Santo Domingo.-The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources announced, in an event headed by the Vice President of the Republic, Raquel Peña, a historic investment aimed at the comprehensive strengthening of the Dominican park ranger corps, one of the most far-reaching actions carried out in favor of the personnel responsible for caring for the country's protected areas and natural resources. This initiative is part of the actions promoted by Minister Paíno Henríquez to improve the working and operational conditions of park rangers, considered the main guardians of biodiversity and the n…

Santo Domingo.- The president of the National Commission for the Defense of Competition (Procompetencia), María Elena Vásquez Taveras, warned that unfair competition constitutes one of the main threats to investment, productivity and business development in the Dominican Republic, by generating illegitimate advantages for those who do not comply with the rules and punishing companies that compete honestly. In this context, he called on the business sector and Dominican society to support the approval of the Organic Antitrust and Economic Competition Law Project, an initiative that will streng…

Santo Domingo.-The General Directorate of Public Procurement (DGCP) issued this week Regulation No. DGCP SNCP-03-2026, which establishes the technical, operational and procedural provisions that regulate the organization, operation, maintenance, security, interoperability and provision of services of the official platform for the management of public procurement procedures in the country. Through a press release, the governing body reported that the special regulation that comes into force as of July 1 is mandatory for contracting institutions subject to Law 47-25, State suppliers and other a…

Santo Domingo.–The Ministry of Health highlighted the increase in detection and treatment mechanisms and tools for prostate cancer in the Dominican Republic. Likewise, it urges men to prioritize their health care and undergo routine medical checkups, since early detection and diagnosis constitute important factors in the impact of the disease and increase the quality of life of patients. The Dominican health agency indicates that, according to consolidated data, in the country in the last four years, access to public health services increased exponentially, registering a total increase in ca…

Santo Domingo.- The person in charge of Initial Level Pedagogical Projects of the National Institute of Physical Education, Jacobo Mateo Guzmán, and the psychomotor expert, Dr. Gady BeckerDíaz, highlighted this Wednesday the importance of the Motor Classrooms project that has been successfully implemented by Inefi for two years in several educational centers in the country. Mateo Guzmán argued that the Motor Class is a vital and significant space for comprehensive development in early childhood and described as very successful the initiative of the executive director of Inefi, Alberto Rodrígu…

Azua.– The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kelvin Cruz, announced this Wednesday the construction of five sports roofs in the same number of municipalities in the province of Azua, with a total investment of RD 156 million. Cruz led an event held at the Provincial Government Palace to publicize the important investment that will strengthen the sports infrastructure of this district. The initiative is part of the program promoted by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (Miderec), with the support of President Luis Abinader, to build roofs in the 26 municipalities of the country that still…

Santo Domingo Este.–The Eastern Electricity Distribution Company (Edeeste) reported that it will receive a total of 12 power transformers as part of a broad plan to strengthen and modernize the electrical infrastructure aimed at improving the stability and reliability of the service in its concession area. The first phase includes the arrival, at the end of August, of nine power transformers of 50 MVA each, currently in the final phase of construction in China, with an investment of more than RD 303 million. As part of the process prior to shipment to the Dominican Republic, in the coming da…

Santo Domingo.- The Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, affirmed yesterday that the Dominican Republic will experience the largest energy expansion in recent decades, with an increase of more than 50% in firm installed capacity between 2025-2028, which will strengthen the conditions for economic growth, competitiveness and attraction of investments for future years. During his participation in the Mercado Energy Summit 2026, held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Santo Domingo, Santos highlighted that, in addition to the firm capacity, the country also has 2,000 megawatts (MW) of renewa…

Geneva, Switzerland.- The Minister of Labor of the Dominican Republic, Eddy Olivares Ortega, reaffirmed the country's commitment to social dialogue, decent work, labor justice and the strengthening of workers' rights during his participation in the 114th International Labor Conference, organized by the International Labor Organization (ILO). Addressing representatives of governments, employers and workers from around the world, Olivares highlighted that the meeting agenda addresses fundamental challenges related to the future of employment, the protection of labor rights and the construction …

Santo Domingo.-The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources presented the first stage of the comprehensive plan for modernization and institutional strengthening of the Dr. Rafael María Moscoso National Botanical Garden, an initiative aimed at renewing its facilities, improving the experience of visitors and strengthening its scientific, educational and operational capabilities. Considered one of the most important conservation, scientific research and environmental education spaces in the Caribbean, the National Botanical Garden is a reference for Dominican natural heritage and a meetin…

