2025 – Page 6

For years, those in the know have been warning of a disaster in the making. It is here. Now. The Laguna de Cabral, a vital wetland in the province of Barahona, is facing rapid collapse, prompting a stark warning and an urgent plea for a state of emergency declaration from a leading environmental authority. Luis …

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A 13-year old is said to be the gang leader in Villa Faro, a densely populated low-income in eastern Santo Domingo. Community leaders raised their concerns and investigative journalist Nuria Piera aired a report in her Saturday, 25 October 2025 edition on Channel 9. The community leaders point to state neglect and a lack of …

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President Luis Abinader called work and school off and ordered most Dominicans in the capital city and provinces under red alert to stay at home on Thursday, 23 October 2025 following recommendations from the Center for Emergency Operations (Coe) and the Weather Institute (Indomet). He authorized that only gas stations, supermarkets and essential services remain …

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The Dominican Republic successfully executed a sovereign bond issuance in international markets, raising $1.6 billion, the government announced Wednesday, 22 October 2025. The 10-year bonds were placed at a fixed rate of US$5.875%, according to a statement from the Ministry of Finance and Economy. The placement drew strong investor interest, with demand soaring past US$5 …

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The Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) announced the launch of a Bloomberg Lab during its successful Business Week 2025: “Leading the Future” event held last week. The announcement of the Bloomberg Lab was a highlight of the Business Week, which was hosted by the university’s School of Business. This new space is designed …

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After a high-level monitoring meeting chaired by President Luis Abinader on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, the Abinader government accepted recommendations of the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) and the Weather Institute (Indomet) and ordered the suspension of classes on Wednesday and Thursday (22-23 October) in provinces under Red Alert due to the impending threat of …

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The climate change agenda has become a fundamental driver for economic and social transformation in nations worldwide, according to Max Puig, president of the Dominican Republic’s National Council for Climate Change and Carbon Market (CNCCMC). Puig made the remarks while participating in the preparatory meeting for COP30 (Pre-COP) held in the capital of Brazil. During …

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In a strategic move to buttress its national electric system, the Dominican government is planning a massive 54% increase in installed thermal energy capacity by 2028. This ambitious expansion, part of the nation’s sustainable transition plan, aims to guarantee stability and security amidst growing energy demands. Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, unveiled the …

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The General Tax Agency (DGII) officially began the renewal period for the Vehicle Circulation Tax (Marbete) 2025-2026 on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, calling on vehicle owners to comply promptly to avoid penalties. The agency announced that the process applies to 2,086,756 eligible vehicles, with an estimated revenue target of RD$3,433,806,000.00. The cost of the annual …

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The Ministry of Energy and Mines confirmed the successful rescue of 80 workers who were temporarily trapped following a partial gallery collapse at the Cerro de Maimón mine in the Dominican Republic. Crucially, all personnel emerged unharmed from the incident. The event, a landslide that partially obstructed a gallery at the Chinese-owned Corporación Minera Dominicana …

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