Dominican Republic

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

Entrepreneur Yakaira Matos and her husband Ramón Lugo Leta founded Payó Shoes, a handmade brand known for its excellent quality, diverse designs and support for a growing community

The trade union participating in the tripartite dialogue to amend the Dominican Republic's current Labour Code has proposed reducing the working hours per week by four hours and increasing annual leave days from 14 to 15

A new suite hotel has been inaugurated in Casa de Campo with the presence of President Luis Abinader; the $90 million investment is expected to generate numerous direct jobs in the province and the eastern part of the country

The country is "emerging unscathed" from international inflation - said the Minister of Economy, Planning and Development - thank to sacrificing investments to avoid price increases

A modern underground car park at the Senate of the Republic is being built at a cost of more than $240 million to alleviate the lack of space plaguing deputies and employees of the institution

The Coalition for the Defence of Protected Areas has urged the government to cancel all titles to the protected landscape of Cabo Rojo Beach - Pedernales, known as Bucanyé, and manage its restitution on behalf of the Dominican State