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Santo Domingo.– The executive director of the National Health Service (SNS), Dr. Julio Landrón, led the first ceremony that marks the beginning of the first stage of the renovation of the Salvador B. Gautier Hospital, an intervention with an investment close to one billion pesos that seeks to transform one of the main reference hospitals in the country. During the event, Landrón highlighted that the work is part of President Luis Abinader's commitment to strengthening the Public Health Services…

Monsignor Nouel.- The Dominican Electric Transmission Company (ETED) reports that this Friday, July 31, it will carry out maintenance work on two transmission lines, as part of its continuous improvement program for the electrical infrastructure, with the aim of strengthening the reliability of the service and guaranteeing safer and more efficient operation of the National Interconnected Electrical System (SENI). On the 69 kV Bonao 2–Hatillo transmission line, the replacement of structures due …

Santo Domingo.– The Institute of Dominicans Abroad (Index), recognized thirty young people of Dominican origin residing abroad for their academic excellence, leadership and commitment to their communities, within the framework of Dominican Pride Abroad (ODEX) 2026, an initiative that strengthens the bond of the new generations of the diaspora with the Dominican Republic. Through this program, the Index gives young Dominicans between 10 and 17 years old the opportunity to live an educational, cu…

Santo Domingo.–President Luis Abinader will develop a work agenda this weekend in La Vega and Santiago, as part of the official activities he carries out day by day, for the benefit of the Dominican population. This Saturday, August 1, he will participate in the inauguration of the new bishop of the diocese, Monsignor Andrés Napoleón Romero Cárdenas; will supervise the progress of the construction work of the Guaigüí dam, a strategic work to strengthen the water supply and productive developmen…

Santo Domingo.-The historical records of electricity demand recorded consecutively in recent days not only reflect a sustained increase in energy consumption in the Dominican Republic; They also constitute the most recent proof that the expansion of the National Interconnected Electricity System (SENI) has allowed the country to respond with stability to a growth in demand that just a few years ago would have represented considerable pressure on the network. This was stated by the Minister of E…

Santo Domingo.– Given the increase in forest fires recorded in recent weeks, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources reinforced the national prevention strategy, expanded inter-institutional coordination and intensified surveillance, prevention and response actions to protect the country's forest resources, as part of the Forest Fire Prevention Season, initiated by the institution in February of this year. As part of this strategy, this Thursday the Ministry led two inter-institutiona…

Monte Plata.– The National Institute of Traffic and Land Transportation (Intrant) inaugurated the first driver's license office in the Monte Plata province, an initiative that will directly benefit 52,792 citizens, according to the 2025 Vehicle Park Report of the General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII). The event was led by the executive director of Intrant, Milton Morrison, together with the civil governor of Monte Plata, Rafaela Javier Gomera; the mayor of the municipality of Monte Plata…

Santo Domingo.–The Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana) highlighted the preliminary results published by the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD), according to which foreign direct investment (FDI) reached USD 3,276.5 million during the first half of 2026, an interannual growth of 7.7%, equivalent to an additional USD 233.4 million compared to the same period of the previous year, constituting the largest amount recorded for a January-June period. Like…

Baní, Peravia.– As part of his program to recover public spaces and seafronts, the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, started the remodeling work of Los Almendros beach and the Baní boardwalk, in this province of the Southern region. The intervention, a long-standing demand of its inhabitants, will be carried out with an investment of RD 136,956,834, under the coordination of the Executing Committee of Infrastructure in Tourist Areas (Ceiztur) of Mitur. The work covers the construction of har…

Santo Domingo.- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Álvarez, warned this Thursday that victims of human trafficking are not only subjected to sexual or labor exploitation, but, under threats, are forced to participate in fraudulent operations, such as financial scams, cybercrime and money laundering. When leading the commemorative event for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2026, with the theme “Human Trafficking and Forced Crime: Victims Trapped in Organized Crime,” the chancellor …

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mines, delivered two ambulances to the Fantino and Cevicos municipalities, in the Sánchez Ramírez province, to strengthen the out-of-hospital service throughout the national territory. When leading the delivery ceremony, Minister Joel Santos pointed out that the fully equipped units were provided by the National 9-1-1 Emergency Response System and the Out-of-Hospital Emergency Response Directorate (DAEH). Santos highl…

La Vega.- Vice President Raquel Peña highlighted this Thursday that President Luis Abinader's vision is committed to the comprehensive development of the provinces as the basis of national growth, through policies aimed at strengthening productive capacities, generating opportunities and reducing territorial gaps. During the opening ceremony of the thirtieth edition of Expo Vega Real 2026, under the motto: “The sporting and commercial heart of the country beats in La Vega”, dedicated to the Min…

