The Dominican Confederation of Micro- Small and Medium Construction Companies emphasized that the construction industry relies heavily on Haitian labor, praising efforts to regularize their statusl to prevent economic setbacks

18 veterinary and agricultural professionals working under the Megaleche program haven't received their monthly wage for over ten months; ongoing payment delays could impact national dairy production as they provide key technical support to dairy farmers

Rescue teams resumed their search for at least twenty missing people after a boat with 40 to 50 migrants capsized off the coast of Juanillo Beach; sargassum, strong waves, poor visibility and Sahara dust made operations more difficult

A daily ferry route connecting San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, is coming closer to feasibility: Dominican authorities report that all preparations, including port upgrades, are complete

A minimum wage increase for workers in the hotel, bar, and restaurant sectors has been approved by the National Wage Committee and will be implemented in two phases from 1 June; government officials, business leaders and unions reached historic consensus