Santo Domingo.– The mayor of Santo Domingo Oeste, Francisco Peña, expressed his disagreement with the restrictions that, according to him, the law imposes on city councils for the management of their budgets, considering that these rules limit the capacity to respond to the real needs of the communities. Peña described the budgetary scheme as a […]
Santo Domingo.- The new Law 47-25 on Public Procurement, which tightens controls to prevent corruption in public purchases, will come into force tomorrow after the 180-day deadline expires, following its enactment by President Luis Abinader, on July 28 of last year, the General Directorate of Public Procurement (DGCP) reported this Tuesday. In that sense, Abinader […]
Santo Domingo. – Senators from the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) considered that the president, Luis Abinader, should have exhausted a more exhaustive investigation process before ordering the dismissal of the former rector of the Technological Institute of the Americas (ITLA), Rafael Félix García. Reactions occur after the dismissal of the former official, which took place […]
Santo Domingo. - The United States Embassy in the Dominican Republic announced that the application process for the Global Entry program is open, an initiative that allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to enter U.S. territory more quickly and efficiently, avoiding long lines at airports. According to official information, Global Entry is part of the Trusted Traveler […]
Santo Domingo,.- A total of twenty women, including Dominicans, Haitians, and Colombians, victims of a sexual exploitation network in Puerto Plata, were rescued in an operation carried out by the Specialized Prosecutor's Office Against the Illicit Trafficking of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons (PETT) and the Prosecutor's Office of said province, in coordination with the […]
Bayaguana, Monte Plata.– The president of the Bayaguana Sports Union, Isaac Ogando, acknowledged the contributions made by Charlie Mariotti, candidate for the presidential candidacy of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD), to the strengthening of the municipality of Bayaguana and the province of Monte Plata, underlining his constant support for sports and community initiatives for several […]
Madrid, Spain.– Within the framework of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), the president of the Organizing Committee of the Central American and Caribbean Games, José Monegro, stated that the integration of sports and major events into the national tourism strategy consolidates the Dominican Republic as a comprehensive, competitive, and diversified destination. You may be interested […]
Santiago.– The Águilas Cibaeñas team called the decision by the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) to annul the game they won last Friday against the Toros del Este surprising and disproportionate, after the latter team requested the confiscation of the game alleging a supposed violation of the limit of imported players allowed on the roster. […]
Santo Domingo. – The Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz, guaranteed that the Dominican Republic will have all sports facilities ready “100%” before the inauguration of the Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, assuring that the country is working with record time and with a planning that avoids last-minute improvisations. During the balance offered […]
SANTO DOMINGO.- The National Sports Federations participated this Friday morning in the workshop on Good Practices of Transparency and Accountability, jointly given by the Ministry of the Presidency and the Chamber of Accounts of the Dominican Republic. You may be interestedr:They hold a panel with Nelson Cruz, recognize Yasser González and invite Luis Arraez Around 70 […]
Los Ángeles.- Los dos gigantes tecnológicos Meta y YouTube enfrentan esta semana un histórico juicio en el estado de California por acusaciones de que sus plataformas alimentan una crisis de adicción juvenil. The trial will take place in the Los Angeles County Superior Court and marks the first time the companies will present their case […]
New York.- The tech giant Microsoft presented this Monday Maia 200, the second generation of its artificial intelligence (AI) chip with which it seeks to reduce dependence on Nvidia and compete against those of Google and Amazon in the cloud. This new model has been presented two years after its first version, the Maia 100, […]
New York.- Billionaire Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, one of the most ruthless figures in Silicon Valley and the new 'czar' of the media in the United States, managed to become the guardian of the algorithm of the renewed American TikTok. Ellison, who is 81 years old and lives on the Hawaiian island of Lanai […]
New York.- Blue Origin, the space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced this Wednesday that it plans to launch a network of 5,408 satellites by the end of 2027 to provide high-speed internet service to governments, data centers and companies. The satellite network, called TeraWave, is designed to offer "symmetrical data speeds of up […]
Santa Cruz de Tenerife.- An international team of astronomers, with participation from the University of La Laguna (ULL) and the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), has captured for the first time the details of the "adolescence" of planetary systems, an era that has been surrounded by mystery for a long time. The study, called […]
