President Abinader’s administration has implemented stricter border controls and bolstered law enforcement capabilities. Since 2023, these measures have disrupted criminal operations and improved ...

The Constitutional Court (TC) has ruled that the public use of nicknames or sobriquets in criminal investigations violates the presumption of innocence and undermines judicial impartiality, as it ...

The National Transit and Transport Institute (Intrant) is now banning parking on the Las Damas Street in the Colonial City. The measure is in effect from 1 May 2025. The historic street gives access ...

The one-on-one meeting with President Abinader lasted approximately 35 minutes and focused on the historical context of Dominican-Russian relations and opportunities to strengthen economic, cultural, ...

Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez after the first bilateral meeting with his colleague Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the Ministry of Foreign Relations in Santo Domingo on 30 April 2025 gave ...

The Dominican Republic has solidified its status as a global leader in premium cigar exports, driven by a thriving industry that blends tradition, craftsmanship, and innovation, El Caribe reports.

Relatives of foreign victims of the 8 April 2025 tragedy at the JetSet nightclub in Santo Domingo are preparing to file ...

DR1.com is the leading English news source in the Dominican Republic for over 30 years. Showing articles from the past 7 days. To read past articles, visit our DR1.com Daily News Forum. The Minister ...

Dr. Alba María Ropero Álvarez, PAHO/WHO representative in the Dominican Republic, praised the initiative: “The hexavalent vaccine is a game-changer. It reduces injections, improves coverage, and ...

Pérez highlighted that Dominican law currently only regulates oversight of construction projects under the 1982 Law 62-00 but lacks mechanisms to inspect already operational buildings. She emphasized ...

In the aftermath of Spain’s April 29 blackout, which left millions without power across the Iberian Peninsula, the Dominican government and private sector are accelerating efforts to strengthen its ...

In a significant diplomatic encounter, US President Donald Trump and Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader met in person ...