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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 rains came as the trough and tropical wave coincided with the passing outer bands of Humberto crossed by the island.

The rains caused the cancellation of the opening of the Santo Domingo book fair, the most important cultural event of the year. On Friday, 26 September, the Ministry of Education sent students in the early morning. The government recommended that employers be flexible.

The rains continued through Saturday, 28 September, but Sunday was an intensely hot day.

Intense rainfall from the weather phenomenons caused...

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 demolished in under 24 hours to ensure public safety and allow trains to resume normal operations.

The agency stated that restoration work on the station’s facade would continue during overnight hours to avoid disrupting service. OPRET has committed to returning the station to its original state as quickly as possible and thanked commuters for their understanding, emphasizing its dedication to efficiency and security.

Caribe Tours, the bus company involved in the collision, issued an official statement detailing the...

Santiago Hazim / Listin Diario

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 Santiago Hazim released a taped video detaching himself from the irregularities exposed by several leading investigative programs. In his video, Hazim focused on just one of the schemes where massive corruption is suspected at the Senasa, arguing that it was he who had first denounced the case in November 2024. The Senasa case is in the Attorney General Office that has not spoken on the case. The new directors of the Superintendence of Health Risks, Miguel Ceara Hatton and the...

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 water inequality, particularly in the face of intensifying climate challenges, Listin Diario reports.

In 2024, the country produced 51 million cubic meters of potable water. However, a new report by Listín Diario highlights stark territorial disparities in its distribution. The island nation is grappling with a seasonal drought, made worse by climate change, which has significantly reduced rainfall across several regions.

Access to water remains precarious for much of the population. While...

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 power in the DR.

Altogether, according to a report from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, as of July 2025, the different EDEs had accumulated losses of 43.3% of the total energy they purchased. The numbers are amazing. Of 11,600 gigawatt-hours purchased, 4,500 were not invoiced (39.1%), and another 4.2% were invoiced but not collected.

Not only that, but the National Budget Agency has noted that as of August 2025 the EDEs had received RD$71.44 billion from the central government, and when the budget was revised, the...

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 are manufactured in industrial free zones that enjoy tax incentives and benefit from international trade agreements. The DR also takes advantage of its strategic geographical positioning next to the United States.

Medical Technology points out that the Dominican Republic is taking advantage of the nearshoring trend – the strategic relocation of US manufacturing and supply chain operations closer to primary markets. This shift has enabled the DR to attract increased investment from...

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 published in Economic Freedom of the World 2025 measures the degree to which people in 165 jurisdictions around the globe are allowed to make their own economic choices.

The Dominican Republic is ranked eighth in the Americas. The report indicated that the country received the mark because its monetary stability, facilities for foreign investment, and a regulatory environment that was more competitive in comparison with other countries.

Countries in the Americas were ranked: United States (5)...

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 to simplify bureaucratic processes and reduce the high costs of transportation and electricity, for the country to attract greater volumes of Foreign Direct Investment.

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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 the rains to walk to the pavilions. Thousands did so over the rainy weekend.

The events are free to the general public and the high level of the speakers promises an enrichening experience for cultural fans. This is also an opportunity to check out what’s “in” in Iberoamerican literature, with the participation of several leading editorial houses.

Parking is available inside Plaza de la Cultura only to special guests and those with badges. There is parking at the Ministry of Superior Education and the Unibe university and outside the...

Dominicans José Ramírez (Cleveland Guardians), Juan Soto (New York Mets) and Julio Rodriguez (Seattle Mariners) are part of the exclusive group of seven players who have achieved at least 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in the 2025 Major League Baseball season. This impressive feat constitutes a new record in MLB history for the most players to reach the mark in a single season. The previous high-water mark had been four 30-30 Club members, achieved in the 1987, 1996, 1997, 2011 and 2023 seasons.

Rounding out this unprecedented statistical achievement are Puerto Rican Francisco Lindor (New York Mets), along with Corbin Carroll (Arizona Diamondbacks), Jazz Chisholm (New York Yankees) and Pete Crow-Armstrong (Chicago Cubs).