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a U.S. government agency created in 2003 whose mission is "to protect the U.S. through criminal investigations and the enforcement of immigration laws, to preserve national security and public safety," according to read on its official website. With more than 20,000 active agents, plus an unspecified number of […]
Washington.- The president of the United States, Donald Trump, assured this Tuesday that Cuba "is about to fall" because it does not receive oil from Venezuela since Nicolás Maduro was deposed from power. "Cuba is about to fall. Cuba is a nation that is very close to collapse", he assured the press before holding a […]
New York.- The number of fatalities from the winter storm that hit two-thirds of the United States this weekend rose to 34, while 530,000 homes remain without access to electricity. The total death toll continues to rise after new victims were confirmed in the south and northeast of the country due to hypothermia or accidents […]
Tegucigalpa.- Leftist Xiomara Castro said goodbye this Tuesday to the Honduran Presidency, which she reached in 2022 as the first woman to hold that position, thanking the "people" for "resisting" alongside her those four years "of struggle for sovereignty, independence, social justice". "Thank you, Honduran people, for your unwavering support for the National Refoundation project […]
Washington.- The president of the United States, Donald Trump, insisted this Tuesday that he has a "very good relationship" with the Government of Venezuela, when asked about the statements of the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, who said that she does not accept external "orders". "Well, I don't exactly know what's going on there, but I […]
Santo Domingo.– The program of entertainment “Sin Filtro Radio Show” will stop broadcasting after more than seven years of continuous presence on radio and YouTube, as a result of an administrative decision, according to producer and businessman Santiago Matías. During its trajectory, “Sin Filtro Radio Show” established itself as one of the most talked-about entertainment […]
New York.- The American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, publicly apologized this Monday in an advertising page in the Wall Street Journal titled "To those I have hurt", in which he asked for forgiveness for his antisemitic comments and attributed them to his bipolar disorder. In his letter published on a full page […]
Santo Domingo.- The animator and television presenter, Josell Hernández, was confirmed this Monday morning by the Association of Art Chroniclers (Acroarte) as one of the official presenters of the red carpet of Premios Soberano 2026. Josell, who had a successful 2025 after his participation in hosting the "half time" of the reality show La Casa […]
Miami (USA).- Arcángel, Juanes, Los Bukis, Manolo Díaz and Paloma San Basilio will receive special awards during the 'Premio lo nuestro' gala, a show that will recognize the best of Latin music on February 19 in Miami, as announced this Monday by TelevisaUnivision. This will be the first time that the Spanish-speaking network will present […]
Colombia.- The star of Puerto Rican music, Bad Bunny, made history in Medellín with three impressive concerts attended by more than 140,000 people, as part of his world tour “Debí tirar más fotos World Tour”, which has taken him through important cities in Latin America. In his last performance, on Sunday night at the Atanasio […]
A country can ignite from a chat: WhatsApp sets the agenda before the media. A single forward surpasses any headline. In the digital age, the real information crisis doesn't ignite in the newsrooms of a media outlet, nor on the front pages of newspapers: it begins in a simple WhatsApp chat. Before any media outlet […]
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. […]
Brussels.- The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, considered that the increase in the price of gold, which this Monday has marked a new historical high by exceeding 5,100 dollars, demonstrates that "uncertainty is the new normal". "When I say that uncertainty is the new normal, the price clearly demonstrates it," […]
Santo Domingo, D. N.- The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes (MICM) informed that the Government will maintain the prices of essential fuels without variation during the week of January 24 to 30, 2026, by allocating a subsidy of RD$128.7 million. During the period indicated, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will be subsidized with RD$6.15 per gallon; […]
Madrid, Spain.- CEOs Carlos Rafael Manzano and Carlos Bernardo Manzano highlighted the strategic importance of air connectivity and alliances with airlines for the development of new tourism and investment projects in the Dominican Republic, especially in the Punta Cana area, during their participation in the International Tourism Fair (FITUR). The executives explained that, more than […]
SANTIAGO, D.R. – Banco Caribe continues to strengthen its presence in the national territory with the opening of a new and modern branch in the recently inaugurated shopping center Ágora Santiago Center. This new facility is part of the strategic expansion and evolution plan of the banking entity, which is committed to a banking experience […]
Madrid, Spain. — Within the framework of FITUR 2026, the Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF) of Madrid hosted the international conference “Beyond Tourism: Dominican Republic as a Hub for Health, Investment, and Migration”, a space for strategic analysis that brought together international experts, institutional representatives, diplomatic corps, the private sector, and the media. The event […]
