North Coast News
- Four Americans unharmed after helicopter makes emergency landing in Samaná 12/08/2026Samaná.- A helicopter made an emergency landing Tuesday on Las Cañas Beach, in the El Limón municipal district of Samaná, after experiencing technical problems while flying over the area. The aircraft was […]
- “Taste Paradise” draws thousands to Sánchez, showcasing its tourism potential 11/08/2026Sánchez, Samaná.- The Ministry of Tourism concluded the “Taste Paradise” festival in Sánchez, Samaná, bringing together thousands of residents and visitors for two days of gastronomy, culture, and entertainment. The event showcased the […]
- Vendors on Isabel de Torres Mountain report losses exceeding RD$500 million due to the cable car closure 09/08/2026PUERTO PLATA. – Vladimir Santana, spokesperson for the Isabel de Torres Mountain Vendors Association, denounced that merchants and other sectors linked to this important tourist attraction have suffered losses exceeding RD$500 million during […]
- The Northern Regional Directorate of the National Police and DIGESETT are conducting preventative operations in different parts of Puerto Plata 08/08/2026Puerto Plata.– The Northern Regional Directorate of the National Police, under the command of General Pablo Francisco Ortega Brito, in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic and Land Transportation Security (DIGESETT), […]
- ‘Savor Paradise Sánchez’ festival to spotlight Samaná’s famous shrimp 03/08/2026Samaná.- The Ministry of Tourism will host the “Savor Paradise Sánchez” gastronomic festival on August 8-9, showcasing Sánchez shrimp as part of efforts to position Samaná as a leading culinary tourism destination […]
- Aerodom announces new international routes and more flights for Puerto Plata 03/08/2026Puerto Plata.- Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP) is expanding its international connectivity with new airline routes and additional flight frequencies to Panama and Canada, strengthening access to one of the Dominican Republic’s […]
- “Ezequiel” surrenders, implicated in the death of “El Rubito” during a fight in Santiago 02/08/2026The National Police reported that Alexander Torres Lora, alias “Ezequiel” and/or “El Sade”, voluntarily surrendered to the authorities this Saturday, after several days of investigative follow-up for his alleged link to the murder of Domingo Andrés Acevedo […]
- Two high-altitude rescue specialists, the heroes of the cable car 02/08/2026PUERTO PLATA – Two cable car rescue specialists trained for the Santo Domingo Cable Car were called in to safely extract the 17 people who had been stranded since yesterday , suspended in the air, on the […]
- The Amber Highway will boost convention tourism in the northern region 02/08/2026Senator Daniel Rivera, representing the province of Santiago, stated that the construction of the Amber Highway is one of the most important infrastructure projects for the Cibao North, South, and Northeast region, […]
- Construction of the new bridge over the Camú River in Puerto Plata is progressing well. 01/08/2026Puerto Plata – Construction of the new bridge over the Camú River is progressing steadily, following the collapse of the old structure in April 2016. The project, considered a high priority by […]
Tourism
- Asonahores: More than 90% of hotel workers in Dominican Republic are Dominican 12/08/2026Santo Domingo.- More than 90% of hotel workers in the Dominican Republic are Dominican, according to Aguie Lendor, executive vice president of the Association of Hotels and Tourism (Asonahores), who emphasized the […]
- Asonahores calls for free beach access and clear rules 11/08/2026The executive vice president of the Dominican Hotel and Tourism Association (Asonahores), Aguie Lendor, said the country’s beaches should remain freely accessible to both Dominicans and tourists, while calling for clear rules […]
- “Taste Paradise” draws thousands to Sánchez, showcasing its tourism potential 11/08/2026Sánchez, Samaná.- The Ministry of Tourism concluded the “Taste Paradise” festival in Sánchez, Samaná, bringing together thousands of residents and visitors for two days of gastronomy, culture, and entertainment. The event showcased the […]
- Dominican Republic to host 8th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress in 2027 11/08/2026Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic will host the 8th International Health and Wellness Tourism Congress on June 9–10, 2027, at the JW Marriott Santo Domingo, bringing together national and international leaders from […]
- Catalina Sugar Beach to welcome MSC Cruises passengers starting November 06/08/2026MSC Group has unveiled Catalina Sugar Beach, a revamped beach destination on Catalina Island that will welcome passengers from MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, as well as guests of Casa de Campo […]
