Dolores Vicioso – Page 6

The Dominican economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first quarter of 2026. In March alone, the country surpassed the historic US$1.4 billion barrier in exports, recording US$1.45 billion in outward trade. The country exported 20.7% more compared to March 2025. This time the primary driver of this growth is raw gold, which experienced a 78.2% …

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The Ministry of Public Works (MOPC) has ordered the total temporary closure of the Ocoa-Cruce de Ocoa highway. The local traffic and transit agency Digesett is currently managing alternate routes while a provisional pass is constructed to restore connectivity. On 18 April 2026, the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) mandated the total and …

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Media reports on the heavy rains that have been falling in the Dominican Republic continue to bring forth evidence that builders cannot cut corners. Cheap constructions create new vulnerabilities. Likewise, people need to know the price to be paid for moving into areas where previously there were rivers and streams. Once again, the rains are …

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The Ministry of Public Works (MOPC), now under Minister Eduardo Estrella, says the renovation of Duarte Highway is on track for a 2027 completion. The renovation has included a complex system of overpasses and new tolls booths. This multi-phase project, which spans from Santo Domingo to the Cibao region, also involves the elimination of over …

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On the fiscal front, small business (Mipymes) are facing a strict 15 May 2026 deadline for the mandatory implementation of the electronic invoicing system. This new regime, overseen by the Tax Agency (DGII), is designed to reduce tax evasion and streamline fiscal reporting, but it has met with resistance from small business owners who cite …

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Recent audits and investigative reports have highlighted transparency concerns within the National Congress. Diario Libre reports that the administrative staff of a single senator’s office now rivals the size of a medium-sized private company. In its report on the perceived excesses at the Senate offices, Diario Libre reveals that the payroll for senatorial offices has …

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The ruling Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) majority Chamber of Deputies has passed a controversial bill in its second reading that authorizes the government to pay state contractors for public works executed without formal contracts. A similar bill benefiting 571 contractors had been vetoed by the Presidency. The bill orders the government to pay millions for …

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The Dominican Republic is currently embroiled in several high-profile legal battles concerning environmental management and natural resource extraction. The legal battles are ongoing regarding environmental evaluations for mining operations in the Cordillera Septentrional and the Cordillera Central, the central and northern mountain ranges. Senator Daniel Rivera of Santiago has emerged as a vocal opponent of …

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A heartwarming story of entrepreneurship is trending as Gregory Adames, the key witness in the Jet Set Club roof collapse case, has received widespread public support for his “catibias” (yucca plus fillings) business following a social media push. The intersection of tragedy and entrepreneurship has captured the national attention through the story of Adames. The …

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The Dominican government could still appeal, yet this month a US court confirmed a previous sentence and awarded around US$44 million to Jamaican businessman Michael Lee-Chin after the government takeover of the Duquesa garbage dump, El Nacional reports. The judge determined his ownership of the property had been violated. The multi-million dollar consequence resulted from …

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