Santo Domingo.– President Luis Abinader led this Friday the graduation ceremony of the twenty-fourth promotion of cadets of the Dominican Republic Air Force, composed of 40 new officers —34 men and 6 women— who obtained the rank of second lieutenant and the title of Bachelor of Aeronautical Sciences. The president was received with traditional military […]
Santo Domingo. — Deputy Attorney Mirna Ortiz informed that the Public Ministry filed the request for coercion measure of the Cobra Operation case, supported by a voluminous file that includes more than 138 documentary evidence, 35 testimonial evidence and various judicial evidence, with which it seeks to sustain the accusation of corruption and bribery in […]
Santo Domingo.- Rafael Martínez Hazim's defense assured that they have demonstrated that the defendant has no family ties with Santiago Hazim Albainy, a central figure in the so-called Operation Cobra, which involves the misappropriation of funds exceeding RD$15 billion pesos. According to the statements offered by lawyer Carlos Balcacer, he described as "low density" the […]
Santo Domingo. - Former executive director of the National Health Insurance (SENASA), Santiago Hazim, will appear this Friday before the court to present his defense. Hazim is pointed out by the accusing body as the main person involved in a corruption scheme that would have cost the Dominican State billions of pesos. His lawyer, Miguel […]
Santo Domingo.- A 10-year-old boy remains in critical condition after being shot in the head during an armed attack that occurred on Thursday night in the Simonico sector of Villa Duarte, Santo Domingo Este. According to the National Police, the minor and two women were hit by gunfire when several men aboard a jeep stopped […]
Santo Domingo.- The Giants of Cibao outfielder, Johan Rojas, spoke after last night's game and reacted to the boos he received from the Tigres del Licey fans, assuring that he is not affected and that, on the contrary, he takes it as an additional motivation on the field. “Well, I never… I haven't been the […]
Madrid (EFE).- Manchester City took the victory from the Bernabéu, in the sixth matchday of the Champions League group stage, after coming back from the initial goal by Brazilian Rodrygo Goes in the 28th minute thanks to goals by English Nico O’Rilley in the 35th and Norwegian Erling Haaland in the 43rd, from a penalty. […]
Santo Domingo.– The outfielder for the Gigantes del Cibao, Johan Rojas, was received this Wednesday with strong boos from the blue fans at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium, in the first match of the francomacorisano team against the Tigres del Licey after his controversial statements of last December 3. Licey fans reacted with loud whistles […]
Santo Domingo.- The leader of the Gigantes del Cibao, José Leger, offered this Wednesday his impressions on the team's moment and the adjustments made for tonight's important game against the Tigres del Licey at the Quisqueya stadium, the first duel of a series of two consecutive matches against their direct rival in the standings. Leger […]
SANTO DOMINGO. – The Costa Rican duo of Felipe Porras and Gabriel Rojas achieved a dominant 3-0 (11-1, 11-8, 11-5) victory over Americans Reyansh Chandel and Ashvin Aggarwal, in the men's doubles modality of the 12 years and under category, during this Monday's day at the Junior Racquetball World Championship, which is being held in […]
New York .- The technology OpenAI has denied being responsible for the suicide of a 16-year-old who took his own life after interacting with ChatGPT for months, and has attributed his case to an "improper use" of the tool. "The injuries and damages alleged by the plaintiffs were caused or contributed (…) by the misuse, […]
Miami (USA).- NASA launched three missions into space this Wednesday that seek to map the heliosphere, the layer that surrounds and protects the solar system, to critically monitor space weather and to study how the Earth's upper atmosphere responds to the solar wind. The three missions took off from Florida on a SpaceX Falcon 9 […]
Nvidia is no longer just a graphics card manufacturer. The company founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem, which was born with the vision of bringing 3D graphics to video games, has become the most valuable company on the planet, surpassing Apple and Microsoft with a capitalization of around $4.3 trillion. […]
New York.- Apple equips its AirPods with live translation in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German thanks to its new operating system, iOS 26, which launches this Monday on compatible devices. Starting today, the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 with noise cancellation, paired with iPhones compatible with Apple Intelligence - Apple's artificial intelligence - […]
Madrid.- Teenagers have integrated AI into their daily lives, whether for studies or as a confidant in personal matters, although the majority also express reservations, including the use of images to create fake sexual content, according to 84% of them and 76% of them. These are some of the data revealed by the 'Así somos' […]
Miami (USA). - Almost five million people could lose their health insurance in the United States in 2026, including one million Latinos, if Congress does not reach an agreement to extend the health program known as 'Obamacare', according to a report released this Friday by the civil organization American for Tax Fairness (ATF). The report, […]
