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President Luis Abinader has announced an expansive holiday relief and celebration package, dubbed “La Brisita Navideña” (The Little Christmas Breeze), which includes a massive cash bonus payout for government workers and digital stipends for over two million low-income families.

During the La Semanal press conference on Monday, 24 November 2025, President Abinader said the government is set to inject RD$34.45 billion into the economy through the “Regalía Pascual” (Christmas Bonus) to ensure all public servants receive their mandated holiday pay promptly in the first week of December.

Beyond the traditional government bonus, the social program is designed to deliver direct relief to an estimated 2.6 million low income people. The programs are broken down as:

Digital Bonuses: RD$1,500 digital vouchers that will be distributed via the Supérate program...

Vice President Raquel Peña and First Lady Raquel Arbaje led the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at the Presidential Palace on Monday, 24 November 2025. Dozens of children and employees from the government house and their families joined the event that began with the blessing of Father Kelvis Acevedo of the San Rafael Arcángel Chapel at the Presidential Palace.

First Lady Raquel Arbaje and Vice President Raquel Peña shared a message focused on the importance of family unity and the hope inspired by this season. Both led the most anticipated moment of the event: the lighting of the tree and the garden lights, which officially signalled the start of the Christmas season at the seat of government.

The atmosphere was filled with music with performances by the Dominican National Children’s Choir and the Koribe coral group, who delighted those present with carols and...

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth / Wikimedia

The Presidency announced that US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Dominican Republic during the last week of November 2025. The high-level meeting is set to further coordinate joint efforts in the fight against drug trafficking, a move intended to enhance bilateral cooperation.

The upcoming visit follows what both nations have deemed a “successful collaboration” in counter-narcotics efforts. Hegseth’s arrival is expected to bolster and expand the measures and results achieved by the two countries to date.

President Abinader emphasized the ongoing intensity of the struggle and the necessity of continued partnership.

“We continue to work with the United States because this is a strong fight, especially with some countries that have increased drug production, particularly cocaine,” President Luis Abinader...

Minister Faride Raful / Presidency

On ocassion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November 2025, Minister of Interior and Police Faride Raful announced the day before a preliminary, historic reduction of 30.98% in recorded femicides so far in 2025. Minister Raful attributed the significant decline to coordinated actions by a dedicated Task Force and a strengthened institutional response.

Preliminary figures confirm a strong downward trend, showing 49 femicides registered so far in 2025, compared to 71 during the same period in 2024.

Raful reaffirmed that the protection of women and the prevention of femicide remain a national priority.

Minister Raful reiterated that every life lost “is a tragedy for a Dominican family” and underscored the government’s goal to ensure that no woman dies as a result of domestic violence.

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Minister of the Presidency Jose Ignacio Paliza is now speaking of political parties getting more involved in putting a stop to activists who may be involved in drug trafficking. For years, the position of the ruling Modern Revolutionary Party has been to say there will not be impunity for those charged and convicted for drug trafficking. Several PRM party members have been charged and sentenced in the United States.

Despite calls from civic society for an active purge of suspected drug activists among candidates for electoral positions in the 2020 and 2024 elections, the party for years has seemed to look the other way. In recent years, several of these traffickers have been charged or called for arrest by the US judiciary. The local judiciary has been less active in charging and sentencing Dominicans for drug trafficking or money laundering.

For the most part, until...

The Latin American Acquisitions Committee (LAAC) of the world-renowned Tate Modern in London recently concluded a significant cultural and professional exchange at the Centro León, the leading Santiago Dominican arts and culture. The Tate Modern, one of the foremost modern and contemporary art institutions globally, was represented by its LAAC members and curatorial staff.

The visit, designed to strengthen institutional ties and immerse the delegation in the country’s rich artistic landscape, culminated with the opening of the new exhibition, Destiempo.

The exhibition Destiempo explores the notion of time and its passage through the work of five late artists: Freddy Rodríguez (1945-2022), Tony Capellán (1955-2017), Jorge Pineda (1961-2023), Belkis Ramírez (1957-2019), and Quisqueya Henríquez (1966-2024). The careers of the five achieved full maturity...

Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s de facto flagship airline, has begun offering direct flights from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, Massachusetts as of 21 November 2025. The flight is Arajet’s sixth direct frequency to a United States-operated international airport. The airline promotes seasonal low fares and for most of the year offers competitive rates.

The Arajet flights are four times a week, on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Jet Blue, Delta, Spirit and United transport passengers to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) from BOS.

An estimated 200,000 Dominicans live in the Boston area. The flight is also expected to stimulate international tourism.

Arajet flies from the Dominican Republic to several US cities, including Miami (MIA), Newark (EWR), Boston (BOS), Sanford (SFB – Orlando), and Chicago (ORD). Flights operate from Las Americas International (SDQ) serving the Santo Domingo area and...

Marriott’s new St. Regis Cap Cana Resort is promoting guys weekends in Punta Cana. The lure is playing golf at the Punta Espada Golf Course or Las Iguanas Golf Course, both designed by Jack Nicklaus.

The hotel also has its own cigar lounge, the Amber Room, where experts pair premium cigars with rum, cognac, and whiskey with smokey cocktails and elevated Latin-inspired bites. A walk-in humidor, cigar sommelier, and “rummilier” offer curated pairings, making it the go-to spot to recap the day’s swings or settle friendly bets.

And there is the St. Regis Bar to revel in the new and old friendships. The Regis Bar is a great spot to start or end the night, featuring omakase-style bar bites, a full dinner menu, high-end champagne, and its signature caviar ritual. The terrace also hosts the resort’s iconic champagne sabering ritual.

For those who seek to unwind, there is the St...

The first nine holes of the Las Iguanas Golf Course in Cap Cana are open for play. An inaugural tournament was held in October 2025.

The golf course is in Cap Cana the same expansive residential and tourism development as the 18-hole Punta Espada Golf Course. Both are designed by the golf course design company of legendary golfer, Jack Nicklaus.

Las Iguanas Golf Course is the newest addition to playing golf in Punta Cana. It is designed to feature 18 holes showcasing inspiring views, ten sculpted lakes, strategic bluff, and features the exceptional cliff-edge holes 12-14 located where the Caribbean Sea meets the fairways.

Las Iguanas’ sister course, the closeby Punta Espada Golf Course since 2006 delivers an 18-hole waterfront experience described as a course that plays as good as it looks and is regarded as a bucket-list course.

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The holiday music tradition, “Navidad entre Amigos” (Christmas Among Friends), returns for its 14th consecutive year, hosted by acclaimed singer-songwriter Frank Ceara.

The annual event, which has become a staple of the festive season, will take place every Monday throughout December—on the 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd—at Escenario 360 in Galería 360 in the capital city. Each show is scheduled to begin at 8:30pm. There is ample parking.

Ceara is set to welcome a dazzling array of both local and international talent to the stage. The confirmed lineup of featured artists includes Dominican music legends such as Milly Quezada, Maridalia Hernández, Adalgisa Pantaleón, and Kinito Méndez.

Joining them for this fraternal gathering are renowned singers Pavel Núñez and Roger Zayas, along with Quico Rizek, Nairoby Duarte, Jandy Ventura, and Héctor Aníbal. Organizers have...

Milka Hernandez of Grupo Sarma has published the first ecotourism guides for the new destinations of El Seibo and Miches. Hernandez is the former domestic tourism director for the Ministry of Tourism. The guides are introducing domestic and international tourists to these emerging destinations.

President Luis Abinader was in San Jose, California for two days (20-21 November 2025) to back private sector efforts to participate in the manufacturing chain for semiconductors.

He attended the annual meeting of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) in San Jose, California, the sector’s most influential global event, where he asserted the Dominican Republic’s ambition to become a key player in the semiconductor supply chain, the Presidency reports. The 2025 SIA Awards Dinner on 20 November 2025, at the Signia by Hilton San Jose, celebrating semiconductor excellence.

The President’s presence in California was described as part of a national strategy to embed the Dominican Republic into the global value chains of the semiconductor industry.

President Luis Abinader took advantage of the event to pitch the Dominican Republic as an emerging hub for...

