News

DR1 News for Wednesday, 21 January will be compiled for the Thursday, 22 January issue. 21 January is a holiday celebrating the Virgin of High Grace (La Altagracia). Wednesday, 21 January celebrates the protector of the Dominican people, the Virgin of High Grace (La Altagracia). Hundreds of thousands of Dominicans have Altagracia as first or …

Read more…

Government emergency spending to mitigate damage from Storm Melissa has surpassed RD$11.9 billion (approximately US$195 million), according to a report from the Procurement Agency (DGCP) provided to Listín Diario. President Luis Abinader declared a national emergency via Decree 627-25 on 31 October 2025, authorizing 23 government institutions to fast-track relief efforts across 14 affected provinces. …

Read more…

The Ministry of Environment has announced that a new ecotourism route at the Palomino Dam will officially open to the public on 21 January 2026. The new trail is located within the José del Carmen Ramírez National Park in the mountainous municipality of Bohechio in San Juan de la Maguana. The trail is part of …

Read more…

The Ministry of Energy and Mines announced on Monday, 19 January 2026 that it has no plans to authorize mining exploitation in the Cordillera Septentrional, following inconclusive exploration results in the provinces of Puerto Plata and Santiago. The official statement dated 19 January 2026 clarifies that recent activities associated with a 2024 concession have been …

Read more…

President Luis Abinader has sent a bill authorizing the payment of decades-old debts for public works projects back to the Chamber of Deputies, following its controversial “urgent” passage last week. The legislation, which seeks to settle arrears for projects completed without formal contracts, was pushed through by the ruling Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) majority without …

Read more…

The Tax Agency (DGII) has officially established the price ceiling for “low-cost housing” at RD$5,450,851.12 for the 2026 fiscal year. According to Resolution No. DDG-AR1-2026-00001, issued on 15 January 2026, this figure represents the maximum sales price allowed for a property to qualify for social housing status. This classification is a critical requirement for homebuyers …

Read more…

After a week of intensive ground operations, US FBI federal agents and Dominican investigators have concluded that three-year-old Brianna Genao, who vanished on New Year’s Eve, may still be alive and could have been abducted to the United States. The investigation reached a pivotal turning point on Monday, 19 January 2026 as the FBI withdrew …

Read more…

The coastal town of Miches is undergoing a profound evolution as leading hotel chains from Club Med to Four Seasons open beach resorts in the area that is an hour’s north drive from the Punta Cana International Airport. Previously the destination was best known as a departure point for dangerous, illegal boat trips to Puerto …

Read more…

In a dramatic finish at their home base Francisco Micheli Stadium in La Romana, the Toros del Este clinched their ticket to the postseason by defeating the Águilas Cibaeñas 7-6 in extra innings. The victory sets the stage for a highly anticipated playoff matchup between the Toros and the Leones del Escogido of Santo Domingo. …

Read more…

The Dominican Republic is poised to lead Latin America’s economic recovery with a projected growth rate of 4.5% in 2026, according to the latest Global Economic Prospects 2026 report released by the World Bank. The report identifies the Caribbean nation as the region’s top performer, outpacing its neighbors during a period of otherwise modest regional …

Read more…