Washington.- The United States imposed financial sanctions this Thursday on three nephews of the President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, whom it accuses of having ties to drug trafficking. The Treasury Department included Efraín Antonio Campo Flores, Francisco Flores de Freitas, and Carlos Erik Malpica Flores on the sanctions list, all of whom are related to […]
The trade balance of Paraguay registered a deficit of 1,030.7 million dollars from January to November of this year, a period in which exports reached 15,535 million dollars, compared to 16,565.7 million dollars in imports, the issuer reported this Thursday. Error en el proceso de traducción Error en el proceso de traducción Error en el […]
King Felipe VI's former brother-in-law Iñaki Urdangarin will publish his memoirs on February 12th under the title 'Everything Lived', in which he recalls his nearly four-year stay in prison after being convicted of corruption, which at the time was a scandal for the Spanish royal family. According to the Grijalbo publishing house, which will publish […]
Caracas,.- The Government of Venezuela described this Wednesday as a "blatant robbery" the confiscation by the United States of an oil tanker off the coast of the South American country and warned that it will go to international instances to denounce "this serious international crime". "This new criminal act is added to the theft of […]
Santo Domingo, RD - The renowned Dominican urban artist La Ross María continues to surprise her followers, not with a musical release this time, but with the firmness with which she has decided to embrace her faith. After openly sharing her process of drawing closer to God, the young performer took a transcendental step by […]
Santo Domingo - The Santo Domingo Metro experienced an unprecedented cultural day last Wednesday, December 10th, when the María Montez station (KM 9 of the Duarte Highway) was transformed into the vibrant musical stage of Ensamble Etéreo, starring Jezzy el Chef and Dahian El Apechao, in an event open to the public that began at […]
Dominican-American entertainment journalist, businesswoman, and actress Genesis Suero once again ignites international conversation with her participation in the second season of the successful Netflix series Owning Manhattan, a production that currently ranks in the global Top 10 of the platform. Suero is consolidating herself as one of the most influential, charismatic, and talked-about personalities of […]
Alicia Machado reignited the controversy after making strong statements during a live broadcast on TikTok. The 1996 Miss Universe came out in defense of Fátima Bosch, the newly crowned Miss Universe 2025, but ended up generating controversy for the way she referred to two of the most recognized Venezuelan queens: Dayana Mendoza and Stefanía Fernández. […]
Santo Domingo, RD.- The urban music interpreter Don Miguelo surprised all his followers this Wednesday by formally entering the reality show of the communicator Vincent Carmona, better known as Dotol Nastra, "Only the strong survive". With his distinctive personality, Don Miguelo arrived with a chicken in hand, a bag with food, and a bottle of […]
In the Dominican Republic, presidents don't fall because of the opposition. They fall because of something more intimate and devastating: their own family. When corruption shares the same last name as the presidential band, it ceases to be a case and becomes a sentence. It's not a contract that is judged: it's the entire credibility […]
In 2015, an internal crisis within the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) forced the leadership of that organization to promote a constitutional reform to enable President Danilo Medina, who had been elected in 2012 through a constitution that prohibited consecutive re-election. Medina was eligible to try to return in 2020, that is, after a period, a […]
For days, Leonardo Aguilera has been the target of a campaign as evidently coordinated as it is poorly executed. Defamation, slander, and half-truths circulate on networks and certain media with suspicious synchronicity. Who's sending them? Who's biting their nails? The formula is old: fabricate scandals where they don't exist, repeat lies until they seem like […]
In 2025, live news streaming via YouTube on smart TVs leaves traditional television behind and transforms news consumption in the Dominican Republic.By: Pavel De Camps Vargas Who's dominating your home screen today? It's not traditional television. In the Dominican Republic, YouTube has taken over the television in this 2025, redefining the map of news consumption. […]
"I am a tolerant and democratic president, but everything has a limit... We will continue to govern for the people and, for that reason, I say to all pre-candidates and their coordinators: proselitizing acts to officials are not allowed. If they want to campaign, they must leave their positions." Thus spoke the head of state, […]
Former US President Bill Clinton traveled to Jamaica with Rolando González Bunster, President and CEO of InterEnergy Group, to see firsthand the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa, the most severe weather event to have impacted the country in its recent history, and the reconstruction progress led by the energy company in key areas of the […]