A bipartisan delegation of eight US lawmakers, led by Florida Republican Congressman Brian Mast, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee, concluded a two-day visit to the Dominican Republic, underscoring the nation’s critical role as a strategic partner to the United States.

A Presidency press release highlights that during the visit, Congressman Mast highlighted the relationship, stating: “President Abinader and the Dominican Republic are an incredible strategic partner for the United States.”

The delegation’s packed agenda included high-level meetings focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation on regional security, counter-narcotics efforts, and economic opportunities for both countries.

The US legislators were accompanied by US Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Leah Francis Campos. Ambassador Campos officially began her...

October 2025 was a banner month for Dominican exports, as the numbers went over US$1.25 billion, the highest in 13 years. This large number for October put exports for the year at nearly US$12.0 billion, which is a 10% increase year-to-year.

A very happy Minister for Industry, Commerce and Small Business (MICM), Victor (Ito) Bisono announced the export success as he accompanied President Luis Abinader at the awards ceremony organized by the Association of Dominican Exporters (AdoExpo).

Among other numbers that were given by the minister were the numbers for direct foreign investment, which was put at US$5.0 billion for 2025, 30% of all foreign investment in the Caribbean and Central American region.

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Juan de Mata Rodriguez Rodriguez, alias Tico, was sentenced to two years in prison and payment of a fine of RD$200,000 for illegally cutting down pine trees in Jarabacoa.

The Third Criminal Chamber of the Court of the First Instance in La Vega passed this sentence for the violations covered under Environment and Natural Resources Law 64-00.

The prosecution established that Mr. Rodriguez (Tico) had cut down the pine trees to open a path to some lands he was occupying in an illegal manner.Rodriguez will spend the first four months in jail in La Vega and the rest of his sentence will be suspended, under the condition that he will work doing community service for the Ministry of the Environment. He will also have to pay the government those RD$200,000, as well as make payments to the owner of the lands he had irregularly occupyied.

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The Vice President Raquel Peña, who is from Santiago, and the Santiago City Mayor Ulises Rodriguez have expressed their concern over delays in major road works in Santiago city.

The Presidential Commission to Support Provincial Development had promised the merchants along Calle del Sol, the main street in the heart of downtown Santiago, that work on the underground tunnel for all of the overhead cables for electricity, telephones and data, would be completed within 60 days. This is the historical center of a city that is 500 years old, and the commercial center for much of the nation’s second-largest city. However, these promises have not been fulfilled and local merchants are up in arms about the situation that they claim is costing them a lot of money.

The first phase of the operation goes from Calle Cuba to Calle Sabana Larga. This is about a 200- meter...

A group called Check Point Research is calling on folks to be very careful about purchases at online retail platforms, especially as Black Friday approaches.

According to the research group, as the most hectic shopping day of the year comes closer, fake websites purporting to be legitimate, such as Amazon, Nacional Supermarkets, Zara, and other popular retailers appear on computer screens.

These are attempts to obtain personal, economic and social data, as well as money. The web scammers are very good at disguising their malware and look quite legitimate.

During the first weeks of November over 300 new websites appeared on the web, and fully 10% of them were connected to Black Friday ad were classified as dangerous. Be cautious.

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Nellys Margarita Heredia Agramonte / El Dia

The BHD Bank announced the winners of its 2025 “Women Who Change the World Contest.” The top honor of the 10th edition of the awards went to Nellys Margarita Heredia Agramonte, a community activist who has dedicated all her life to the people of the southwest of the country. She is known for her leadership in establishing women’s associations, driving multisectoral change in gender equality, environmental stewardship and education.

The ceremony to honor the trailblazers was presided by Vice President Raquel Pena and took place at the Carlos Piantini Hall of the National Theater.

The two second-place awards celebrated diverse achievements:Arisleyda Beard de Burgos was recognized for her unwavering commitment to promoting art and culture in Puerto Plata.Dr. Dhamelisse Then Vanderhorst, director of the Dr. Hugo Mendoza...

