IMF Staff Completes 2023 Article IV Mission to the Dominican Republic

May 23, 2023 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Emilio Fernández-Corugedo visited the Dominican Republic from May 8 to May 19 to conduct the 2023 Article IV…

Dominicans concerned about job opportunities should look online

May 5, 2023 Although the government has recently increased the minimum wage for several categories of workers, many Dominicans are still seriously concerned by the perception that there may not…

Recruitment service welcomes positive impact of minimum wage increases

May 2, 2023 A regional recruitment service is pleased to learn of recent minimum wage hikes implemented by the government, looking forward to the positive impact it will have for…

Caribbean Export Executive Director, Deodat Maharaj, Visits Sub-Regional Office in the Dominican Republic

April 28, 2023 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Caribbean Export’s Executive Director, Deodat Maharaj, visited the Dominican Republic  in March 2023 where he met with key stakeholders from the public…

CEO: Dominican women proving their professionalism, but more empowerment needed in some fields

March 21, 2023 The head executive of a regional recruitment service said Dominican women appear to be “winning” Women’s History Month as the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) recently…

CEO Welcomes Minimum Wage Increase

March 14, 2023 The CEO of a regional talent acquisition service is congratulating the government for implementing a minimum wage increase, saying it will benefit the country’s workers during a…

Definite Chocolate and Makaya Chocolat Create a Binational Chocolate Collection

February 28, 2023 A new range of chocolates burst on the scene last year co-created by Makaya Chocolat from Haiti and Definite Chocolate from the Dominican Republic (DR). The two…

CEO looks forward to benefits of IDB’s support in Dominican Republic

February 24, 2023 On the heels of an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report outlining its billions of dollars in financial support of the Dominican Republic’s efforts to recover jobs after…

IDB Centers Support on Social Development, Climate Impact and Sustainable Growth in Central America and Dominican Republic

February 21, 2023 The Governors of Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) member countries in Central America and the Dominican Republic have gathered in Belize on February 20 and 21 for their…

WTO Trade Policy Review: Dominican Republic: Concluding remarks by Chairperson

January 27, 2023 The fifth Trade Policy Review of the Dominican Republic was an excellent opportunity to get a clearer understanding of the country’s main developments, achievements and challenges in…

Dominican Republic Takes Tentative Measures against Haiti Gangs

September 27, 2022 Officials in the Dominican Republic have made a series of moves this year to try and prevent a spillover of Haitian organized crime, yet they do not…

Richard Sandoval Hospitality Brings Legendary Santo Domingo Restaurant Jalao to New York City’s Newest Hotel – Radio Hotel and Tower – in Washington Heights

August 19, 2022 Today, Jalao NYC opens its doors at the new Radio Hotel and Tower in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood. Leading restaurant group Richard Sandoval Hospitality teamed up with Antonio Espaillat, founder of the iconic Santo Domingo restaurant Jalao, to open…