Aviation & Trade: The Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago signed a new Air Services Agreement to expand connectivity across the Caribbean and Latin America, aiming to boost travel, trade, and investment. Judiciary & Labor: The Judicial Council confirmed a major salary indexation for justice personnel—up to 30% overall for most positions (20% in 2026, 10% in 2027) and 35% to 50% for jurisdictional support staff—framed under the “Justice of the Future 2034” plan. Economy Watch: Mining is leading DR growth, with Joel Santos citing 10.7% year-on-year expansion in Jan–Apr 2026, while the broader economy posted 4.0% average growth for the same period. Digital Government: President Abinader unveiled the first fully digital Minor’s Exit Permit, letting families complete the process online with biometric verification and digital signatures. Tourism & FX: The Central Bank projects tourism revenues to top US$12.5B in 2026, with Q1 visitor numbers hitting a record; meanwhile, the peso strengthened as the dollar rate fell. Energy & Local Finance: Fedomu says electricity distributors owe municipalities millions after years of noncompliance with a Constitutional Court ruling requiring a 3% municipal transfer. Tourism Spotlight: Punta Cana earned a Condé Nast Traveller nod as one of the world’s best tropical getaways, reinforcing the destination’s global pull. Corporate/Jobs: DP World ranked No. 5 on Great Place to Work’s 2026 list for the Dominican Republic, highlighting workplace culture and local logistics impact.