Firelei Baez / Diario Libre

Dominican-born Firelei Baez recently became the Dominican artist with the record for an auctioned painting. Báez’s Untitled (Colonization in America, Visual History Wall Map, sold for US$1.11 million in a Christie’s New York auction, more than five times its high estimate of US$200,000. This broke the artist’s record, set earlier in the day at Phillips, when Daughter of Revolutions (2014) sold for US$645,000. Her other work, Josephine Judas GOAT (2017) had also reaped US$567,000 at Christie’s New York.

Báez was born in 1981 in Santiago de Los Caballeros to a Dominican mother and a father of Haitian descent. She was raised in Dajabón, a market city on the Dominican Republic’s border with Haiti. At the age of 8, she relocated with her family to Miami, Florida.

Báez moved to New York in 2001 where she then received a bachelor’s...

Miss Universe 2025, Fátima Bosch Fernández / Diario Eco

The three Dominican-born contenders for the Miss Universe – Miss Dominican Republic Jennifer Ventura, Miss Latin USA Yamilex Hernandez and Miss Turks and Caicos (Bereinice Dickinson) — failed to make the top 12 of the Miss Universe pageant held in Thailand that concluded on 20 November with the selection of Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch as the winner.

The 2025 top 12 were: Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Guadeloupe, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, China, Philippines, Thailand, Malta and Cote D’Ivoire.

CBC of Canada reported that this 2025 contest had made headlines for public bullying, judges quitting, allegations of vote-rigging, alleged death threats, a walkout, fake drug use and a contestant who left the competition on a stretcher.

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People are talking about a before and after for concerts following the two performances of Puerto Rican Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) in Santo Domingo’s Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium on Friday and Saturday, 20 and 21 November 2025. El Dia estimated around 100,000 attended the two concerts.

A full stadium on both nights for the opening concert of “Debi Tirar mas Fotos World Tour” that the artist is taking to Latin America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. During the concerts, Bad Bunny called the DR his second land after Puerto Rico.

A stellar moment of the Saturday concert was the presentation of the remix in bachata mode of Bokete by Bad Bunny and Romeo Santos, included in the upcoming album of Romeo Santos.

Recently, Billboard called the artist the most outstanding Latin performer of the 21st Century.

Thousands came for the concert in Santo...

Legendary Mexican band Los Tigres del Norte is set to perform in the Dominican Republic, bringing their chart-topping norteño sound to the stage at the El Embajador hotel on Monday, 24 November 2025.

The celebrated group arrives fresh off a major sweep at the Latin Grammy Awards, where their album, “La Loteria”, secured the award for Best Norteño Music Album, with the title track also winning Best Regional Mexican Song.

This high-profile event is being presented by the foremost Hispanic entertainment promoter in the United States, Pedro Zamora, president of Zamora Live.

Los Tigres del Norte are described as more than a musical act as an international cultural phenomenon and a Mexican “country brand,” boasting sales of over 30 million copies worldwide. Driven by the expansive Mexican diaspora, their distinctive music has resonated across continents. Their prestige is...

The Disciplinary Commission of the International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) has kicked the Athletic San Cristobal team out of the Dominican Football Federation’s First Division, prohibiting them from completing this year’s competition, and relegating the team to the second-tier Expansion Division for 2026.

According to the international soccer federation, the team had violated Article 20 of the Disciplinary Code that governs “manipulation of game results.”

In addition, the FIFA is requiring the Dominican Football Federation to implement an educational program to avoid any further attempts to influence the outcome of a match.

The Dominican Federation will request and receive the complete details of the incidents that led to the very severe penalizing of the team from Athletic San Cristobal.

The LDF has already cancelled the matches on the...

Ambassador Leah Francis Campos, President Luis Abinader and Vicepresident Raquel Peña / Presidency

President Luis Abinader formally received the credentials of seven new ambassadors, including the new United States envoy, Leah Francis Campos, in a ceremonial act at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, officially marking the start of their diplomatic missions in the Dominican Republic.

The ceremony was held in the Salon de Embajadores (Ambassadors’ Hall) of the Presidential Palace. Vice President Raquel Peña and Minister of Foreign Relations Roberto Alvarez accompanied President Abinader.

