Dominican Republic

The Ministry of Tourism announced the opening of the Santo Domingo Fortress Museum Interpretation Center, which will welcome visitors free of charge until Sunday, with video mapping and immersive experiences aimed at learning more about its history

To celebrate the independence of the Dominican Republic, Jumbo presented the book "Collection of Dominican Words and Expressions," which features a selection of distinctive words and phrases born out of "Being Dominican is the Best from A to Z" campaign

The Association of Koreans in the Dominican Republic has announced the celebration of the second Korean Festival in the country, which will provide an opportunity to showcase its culture, for 2 March 2024

The 'More Rights' project was launched to strengthen the participation and impact capabilities of civil society organisations in public agendas and policy dialogues

The General Directorate of Customs has significantly reduced the time taken to complete internal administrative processes implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 software leading to greater traceability and agility in services received by taxpayers

The Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in New York received a diploma of recognition for being named the Best Digital Communication System of 2023

Sugar producers in the Dominican Republic, represented by the National Sugar Union, have expressed their opposition to the proposed law to zero import taxes on sugar, citing self-sufficiency and international agreements

Despite the advances in 2023 risk rating, there is still some way to go to reach investment grade, especially responsible tax reform that leaves no room for precarity and waste

The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Jamaica donated a fully equipped computer room, with 15 computers, 30 chairs, a multifunction printer-scanner and a new air-conditioning unit, to the Clan Carthy primary school

The 'Health Path, Change Your Lifestyle' initiative, which has completed 30 interventions across the country, has impacted over 1,4 million households, said Health Minister

In the first six months of 2023, cigarettes became the agricultural product that generated the largest export revenue for the Dominican Republic, with over 22.000 metric tonnes exported

Days after a tropical disturbance caused widespread damage in the Dominican Republic, more than one million people in Greater Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal, Azua and Duarte remain without access to drinking water