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DR invests in Guyana oil

Following his participation at the World Free Zones Organization Congress in Panama, President Luis Abinader made a strategic stopover in Georgetown, Guyana, to advance bilateral energy negotiations. On 14 May 2026, President Abinader met with Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali at State House to solidify the Dominican Republic’s participation in Guyana’s hydrocarbon sector, specifically targeting …
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Seniors get a break when President extends driver license term

President Luis Abinader issued Decree 330-26 on Friday, 15 May 2026, modifying Article 21 of the Driver’s Licensing Regulations in the Dominican Republic. The announcement comes at a time individuals have been taking the government to court for violating the rights of seniors. The measure restores to four years the effectiveness of a license granted …
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Dominican nationality becoming popular among foreigners

Interior and Police Minister Faride Raful presided on 14 May 2026 over a naturalization ceremony at the Police Institute of Higher Studies (IPES), where 149 individuals from diverse global backgrounds officially took the oath of allegiance to the Dominican Republic. The group represents a broad spectrum of international origins, signaling the country’s growing appeal as …
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ITLA joins forces with Fortinet for digital defense

The strategic alliance between the Instituto Tecnológico de Las Americas (ITLA) and global cybersecurity leader Fortinet marks a pivotal advancement for the Dominican Republic’s digital infrastructure and local tech economy. The agreement is expected to boost the country’s corporate competitiveness at a time when a skilled digital local workforce is sought by multinationals to establish …
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Infamous Air Cocaine Falcon 50 jet fails to attract bidders at government auction

The Falcon 50 business jet central to the infamous “Air Cocaine” international drug trafficking scandal failed to attract a single bidder at a recent government auction, turning the aircraft into what aviation experts describe as a financial and logistical enigma. The National Institute for the Custody and Administration of Seized Assets (Incabide) had set the …