The appointment of Ambassador Leah Francis Campos is seen as a key step in strengthening the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic did not receive an ambassador during the Biden administration...

A recent analysis by the Atlantic Council strongly asserts that modernizing the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) is a critical, dual-purpose mission for both Washington and Santo Domingo, framing the update as a geopolitical imperative necessary to secure regional stability and economic advantage.

The findings emphasize that the current agreement is functionally outdated, posing risks to US economic interests and leaving the Dominican Republic’s economy vulnerable.

Modernizing the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) is considered important for both the Dominican Republic (DR) and the United States for economic, strategic, and security reasons.

The original agreement took effect between 2006 and 2009, and the world economy has changed significantly since then.

The perspective of the Atlantic Council is that for the United...

The Dominican Republic is grappling with one of the most pressing public health crises of recent decades, with newly released data showing that over 70% of the country’s adult population is now classified as overweight or obese.

The alarming figures were presented by the Ministry of Public Health (MSP) at the International Forum on “Public Policies for the Prevention and Reduction of Overweight and Obesity” held this week, Diario Libre reports.

Public Health Minister Victor Atallah, a functional medicine practitioner, has brought to the Ministry of Public Health his emphasis on prevention to combat disease. During the forum, he described obesity as the new epidemic.

The rising prevalence of excess weight is not confined to adults; it is increasing across the entire age spectrum, according to the 2024 National Micronutrient Survey. The findings of the study reveal that...

The Penitentiary and Correctional Services Agency (DGSPC) initiated a landmark transfer this Wednesday, 19 November 2025, moving the first inmates from the congested La Victoria National Penitentiary to the new Las Parras Correction and Rehabilitation Center (CCR) in the municipality of San Antonio de Guerra in Santo Domingo province.

The first stage of the new Las Parras CCR, completed by the Ministry of Housing and Edifications (MIVED), can accommodate approximately 2,400 inmates across two functional quadrants.

The jail was built for 8,000 inmates during the Danilo Medina administration, with the Attorney General Office under Jean Alain Rodriguez using funds from the Odebrecht corruption case. At the end of his administration, Medina had announced the completion of the work, yet major legal and operational issues delayed its operation until now.

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Users of the Santo Domingo Metro are experiencing major delays, increased congestion and deficiencies in the service. The lack of adequate maintenance became apparent recently when a nationwide blackout left the Metro without services when its backup power systems failed.

Diario Libre reports that the problems continue on certain lines.

The Metro is a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of city commuters. Riders are sharing videos of the major inconveniences.

President Luis Abinader after the nationwide blackout incident replaced the director of the Metro, but the problems continue.

In a landmark ruling, the Dominican Constitutional Court (TC) has invalidated articles from the Police and Armed Forces justice codes that criminalized homosexual relations among service members. The ruling, issued on 18 November 2025, removes long-standing penalties that defined “sodomy” as same-sex intercourse, ensuring that members of the military and national police can engage in such relationships without fear of sanction, the media reports.

The 2010 Constitution explicitly bans same-sex marriage, a change that was carried into the 2015 version.

The Constitutional Court’s new ruling, designated TC/1225/25, specifically targets Article 210 of Law 285 (1966), which created the National Police Justice Code, and Article 260 of Law 3483 (1953), which established the Armed Forces Justice Code.

The repealed articles previously stipulated varied terms of “correctional...

Santo Domingo is grappling with escalating visual contamination and urban disorder, fueled by the relentless proliferation of lottery booths (bancas de loterías) across its streets and avenues. Diario Libre’s Adalberto de la Rosa reports that these small, highly-visible businesses are not only cluttering the capital city’s aesthetic but are also, in many cases, outright violating municipal regulations regarding spacing and the crucial use of public sidewalks. The newspaper highlights that city ordinances are ignored by lottery booth owners.

The consortia that run this line of business are now ubiquitous, setting up shop in small, brightly colored spaces everywhere in the capital city and the provinces. Their presence is felt from rich to poor neighborhoods. He writes about their proliferation in the exclusive residential zones like Piantini, Renacimiento, La...

