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RD Vial expands roadside assistance for Holy Week 2026 travel surge
10+ hour, 53+ min ago (221+ words) Last update on April 2, 2026, 3:39 pm Local April 2, 2026 | 10:17 am Santo Domingo.- The RD Vial Trust has strengthened its roadside assistance capacity ahead of the "Conscience for Life: Holy Week 2026" operation by adding 30 new units to the fleet operated by the Military…...
Casa del Cordón Taíno Cultural Center examines Hispaniola’s linguistic origins
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (103+ words) Last update on April 2, 2026, 3:03 pm Local April 2, 2026 | 12:30 pm Santo Domingo.- The Casa del Cord'n Ta'no Cultural Center, an initiative of Banco Popular Dominicano, hosted the discussion "Voices of the Island: Original Languages of Hispaniola," highlighting the island's pre-Columbian linguistic diversity…...
Dominican airline Arajet announces new flights to Venezuela
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (215+ words) Last update on April 2, 2026, 3:03 pm Local April 2, 2026 | 12:22 pm Santo Domingo.- Arajet confirmed it will begin flights to Venezuela starting in mid-2026, marking its official entry into the market following the reopening of air connectivity between both countries. The airline plans to…...
INFOTEP strengthens workforce training to support Samaná tourism growth
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (208+ words) Last update on April 1, 2026, 4:11 pm North Coast April 1, 2026 | 1:16 pm Saman.- INFOTEP presented the progress of its technical and professional training programs in Saman, highlighting its role in supporting tourism and port development in the province. The update was shared during…...
Baní Bypass to operate one-way for Easter traffic control
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (181+ words) Last update on April 1, 2026, 4:11 pm Local April 1, 2026 | 3:17 pm Peravia.- DIGESETT announced that starting Wednesday afternoon, the Ban" Bypass will operate temporarily as a one-way lane heading south, as part of traffic control measures for the Easter holiday period. The measure…...
Puerto Plata to welcome 54 cruise ships in April 2026
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (231+ words) Last update on April 1, 2026, 4:11 pm Tourism April 1, 2026 | 2:46 pm Santo Domingo.- Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic announced that Puerto Plata will receive 54 cruise ship calls in April 2026, highlighting the sustained growth of cruise tourism in the country's northern region....
ZEL Sport Fest debuts in Punta Cana with fitness and wellness experiences
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (300+ words) Last update on April 1, 2026, 4:11 pm Bavaro & Punta Cana April 1, 2026 | 8:45 am Punta Cana.- ZEL Punta Cana will host the first edition of ZEL Sport Fest Punta Cana from April 10 to 12, a three-day event that combines fitness, wellness, and lifestyle experiences in…...
Espada–Barceló wins at Cap Cana Polo Cup 2026
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (244+ words) Last update on April 1, 2026, 4:11 pm Sports April 1, 2026 | 3:13 pm Cap Cana hosted the Cap Cana Polo Cup 2026, a high-end sporting and social event that blended competition, tradition, and lifestyle. The host team Espada'Barcel" claimed the title after defeating La Carmela 5-4 in…...
Luis Abinader, ITM Group announce Port Samaná opening on November 24 with 1,000 direct jobs
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (343+ words) Last update on April 1, 2026, 11:53 am North Coast April 1, 2026 | 8:21 am Saman.- President Luis Abinader oversaw the announcement that Port Saman will officially open on November 24, marking a major milestone for cruise tourism development in the Dominican Republic. The project, led by…...
Abinader inaugurates four-lane highway at Samaná entrance
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (94+ words) Last update on March 31, 2026, 5:38 pm Local March 31, 2026 | 3:13 pm Saman.- President Luis Abinader inaugurated a four-lane highway expansion at the entrance to Saman Province, a key infrastructure project set to benefit more than 110,000 residents and strengthen tourism development in the region....