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Power barges linked to rising illlness in Azua

Medical experts and environmental advocates are sounding the alarm over a sharp increase in respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases in the southern region, attributing the health decline to heavy metal microparticles and toxic gases emitted by floating power barges and coal-fired energy infrastructure. During a panel discussion held on 9 March 2026 at the Héctor J. …

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Ashley Morales Cartagena elected EERI Vice President for 2026

On 5 March 5, 2026 the EERI Board of Directors elected Dominican university professor Ashley Morales Cartagena as EERI vice president for 2026. Morales Cartagena has served on EERI’s board of directors since 2023. Morales Cartagena is a geotechnical engineer and disaster risk reduction professional with over 15 years of experience working across academia, industry, …

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Tourism surges 13% in February, breaking all-time records

The Dominican Republic’s tourism sector continues its aggressive upward trajectory, welcoming a record-breaking 1,184,902 visitors in February 2026. The figures represent a 13.1% increase compared to the same month last year, signaling what officials describe as an “extraordinary year”. Tourism Minister David Collado released the data on Monday, 9 March 2026, during an industry briefing …

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Private international airport authorized for Playa Grande on the north coast

President Luis Abinader has officially sanctioned the development of the Playa Grande International Airport in the province of María Trinidad Sánchez, marking a significant infrastructure addition to the country’s burgeoning luxury tourism sector, Diario Libre reports. Issued via Decree 115-26 on 19 February 2026, the mandate authorizes the construction of a private, non-commercial terminal located …

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DR gets 7 spots in the Lonely Planet 13 Best Beaches in the Caribbean list

Lonely Planet published in February 2026 a list of 13 beaches that highlight the diverse coastal beauty of the Caribbean. The beaches range from bustling tourist hubs to remote, untouched sanctuaries. Lonely Planet emphasizes that the Caribbean offers much more than just a place to sunbathe; it is a destination for world-class reef diving, expert-level …

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Historic Clásico Legends match to reopen Estadio Olímpico

The biggest rivalry in world football is coming to the Caribbean. This coming Saturday, 14 March 2026, the Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez will host the “Noche de Leyendas” (Night of Legends), featuring iconic former players from FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30pm in what will serve as the official grand reopening …

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