2025 – Page 8

Vice President Raquel Peña expressed strong confidence when she said on Friday, 26 September 2025 that the Dominican Republic will “shine” when it hosts the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games in 2026. As the country prepares for the regional sports event, the Vice President spoke of the unprecedented government investment of over RD$5 billion …

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Three days of heavy rains fell over the Dominican Republic due to a passing trough and tropical wave since Wednesday, 24 September 2025 and resulted in more than 5,000 persons displaced from their homes, and around a thousand dwellings affected. There were 21 communities incommunicado. Several aqueducts were also impacted by the intense rains. The …

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On Friday, 26 September 2025, a Caribe Tours bus with passengers rammed into the Pedro Francisco Bono Metro Line 2 station at John F. Kennedy Avenue and Nunez de Caceres. By Saturday, 27 September at 8:25pm, the metro service was restored, according to the OPRET Metro Office. OPRET reported that the damaged station access was …

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The scandalous case of significant financial leakages benefiting private companies at Senasa, the state insurance plan, continues in the media as details of several business schemes have been forthcoming. The media has been handling quantities of RD$21 billion to RD$100 billion that allegedly were milked through different scams. The former director of the entity, physician …

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A recent report in Listin Diario highlights how despite having large rivers and mountain areas with water sources, providing water for human use is the most important issue impacting countries in Latin America, especially amid climate pressures. Despite its six major hydrographic regions and a network of dams and aqueducts, the Dominican Republic faces growing …

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Everyone who lives in the Dominican Republic knows who bills their electricity. People know this the same way they know that there will be blackouts. These happen in some areas with much more frequency than in others. The government-owned power utilities are known by their initials: EDEEste, EDENorte and EDESur. These distribute most of the …

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The Dominican Republic continues to strengthen its positioning as a leading Latin American medical device manufacturer for the US market. Medical Technology cover feature examines the rising appeal of the nation as it emerges as a nearshoring hub for global medtech firms seeking supply chain resilience and cost efficiency in the post-pandemic landscape. The devices …

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Canada’s Fraser Institute measured economic freedom once again, and the Dominican Republic placed in the second quarter (47th) on the list of 165 countries indexed. The Fraser study covers over 160 countries each year, and their Annual Report of World Economic Freedom is a highly respected instrument for judging a nation’s economic health. The index …

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The US State Department has released its 2025 Investment Climate report for the Dominican Republic. The United States remains the single largest investor in the Dominican Republic. Recommendations in the report call for lowering what it calls high corporate tax rates and reducing the complexity of the tax system, in addition to pursuing structural reforms …

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While most activities were cancelled on the first two days of the Santo Domingo International Book Fair, by Saturday, 27 September 2025 the leading cultural event reopened and people braved the rains to be present. The event is centered at the Plaza de la Cultura and all pavilions are indoors. But people have to brave …

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