The Embassy of the Dominican Republic to the Holy See, in coordination with the Instituto Cervantes in Rome, is presenting “Routes of Hope: Contemporary Dominican Art” (Rutas de Esperanza), a major collective exhibition celebrating the creative power and dynamism of modern Dominican artists.

The exhibition is strategically timed to coincide with the highly significant 2025 Vatican Jubilee Year.

The exhibition is set to be inaugurated on Thursday, 20 November 2025, at 6pm in the prestigious Sala Dalí of the Instituto Cervantes, located in the emblematic Piazza Navona. The piazza, a major draw for pilgrims and tourists during the Jubilee, ensures maximum international visibility for the artwork. The exhibition will remain open to the public until 10 January 2026.

Curated by Julian Kunhardt, the exhibition features works by a...

With her participation in the national costume catwalk on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, Miss Dominican Republic Jennifer Ventura elevated expectations she may make the finals in the Miss Universe contest ongoing in Thailand.

Media reports are that the 27-year old Barahona native commanded the stage with undeniable poise, charisma, and elegance, impressing audiences and critics alike as she showcased her national costume.

Her attire paid homage to the national flower, the Bayahibe Rose (Pereskia Quisqueyana), an endemic species.

Despite the intense competition, the Dominican costume reportedly was a standout, radiating with vivid colors and intricate artisanal details. It successfully embodied the unique beauty and delicate nature of this rare flower, making a striking visual impact.

That beautiful national costume, inspired by the Bayahíbe Rose, is the...

President Luis Abinader to attend 2025 Semiconductor Industry Association Awards Dinner. The event this year will honor Taiwan semiconductor industry founders.

It is unusual for a head of state to attend the 2025 Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) Awards Dinner. The event is an executive-level gathering focused on recognizing excellence in the industry. Attendees primarily include CEOs, COOs, investors, and strategy leads from leading staffing firms and technology providers.

The 2025 event includes a SIA reception at 5pm, dinner, awards presentations and keynote remarks at 6;30pm and after-dinner reception at 8:30pm at the Signia by Hilton San Jose in San Jose, California.

On the agenda for the 2025 SIA Awards Dinner, hosted by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), are keynote remarks and presentations related to the semiconductor industry, with a focus on...

The Dominican Republic’s economy, which experienced a period of slower growth in late 2024 and 2025, is projected to accelerate significantly, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting a robust rebound starting in 2026, a note dated on 12 November 2025 in Washington, D.C. details.

Following its Article IV Consultation, the IMF Executive Board noted the country’s strong economic fundamentals and policy space, positioning it well to handle global uncertainty. Growth is expected to reach 4.5% in 2026 and converge to its long-term potential of 5%.

The slowdown was attributed to tighter financial conditions and increased uncertainty. However, preliminary signs of a revival—underpinned by supportive policies, and stronger tourism, exports, and credit—are already appearing. Inflation is expected to remain well-anchored, averaging about 3.7% in 2025 and holding...

President Luis Abinader is set to host a pivotal ceremony this Wednesday, 19 November 2025 where he will formally receive the Letters of Credence from seven newly appointed ambassadors to the Dominican Republic. This act marks the final and official step by which the diplomats are recognized by the host country, enabling them to fully commence their diplomatic duties.

The roster of representatives scheduled to present their credentials includes a diverse group of envoys from allied nations and international organizations:Raúl Fuentes Milani, representing the Delegation of the European Union.Kishan Dan Dewal, representing the Republic of India.Leah Francis Campos, from the United States of America.John Petter Opdahl, from the Kingdom of Norway.Zden?k Kubánek, from the Czech Republic.Vitali P. Barchuk, from the Republic of Belarus.Enrique Antonio Valdez Aguiar...

The National Council of the Magistracy (CNM), led by President Luis Abinader, is nearing the conclusion of its evaluation process for candidates aspiring to positions opened in the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) and the Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE). The process is scheduled to wrap up this Thursday, 20 November 2025 starting at 9am.

