragedy, Attorney General Yeni Berenice Reynoso warned that the justice system must not become a stage for “unnecessary delays” in the face of the victims’ suffering, as reported in Listin Diario. The tragedy, which remains one of the most significant structural failures in recent Dominican history, occurred on …
The Central Electoral Board (JCE) is set to begin the nationwide issuance of the new Dominican Identity and Electoral Card (Cédula) on 12 April 2026. To prevent the logistical bottlenecks that have plagued previous mass renewals, authorities have implemented a phased rollout based on the applicant’s birth month. Under the new guidelines, citizens born in …
Hospiten has announced a US$80 million investment for the construction of Hospiten Punta Cana, a state-of-the-art medical facility designed to blend advanced clinical technology with rigorous environmental sustainability. The new medical center will be located in the Puntacana area to serve upscale customers in the Puntacana Resort & Club, Puntacana Village and Cap Cana areas. …
The World Bank released its latest regional economic update on 8 April 2026, projecting that economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will slow to 2.1% this year. This is a decline from the 2.4% growth recorded in 2025, as the region grapples with persistent global headwinds, high borrowing costs, and stagnant investment. …
Expect Santo Domingo to host a world swimming championships in months to come. World Aquatics has certified the Santo Domingo Aquatics Center, located within the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center, and renovated for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026 that will take place in July and August 2026. The facility now …
The official countdown to the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games (CACG) begins Saturday, 11 April 2026 with a vibrant cultural ceremony in Mexico, marking the start of the torch relay toward the host city of Santo Domingo. The symbolic journey will commence at the Teotihuacán Archaeological Park in Mexico City, featuring a performance by …
The Organizing Committee for the Santo Domingo 2026 XXV Central American and Caribbean Games has officially designated Uepa Tickets as the exclusive distributor for event ticketing. The collaboration aims to provide a streamlined, high-tech purchasing experience for both local and international fans attending the multi-sport regional event. Uepa Tickets is the leading vendor of online …