Serving the U.S., Dominican Republic expels Cuban diplomats

President Donald Trump greets President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader at the Shield of the Americas Summit, March 7, 2026, at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla. | Mark Schiefelbein / AP The Dominican Republic expelled at least nine …

Abinader says U.S. tariff negotiations are a top priority for Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader said Wednesday that negotiating a reciprocal tariff agreement with the United States is a top priority for his administration, as the Dominican Republic seeks to secure favorable trade conditions while preserving …

Dutch Ambassador Fredrik Lammert Keurhorst receives Dominican Republic’s Order of Merit

Santo Domingo.- Foreign Minister Víctor “Ito” Bisonó presented the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella, Grand Cross Silver Plaque, to Dutch Ambassador Fredrik Lammert Keurhorst, recognizing his contributions to relations between the Dominican …

A Second Visa Bond, Aimed at Immigrants- DOS Launches a Public Charge Bond Pilot Beginning in the Dominican Republic

Only days after the U.S. Department of State (DOS) made its B-1/B-2 visa bond program permanent, the agency has opened a second, more expensive front in its use of financial guarantees. On Aug. 5, 2026, DOS announced the Immigrant Visa Public Charge …

First Larimar Sales Fair highlights 15,000 pounds of raw stone available in Dominican Republic

Barahona.- The Dominican Republic held its first Larimar Direct Sales Fair, offering 15,000 pounds of raw larimar and connecting local mining producers directly with artisans, jewelry makers, designers and buyers. Organized by the Ministry of Energy and …

Dominican Republic swears in 182 new citizens from more than 30 countries

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic swore in 182 new citizens from more than 30 countries after they completed the country’s naturalization process, including document reviews, interviews and citizenship examinations. The ceremony was led by Minister of …

Dominican Republic reaches 93% early childhood education coverage, UNESCO reports

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic reached 93% education coverage among children one year before the official primary school entry age in 2024, up from 86% in 2015, according to data compiled by UNESCO in its Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report …

Dominican Republic opens consular office in the Bronx

Dominican Republic opens first official consular office in the Bronx

New York.- The new Dominican consular office in the Bronx, located at 305 E. Fordham Road, operates as an Annex Consular Office under the Dominican Consulate General in New York after receiving authorization from the U.S. Department of State. Dominican …

Arajet and Boeing strengthen alliance to train new Dominican pilots

Dominican airline Arajet has graduated and hired four new first officers and 18 cabin crew members as the carrier expands its workforce and invests in the development of local aviation talent. The new hires are part of Arajet’s efforts to strengthen the …