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Venezuela advances to its first WBC final with coaching and training made in the DR

Under the relentless South Florida rain, Venezuela’s 4-2 victory over Italy on Monday night (16 March 2026) didn’t just propel them to their first-ever World Baseball Classic final, it highlighted a deep-rooted connection to the Dominican Republic that has fueled this historic run. The grit and “winter ball” style of play that manager Omar López …

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Bridal Week in the Colonial City

RD Bridal Week 2026, in its 26th edition, is taking place in March 2026, centering on the Hotel Kimpton Las Mercedes in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City. Featuring designer brands like Giannina Azar, Jenny Polanco, Michelle Reynoso, and Manuel Febrillet, it showcases 2026 bridal trends, including Regency-era romance and structural tailoring. The Dominican Republic is a …

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Philadelphia adds more direct flights to the DR

More flights from Dominican airports to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are happening. PHL handled more than 30 million passengers in 2025, making this an attractive source market for Dominican travel. Of the total passengers using PHIL, over 4.1 million were traveling to and from international destinations, an increase of 7.5 percent from 2024, including many …

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No news on the restoration of the Puerto Plata skylift

The Puerto Plata skylift up to the botanical gardens at Isabel de Torres Mountain in the city of Puerto Plata is unlikely to happen soon, at least for summer travel. Former Puerto Plata senator Francis Vargas of the Fuerza del Pueblo opposition party recently complained that the authorities, namely the Ministry of Tourism, has delayed …

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Luxury sea liners plan stops in DR

Based on current port schedules and shipping announcements for 2026, the Dominican Republic is seeing a significant increase in luxury and “boutique” cruise arrivals. While the main ports like Amber Cove and Taino Bay handle the larger lines, specialized luxury vessels are increasingly selecting Samaná and La Romana for their more intimate settings. These lines …

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Dominicana wins group play in WBC and eliminates South Korea in quarterfinals

The Dominican Republic’s baseball team in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) wore “Dominicana” on their jerseys, and was all about showing the world what “Platano Power” is all about. The team rolled past all the teams in group D: Venezuela, Nicaragua, Israel, and The Netherlands. The game against The Netherlands was only seven innings as …

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Advanced HPV Vaccine added to National Immunization Program

Minister of Public Health Víctor Atallah officially integrated the Nonavalent (9-valent) vaccine into the National Vaccination Schedule on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, making the Dominican Republic one of the few nations in the Americas to offer this advanced level of protection against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Minister Atallah is known for his preventive slant to …

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