An institutional agreement to develop a Master Plan for water management in the Dominican Republic was signed with Israel for efficient and effective management of water resources, thus creating the conditions for long-term sustainability

18 veterinary and agricultural professionals working under the Megaleche program haven't received their monthly wage for over ten months; ongoing payment delays could impact national dairy production as they provide key technical support to dairy farmers

Rescue teams resumed their search for at least twenty missing people after a boat with 40 to 50 migrants capsized off the coast of Juanillo Beach; sargassum, strong waves, poor visibility and Sahara dust made operations more difficult

The Dominican Confederation of Micro- Small and Medium Construction Companies emphasized that the construction industry relies heavily on Haitian labor, praising efforts to regularize their statusl to prevent economic setbacks

A daily ferry route connecting San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, is coming closer to feasibility: Dominican authorities report that all preparations, including port upgrades, are complete