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Interior & Police Minister acknowledges lawlessness of motorcyclists, the question is whether government will be moved to act

For years, in the Dominican Republic the authorities (transit and police) have allowed motorcyclists to write their own code. The resulting lawlessness is a state where laws are ignored and unenforced. The most recent consequence of the government permissiveness is the recent murder of garbage dump truck driver, 40-year old Deivy Carlos Abreu Quezada, who …

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Finjus calls for change in current motorcyclist lawlessness

The Foundation for Institutionalism and Justice (Finjus), a prominent Dominican non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting the rule of law, judicial reform, and democratic transparency, has issued a stern warning regarding the state of public safety. The executive vice president of the entity, Servio Tulio Castaños Guzmán, stated that the recent death of a garbage truck …

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Good weather for a change

According to information from the National Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) and weather analyst Jean Suriel, a shift in weather patterns is expected for the Dominican Republic with more blue skies forecast. Nevertheless, on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, the approach of a frontal system and a pre-frontal trough will influence conditions throughout the day. The showers …

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Ministry of Tourism backs new efforts to lure luxury seeking tourists

The government is actively pivoting toward attracting new ventures with a higher spending per visitor to ensure sustainability. Vice Minister of Tourism Jacqueline Mora recently announced several leading luxury brands are positioning themselves in the Dominican Republic. The Ministry of Tourism is intentionally encouraging developers of volume-based tourism toward value-based luxury to increase the Average …

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El Prado in the Streets transforms is first of the new Rainieri Cultural Center

The Rainieri Cultural Center and the Frank & Haydée Rainieri Foundation inaugurated the “El Prado in the Streets” exhibition on Friday, 17 April 2026. The initiative brings 77 full-scale photographic reproductions of masterpieces from Spain’s Museo Nacional del Prado to the public squares and walkways of the Puntacana enclave, where Punta Cana got its start. …

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La Romana becomes a homeport for MSC Cruises

Tourism Minister David Collado announced in Miami, Florida that an agreement has been reached between MSC Cruises and Costasur Casa de Campo to create a joint venture for the operation, management and development of Catalina Island. According to the head of the cruise port and airports division of Costasur, Luis Emilio Rodriguez Amiama, this means …

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DR is regional rice powerhouse

In a milestone for Caribbean agriculture, Minister of Agriculture Francisco Oliverio Espaillat Bencosme announced that the Dominican Republic has secured its position as the leading rice producer in the Central American and Caribbean region. During an event in Bonao headed by President Luis Abinader to launch the annual harvest, Espaillat Bencosme revealed that domestic production …

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Dominican Republic and Haiti to reopen airspace in May

The Dominican Republic and Haiti are working to reopen the airspace between both countries starting in May 2026. The opening specifically connects Dominican airports with the Cap Haitien International Airport to facilitate mobility and economic ties. The Dominican Republic had closed its airspace with Haiti in March 2024. Only humanitarian flights were allowed. The Dominican …

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DR inaugurates mega food-grade PET recycling plant

President Luis Abinader inaugurated on 16 April 2026 the RD$3 billion Renacer plastic recycling plant in southeastern San Pedro de Macoris. The plant is described as the first facility in the Caribbean capable of producing food-grade recycled PET resin. This milestone supports the country’s circular economy goals and industrial modernization. Located within the Zona Franca …

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