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Dominican Republic to Participate in Education Congress in Costa Rica
The event will be held in Costa Rica under the theme “Transforming Knowledge into Development.” The delegation will be led by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (MESCYT), along with the country’s leading university...
Explaining why build a monorail in Santo Domingo
To have a monorail or not to have a monorail? The recent government decision to build a monorail system in Greater Santo Domingo as part of the process to reduce traffic jams in the city. The proposed mass transit system will join together with...

Citi rolls out GenAI tools to boost efficiency and agility in banking
Santo Domingo.- Citi is aggressively accelerating its push into the digital era, having internally launched four new Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools designed to automate tasks and streamline operations across its global network,...

The best places to feel the perfect breeze, according to scientists
If you’ve ever found yourself chasing that just-right seaside breeze, you’re not alone, and now, science says it’s finally been measured. According to a new study from AllClear Travel Insurance, created in partnership with Jim N. R. Dale, former...

7th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress gains strong support in the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo.- The seventh International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress, scheduled for October 22–23, 2025 at the Marriott Piantini Hotel in Santo Domingo, has received robust support from national and international organizations in the...

GPL inks US$15.6 Million contract with Dominican Republic’s InterEnergy for project management consultancy
The Guyana Power and Light company (GPL) has signed a US$15.6 Million contract with InterEnergy Group of the Dominican Republic for supervisory, engineering and project management consultancy services. The agreement is intended to support the...

GoldQuest Commences 2025 Drilling Program at Romero Gold-Copper Project, Dominican Republic
GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSXV: GQC,OTC:GDQMF) ("GoldQuest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of its 2025 drilling campaign at the Romero Gold-Copper Project, located in the Dominican Republic. This program marks the first...

Uruguay vs Dominican Republic Prediction and Betting Tips | October 10th 2025
Uruguay will face the Dominican Republic at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Friday in a friendly clash between the two nations. The South American side have already secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will play a series of friendlies...

SHS students participate in coral restoration programs in the Dominican Republic
By Reader Staff Since 2019, retired environmental science teacher John Hastings has been traveling with student groups from the Sandpoint area to work on coral restoration projects in the Caribbean. The idea originated during an Advanced Placement...

The orphans of Santo Domingo’s Jet Set nightclub: ‘The pain will never go away’
Estefany García Melo was sleeping when her aunt woke her up at 5 a.m. to tell her that her mother, Nércida Anabel Melo Arias, hadn’t arrived home. The 20-year-old told her not to worry, to try calling her. They did so again and again, with no...

No Indigenous Peoples Day For You!
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. In what is one more in a thousand horrific moves to wipe out equality and dignity for US citizens, President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation celebrating Columbus...

Lakes Region businesses look to international workers when local help is scarce
The Lakes Region population explodes during the summer, and to keep up with the growing demand in the hospitality industry, many businesses bring in workers from abroad when they have trouble finding local help. During a Lakes Region Tourism...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – October 13, 2025
Cruise community to meet in San Juan next week The cruise community will gather in San Juan, Puerto Rico next week for the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference & Trade Show, taking place October 21–24, 2025. The spirit of...

Zuzana Uchnarova attempts to clear crime records
Infamous fraudster Zuzana Uchnarova, who has been scamming thousands of people in various countries, including the United Arab Emirates was exposed through series of investigative reports published in Blitz. Following publication of these reports,...

Dominican and British delegation discuss cooperation on technology
Santo Domingo.- Representative Vicente Sánchez Henríquez, president of the Permanent Commission on Information and Communication Technology of the Chamber of Deputies, met on Tuesday with a delegation of British parliamentarians led by Jessica...

Dominican Republic launches monorail tender
Project in Santo Domingo will be the country’s second monorail. THE government of the Dominican Republic has launched an international tender for the first phase of a new monorail line in Santo Domingo. The project is designed to ease congestion...

GPL signs US$15.6M contract with InterEnergy Group for supervisory, engineering & project management consultancy services
Today, the Guyana Power and Light Incorporated (GPL) signed a US$15.6 million contract with InterEnergy Group for Supervisory, Engineering and Project Management Consultancy Services. This agreement is aimed at supporting the acceleration of the...
Frank Moya Pons: A literary life honored at Santo Domingo Book Fair
The extraordinary life and literary legacy of Dominican historian Frank Moya Pons is at the center stage of the Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2025 with a dedicated pavilion offering a fascinating, immersive journey into his personal and...

Santo Domingo to host First World Congress of Veterans
Santo Domingo.- The Brotherhood of Retired Veterans of the Armed Forces and the National Police announced the First World Congress of Veterans, to be held in Santo Domingo from September 28 to 30 under the theme “The Transition to Retirement.” The...

Tala expands to Guatemala, eyes Dominican Republic and Panama
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 – Global financial infrastructure company Tala has expanded into Guatemala as it deepens its presence in Latin America, with plans to enter the Dominican Republic and Panama before the end of 2025. The firm is leveraging its...