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Jarabacoa is the Caribbean’s leading mountain destination; the Abinader administration invests to improve the infrastructure

President Luis Abinader was in Jarabacoa, a mountain town in central La Vega province to inaugurate several public works and share his vision on how the mountain town has become a major vacation destination over the years. During the President’s visit to Jarabacoa on Thursday, 11 July 2024, he attended the inauguration of the modernization …

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École Hôtelière de Lausanne students choose Las Terrenas for graduation trip

The 2024 graduating class of the École Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), ranked as one of the best tourism schools in the world, chose Las Terrenas in northern Samana to celebrate their graduation. Around 300 students came for the celebration, Diario Libre reports. According to a press release, the young people explained they chose the country …

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US$30 million injected to modernize Las Americas in the short term; another US$250 million in second phase

During a press conference called on 15 July 2024, Aerodom/Vinci Airports’ director in chief, Monika Infante announced significant improvements ongoing at the Las Americas International Airport (SDQ-AILA). The airport is undergoing renovations calling for investment of over US$30 million in the short term. In addition to these immediate improvements to the existing terminal, work is …

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Everyone to get the same Migration Agency entry stamp; the admitted dates will be in handwriting

The Migration Agency (DGM) announced that all migration agents will be using the same stamp for entries to the Dominican Republic. The stamp replaces the “Admitido” stamp previously used at some land entry points. The Migration Agency explained that the intent is to standardize the stamps used by immigration inspectors, optimize their functions, and eliminate …

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Ministry of Environment strengthens environment; Five new co-management agreements for protected areas

The Ministry of Environment announced the signing of five new co-management agreements with civil society organizations and the private sector. The Ministry highlighted in making the announcement that the agreements are a crucial step to ensure the sustainable management and protection of the Bajo Yuna Mangrove National Park, Cabo Samaná Natural Monument, Salto del Limón …

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Ministry of Culture takes steps to clean up the airwaves

The Ministry of Culture (MINC), recently shaken up by personnel issues, has just released a mandate (Resolution 17-2024) aimed at curbing the vulgarity flooding Dominican airwaves. The resolution outlines in a general way the proper behavior of radio and television stations as well as any public artistic event. The resolution, signed by Minister of Culture …

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