There are six Dominican ball players on the Top 20 list of game shirts being sold in the United States. Juan Soto, the man with a contract with the NY Mets worth three-quarters of a billion dollars, is the top Dominican, ranked number 6. He is followed by the former Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers, who now plays for the San Francisco Giants and is at number 7. Next, in number 10, is outstanding Fernando Tatis Jr, of the San Diego Padres and the Estrellas Orientales in the Dominican Winter League.

A little bit further down the list is the very exciting shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds, Elly de la Cruz, at 14, and then Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who plays first base for the Toronto Blue Jays, is at 15. Finally, there is Manny Machado, another player from San Diego, at number 19.

Of course, it is easy to understand why Shohei Otani of the Los...

The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins 4-0 on Sunday, 28 September 2025, ending Dominican slugger Juan Soto’s chance at reaching the 40-40 mark this season. The loss to the Marlins killed the Mets’ hope to reach the 2025 season playoffs.

Reporting on the loss, MLB stated:“Over 64 seasons, the Mets have endured some of the most precipitous collapses in Major League history. In 2007, they blew a seven-game lead with 17 to play, failing to make the playoffs with one of the league’s most talented rosters. In 2008, they again crashed out of the playoff race on the season’s final day. To this day, the members of those teams carry the weight of their failures.

“This year was supposed to be different. A roster that made it to within two games of the World Series last October, then added Soto on a record-setting $765 million contract, was meant to make the playoffs with ease. One of the most...

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President Luis Abinader spoke up for a renewed model of multilateralism and called for the voting of a woman to the position of Secretary General of the United Nations.

Current secretary general Antonio Guterres of Portugal was first appointed in 2017 for a first term and re-appointed in 2022 for his second term that expires on 31 December 2026.

Analysts and government officials are calling for a reformatting of the current model of multilateralism. This context makes the election of the UN’s 10th secretary-general, in 2026, for the 2027-2031 term, one of the most consequential in its history.

By unwritten convention, the secretary-general post rotates by region. After Guterres’s two terms from the Western Europe bloc, it is now the turn of Latin America and the Caribbean. Yet, even that informal agreement could be contested, as Africa could...

The 27th Santo Domingo International Book Fair (FILSD) opens Thursday, 25 September at the grounds of the Plaza de la Cultura. The leading annual cultural event continues through 5 October. This 2025, the country’s most popular cultural event is dedicated to Dominican historian Frank Moya Pons. A pavilion at the fair will present most of his books in print for sale.

Joan Ferrer, director of the FILSD said Moya Pons is recognized for his lifelong dedication to historic researhc and educating on Dominican history.

This year the central theme of the book fair is children’s literature with an expanded section.

This year’s event will also welcome the Latin American Network of Literary Fairs and Festivals as guest of honor.

The ambitious program includes over 600 activities, featuring 182 book launches, 33 conferences, 125 talks, 65 workshops, and 103 colloquiums.

The fairgrounds has 15 themed pavilions, three conference halls, two auditoriums, and 123 dedicated spaces...

President Luis Abinader once more issued an urgent plea to the United Nations Security Council during his speech at the UN General Debate on 24 September 2025. He urged UN members —especially the five permanent ones— to swiftly approve a resolution to strengthen the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti.

Abinader highlighted the critical nature of the situation, noting that the MSS mission’s current mandate is set to expire on 2 October 2025.

“We must be aware that the MSS mandate expires on 2 October. We are facing a delicate period of transition that demands we guarantee legitimacy for the entire current contingent of the mission,” Abinader stated. “The Dominican Republic demands this request be supported, and we do so from the very border of the Haitian collapse.”

The President also emphasized the need for shared regional responsibility, calling on Latin American...

President Luis Abinader and President Irfaan Ali of Guyana were the two heads of government that accepted invitations to speak at the 2025 Concordia Summit, an event parallel to the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

The Concordia Annual Summit is described as an event that convenes the world’s most prominent business, government, and nonprofit leaders to foster dialogue and enable effective partnerships for positive social impact. This global affairs forum takes place in New York City and examines the world’s most pressing challenges to identify avenues for collaboration.

