2025 – Page 168

The government repealed on 3 March 2025, Decree 30-25, which would have imposed a tax on digital services provided by foreign companies. Presidential spokesperson Homero Figueroa announced the decision, confirming the act’s dispositions would not be implemented Decree 30-25 aimed to apply the Value-Added Tax (VAT), known locally as ITBIS, to foreign digital platforms offering …

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According to the just released Obesity Atlas 2025, 68% of the Dominican population has high BMI (overweight) and 32% is obese. The number of overweight adults is expected to be 5.78 million in the next five years. The Obesity Atlas highlights that what is happening in the Dominican Republic follows global trends. Around the world, …

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Minister of Public Health Victor Atallah said the country is working to be able to be declared free of malaria by 2028. He said the designation refers to cases originated in the country. He explained that the number of inspectors has been increased in vulnerable areas to enhance early detection with rapid tests and reduce …

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The National Passport Agency backed down from moving to the Naco area of the capital city from its present location on the Malecon. Residents in the Naco area had complained the agency would worsen the traffic congestion. The new offices would have been at Epokal 253 building on Av. Roberto Pastoriza. The Passport Agency says …

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An automated traffic monitoring system by the Traffic and Land Transport Agency (Digesett) aims to penalize speeding drivers but has raised concerns over its potential to generate “phantom fines.” The system, which uses digital radars, targets vehicle owners rather than the actual driver, basing penalties solely on the license plate number. This means that borrowers …

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The good days of tax evasion are coming to an end. The Tax Agency (DGII) is visiting businesses in the touristic destination of Las Terrenas to ensure that these are operating in compliance with the tax regulations. Businesses that are already in the system are pleased because those that were operating on a cash basis …

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The seasonal ban on the commercialization of lobster and crab is on. Everyone can cooperate by not ordering these foods in restaurants or purchasing them from seafood shops. The ban is in effect from 1 March to 30 June 2025. The ban orders people not to fish, consume or commercialize the seafood. Thus, it is …

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Anthropologist scientists, biologists, legislators, limestone mining companies, and the people of San Cristóbal are all focused on the breathtaking Pomier Caves, reports Hoy. The area where the caves are located was recently militarized by the Presidency to put a stop to aggregate mining..Area protectors urge the government seek that the caves be declared a World …

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According to the investigation cited by the Spanish media El País, a mafia boss of a major money laundering network had traveled several times to the Dominican Republic. Indeed, he was captured in Spain after returning from Santo Domingo. El Pais reported on the “beastly” size of the operation. A probe by the Central Unit …

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Vice President Raquel Peña congratulated Dominican actress Zoe Saldaña for becoming the first Dominican to win an Oscar. Vice President Peña corroborated that Saldaña has made all Dominicans proud. Saldaña won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Emilia Perez. The song she sings and dances to in the film, “El Mal” also …

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