Santo Domingo.– This Monday, January 26th, the Dominican Republic commemorates the 213th anniversary of the birth of Juan Pablo Duarte, Father of the Nation and main ideologue of National Independence, whose thought and sacrifice laid the foundations of the Republic proclaimed on February 27, 1844. Juan Pablo Duarte was born on January 26, 1813, in […]
Santo Domingo, RD.– The agency OK Casting announced the celebration of the second edition of the OK Casting Award, which will be held in virtual format on January 31, 2026, consolidating itself as a platform for promotion, training and visibility for acting talents in audiovisual productions of television and cinema in the Dominican Republic. The […]
Santo Domingo.– The National Gallery of Fine Arts inaugurated the exhibition “Miguel Tió: Beyond the Real”, the first exhibition of the year 2026 in this emblematic cultural space, which will remain open to the public until February 26th. During the opening ceremony, the general director of Fine Arts, Marianela Sallent, highlighted the relevance of the […]
Madrid, Spain. – The Reserve Bank of the Dominican Republic paid a moving posthumous tribute to the outstanding painter José Cestero, by making his work the central axis of the traditional cocktail it offers to investors within the framework of the International Tourism Fair FITUR 2026, held in the emblematic Teatro Real. During the activity, […]
Madrid, Spain. – The Banreservas Volunteer Program released the book Stories of Dominican Life and Goodwill in Spain, a work that collects the testimonies of 34 Dominican women who have made Spain their home, highlighting stories of overcoming, effort and commitment to their families and their identity. The activity took place at the facilities of […]
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 […]
La Romana.-With the aim of motivating and conveying a message of reflection to young people and adolescents about the importance of their life project, the Provincial Health Directorate (DPS) of La Romana gave an educational and motivational talk at the Noé School in this city, within the framework of the celebration of Youth Week.
The activity was led by the provincial director of Health, Dr. Carmen Jiménez, and coordinated through the Adult Program, under the responsibility of its head, Dr. Johanna Arias. During the day, reflective talks were held aimed at strengthening self-esteem, decision-making, and the personal and professional projection of the students.
The presentations were given by the young professionals Lic. Enyer Adames and Licda. Suani Encarnación, from the areas of communication and law, who interacted with the students sharing their life experiences, skills, aspirations and the importance of defining clear goals, such as what they want to study and in what they want to develop professionally.
From her side, Dr. Carmen Jiménez urged students to continue their studies with perseverance, to fight for their dreams, and to move forward with determination until they achieve their goals and objectives.
The provincial director was accompanied by Dr. Jenser Tejeda, head of the DIV; María Sánchez, head of the Life Course; Lic. Doris M. Pérez, head of Mental Health; Lic. Génesis del Rosario, from the Adolescent Program; and Lic. Madelin Morla, from School Health, who contributed valuable ideas to the development of the activity.
This initiative reaffirms the commitment of the Provincial Health Directorate of La Romana to the integral development of youth, highlighting the value and importance that young people represent within its institutional management.
San Juan.- Federal Court Judge Silvia Carreño dismissed on Tuesday the case in which former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez pleaded guilty to corruption, following the pardon by U.S. President Donald Trump. Carreño granted the dismissal request filed by the federal Prosecutor's Office, which argued that after the United States Department of Justice published the […]
Paris.- French Justice sentenced this Tuesday a total of four years in prison, although only 18 months of them to be served, to former senator Joël Guerriau for having drugged a congresswoman to try to sexually abuse her. After two days of trial, the Paris Correctional Court also sentenced the former legislator, 68, to a […]
Colombian J Balvin, Mexican Diana Flores, and Hall of Fame member Deion Sanders head the list of stars who will participate in the 'Flag Football Game' of Super Bowl LX of the NFL. “Being part of this great flag football game during Super Bowl week will be incredible. I am ready to lead my team, […]
Santo Domingo.-The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources closed 2025 with the granting of more than six thousand permits for the development of different projects, including tourism. Lenin Bueno, Vice Minister of Environment, expressed that this quantitative leap is due to the use of advanced technology in the permitting process. "That efficiency, implemented by Minister […]
The project will add 840 MW to the system, equivalent to 14% of the country's installed capacity between 2027 and 2028 Santo Domingo.- The Minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, welcomed this Tuesday the closing of the US$1.067 billion financing for the Manzanillo Gas & Power project, considering it a milestone for the strengthening […]
Los Angeles. - Google agreed to pay $68 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in California in which users of smart devices allege that its voice assistant secretly recorded their conversations, violating privacy. The agreement, which still needs a judge's approval, was presented last week in a federal court in San Jose (California). The tech […]
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