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Dominican Today
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (293+ words) Last update on June 12, 2026 Sports June 12, 2026 Haiti's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a double setback after FIFA barred the national team from wearing its newly designed blue jersey and midfielder Leverton Pierre was ruled out of the…...
Senate approves creation of Dominican Institute of Cassava
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (213+ words) Dominican Today Senate approves creation of Dominican Institute of Cassava Santo Domingo. - The Senate approved in first reading a bill creating the Dominican Institute of Cassava (INDOCASABE), an initiative aimed at establishing a national policy to promote the production, processing,…...
Environment Ministry launches modernization of National Botanical Garden
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (252+ words) Dominican Today Environment Ministry launches modernization of National Botanical Garden Santo Domingo. - The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has unveiled the first phase of a comprehensive modernization and institutional strengthening plan for the Dr. Rafael Mar'a Moscoso National Botanical…...
The New Digital Currency" brings online reputation focus to Expoturismo 2026
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (154+ words) Last update on June 10, 2026 Tourism June 10, 2026 Santiago de los Caballeros. - Expoturismo 2026 will spotlight the growing importance of online reputation in the tourism industry with the conference "The New Digital Currency," a presentation focused on how reviews, ratings, and digital visibility…...
David Collado says air connectivity and new hotels will drive tourism growth
3+ day, 38+ min ago (209+ words) Dominican Today David Collado says air connectivity and new hotels will drive tourism growth Santo Domingo. - Tourism Minister David Collado said the Dominican Republic is focusing on expanding air connectivity and increasing hotel capacity to sustain tourism growth amid challenges…...
Jimmy Llibre set to represent Dominican Republic in GT4 America Championship
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (130+ words) Last update on June 9, 2026 People June 9, 2026 Dominican racing driver Jimmy Llibre is set to return to the track on June 12 and 13 at the iconic Road Atlanta circuit as part of the GT4 America Championship, one of North America's most competitive sports…...
Dominican Republic and Secrets Playa Esmeralda win top honors at 2026 Wave Awards
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (129+ words) Last update on June 9, 2026 Tourism June 9, 2026 Marina del Rey, California. - The Dominican Republic and the Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa earned major recognition at the 2026 Wave Awards, reinforcing the country's position as one of the Caribbean's leading tourism destinations. The…...
Toll revenues reach RD$5. 78 billion between January and May
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (283+ words) Dominican Today Toll revenues reach RD$5. 78 billion between January and May Santo Domingo. - The RD Vial Trust reported that toll collections reached RD$5. 78 billion during the first five months of 2026, driven by more than 42. 3 million vehicle crossings through the country's…...
Sargassum covers the waters of the main Dominican beaches
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (761+ words) Last update on June 8, 2026 Tourism June 7, 2026 A dense patch of'Sargassum'covers the waters of the main'beaches of the Dominican Republic. This is how what used to be a landscape of turquoise waters has been transformed into an immense floating carpet of'brown…...
Pilot and Co-Pilot killed in aircraft crash in La Romana while en route to Texas
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (104+ words) Last update on June 7, 2026 Local June 7, 2026 The pilot and co-pilot of a G. 200 executive jet were killed following an accident at La Romana International Airport. The aircraft, which had departed for Austin, Texas, reported technical problems and declared an emergency approximately…...