Dominican Republic

Causes of fire that destroyed a luxury resort in Bayahibe are still under investigation; flames spread rapidly on the thatched roofs because of strong winds, leading to one casualty, 9 injured and nearly 1.700 tourists evacuated

For the launch of the Santiago Monorail, a new deadline has been set, but the public have been reassured they will be able to board the trains in December 2026 under “white run test” modality

A pilot and co-pilot from the US died in a plane crash as they attempted an emergency landing in La Romana, on their way to picking up MLB All-Star former catcher Yadier Molina; it wasn't immediately known what caused the crash

“Return to Home Plan”, a comprehensive program that provides assistance and reintegration support to returning migrants in Guatemala, is now set as a 'best practice' for Dominican Republic's national model for the reception and reintegration of returnees

Emergency Operations Center reported 725 displaced people, 145 homes affected, 12 isolated communities, 17 aqueducts out of service after floods in Puerto Plata, Monte Plata, Valverde, and María Trinidad Sánchez, which reignited debate on rainiest month

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