Santo Domingo. - The Dominican Appraisers Institute (ITADO) assured that around 40.9% of all credit in the national financial system is backed by assessable guarantees. “According to indicators from the Superintendency of Banks, the mortgage portfolio reached RD$404.986 million, with a year-on-year growth of 14%, confirming the strength of the mortgage market and the critical […]
Santo Domingo.- The most consumed fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, and propane gas, will maintain their prices for the week of December 6 to 12, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) informed this Friday. The agency stated in a note that the Government provided a subsidy of 173.6 million pesos so that these […]
The Superintendency of Banks (SB) presented this Wednesday the report "Towards an inclusive and sustainable financial system 2025", in which it exposes significant advances, but also persistent gaps in the participation of vulnerable groups within the Dominican financial system. The study, based on surveys of financial intermediation entities and users, indicates that although progress has […]
Washington.- Costco sued this Monday the Administration of President Donald Trump, in an effort to obtain a full refund of the tariffs paid by the retail giant this year and to prevent those levies from continuing to be imposed while a Supreme Court case unfolds. In the lawsuit, the company indicated that the December 15 […]
Santo Domingo.- Each season brings a different vibe and colors are the easiest way to feel it. Knowing which tones will be trending is not just to "look fashionable", but to inspire you, refresh your closet and give your style a twist without complicating your life. The autumn-winter 2025/2026 palette arrives with a mix designed […]
Miami (USA).- The American digital artist Beeple unleashed a "pack" of robotic dogs at the Art Basel Miami Beach fair with hyperrealistic heads of tech magnates and art legends such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, and Mark Zuckerberg. The installation titled 'Regular Animals' captured attention at the fair that was inaugurated […]
San Francisco de Macorís, RD. – On December 2nd, the Health Mi Luz brand celebrated the official opening of its new branch in Plaza Caribbean, in an event that brought together authorities, strategic allies, influencers and figures from the social sphere, marking a significant step in its evolution as a platform for integral well-being. The […]
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has, since this month, one of the most innovative artistic exhibitions of the year: “Miguel Ángel Vivo”, an immersive exhibition that brings together the most emblematic works of the Renaissance master Michelangelo Buonarroti, including recreations of the Sistine Chapel, the David and the Moses. The exhibition will be available until […]
Santo Domingo.- Benito Antonio, one of the most prominent Dominican designers nationally and internationally, who has turned fashion into a vehicle of identity, purpose, and patriotic pride. From the age of nine, when he watched his mother sew, Benito Antonio discovered a fascination that would shape the course of his life. By eleven, he already […]
If anything has been highlighted by the prolonged Haitian crisis, it is the historical debt that the Dominican Republic has with its own border. The provinces that guard that line of more than 390 kilometers not only face the direct consequences of the collapse of the Haitian state, but have also been, for decades, forgotten […]
Without a doubt, the tourism sector represents one of the greatest successes of the governments of President Luis Abinader, an area that he already knew well before his arrival at the Presidency of the Republic, due to his experience as a local businessman. Since his swearing-in in August 2020, the Tourism Cabinet was implemented, coordinated […]
This July 4th, the United States commemorates the 249th anniversary of its independence, a date that marks the beginning of a nation forged in the fight for freedom, civil rights, and self-determination. Since then, this feat has been celebrated in multiple cultural expressions that exalt patriotic pride and the sense of national belonging. However, on […]
Today we proudly and gratefully celebrate the fourth anniversary of De Último Minuto, a project that was born with the firm conviction of transforming the way information is reported in the Dominican Republic. In these four years, we have witnessed —and been protagonists— of a revolution in digital journalism, marked by immediacy, technological innovation, and […]
On the eve of celebrating the fourth anniversary of De Último Minuto, we reaffirm our commitment to innovation, technology and, above all, to you: our readers. We are driven by the constant desire to evolve, to do things differently and to keep up with the times. Therefore, today we present two new products that will […]
Santo Domingo.– The Banco Popular Dominicano and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) launched the training program for video game developers “Bit a Bit: Learn, Create and Monetize Your Talent”, an initiative carried out within the framework of the National Strategy for the Export of Modern Services (ENESM), in support of one of the most dynamic sectors of the orange economy.