The Presidency reported that the conversation with Abinader focused on the themes of democracy, security, and geopolitical risk.

During the high-level conversation moderated by Nicholas Logothetis, co-founder and chairman of the Concordia Leadership Council, President Abinader...

President Luis Abinader used a high-profile dinner on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly to champion the nation as a model of economic growth and social progress. Abinader declared that the Dominican Republic is charting a course toward prosperity by fostering a unique partnership between the public and private sectors.

The event, co-hosted by the Council of Ibero-American Business Alliance (CEAPI) and the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom, brought together over 300 CEOs from across Latin America, Spain, and Portugal at the Harvard Club.

President Abinader’s speech highlighted what he called a “development model that blends macroeconomic stability, openness to investment, and a strong commitment to social progress.” He presented statistics to back up his claim. Since 2019, the national poverty rate has dropped significantly, from...

Susan Segal, President Luis Abinader and Chairman Andres Gluski / Americas Society

President Luis Abinader met with leaders of the Americas Society/Council of the Americas as a side event to his participation in New York City in the 80th UN General Assembly. The meeting was from 3 to 4:30pm at the Americas Society on Tuesday, 23 September 2025.

Abinader joined AS/COA for the private event with corporate members, co-chaired by AS/COA President and CEO Susan Segal and AS/COA Chairman Andres Gluski.

President Abinader was accompanied by Minister of Industry and Commerce Víctor “Ito” Bisonó, Minister of Health Víctor Atallah, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the United States María Isabel Castillo Báez, Consul General of the Dominican Republic in New York Jesús Vásquez, and the president of the National Business Council (Conep) Celso Juan...

Minister of Industry and Commerce Victor “Ito” Bisono, represented President Luis Abinader at a high-profile meeting hosted by the Atlantic Council, bringing together global business leaders and investors. The event took place at the Virgin Hotel in Manhattan as part of the side events surrounding the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Also attending for the DR were Maria Isabel Castillo, Dominican ambassador to the United States and Roberto Herrera, country manager for InterEnergy Holdings in the Dominican Republic.

The Presidency reported that President Abinader was unable to attend due to severe traffic congestion in New York City, caused by heightened security and the movements of world leaders attending the UN sessions.

The meeting attracted prominent figures from the political, business, and academic spheres, including senior representatives from...

President Luis Abinader when addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly warned that sargassum represents a direct threat to public health, regional economies, and environmental stability across the Caribbean. He called for greater international solidarity to confront the issue.

“For Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the triple planetary crisis—climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution—is not just a global challenge; it’s an existential threat. In the Caribbean, this crisis has a name and a face: sargassum,” said the President.

He explained that the massive invasion of seaweed has become a devastating phenomenon across the region, affecting coastal ecosystems, public health, and the livelihoods of thousands who depend on tourism and fishing. Leaders from the region are calling for international solidarity and climate justice—demands that...

Former President Leonel Fernández was in New York City for the “VII Global Forum on Latin America and the Caribbean” at Columbia University on 21, 22 and 23 September 2025. The event ran parallel to activities programmed for visiting missions from around the world to the 80th United Nations General Assembly.

The Columbia University event is aimed towards academics and figures working in the region’s political, economic and social fields. Former President Leonel Fernández, also president of the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode), and the runner-up Fuerza del Pueblo political party, led several sessions with the participation of prominent political leaders, academics, and representatives of international organizations.

US Congressman from New York’s 13th District, Dominican-born Adriano Espaillat participated. Dominican...

The operator of Las Americas International Airport (SDQ), Vinci Airports – Aerodom was fined US$5 million for the nine-hour blackout that affected airport operations on Sunday, 21 September 2025. An electricity glitch caused the power outage at the main terminal, affecting arrival and departure operations from 9:18 am to around 6 pm when power was fully restored. Around 50 flights were impacted.

