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Luis Abinader: Now is the best time to invest in the Dominican Republic

President Luis Abinader has declared that the current business climate is the most favorable in the region for investing in the Dominican Republic, particularly in the tourism sector. Speaking during a presentation on the country’s half year tourism performance, Abinader emphasized the stability and profitability of the nation as a destination for investment. “We don’t …

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WestJet adds flights to Puerto Plata, Samana and Punta Cana

WestJet has added new Dominican frequencies to its winter schedule, making it easier for Canadian tourists to enjoy the beaches in Puerto Plata, Samana and Punta Cana. The new flights to be added for this winter season are:Calgary (YYC) to Puerto Plata (POP), a 1x weekly flight starting 14 December 2025 through 12 April 2026Montreal …

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WTTC forecasts sustained growth of Dominican tourism sector

The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) sees tourism to the Dominican Republic as strong and consolidated. The WTTC projects the sector will contribute over US$21 billion to the Gross Domestic Product in 2025. Tourism has been growing consistently and by the end of 2025 is expected to represent 15.8% of the national economy. The …

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Tax collections continue strong, exceeding projections

The Tax Agency (DGII) has announced robust tax collections for the first half of 2025, significantly exceeding its targets and demonstrating a healthy economic outlook for the nation. As of the close of the first semester, the DGII reported accumulated collections of RD$472.17 billion, achieving 101.3% of its projected goal. This figure represents an increase …

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Central Bank reports remittances are up this year

The Central Bank (BCRD) has announced that remittances sent home by Dominican expatriates reached a total of US$5.83 billion during the first half of 2025. This figure represents an 11.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024, highlighting the continued importance of these money transfers for the country’s economy.By year-end, remittances are expected to …

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Abinader meets with Hipolito, tells Amnesty International to help Haiti in Haiti

In heated statements, President Luis Abinader lashed out at Amnesty International for criticizing the Dominican policy of repatriating illegal Haitian nationals. Before a meeting with former President Hipolito Mejia, both Mejia and Abinader posed outside to greet the press. Upon being asked about the recent condemnation of the Dominican Republic by Amnesty International that has …

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Poor quality in passports contracted in this government showing

Dominicans who renewed their passports as of 2020 during the Abinader administration may find themselves with passports where the front cover lettering is fading. Tenders for passport booklets at the Passport Office with the change of government had fallen under multiple complaints. The present administrator of the Passport Office, Lorenzo David Ramirez has gone on …

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