2025 – Page 15

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has named Nathalie Alvarado Vega as its new representative for the Dominican Republic, effective 1 September 2025. A Colombian national with over 25 years of experience across Latin America and the Caribbean, Alvarado is an expert in institutional strengthening, with a focus on citizen security and justice. She holds a …

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La Casa de Alofoke reality show reached global high viewership, setti g a before and after for YouTubers in the DR, The hit reality show La Casa de Alofoke, streamed 24/7 on YouTube in August 2025. It ended with viewers voting influencer Crusita (Darileidy Concepción) as the winner of the cash prize, RD$1 million, and …

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The National Symphony Orchestra season will conclude on Thursday, 13 November 2025, with a monumental program led by maestro José Antonio Molina. The evening will open with Molina’s own composition, “Fanfarria Novi Temporis,” setting a powerful tone for the grand finale. The concert will feature Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 in A major and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony …

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Miss World Dominican Republic, Mayra Delgado, took to the runway at the closing of New York Fashion Week (NYFW), making a striking appearance in a wedding gown. 24-year old professional model Delgado wore a majestic bridal dress from the acclaimed Japanese brand Soulmates Dresses, commanding attention during one of the most memorable moments of the …

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Dominican sprinter Marileidy Paulino qualified on Tuesday, 16 September (Dominican time) for the 400-meter final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, clocking a time of 49.82 seconds. The time was fast enough to earn her second place in her qualifying heat, right behind Poland’s Natalia Kaczmarek, who finished in 49.67 seconds. The final is …

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The International Monetary Fund has issued its concluding statements after the routine annual review of the evolution of the Dominican economy. Overall, the IMF states that despite the uncertain external environment, “the DR is well positioned to weather the impact” and states that structural reforms to enhance competitiveness could bolster long-term growth. The IMF states:• …

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The Central Bank reports that remittances to the Dominican Republic are surging, with new data showing a strong start to 2025. Between January and August, the country received a total of US$7.92 billion in remittances, an 11.4% increase over the same period in 2024. The momentum continued into August, with the month alone bringing in …

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Economist Jaime Aristy Escuder outlines for Diario Libre the reason why the blackouts are back. Bottom line, the Abinader administration did not make the right decisions regarding plans for investing in power generation to meet the growing local demand. The Abinader administration chose instead to back private investors in the Manzanillo power complex in the …

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A new traffic rule has officially taken effect in Santo Domingo, banning left turns from John F. Kennedy Avenue onto Núñez de Cáceres Avenue. The change, which was implemented on Sunday, 14 September, is part of the “RD se Mueve” (Dominican Republic Moves) plan led by the Institute of Transit (Intrant). The goal is to …

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A project from the Cartographic Institute is sparking controversy in the Dominican Republic, with local leaders in the province of Pedernales raising alarms. The proposal seeks to redraw the province’s borders, which community members fear will drastically shrink its territory and benefit powerful, outside interests. Pedernales is a border province located in the southwestern part …

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