$124 Trillion And Counting... These Are The World's Largest Economies

The 2026 world economy has a cautious outlook, according to the October report put out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The organization says that global growth is slowing amid fragmentation and rising protectionism. Significant downside...

Mid-Missouri Jamaican business owners react to the impacts of record-breaking Hurricane Melissa

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hurricane Melissa has left a path of devastation across the Caribbean, slamming Jamaica as a Category 5 storm — the strongest hurricane the island has ever recorded. Officials in Jamaica have confirmed 19 deaths, with the...

AccuWeather estimates up to $52bn in economic losses from Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa, the first Cat 5 storm to make landfall in Jamaica’s history and among the strongest storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, has caused $48 billion to $52 billion in total damage and economic losses, according to AccuWeather’s...

The Colonial City draws 8% of tourists visiting the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado announced the completion of 11 reconstructed streets in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City, part of a major urban renewal project valued at more than RD$103 million. The initiative, carried out through the...

Unlocking value: revisiting sustainability’s role in capital markets and business strategy

When stripped to the basic principles, business has one fundamental purpose: to produce value by providing solutions to problems – whether that be fulfilling a desire for particular goods and services or by improving how such goods and services...

Puerto Rico Heads to Spain on Trade Mission

With the goal of positioning Puerto Rican companies on the international stage and increasing the island's visibility as an investment destination, the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC in Spanish acronym) is preparing for its...

New U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic begins tenure with visit to Santo Domingo Cathedral

Santo Domingo.- The United States Embassy in Santo Domingo has officially welcomed Leah Francis Campos as the new U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic. Shortly after her arrival, Campos chose the Cathedral of Santo Domingo as her first...

France Week returns to Santo Domingo to boost bilateral business ties

The French-Dominican Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFD) is gearing up to host the Semana de Francia 2025 (France Week) in Santo Domingo, the premier business forum aimed at strengthening economic cooperation between the two nations. This...

This New $225 Million All-Inclusive Resort in the Dominican Republic Just Held Its Grand Opening

One of the most anticipated resorts in the Dominican Republic has now held its grand opening. The new resort has joined the Dominican Republic’s growing luxury map. The Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton has held its...

Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort opens in the Dominican Republic

Miches.- Grupo Facera celebrated the inaugural opening of the Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the first all-inclusive property under the Curio Collection brand in the Dominican Republic. The ceremony was...

7th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress positions Dominican Republic as regional leader and #19 worldwide

Víctor Atallah, Amelia Reyes Mora and Alejandro Cambiaso Santo Domingo.- The 7th International Congress on Health and Wellness Tourism concluded successfully, reaffirming the Dominican Republic’s leadership in medical tourism across Central...

Franco-Dominican Chamber to Celebrate France Week 2025 in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo.- The Franco-Dominican Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFD) will host France Week in Santo Domingo from November 12 to 15 at the JW Marriott Hotel, focusing on the theme “Blue Economy and Smart Cities.” Recognized as the main...

MIREX honors Juan Luis Guerra as “Musical and Poetic Heritage of the Dominican Republic”

Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) honored Dominican musician and composer Juan Luis Guerra as a “Musical and Poetic Heritage of the Dominican Republic” during a special panel celebrating his artistic legacy. The event,...

Opportunity, hope and relief: Church donates to children’s hospital in Dominican Republic, meets First Lady

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Abinader opens International Transport Policy Dialogue 2025 in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader inaugurated the 2025 International Transport Policy Dialogue in Santo Domingo, a two-day regional meeting organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Transport Forum (ITF)...

Door County Candle Company launches relief candle for Jamaica's Hurricane Melissa victims

Door County Candle Company launches "Golden State" candle, profits to American Red Cross to aid wildfire victims in Southern California STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The Door County Candle Company is giving its customers a way to support the...

Timing, Targeting, & Technology: Your New Collections Playbook

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Colombian ultra low-cost carrier JetSmart authorized to compete on key Colombia-Dominican Republic routes

The Civil Aviation Board (JAC) of the Dominican Republic has authorized the Colombian ultra low-cost carrier, JetSMART Airlines, to operate new routes connecting Colombia and the Dominican Republic, a move expected to intensify competition and...

Dominican Republic positions itself as Caribbean hub for sustainable trade and investment

With historic growth in both exports and foreign direct investment, supported by structural reforms and innovative tools such as the Single Investment Window, the country is presenting itself as a strategic partner for Europe and the wider world,...

Japan, Serbia and Dominican Republic appoint new ambassador to Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan has welcomed new diplomatic representatives from Japan, the Dominican Republic, and Serbia, strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov, received the...