Dominican Republic

A proposal to build a prison on Beata Island, in Jaragua National Park, was rejected by the Coalition for the Defense of Protected Areas, as any construction would violate the constitutional protection of natural heritage and cause environmental damage

A new School of Hospitality and Tourism has been opened in Punta Cana with a strategic partnership between Meliá and the National Institute of Technical and Vocational Training; it will develop local talent, improve employability, enhance competitiveness

The Dominican Republic Tobacco Institute INTABACO reported that exports of tobacco and related products rose 1.4% in 2025, increasing from US$1.340 billion in 2024 to US$1.359 billion

Over 400 million table eggs will be produced this month, the highest monthly volume in the country’s history, according to Dominican Poultry Association, and domestic chicken production will reach about 21,4 million units

Lasting greenish coloration at Hatillo Dam worries surrounding communities that depend on it for fishing and daily use; they urged authorities to act immediately to protect public health and ecosystem of largest freshwater reservoir in Greater Antilles

Air arrivals in the Dominican Republic grew by 10%, reaching 960k tourists December, the highest monthly record ever achieved by the country; closing 2025 with 11,6 million visitors, figures consolidate the best result in the history of Dominican tourism

The newly introduced Dominican Republic’s e-passport features a secure microchip that stores biometric data such as fingerprints and facial recognition and 70 security elements integrated into a durable polycarbonate data page to prevent tampering

El Seibo will soon inaugurate its new bullring; one of the strongest cultural symbols, its centuries-old bullfighting tradition is unique because the bulls are never harmed: bullfighters engage the animal in a display of agility and endurance

A large-scale humanitarian campaign to support families affected by Tropical Storm Melissa Fujian General Chamber of Commerce of China in the Dominican Republic, which includes distributing 23.000 food kits across the country

Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights warned that positive examples of press freedom are rare; remarks were made during the 81st General Assembly of the Inter-American Press Association in Punta Cana

Sky Caterers’ in-flight kitchens at Las Américas International Airport in the Dominican Republic received the highest possible ratings in Delta Air Lines’ food safety and quality audits with a flawless 100% score in Food Processing Quality Safety

Seven Dominican state institutions conducted a targeted operation along the Sosúa Beach coastline to enhance environmental surveillance, prevent illegal occupations, and ensure compliance with law on the Environment and Natural Resources