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Why Canadian Investors Are Finding the Dominican Republic a Surprisingly Easy Solution for Real Estate Diversification
While Canadian real estate continues to provide value, diversifying internationally provides not just geographical balance, but also access to high-growth markets that behave differently from Canada’s. The Dominican Republic (DR) has emerged as...

Dominican Republic and Azerbaijan remove diplomatic visa requirements
New York.- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) announced that Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez and his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, signed an agreement to eliminate visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, official, and...

American Airlines Is A Month Away From Launching A Ground-Breaking International Flight Out Of An Unexpected U.S. State
American Airlines continues to generate praise, adding unexpected new routes for 2026 and beyond. Among its exciting additions are "first of its kind" routes. We saw an announcement earlier in the month, with American Airlines announcing a new...

Vanessa Coppes reflects on journey from the Dominican Republic to becoming CEO of Bella Media
NEW YORK (WABC) -- This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating a woman who came to this country with a dream that she made into reality. Vanessa Coppes traveled from the Dominican Republic with a single suitcase and a dream, and now runs a...

Free Informational Event on How To Finance Your Cash-Flow Property in the Dominican Republic: October 7, 2025
Register here Interest in Dominican Republic real estate is on the rise, with Canadian investors increasingly drawn to the country’s growing tourism market and strong property appreciation potential. Many buyers are attracted to developments...
DR positions itself in the medical device manufacturing sector
The Dominican Republic continues to strengthen its positioning as a leading Latin American medical device manufacturer for the US market. Medical Technology cover feature examines the rising appeal of the nation as it emerges as a nearshoring hub...

Dominican Republic takes part in Climate Week 2025 in New York
New York.- The executive vice president of the National Council for Climate Change and Carbon Market (CNCCMC), Max Puig, is representing the Dominican Republic at Climate Week 2025 in New York, alongside Sara González, the CNCCMC’s technical...

Dominican Republic Construction Industry Report 2025: Output To Decline By 1.2% This Year, Despite Inflation Slowing And Material Prices Stabilizing - Forecast To 2029
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Market opportunities in the Dominican Republic's construction industry lie in the projected 4.1% annual growth (2026-2029), driven by investments in commercial, industrial, transport, and housing projects. Key...

Dominican Republic stakes bold claim at Top Resa fair amidst European market push
Paris.- The Dominican Republic is poised for an unprecedented showing at Top Resa, France’s premier tourism fair, signaling an aggressive push to reclaim and expand its share of the crucial European travel market. Tourism Minister David Collado,...

Abinader highlights Dominican Republic’s economic growth and social progress at UN meeting
New York.- President Luis Abinader highlighted the Dominican Republic’s progress toward prosperity and sustainability during high-level meetings at the United Nations General Assembly. Speaking at a dinner with Ibero-American business leaders...

FAO: Dominican Republic could achieve “Zero Hunger” in two years
New York.- President Luis Abinader met this Tuesday with Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), during his participation in the UN General Assembly. Qu highlighted the Dominican Republic’s...

Dominican government presents five-year achievements
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican government presented its official report “Government Management Achievements August 2020 – August 2025”, outlining advances in health, security, education, housing, and the economy. The report, prepared by journalist...

11th Latino Taste Festival to ‘spice’ up downtown Dalton tomorrow, Oct. 4
Published 10:48 pm Thursday, October 2, 2025 On Saturday, Oct. 4, the Coalition of Latino Leaders (CLILA) will hold its 11th Latino Taste Festival in downtown Dalton. Locals are encouraged to enjoy traditional authentic Latino food from different...

Massive $800M Molsen Creek road project to drive agriculture development
GUYANA’s agricultural sector is set for major transformation with the award of the Molsen Creek Road project, valued at just over $800 million. The 18-kilometre roadway will significantly enhance access to agricultural lands and support...

Initiative launched to assist small and medium-sized manufacturing companies
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a new tool to support them in developing manufacturing projects, whether through the creation of new plants or the expansion of their current operations. The program integrates training, consulting,...

PAHO engages COA members and health authorities to promote health cooperation across the Americas
Washington DC, October 2, 2025 — Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa met on Wednesday October 1 with members of the Council of the Americas’ Healthcare Series leadership group and with health authorities from...

Dominican Republic showcases renewable energy and technology plans in China
China.- José Antonio Balaguer, leader of the Social Christian Reformist Party (PRSC) and Senate advisor, presented the main challenges and opportunities of the Dominican Republic’s electricity system at the China-Latin America Energy Cooperation...

Highlighting the Dominican Republic’s great potential for health and wellness tourism
The Dominican Republic is seeking to consolidate its position as a leading destination in health and wellness tourism, an industry with great potential for economic and social growth, according to a panel organized by the Tourism Committee of the...

Challenges for Dominican Republic in the face of growing Artificial Intelligence capabilities
While the Dominican Republic is among the countries lagging in investment in artificial intelligence, other nations have assigned regulatory roles to this technology. This is the case in Albania, which has just appointed AI “Diella” as Minister of...

Government moving ahead with consultancy agreement for GPL with InterEnergy of the Dominican Republic
The Government of Guyana through the Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL), is finalizing a US$15M agreement with InterEnergy of the Dominican Republic for consultancy services, President Irfaan Ali has announced. At a press conference last...