Santo Domingo.- With the aim of expanding the capabilities of young people in areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM) and the Ministry of Education (Minerd) launched the “STEM Ambassadors” program, which seeks to prepare young talent to guide them towards strategic sectors that have high growth potential for new jobs. The launch was led by ministers Yayo Sanz Lovatón and Luis Miguel De Camps. When presenting the program, Sa…

Guatemala City, Guatemala.– The general director of the Single Beneficiary System (Siuben), Augusto de los Santos, presented the progress of the Dominican Republic in strengthening Adaptive Social Protection and the management of the Universal Social Household Registry (RSUH) as a key tool to anticipate responses and support decision-making in the face of climate shocks, during the Guatemala–Honduras–El Salvador Regional Exchange on Anticipatory Actions against Droughts and Floods and Adaptive S…

Santo Domingo.-President Luis Abinader convened the National Council of the Judiciary for this Monday, August 3, 2026, at 5:00 in the afternoon, at the National Palace. At the moment, there are no more details about the call, but it is recalled that since last April the term of eleven judges of the Supreme Court of Justice ended, including the presiding judge, Luis Henry Molina, as well as the current presidents of the three chambers of the Supreme Court of Justice: Justiniano Montero, presidin…

Santo Domingo.–The National Student Welfare Institute (INABIE) reported that the delivery of school supplies kits to the Educational Districts of the Eastern region is progressing, as part of the distribution process developed by the institution for the next school year. The distribution includes the Educational Districts of the provinces of La Altagracia, La Romana, Hato Mayor, El Seibo, San Pedro de Macorís and Monte Plata, where INABIE delivers the school kits that are subsequently distribut…

La Romana.-The Vice President of the Republic, Raquel Peña, held a work day this Thursday in the province of La Romana, which included the delivery of a new complex for the Armed Forces in Bayahibe, the remodeling of the San Martín de Porres Sports and Cultural Club and the beginning of the construction of new drinking water distribution networks, as part of the investments promoted by the Government to strengthen security, expand opportunities for youth and improve the quality of life of the fa…

Santo Domingo.- Electricity demand once again established a new historical maximum on Tuesday night, registering an instantaneous power of 4,277 megawatts (MW), at 8:36 p.m., reported the Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos. The new record surpasses by 74 MW the mark of 4,203 MW, reached just on Monday night, when the National Interconnected Electricity System (SENI) had established a new record amid the increase in consumption during the summer season. Through his account on the social …

Santo Domingo.–President Luis Abinader will develop this Thursday a work agenda in the provinces of La Vega, La Altagracia and La Romana, which includes the inauguration of works, participation in development and commemorative activities, as well as the promotion of drinking water projects for the benefit of citizens. The president in La Vega will be present at the opening of Expo Vega Real 2026, in Bayahíbe he will deliver a detachment of the Dominican Navy, and in La Romana he will inaugurate…

Santo Domingo.-The energy and mining sectors consolidated their position as the main destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Dominican Republic during the first half of 2026, by jointly concentrating 40.2% of the capital received by the country, the Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, highlighted this Tuesday. According to preliminary data from the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD), foreign direct investment reached USD 3,276.7 million between January and June…

Santo Domingo.- The National Copyright Office (ONDA), in collaboration with the Academy of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), presented the educational guide “The Route of the Creative Sector: guide for creators, users and the general public”, a publication aimed at strengthening knowledge about copyright and related rights in the Dominican Republic. The activity, held at ONDA's main headquarters, also included the graduation of eight collaborators who completed their training…

.San Juan.–The Directorate of Social Development Supérate moved this Wednesday to the province of San Juan, where it held an active listening meeting with families benefiting from its programs, with the aim of strengthening socio-family support and identifying the main needs of this demarcation, to guarantee that public social protection policies respond effectively to the reality of each territory. The general director of Supérate, Mayra Jiménez, highlighted that, in this province, the institu…

Santo Domingo.- As part of the actions to protect the health of the population, the Ministry of Health, with the support of a technical cooperation mission from the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), promotes the strengthening of policies aimed at guaranteeing environments 100% free of tobacco smoke and other emissions. The mission, which takes place from July 27 to 30 in the country at the request of the Ministry of Public Health, aims to provide technical a…

Punta Cana.- Behind every experience that a tourist lives in the Dominican Republic there are thousands of men and women who make their journey through the country possible. Chauffeurs, transport operators, tour drivers and workers in the sector are an essential part of the tourism value chain. With this recognition, the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, and the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) signed a memorandum of cooperation this Wednesday to promote safer, more efficient …

Santo Domingo.- The National Institute of Professional Technical Training (Infotep) reaffirmed its commitment to the transformation of technical and professional training by providing a space for reflection on the challenges posed by global trends and the need to strengthen strategic thinking that allows anticipating changes in the world of work and responding to the demands of national development. With this purpose, the institution held the keynote conference "Professional training, global tr…