On Tuesday, 18 November, the CNM completed its third day of public hearings, assessing candidates for the country’s highest judicial and electoral bodies. On this latest day, 20 participants were interviewed, bringing the total number of hopefuls heard to 61 out of 83 postulants.

The National Council of the Magistracy is composed of President Luis Abinader, the presidents of the SCJ (Luis Henry Molina), the Constitutional Court (Napoleón Estévez Lavandier), the Senate (Ricardo de los Santos – PRM), and the Chamber of Deputies...

Executive Director, Milton Morrison / INTRANT

The National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (Intrant) has announced it will be enforcing the newly released Technical Regulation on the Approved Standard for Personal Protective Helmets. The measure, which is now mandatory nationwide, dictates the specific type of safety-certified helmet that must be used by both motorcycle riders and passengers across the country.

The Intrant says the move is grounded in Article 157 of Law 63-17 and Decree 256-20 and has received significant international and domestic validation. The new rule ensures that all motorcycle helmets imported and sold domestically meet globally recognized safety standards, thus guaranteeing maximum protection for users.

The move needs to be implemented by the Ground Traffic and Transit Agency (Digesett). Over the years, the Digesett agents seem to uphold...

The Corripio Foundation presented the Corripio Foundational Awards 2025, an annual event recognizing and honoring individuals and institutions for their significant contributions to the cultural and social development of the Dominican Republic.

The ceremony, held in the Carlos Piantini Hall of the Eduardo Brito National Theater, recognized four distinguished individuals and one non-profit institution dedicated to providing comprehensive care to children with disabilities.

Here are the esteemed award winners and a summary of their backgrounds:

Award winners and their backgroundsDr. Milton Ray GuevaraAward category: Social and Juridical Sciences, Constitutional LawBackground and Recognition: Recognized for his prolific professional and academic career in the constitutional field. He has trained numerous legal disciples, has a distinguished intellectual...

The General Archives of the Nation (AGN), responsible for safeguarding millions of folios, images, and documents that form a principal part of the nation’s historical memory, is hosting the 12th Edition of the Dominican History Book Fair at the National Archives Building at #2 General Modesto Díaz Street in the Zona Universitaria, a short distance east of the Abraham Lincoln Avenue.

The fair, which runs from 17 to 21 November 2025 was opened by the Minister of Culture, Roberto Ángel Salcedo. This year it is dedicated to Dominican folklorist Dagoberto Tejeda.

The fair features conferences, book presentations, talks, exhibitions, workshops and cultural activities and is open to the general public.

Key highlights from the directorRoberto Cassá, director of the AGN, shared details of the event and the institution’s work during a luncheon with El Caribe and...

Costume Arts RD, a collective of local artists and designers, is captivating audiences at Quinta Dominica on Padre Billini Street in the Colonial City with a sweeping exhibition dedicated to the history of dress, spanning from ancient Egypt to the 19th Century.

The exhibition is open to the public from Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, and on weekends from 12pm to 9pm. Costume Arts RD first previewed their project during the 2017 Book Fair. The initiative has since grown into this comprehensive historical showcase. The free-access exhibit runs until 28 November 2025 at the Quinta Dominica.

The Costume Arts RD presenters are a “multidisciplinary ensemble that brings together all disciplines of art,” explains Ana María Cordero, a spokesperson for the collective. It features a diverse range of talent, including designers, couturiers, artists, and publicists, many...

Alinson Rolando Dipré / El Caribe

The Dominican Republic is celebrating its newest millionaire after Alinson Rolando Dipré, a young port worker, officially claimed the staggering RD$222 million grand prize from the Leidsa Loto and Loto Más draw.

The country’s leading lottery company, Leidsa, formally introduced Dipré, who now holds the distinction of being the 493rd millionaire in the company’s history.

Dipré secured the massive jackpot with the winning numbers 12-14-20-22-28-31 and the “Más” number 2. The lucky ticket was purchased at the Farmacia Greliz located in Prado Oriental in Greater Santo Domingo.

While one celebration concludes, the drama continues. Leidsa has issued an urgent public appeal for the winner of a separate RD$32 million prize.

Time is quickly running out for this second ticketholder. The deadline to claim that substantial...