Santo Domingo.- Edesur Dominicana activated its contingency plan for the 2026 cyclonic season, with the aim of strengthening its response capacity and restoring electrical service in the shortest possible time, in the event that an atmospheric phenomenon affects its electrical networks. The company contemplates preventive, operational and recovery actions to be executed before, during and after any meteorological event, in order to avoid accidents, minimize damage to electrical infrastructure and facilitate system recovery. The plan includes the activation of committees and emergency work ce…

Santo Domingo.–The National Health Insurance (SeNaSa) reported that during the first quarter of 2026 the institution registered positive preliminary results for an amount of RD 1,283,000.00, as a consequence of the financial strengthening actions, technological modernization and optimization of the institution's internal processes. Likewise, the institution reported the publication of the results corresponding to the financial year 2024, the preliminary statements for the year 2025, as well as the months from January to March 2026, which reflect the levels of control and optimization applied …

Santo Domingo.- Within the framework of World Oceans Day, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources highlighted the progress made by the country in marine conservation and protection of coastal ecosystems, during a beach cleaning day and a specialized panel aimed at strengthening environmental awareness and promoting the sustainable management of marine resources. The Dominican Republic continues to strengthen a marine conservation agenda based on the protection of marine protected areas, the conservation of emblematic species, scientific monitoring and the restoration of coastal ecos…

Santo Domingo.-The National Confederation of Agricultural Producers (Confenagro) positively valued the measures announced by the Government to promote economic growth and mitigate the impact of the international crisis. The entity considered that the approach of protecting economic and social stability, while preserving the country's productive capacities, constitutes a favorable signal for the sectors that generate jobs, investment and food sovereignty. Confenaggro highlighted the decision to grant the status of law to the elimination of advances and the Asset Tax for the agricultural secto…

Santo Domingo.– The Dominican Government will submit to the National Congress a bill with a new revenue strategy that seeks to raise between RD 40,000 and RD 50,000 million additionally in response to the pressures that the international crisis imposes on public finances, which, in addition, contains measures that strengthen micro and small businesses. During a press conference, the Minister of Finance and Economy, Magín Díaz, explained the scope of the initiative, conceived in four dimensions: pro-growth measures, tax simplification, combating evasion and fiscal consolidation. The Anti-Cris…

Maimón, Monsignor Nouel.-President Luis Abinader delivered this Thursday the completely renovated, expanded and equipped Maimón Municipal Hospital, the incorporation of a modern Emergency area; as well as the First Level Center (CPN) of this town, strengthening the response capacity of the health system and guaranteeing residents access to more modern, timely and close health services to their homes. The work represents an important step to guarantee more timely and efficient medical care, especially in emergency situations, with new medical equipment that will allow expanding and improving t…

Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez.- As part of his commitment to strengthening the education and well-being of Dominican youth, President Luis Abinader inaugurated this Thursday the roof of the Francisco Henríquez y Carvajal School, a work that will open new opportunities for more than 900 students by providing a safe and adequate space for sports, recreation, culture and healthy coexistence. The new infrastructure will allow sports, cultural, recreational and community activities to be carried out throughout the year, offering an adequate and safe space for the educational community and residents of th…

Sánchez Ramírez.–President Luis Abinader started this Thursday the construction work of the new Cotuí Correction and Rehabilitation Center (CCR), an infrastructure designed to modernize and dignify the penitentiary system in the Sánchez Ramírez province, as part of the Government's vision of transforming prison spaces into true centers for reform, rehabilitation and second chances, under the highest standards of security and infrastructure. During the event, the Minister of Housing, Habitat and Buildings (Mivhed), Víctor “Ito” Bisonó, highlighted that with the beginning of the work of the CCR…

Santo Domingo.-The National Congress received this Thursday the guide Legislating for Equality, a technical tool promoted by the Ministry of Women to strengthen the quality of legislative production and promote more inclusive regulatory frameworks. The activity brought together legislative authorities, representatives of public institutions, international organizations and civil society organizations. Representing the president of the Senate, Ricardo de los Santos, the vice president of the Senate, Pedro Catrain, valued the initiative as a contribution to the institutional strengthening of t…

Santo Domingo.-The Dominican Electric Transmission Company (ETED) is advancing a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the reliability of the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI), through investments exceeding RD 22,000 million in transmission infrastructure, the incorporation of new technologies and the development of energy storage solutions that will provide greater operational flexibility to the national network. This was stated by the executive vice president of the ETED, Alfonso Rodríguez Tejada, during his participation in the panel “Reliability and Sustainability: Building th…