Santo Domingo.-President Luis Abinader received this Wednesday, at the National Palace, the delegation of the Salcedo Football Club, in recognition of the historic conquest of the Dominican Football League (LDF) championship, an achievement that consolidates the growth of national football and exalts Dominican sport. The Salcedo Football Club delegation, made up of managers and players, was received by the head of state along with the Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz; the president of the Domini…

Santo Domingo.– The Ministry of Women expanded the territorial scope of the National Consultation for the Reduction of Risks of Violence against Women with the incorporation of the Dominican Federation of Municipalities (Fedomu), which will articulate the participation of municipal leadership in an initiative aimed at listening to 5,000 men from all over the country and generating proposals to strengthen public policies for the prevention of violence against women. Fedomu's role in the consulta…

Santo Domingo.– The executive director of the National Health Service (SNS), Dr. Julio César Landrón, stated that the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games demonstrate the response capacity of the Public Health Network, thanks to a hospital infrastructure, specialized personnel, technology and effective inter-institutional coordination that allow timely and free assistance to be offered to athletes, delegations, visitors and the general population. During a television interview, Landrón expl…

Puerto Plata.-More than 337,000 inhabitants of the northern part of the country, mainly in the province of Puerto Plata, will benefit from the reinforcement of the 69 kV Puerto Plata I–Puerto Plata II transmission line, a work carried out by the Dominican Electric Transmission Company (ETED) with an investment of more than RD 60 million. It doubles the energy transport capacity, exceeding 150 megawatts (MW), eliminates overload conditions and strengthens the reliability of the electrical service…

Higüey.- The Ministry of Culture presented this Wednesday the details of "This Festival", an event that will bring together, from August 28 to 30, the main artistic, heritage and traditional manifestations of the six provinces that make up the Eastern region of the country, as part of the decentralization policy promoted by the entity. The announcement of the event, which in this version is dedicated to the renowned artisan Genaro “Cayuco” Reyes, was made during a press conference headed by the…

Santo Domingo.- The Minister of Education, Luis Miguel De Camps, highlighted school debate as a fundamental tool to train citizens capable of thinking critically, dialogue with respect and participate responsibly in democratic life, during the opening of the V National Debate Championship, which brings together 234 students from the 18 Educational Regionals of the country. The championship, coordinated by the Student Leadership Program of the Dominican Republic (PLE-RD), takes place this week a…

Santo Domingo.- During the first half of 2026, Edesur Dominican normalized 241,000 customers, as part of its strategy to make service more efficient, reduce electricity losses and combat electricity fraud. The normalizations appear in the 318,211 actions that the distributor carried out between January and June of this year, which included supply adjustments, dismantling, changes of meters and eliminations of direct connections. A total of 227,147 residential clients and 13,984 prepaid clients…

Santo Domingo.- The Executive Directorate of National Irrigation Technology (TNR) completed the first stage of a digital transformation process that will lay the foundations for the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, with the aim of modernizing its operations, optimizing resources and expanding its response capacity in favor of the country's agricultural producers. The initiative is developed with non-reimbursable resources from the World Bank and the support of the cooperatio…

Santo Domingo.-National electricity demand established a new historical maximum this Monday by registering 4,203 megawatts (MW) of instantaneous power supplied at 8:56 p.m., reported the Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, who highlighted that the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI) responded fully to the increase in consumption. With this new mark, the country surpasses for the fourth consecutive record the historical highs reached during July, reflecting the sustained growth…

Santo Domingo.-The General Directorate of Migration (DGM) optimizes its immigration inspection processes and administrative procedures, through a new update of the DOM-02 computer system, which allows it to safely improve and streamline its operations, providing a more modern, efficient and organized service to the user. In relation to the inspection processes, this computer update helps to more easily verify the traveler's identity, comparing the passport photo with the image stored in the pas…

Santo Domingo.- The general director of the Santo Domingo Aqueduct and Sewer Corporation (Caasd), engineer Fellito Suberví, reported that in place of the tank that is in poor condition, a “huge cistern” will be built to supply drinking water to the entire community of Villa Juana. Engineer Suberví guaranteed the residents of Villa Juana the construction of a giant cistern with a modern pumping system to each home in the community. “This is not a promise, but almost a fact, because there is a d…

San Pedro de Macorís.- The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, supervised this Tuesday the completion of the project to improve the environment of El Faroy beach, and announced that the work will be delivered on Friday with the presence of President Luis Abinader. The project, which is carried out with an investment of RD 67,000,000, contemplates a total intervention of 570 meters in length, within an area of ​​12,398 square meters. Minister Collado reported that this work will be delivered on…

