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Tropical Storm Melissa parks itself south of DR, rains to continue for south and southwest areas

President Luis Abinader called work and school off and ordered most Dominicans in the capital city and provinces under red alert to stay at home on Thursday, 23 October 2025 following recommendations from the Center for Emergency Operations (Coe) and the Weather Institute (Indomet). He authorized that only gas stations, supermarkets and essential services remain …
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Dominican Republic raises US$1.6 billion in international bond sale

The Dominican Republic successfully executed a sovereign bond issuance in international markets, raising $1.6 billion, the government announced Wednesday, 22 October 2025. The 10-year bonds were placed at a fixed rate of US$5.875%, according to a statement from the Ministry of Finance and Economy. The placement drew strong investor interest, with demand soaring past US$5 …
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Classes called off and workday reduced in areas under red alert for Tropical Storm Melissa

After a high-level monitoring meeting chaired by President Luis Abinader on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, the Abinader government accepted recommendations of the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) and the Weather Institute (Indomet) and ordered the suspension of classes on Wednesday and Thursday (22-23 October) in provinces under Red Alert due to the impending threat of …
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Climate agenda is key to transformation, Max Puig asserts in Brasilia

The climate change agenda has become a fundamental driver for economic and social transformation in nations worldwide, according to Max Puig, president of the Dominican Republic’s National Council for Climate Change and Carbon Market (CNCCMC). Puig made the remarks while participating in the preparatory meeting for COP30 (Pre-COP) held in the capital of Brazil. During …
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DR eyes 54% boost in thermal power to secure green energy transition

In a strategic move to buttress its national electric system, the Dominican government is planning a massive 54% increase in installed thermal energy capacity by 2028. This ambitious expansion, part of the nation’s sustainable transition plan, aims to guarantee stability and security amidst growing energy demands. Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, unveiled the …
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Vehicle permit renewal for 2025-2026 is on, targeting RD$3.4 billion in revenue

The General Tax Agency (DGII) officially began the renewal period for the Vehicle Circulation Tax (Marbete) 2025-2026 on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, calling on vehicle owners to comply promptly to avoid penalties. The agency announced that the process applies to 2,086,756 eligible vehicles, with an estimated revenue target of RD$3,433,806,000.00. The cost of the annual …
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All 80 workers safe after Cormidom mine collapse

The Ministry of Energy and Mines confirmed the successful rescue of 80 workers who were temporarily trapped following a partial gallery collapse at the Cerro de Maimón mine in the Dominican Republic. Crucially, all personnel emerged unharmed from the incident. The event, a landslide that partially obstructed a gallery at the Chinese-owned Corporación Minera Dominicana …
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The daughter of the President distances herself from religion as practiced in DR

We could be hearing more from Graciela Abinader, after she openly criticized the way people preach the bible and practice religion in the DR. For the most part of the Luis Abinader presidency, his three daughters have kept a low profile. This week, the President’s second oldest daughter, Graciela Abinader, shared candid views on organized …
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Are the government intelligence offices in complicity with drug trafficking?

A Katherine Hernandez of CDN Channel 37 remark questioning the efficacy or complicity of intelligence agencies in the Dominican Republic with drug trafficking has been a recent leading trending topic. She pointed out that the country has about the same number of intelligence agencies as the United States but none of these were able to …