Over 300 representatives to attend National Congress on Fiscal ...
1 day ago · <p>Santo Domingo.- This Thursday, more than 300 individuals from 80 economic and social entities and professional associations will gather at the National Congress to express their views on the “Fiscal Modernization” project, which has sparked widespread reactions throughout Dominican society. Many representatives from various sectors, including professional associations, business groups ...
Dominican Republic-US open skies agreement set to launch in 2025
2 days ago · <p>Santo Domingo.- Héctor Porcella, president of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC), announced that the Open Skies agreement between the Dominican Republic and the United States is expected to take effect early next year. This comes after the agreement’s validation by the Constitutional Court and the National Congress. The agreement, in negotiation for over 25 years, will promote tourism and ...
COVID-19 Update: 10 hospitalizations and 1,340 new infections …
Jan 25, 2024 · The Ministry of Public Health reveals that the country has recorded 1,340 positive cases of COVID-19, with 10 hospitalizations and no deaths. The JN.1 variant is the predominant strain in 14 provinces, and the epidemiological situation remains stable.
Dominican Republic announces mass deportation plan
Oct 2, 2024 · <p>Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government has announced a large-scale plan to deport around 10,000 undocumented immigrants weekly, emphasizing that the United Nations must respect its national sovereignty. President Luis Abinader led the announcement during a press conference, supported by key government officials. The decision followed a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council ...
It’s official! U.S. and Dominican Republic sign Open Skies agreement
Aug 3, 2024 · Santo Domingo —The United States and the Dominican Republic signed the Open Skies aviation agreement on Friday at a protocol ceremony at the National Palace, led by President Luis Abinader and U.S. Undersecretary José W. Fernández. As highlighted by Fernandez, the agreement fosters growth and competition and …
National Revisory Assembly approves constitutional amendments
<p>Santo Domingo.- The National Revisory Assembly has approved key constitutional amendments, including changes to several articles and transitional provisions. These changes …
Bulletin #625: The covid-19 situation in the Dominican Republic
Dec 4, 2021 · The Ministry of Public Health communicated Saturday through bulletin # 625 that 6,301 SARS COV-2 samples were processed yesterday, of which 3 27 were new positive cases.. There have been no deaths reported in the last 24 hours. The report indicates that the Dominican Republic has accumulated a total of 4,212 people killed by the disease since the pandemic began, with a fatality rate of 1.03 ...
U.S. and Dominican Republic partner to co-chair Economic and …
Sep 24, 2024 · <p>Santo Domingo.- The United States and the Dominican Republic have partnered to co-chair the Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas (EHA). This partnership was formalized during a meeting between President Luis Abinader and José W. Fernández, U.S. Undersecretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment. The EHA, an initiative launched by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ...
Damage caused by Hurricane Beryl in the Dominican Republic
Jul 3, 2024 · <p>Santo Domingo.- Hurricane Beryl’s heavy rains and strong waves have caused widespread damage across several provinces in the Dominican Republic, leading to landslides, power outages, and destruction of infrastructure, according to the Emergency Operations Center (COE). In Santo Domingo, debris at kilometer 42 of the Las Américas highway disrupted traffic on Tuesday, while strong winds in ...
U.S. and Dominican Republic to sign Open Skies Agreement on …
Aug 1, 2024 · <p>Santo Domingo.- On Friday, August 2, the Open Skies Agreement between the United States and the Dominican Republic will be signed, with President Luis Abinader in attendance. The signing will be graced by José W. Fernández, the U.S. Undersecretary of Economic Growth, Energy, and Environment, who is set to arrive in the country on Thursday, August 1. During his visit to Santo Domingo on ...