Santo Domingo.– Within the framework of the commemoration of the National Day of the Yaque del Norte River, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources highlighted the progress of the strategy it develops to protect and restore the country's main hydrographic basin, an essential source for water supply, agricultural production, hydroelectric generation and the conservation of national biodiversity. The institution carries out coordinated actions through its vice-ministries and technical d…

Santo Domingo.-The Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic (Minerd) continues to execute the comprehensive preparation plan for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, through the distribution of educational materials, the delivery of school supplies and the provision of new classrooms, with the aim of guaranteeing that students and teachers find the necessary conditions from the first day of teaching. As part of these preparations, the Ministry of Education has distributed 3,071,764 te…

Santo Domingo.–The General Directorate of National Assets will hold next Friday, July 31, the second public auction of this year, in which 123 cases and 61 lots of transferable vehicles, vehicle bodies, furniture, motorcycles for parts and parts, as well as scrap metal will be offered. The activity will take place at 9:00 in the morning in the auditorium of the Police Institute of Higher Education (IPES). The person in charge of the Auction Department, Nelson Gómez, reported that the cases and…

Santo Domingo.–The National Institute of Traffic and Land Transportation (Intrant) recognized 13 companies this Thursday with the National Road Safety Award, for the implementation of good practices that contribute to preventing traffic accidents, protecting life and strengthening a culture of safe mobility in the Dominican Republic. The first edition of the award brought together national authorities, representatives of the business sector and international organizations, with the purpose of m…

Santo Domingo.- The celebration of the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, the international recognition of the country's progress in food security, the transformation of mobility in Greater Santo Domingo and the construction of a shared vision for the future of education marked the main actions of the week highlighted by the director of the Directorate of Government Strategy and Communication (Diecom), Félix Reyna, during his Weekly Summary. The XXV Central American an…

Las Matas de Santa Cruz .– With the aim of implementing a national strategy to prevent, control and reduce the incidence of the ear bug (Oebalus spp.), one of the pests with the greatest impact on rice production, the Ministry of Agriculture and the main organizations of the rice chain signed a collaboration agreement to execute joint actions that protect one of the most important crops for food security in the Dominican Republic. The initiative seeks to unify the efforts of the State, producer…

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States.– A technical and executive delegation from the National Emergency Response and 911 Security System made an official visit to the Boston Dynamics facilities, as part of a technological cooperation agenda aimed at strengthening national emergency management and response capabilities through the use of advanced robotics. The delegation was received by government executives and technical specialists from the company, who presented the most recent innovations i…

Santo Domingo.-The Superintendency of Banks (SB) presented Chronology SB, a digital platform that preserves and makes available to the public the historical memory of the institution and the Dominican financial system. Available through the SB website, the microportal integrates historical information, statistics, press publications and reference documents that allow us to understand the evolution of the financial sector and the supervisory body over almost eight decades. One of its main compo…

Barahona.-The General Directorate of Community Development (DGDC) and the Army of the Dominican Republic (ERD), in coordination with the National Health Insurance (Senasa), held a day of medical and social assistance in the Los Solares de Milton neighborhood, in Villa Central, in Barahona, where hundreds of vulnerable citizens benefited. The initiative is part of the Community Route program, promoted by the DGDC to comprehensively address the priority needs of the most vulnerable communities. …

Santo Domingo.- Within the framework of the celebration of Fathers' Day, the National Institute of Professional Technical Training (Infotep) reported that more than 1.4 million men have participated in its training programs between August 2020 and December 2025, a figure that reflects the impact of training in strengthening work skills and the well-being of thousands of Dominican families. Institutional records indicate that, between August 2020 and December 2024, Infotep trained 1,076,102 men,…

Toronto, Canada.- The Minister of Culture, Roberto Ángel Salcedo, led the inauguration of the fourteenth edition of the Panamerican Food and Music Festival (PanamFest), which this year had the Dominican Republic as the guest of honor, bringing to the fore the cultural, gastronomic and artistic wealth of the Caribbean nation. Considered Canada's largest multicultural platform dedicated to celebrating the cultures of the Americas, the festival was held from Friday to Sunday in Nathan Phillips Squ…

Santo Domingo.- For their commitment and dedication in responding to the emergency caused by the recent earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the Ministry of Health recognized the 40 members of the Emergency Medical Team of the Dominican Republic (EMT-RD), who offered health care to the affected communities. During the event led by the Minister of Health, Víctor Atallah, and the Vice Minister of Risk Management and Environmental Health, Gina Estrella, each of the members of the b…

Espaillat.–President Luis Abinadera this Monday thanked the commitment of agricultural producers and highlighted that the inclusion of the Dominican Republic on the Hunger Map of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is a recognition that belongs to the entire Dominican people, especially to the men and women who work every day in the fields. During an event held at the Moca Recreational Club, the president recognized the determining role of rural men and women in he…