The reaction comes after the Dominican Airport Commission met in an extraordinary session to review the technical report on the event, which concluded, preliminarily, that the failure was caused by the collapse of a medium-voltage component in the north terminal, combined with the unavailability of the backup electrical system, which significantly affected airport operations. As part of the measures adopted, the Commission decided that Aerodom must pay the Dominican State a...

Weatherman Jean Suriel forecasts rains for most of the country on Thursday, 25 September 2025, as a trough and a tropical wave 38 move across Dominican waters and land from Puerto Rico. The Invest 94L storm has a direction that is taking it to impact the east coast of the DR as it heads north. Yet, its wide range is bringing rains to most of the country.

The rains are forecast to last through Saturday, 27 September, impacting both Caribbean and Atlantic coasts and bringing drenching rains to most of the country.

The NHC of the United States reports that a tropical wave centered near the Dominican Republic continues to produce widespread disorganized showers and thunderstorms. The wave is expected to move west-northwestward, spreading heavy rainfall and gusty winds across Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on Thursday, 25 September. The system is then expected to slow...

The New York Mets fans have responded with record attendance to the Citi Field stadium. Yet, MLB’s best-paid player, Juan Soto has not been able to make the difference, and the team continues to struggle to move beyond the regular season.

The crowds, nevertheless, have been able to watch as Juan Soto ends the season on a roll. He delivered his home run No. 43 in the eighth inning of the game the New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs 10-3.

The Mets have five more games to play in the regular season, giving Soto still a chance at reaching the very difficult 40-40 mark. Soto has a record of 43 home runs and 36 stolen bases as of 24 September 2025.

DR1 News will not be updated on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, because the day is a national holiday that celebrates the patron of the Dominican Republic, Our Lady of Mercedes.

The news will be compiled for the Thursday, 25 September 2025 edition.

Mariasela Alvarez shared details on Our Lady of Mercedes tradition in the Dominican Republic during her TV show aired on 22 September.

Learn more about Our Lady of Mercedes devotion: Esta Noche con Mariasela Omnesmag

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President Luis Abinader before taking off for New York City to participate in business and government affairs under the umbrella of the 80th United Nations General Assembly used about 10 minutes of his regular Monday press conference to highlight his agenda in New York. Throughout the meeting, he is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Relations Roberto Alvarez and Dominican ambassador in the United States, Maria Isabel Castillo Baez

Abinader traveled to New York on Monday, 22 September and will return on Wednesday, 24 September in the evening. He said he is scheduled to speak at the UN at 12:50pm on Wednesday. He is expected to once again speak up for international support to end the multidimensional crisis in Haiti, a country controlled by violent gangs. This will be Abinader’s fifth appearance at the General Debate, and in all he has appealed...

Upon arriving Monday, 22 September 2025 in the evening to New York City for his participation in the UN General Debate, President Luis Abinader answered press questions.

He clarified that the destruction of a speedboat in a joint operation of the Dominican Navy and the US South Command did not occur in Dominican waters. The operation had been described as in high seas near Beata Island, off the coast of the southwestern Pedernales province. The spokesperson for the Trump administration had praised the Dominican cooperation as an example that the Caribbean backs their new efforts to combat transshipment of drugs through Caribbean waters.

“We have a very tough stance when it comes to drug cartels. In other words, we believe in fighting them aggressively. The US government shares that position, and there was already a press conference where the entire situation was...

The Dominican Republic is participating in the 2025 New York Climate Week in New York City, with a high-level delegation led by Max Puig, the executive vice president of the National Council for Climate Change and Carbon Market (CNCCMC). The annual event, which brings together top leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society, runs parallel to the United Nations General Assembly.

Puig, along with CNCCMC technical director and COP vice president Sara González, arrived in New York to represent the nation. The Presidency highlighted that their participation underscores the Dominican Republic’s commitment to tackling climate change.

Puig emphasized the country’s dedication to key climate initiatives, including strengthening adaptation strategies, ensuring a just energy transition, and implementing national carbon markets. He noted that the delegation’s attendance is...

