Dominican Republic

The Dominican Astronomical Society has provided recommendations for observing the solar eclipse expected for Saturday 14 October

Preventive detention has been requested by Public Ministry as a coercive measure against the seven directors of the Herrera Savings and Credit Cooperative, arrested in connection with a fraud

The green light for export of water coconuts to the US and avocados to Jamaica has been given, in a move that has been hailed as a significant benefit to national agricultural sector

A controversial bill offering tax exemptions to a specific category of luxury boats, including yachts and sailboats, has been approved by the Senate

A sea turtle Saturday night laid eggs at Perla Marina beach in Cabarete; technical personnel from Ministry of Environment received instructions to cordon off and protect the egg-laying area

More Vocational Technical Training Centers will be created; President Abinader underlines they have grown from 7 to 36 throughout the country during his mandate

The record for arrivals was broken with 6,2 million visitors through July, the best month in history with 792.981 non-residents entering the country

The Dominican Association of Free Zones hailed the sector's historic performance in the first half of the year, when exports exceeded $4 billion for the first time, accounting for 64% of total exports

Scientists and laboratory staff in the Dominican Republic are participating in a biosecurity course aimed at strengthening their skills and raising awareness about preventing the proliferation of biological weapons

The country's electricity sector, that met the highest demand in its history last week, with a total of 3.430,42 MW served

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

Santo Domingo Suppliers' Association urged the government to investigate the causes of sugar shortage in the country, pointing out that it is surprising that a sugar shortage exists despite the fact that sugar factories function and produce normally