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European tourist arrivals to the Dominican Republic increase: Spain and Germany lead the way
Dominican Today
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Statistics from the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur), on its Situr platform, show that in November of this year, 2024, the arrivals of foreigners and Dominicans residing abroad were steadily increasing. It was recorded that 13,488 Germans arrived in...
Review: Eden Roc Cap Cana – fun, sun and golf in the Caribbean
MoneyWeek
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July 11, 2025
Along the coastline of Punta Cana, on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean, lies Eden Roc Cap Cana, the country’s only luxury Relais & Chateaux resort. It boasts 60 guest rooms and suites, white sandy beaches, a marina, a...
Cyberpunk 2077 2.3 Update: All Confirmed New Additions & Features
Screen Rant
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July 16, 2025
Cyberpunk 2077's 2.3 update has officially been revealed, and it brings with it a ton of new features to alter your gameplay. Cyberpunk version 2.3 was originally scheduled for a June release, but was delayed indefinitely near the end of the...
Storms threaten flight cancellations in major tourist source for Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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December 27, 2024
United States.- Severe storms across the western and southern United States are threatening significant flight delays as millions of travelers head out for the year-end holidays. On December 28, the South is expected to face strong tornadoes,...
Sustainable Tourism in the Caribbean: Your Next Luxury Eco-Friendly Escape?
Cumbria Times
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February 10, 2025
1:00 AM 10th February 2025 travel It’s no secret: sustainable tourism is big business. Today’s travellers are more eco-conscious than ever, with the world’s premier tourist destinations quickly adapting to support the demand for sustainably minded...
Dominican Republic signs agreement with NASA to advance space exploration
Dominican Today
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October 28, 2024
Washington.- The Dominican Republic officially joined the Artemis Agreement, marking a new era of collaboration with NASA in peaceful space exploration and research, including missions to the Moon and Mars. Ambassador Sonia Guzmán and NASA...
Our podcast: How to make climate journalism more effective and relevant
Reuters Institute
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Readers sound off on faith-based housing, NYE drone shows and the Dominican Republic
New York Daily News
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December 22, 2024
Clear the path for churches to create housing Schenectady, N.Y.: As pastor of a congregation in New York’s capital region, I was moved by Rev. Mark S. Kellar and Josef Goodman’s recent piece on how churches can help address community needs (“City...
AFI Popular and AFP Popular invest in Meliá Hotels in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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Image: external source Santo Domingo.- The Popular Investment Fund Manager (AFI Popular), a subsidiary of Grupo Popular, announced that its Popular Closed Development Fund, with support from AFP Popular, acquired a 25% stake in the companies...
FAO representative: Dominican Republic’s zero hunger goal by 2028 is achievable
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- Rodrigo Castañeda, the FAO representative in the Dominican Republic, affirmed that the country’s goal of eradicating hunger by 2028 is realistic and attainable. He emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts to increase...
In the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands, Starship rockets create new pollution
Le Monde
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LETTER FROM THE CARIBBEAN Debris from SpaceX's Starship rocket crossing the sky, seen from Big Sampson Kay, Bahamas, on March 6, 2025, in a screenshot from a video posted on social media. @_ERICLOOSEN_ VIA REUTERS From Jamaica to Cuba, including...
ReMLit and Recycle OECS Projects close successfully
I News Cayman
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April 1, 2025
From March 26 to March 28, 2025, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States(OECS) Commission in partnership with the European Union (EU) under the EU Zero Waste Initiative, The Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) and the Government of...
Santo Domingo Mayor activates Disaster Response Committee amidst forecast for heavy rains in November
DR1
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Before leaving for Madrid to participate in Union of Ibero-American Capital Cities (UCCI) meetings in Madrid, capital city Mayor Carolina Mejia activated the city’s Disaster Prevention, Mitigation, and Response Committee in anticipation of heavy...
Dominican Republic prepares for humpback whale season
Dominican Today
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The expectation for the upcoming season is to exceed the 61,558 visitors recorded in the first quarter of 2024, which included 40,667 foreign tourists (66.1%) and 20,891 local visitors. The Dominican Republic is committed to protecting and...
Abinader pledges efforts for 2025 Summit of the Americas success in Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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December 13, 2024
Punta Cana.- President Luis Abinader has pledged intensive collaboration with regional governments and organizations to ensure the success of the 10th Summit of the Americas, set to take place in the Dominican Republic in late 2025. Speaking at...
PUCMM, Fundación Popular, and UNDP promote sustainable tourism in Northern Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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December 12, 2024
Santiago.- The Alejandro E. Grullón E. Sustainability Chair at PUCMM, together with Fundación Popular and the UNDP, has launched an initiative to foster sustainable, resilient, and inclusive tourism in the northern region of the Dominican...
Weather forecast: Scattered showers and gusty winds expected
DR1
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A trough north of the country, combined with moderate east/northeast winds, will bring scattered, locally heavy showers and gusty winds throughout the morning and afternoon, reports the Dominican Weather Institute (Indomet). The affected provinces...
architect victor ortiz combines japanese and tropical design for dominican republic home
Design Boom
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December 11, 2024
victor ortiz designs for the dominican republic Brazilian and New York-Based Architect Victor B. Ortiz Architecture, has unveiled plans for the Dominican Republic Residence, a sprawling private home located in Santiago. This expansive project...
Minister Bisonó highlights Dominican Republic as a premier investment destination in Miami
Dominican Today
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Miami.- The Minister of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs (MICM), Víctor “Ito” Bisonó, highlighted the Dominican Republic’s competitive advantages as an investment hub during the World Strategic Forum 2024: Prospering in the New Economy held in Miami....
World Cup day 2 recap: Japan and Australia earn first wins, New Zealand defeats Argentina
Prince Albert Daily Herald
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July 10, 2025
If the second day of competition was supposed to put some distance between the top teams and the rest of the field, Group B didn’t get the message. One day after losing to 10-0 to the USA, Australia rebounded to beat the Dominican Republic 9-2 in...