Tourism Regulation: Tourism Minister David Collado says the Dominican Republic will create an Airbnb-style national registry aimed at improving tourist safety and emergency response, not raising taxes—helping authorities identify properties and share basic info when incidents involve foreign visitors. Aviation & Connectivity: Arajet reported 16.3% passenger growth on the Jamaica–DR route in the first half of 2026, carrying 922,593 passengers to/from the country and surpassing one million total passengers in H1 when including connecting traffic. Energy Demand: The Dominican Republic set a new electricity demand record for a second straight day, underscoring how fast consumption is rising. Public Health & Fraud Crackdown: Health authorities shut down 1,100+ medical centers for operating without proper authorization, urging patients to verify credentials after a case involving an alleged imposter physician. Trade & Food Costs: Asomaprom urged President Abinader to route imported agricultural products through wholesalers to help lower the cost of the basic food basket. Business & Finance: LINK FOREX says it’s advancing its international growth plan with stronger compliance, AI integration, and expanded Latin America operations after completing an annual business review with HSBC. Corporate Leadership Change: ProDominicana’s Biviana Riveiro Disla left to become executive vice president at Fiduciaria Reservas, with Vladimir Pimentel stepping in as acting executive director. Governance & Justice: Court ordered a trial for councilman Walky Cuevas Charles and W. Cuevas Autoimport over alleged drug trafficking and money laundering charges.