In a strategic move to bolster citizen security and dismantle transnational criminal networks, the Dominican Republic and Spain have signed a comprehensive treaty focused on the prevention and ...

Conversely, Sabana Perdida and Renacimiento show the least activity, with 83,569 and 81,928 square meters, respectively. Of the 6,981 total projects identified in the urban metropolitan zone, 81.1% ...

The bad reputation mining has in the Dominican Republic led the population to reject Loma Miranda, the expansion of the Falconbridge project in Monseñor Nouel. Today, Falconbridge foreign operators ...

The province of El Seibo officially begins its traditional bullfights this Friday, 1 May 2026, marking the start of one of the most culturally significant events in the eastern region of the Dominican ...

The long-standing conflict over the Romero gold mining project in the San Juan Valley reached a boiling point on 27 April 2026 as local communities initiated a 24-hour general strike, paralyzing ...

Dominicans are the largest Latino nationality in the New York Metropolitan Area, surpassing Puerto Ricans, according to the latest report from the City University of New York (CUNY). The Center for ...

Monday, 4 May is a holiday in the Dominican Republic. It celebrates Labor Day that this year fell on a Friday, and was moved to the next Monday. DR1 News for the weekend (from Thursday to Monday) will ...

Alternative energy proposal In lieu of turning San Juan into a mining district, Bautista proposed rebranding the province as an “Energy District.” He advocated for the implementation of two ...

The Dominican Republic U18 men’s beach volleyball duo qualified to play in the World Cup. The DR only lost to Team USA. The home pair of Francisco De Jesús and Franklin Segura advanced over Nicaragua ...

After more than two decades in the elite ranks, Dominican gymnastics icon Yamilet Peña is preparing for a final curtain call. The 34-year-old athlete, who first fell in love with the sport while ...

The Samaná Bay Spring Regatta returns to Marina Puerto Bahía from 1 to 3 May 2026, marking a milestone decade as a premier gathering for domestic and international sailors. Endorsed by the Dominican ...

After an incident of a motorcyclist mob ganging up against a truck driver in Santiago, more people are questioning why the authorities do not require motorcyclists to comply with the traffic law. DGII ...