The objective of this intensive, eight-week program is to strengthen the technical and professional skills of young Dominican talents in the growing global video game industry, who will be trained in the fundamentals of this creative industry, in management and intellectual property concepts, digital marketing, and in the presentation and financing of this type of project.
The training process will be led by national and international experts with extensive experience in the sector, including Mr. Andrew Linda, Carolina Morales, Yaqui Núñez del Risco Mejía, and Vilnya Payano.
The official opening was attended by executives from Banco Popular, authorities from the MICM, representatives from the Dominican Association of Video Game Developers (ADDV), and the program facilitators.
Innovation, youth and sustainable development
The Popular's sponsorship of this initiative is part of its firm commitment to the orange economy, a model that recognizes and promotes cultural and creative industries as drivers of innovation, formal employment, and sustainable growth.
In this line, the financial entity has developed multiple projects to make visible and strengthen the national creative ecosystem, such as the personal loans Emprendedores Naranja and the publication “Dominicana Creativa: Talento en la economía naranja”, which is accompanied by the website www.dominicanacreativa.com.
He also launched, together with the MICM, the digital portal www.economianaranja.com.do, a reference space for the promotion of creative entrepreneurship and the articulation of opportunities in the sector.
The video game industry in the Dominican Republic has experienced significant growth in recent years, with new ventures and the development of its own products. There is recognition that this is a sector with great opportunities for growth and contributions to job creation and the national economy.
Banco Popular y MICM lanzan taller para desarrolladores de videojuegos
Former US President Bill Clinton traveled to Jamaica with Rolando González Bunster, President and CEO of InterEnergy Group, to see firsthand the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa, the most severe weather event to have impacted the country in its recent history, and the reconstruction progress led by the energy company in key areas of the […]
Santo Domingo. - The Dominican Appraisers Institute (ITADO) assured that around 40.9% of all credit in the national financial system is backed by assessable guarantees. “According to indicators from the Superintendency of Banks, the mortgage portfolio reached RD$404.986 million, with a year-on-year growth of 14%, confirming the strength of the mortgage market and the critical […]
Santo Domingo.- The most consumed fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, and propane gas, will maintain their prices for the week of December 6 to 12, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) informed this Friday. The agency stated in a note that the Government provided a subsidy of 173.6 million pesos so that these […]
The Superintendency of Banks (SB) presented this Wednesday the report "Towards an inclusive and sustainable financial system 2025", in which it exposes significant advances, but also persistent gaps in the participation of vulnerable groups within the Dominican financial system. The study, based on surveys of financial intermediation entities and users, indicates that although progress has […]
Washington.- Costco sued this Monday the Administration of President Donald Trump, in an effort to obtain a full refund of the tariffs paid by the retail giant this year and to prevent those levies from continuing to be imposed while a Supreme Court case unfolds. In the lawsuit, the company indicated that the December 15 […]
Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader denied this Monday that his administration plans to submit a tax reform at the beginning of 2026, clarifying that the rumors that have arisen in recent days do not correspond to any official decision. During his weekly meeting with the press, the president explained that the issue originated from a […]
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