Dominican Republic Sets New Tourism Record, With More Than 8.5 Million Visitors in Nine Months

The Dominican Republic’s tourism sector continues to surge, setting another record as more than 8.59 million visitors arrived between January and September 2025. Tourism Minister David Collado shared the figures this week in Santo Domingo,...

Social Security in the Sun: Using Your U.S. Benefits to Retire in the Dominican Republic

Imagine trading snow shovels for sand and letting your Social Security check work under Caribbean skies. For many Americans, retiring in the Dominican Republic isn’t just a dream—it’s an affordable reality. The U.S. Social Security Administration...

Global hotel leaders praise David Collado’s leadership in tourism

Santo Domingo.- The CEOs of four leading international hotel chains—Meliá Hotels, Grupo Piñero, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, and Iberostar—have praised Dominican Tourism Minister David Collado for his outstanding leadership and achievements in...

Leah Francis Campos sworn in as new U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic

Washington, D.C.- Leah Francis Campos has officially been sworn in as the new Ambassador of the United States to the Dominican Republic, marking the start of her diplomatic mission in Santo Domingo. Campos expressed gratitude for her appointment...

Simmons Bank Championship player capsules

Capsules on the 52-player field for the Simmons Bank Championship -- By Frankie Frisco Players listed by Schwab Cup standings entering the Simmons Bank Championship 1. MIGUEL ANGEL JIMENEZ AGE 61 RESIDENCE Dominican Republic (originally from...

PAHO, the World Bank, and the IDB join El Salvador in advancing the consolidation of primary health care

Washington, D.C., October 17, 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – To strengthen interinstitutional coordination and advance the implementation of the primary health care (PHC) model, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the World Bank (WB), and the...

Capstone Copper Announces up to $360 Million Investment from Orion for 25% Interest in Santo Domingo

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The Dominican Republic is committed to strengthening its trade relationship with China.

Santo Domingo, DR—For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX), its vision of the relationship it seeks with the People’s Republic of China is clear: to commit to strengthening bilateral economic relations and have a...

Dominican Republic to receive nearly US$5 billion in investments this year

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader announced on Monday that the Dominican Republic will receive nearly US$5 billion in general investments this year, with the tourism sector set to expand significantly through the opening of 4,000 to 5,000...

Could Barrick’s next CEO break up the company?

Spinning off Barrick Mining’s (TSX: ABX; NYSE: B) U.S. assets into a new company or exploring a merger with Newmont (NYSE: NEM) are some of the key options that the Canadian miner’s next CEO will need to weigh, analysts said. After more than six...

Nepali entrepreneur’s company Fusemachines listed on the US stock exchange

Kathmandu, October 24 Nepali entrepreneurs’ AI company, Fusemachines, has been listed on the US stock exchange. Fusemachines, an artificial intelligence (AI) company founded by Nepali-origin entrepreneur Sameer Maskey, has been officially listed...

Dominican Republic reports 4.6% growth in air tourism

Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado announced that the Dominican Republic welcomed 8,592,694 visitors between January and September 2025, marking a new milestone for the tourism sector and reaffirming its vital role in the national...

The stock market and Maharlika

CONGRATULATIONS to central bank Governor Eli Remolona Jr., who was one of 12 awarded by Global Finance as the World’s Best Central Bankers. They were rated as A+ and A at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 18. There are over 150...

Positive people in Pinecrest : Lucia Granados

Lucia Granados Westminster Christian School senior Lucia Granados predicts she might reach a thousand community service hours before her senior year is over. “I feel like if I have too much free time, I feel like I don’t have enough to do,” she...

Santo Domingo Book Fair 2025 sets record with over RD$75 million in sales

Santo Domingo.- The Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2025 (FILSD 2025) concluded with historic success, achieving over RD$75 million in book sales—a 30% increase compared to the previous year. The event reaffirmed its status as the...

Navigating growth: How Latin American enterprises are adapting to a changing economic landscape

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Dominican Republic strengthens trade ties with Korea through business forum in Seoul

Seoul, South Korea.- The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Korea and ProDominicana hosted the “Dominican Republic–Korea Business Forum: Strategic Horizons” at the VOCO Hotel in Seoul, gathering more than 50 Korean business leaders, diplomats,...

IMF: The Dominican Republic manages to reduce its public debt and remains among the most stable countries in the region.

The Dominican Republic remains among the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean with the lowest proportion of public debt relative to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and national...

Abinader highlights need for new road linking Miches and El Seibo

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader emphasized the need to build a new road connecting Miches with the provincial capital, El Seibo, to support the area’s growing tourism industry. His remarks came during the inauguration of the luxury Zemí...

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