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New convention center site for Santo Domingo

President Luis Abinader announced the acquisition of prime land for a major new convention and exhibition center in Santo Domingo, a project that officials say will be a game-changer for the capital’s tourism industry. The new facility, to be built on the site of the former Hotel Santo Domingo, is expected to create new economic, …

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Wastewater treatment plant inaugurated for Pedernales hotel developments

President Luis Abinader inaugurated on Sunday, 31 August 2025 the first large-scale Wastewater Treatment Plant (PTAR) in Cabo Rojo, marking a major milestone in the development of the Pedernales tourism project. The plant, which represents an investment of approximately RD$1.3 billion, is the first major environmental infrastructure completed as part of the government’s ambitious tourism …

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Get out your calendar and mark these dates

We are now three-quarters of the way through 2025, and we can look forward to 2026 and do some planning. For the rest of 2025, there are three more holidays and one long weekend. On Wednesday 24 September, the nation celebrates Our Lady of Mercy, and, since it is a religious holiday, it is not …

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Vice President Raquel Peña announces Ambar Expressway

Late last week, Vice President of the Dominican Republic Raquel Peña announced the construction of the Ambar Expressway, a modern highway that will considerably cut travel time to Puerto Plata from Santiago. The 40 km new road would connect the Santiago Bypass (Km 18 Circunvalación Norte) with La Gran Parada near Montellano in Puerto Plata …

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Good news for exporters and tourists, bad news for local consumers: Dominican peso sells for RD$64 to US$1

The Dominican peso hit a new historic low against the US dollar on Friday, 5 September 2025, closing at an unprecedented RD$64.05 to the US dollar. The Central Bank′s reference exchange rate saw the selling price of the dollar climb. The buying price settled at RD$63.36. This marks a significant depreciation, with the peso losing …

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DR is becoming a cashless society

A new report from the Central Bank highlights a dramatic shift toward digital payments, Listin Diario reports. Bank transfers lead the charges, but credit, debit, prepaid cards and government subsidy cards are also growing. Data from the first seven months of 2025 shows a total of 692.5 million transactions, valued at over RD$12.36 trillion, flowing …

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PRM senator promotes legalizing takeover of Dunes lands

The Environmental Commission of the state university opposes the proposal presented by Peravia senator (PRM) Julio Fulcar to legalize the invasion of Baní Dunes lands by families. The lawmaker is now pushing for Congress to approve a bill that would grant land ownership to residents of Salinas. The municipality has allowed for the families to …

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New commander of the Armada: Juan Bienvenido Crisostomo Martinez

President Luis Abinader has appointed Juan Bienvenido Crisóstomo Martínez as the new commander of the Dominican Navy. The appointment, announced in Decree 516-25, elevates Crisóstomo Martínez to the rank of vice admiral. He replaces Vice Admiral Agustín Morillo Rodríguez, who had held the position since August 2023. Born on 27 December 1968, Juan Bienvenido Crisóstomo …

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By October, UN needs to decide on Kenya-led MSS mission in Haiti

The United Nations needs to decide the future for the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti. The mission is set to expire in October. The 800-men mission does not have much to show for itself, nor was it fully deployed. Haitian Times reports: “Despite its presence alongside the Haitian National Police (PNH), the MSS …

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SUV buying for government officials unchecked

Government vehicle purchases soar despite austerity plan, Diario Libre reports. Data shows that in the first three years of President Luis Abinader’s administration, annual spending on vehicle acquisitions skyrocketed by 123%. The increase comes despite a directive from the president himself to limit these purchases, first issued in June 2021 as part of a broader …

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Dolores Vicioso – Page 17

New convention center site for Santo Domingo

Wastewater treatment plant inaugurated for Pedernales hotel developments

Get out your calendar and mark these dates

Vice President Raquel Peña announces Ambar Expressway

Good news for exporters and tourists, bad news for local consumers: Dominican peso sells for RD$64 to US$1

DR is becoming a cashless society

PRM senator promotes legalizing takeover of Dunes lands

New commander of the Armada: Juan Bienvenido Crisostomo Martinez

By October, UN needs to decide on Kenya-led MSS mission in Haiti

SUV buying for government officials unchecked