President Luis Abinader during his press conference on Monday, 22 September 2025, said he has instructed Minister of Public Works Eduardo Estrella to investigate the causes of the blackout that impacted around 50 flights that were detoured to other airports, or cancelled on Sunday, 21 September 2025. Las Americas International suffered a nine-hour blackout from 9:18am to around 2pm when power was gradually restored, with power fully back at 6pm in the main terminal. The control tower was not impacted because its backup power kicked in.

The President said the government wants to learn if there was negligence on behalf of the airport concessionaire.

The President explained during the 22 September 2025 press conference that Estrella as Minister of Public Works is the head of the Airport Department Council. The President said that the situation at Las Americas is...

A crucial bill aimed at tackling the Dominican Republic’s solid waste crisis has been stalled in the Senate for two months after it was approved by both the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, preventing it from being sent to the President for final approval and enactment. The Senate has chosen not to submit it to the Presidency.

Hoy reports that the legislation, which would amend the existing Law 225-20 on Comprehensive Solid Waste Management and Co-processing, remains “held hostage” in the Senate archives, according to critics.

The delay comes despite the bill’s approval by the Senate on 23 July 2025. The Constitution and the Senate’s own rules require that such a bill be sent to the Executive Branch within 15 days for promulgation or review. No explanation has been given for the holdup, which some believe is due to pressure from business interests.

Hoy newspaper reports that...

Former Vice President Milagros Ortiz Bosch, director of the General Directorate of Government Ethics and Integrity (DIGEIG), is being urged to reevaluate the indicators used to measure transparency in public institutions—particularly the performance of their official transparency portals, El Caribe writes in an editorial.

The El Caribe call for scrutiny comes amid troubling revelations about alleged irregularities and information concealment at the National Health Insurance agency (Senasa), despite the institution housing an internal Commission on Government Integrity and Regulatory Compliance.

From January to June, El Caribe explains that DIGEIG reported that Senasa achieved an average transparency rating of 92.89%, consistently scoring high month after month. Such a figure raises concerns about the reliability of the monitoring process, considering the gravity of the...

Telecommunications companies Claro Dominicana and Altice are reminding all their prepaid customers to validate their identity before the 29 September 2025 deadline or risk losing the telephone number. This is in compliance with Resolution 064-2025 from the Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel).

This new rule is designed to ensure that every prepaid line is registered to a person with an official ID. This will help prevent the illegal use of mobile services, protect users, and assist authorities in investigations related to crimes committed with mobile devices.

The service of those who do not validate their identity by the deadline will be temporarily suspended for up to two months. If the person fails to complete the process during that time, they will lose the assigned telephone number.

How to validate your number• Claro: Dial *456# on your phone. If you only...

A court in the Dominican Republic has sentenced Jairo Joel González Durán to eight years in prison for orchestrating a sprawling cryptocurrency and foreign exchange scam that defrauded hundreds of victims out of millions of dollars, El Nacional reports.

The Third Collegiate Court of the National District also ordered González to pay a fine of 300 times the minimum wage for the financial sector. His associate, Kelmin Santos Rodríguez, received a five-year suspended sentence and a 100-times minimum wage fine.

According to prosecutors, the convicted used digital platforms to lure more than 400 investors, promising safe returns on investments in a market they were not authorized to operate in. The fraud exceeded US$15 million, RD$34 million, and more than 3 million in Tether (USDT).

As part of his suspended sentence, Santos Rodríguez is required to live at a fixed address...

The head of the Organizing Committee for the Central American and Caribbean Games 2026, Jose Monegro, Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz and the president of Centro Caribe Sports Luis Mejia Oviedo were in New York for the official naming of Mets slugger Juan Soto as Sports Ambassador for the summer games slated to take place in Santo Domingo. The announcement was made during the Sunday, 21 September 2025 Mets game at the Citi Field.

The star outfielder was presented with a commemorative bat emblazoned with the Santo Domingo 2026 logo, a symbol of his new role. The honor, bestowed by the Organizing Committee, recognizes Soto’s status as a global icon and his deep connection to his home country, the Dominican Republic, which will host the games.

“It is a great honor for me to receive this appointment,” Soto said during the event. “Representing my...

The Dominican Republic’s women’s volleyball team, the B team with a new generation of players, fought their way to a bronze medal at the Norceca Final Six tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico. The team, affectionately known as the “Queens of the Caribbean,” relied on the breakout performances of Madeline Guillén, Alondra Tapia, and Massiel Matos and secured bronze in the event, El Nacional reports.

In a thrilling five-set showdown for third place, the Dominicans overcame a formidable challenge from Puerto Rico, winning 3-2 (25-22, 20-25, 19-25, 25-23, 15-13). Guillén led all scorers with 24 points, followed by Tapia with 17 and Matos with 13.

Head coach Marcos Kwiek praised his team’s resilience and said the Final Six tournament had been a key learning experience. “It was a good match,” Kwiek said. “The players have to get used to this level of play and...

Wednesday, 24 September, is the day the Dominican Republic remembers Our Lady of Mercy, an iteration of the Mother of Christ. Our Lady of Mercy is considered a patron of the Dominican Republic.

Those interested in religious culture can participate in the celebrations that are centered in Santo Cerro in central La Vega province. It is especially important for motorists travelling the Duarte Highway to be vigilant during the evening and night hours of 23 September, because many people will be walking the highway on a pilgrimage to the church at the top of the Santo Cerro.

In Dominican folklore, the story goes that Spanish troops were under attack by a large force of Taino Indians, and prayed to the Virgin to prolong the day so that they could finish the battle before reinforcements arrived for the Taino forces.

Law 139-97 consecrates the day as a...

President Luis Abinader and Minister of Tourism David Collado on 19 September 2025 officially opened the newly reconstructed access road to the stunning Aguas Blancas waterfall. The infrastructure cost more than RD$484.9 million and promises to be a game-changer for ecotourism in the mountain region.

The road had already been open for months to the general public. The 11.93-kilometer road is intended to significantly increase visitor traffic to the impressive natural site, that now is more accessible to both local and international tourists.

During the inauguration ceremony, Minister Collado highlighted the project’s dual purpose: to address a long-standing community request and to boost the local economy.

“This work will guarantee that more tourists visit this incredible natural destination,” Collado stated. “That will undoubtedly have a direct impact...

Grupo Martinon announced it is going forward with the construction of beach property in Bergantin, the new tourism and residential development east of Playa Dorada in Puerto Plata on the north coast.

Bergantin management had earlier announced the Spanish capital company was looking at investing more than US$180 million in the development in Puerto Plata.

Grupo Martinon already operates several hotels on the East Coast along the Punta Cana beach area and a hotel in Santo Domingo.

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Bloomberg writes about what is happening and what is on the books for tourism development in the Cabo Rojo beach strip in southwestern Pedernales province. The beach strip is an access point to reach the famous Bahia de las Aguilas, a beach that maintains its original state.

Bloomberg highlights the operation of the cruise terminal and recreational areas, and the construction of new hotels by the government to be operated by international chains. Likewise, the Abinader administration has invested heavily in infrastructure, including new roads, the water treatment and an international airport as it seeks to kickstart the new development.

According to the Bloomberg people, President Abinader wants to re-create Punta Cana on the other end of the country with this development plan. Bloomberg notes that things are behind schedule.

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Ministry of Tourism and Dominican travel professionals are in Paris for the IFTM Top Resa that is being held 23 to 25 September 2025 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in the French capital city. This B2B event is for travel and tourism professionals to network and explore the latest in the industry. The event is regarded as the major annual international and French travel market event.

There are non-stop direct flights to Santo Domingo and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic from Paris BVA (Beavais, about 70 km from Paris), Paris Orly ORY, located 13 km from Paris, and Paris CDG, the Charles de Gaulle International Airport, some 30 km from Paris.

In the Caribbean, the DR competes with the French-speaking Caribbean beach destinations of Guadeloupe and Martinique.

Diario Libre reports that in 2024 the DR received around 157,000 French tourists. This is down from...