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Dominican Republic Deported 186 Haitian Pregnant Women After Going to Hospitals

Antonio Guterres · Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Deported 186 Haitian Pregnant Women After Going to Hospitals

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Santo Domingo, 1 Jun (EFE).- The Dominican Republic has deported 2,188 undocumented Haitians, including 186 pregnant women, who have been detained in hospitals since it launched a protocol in 33 hospitals on 21 April that links access to health services with deportation and that is criticized by the UN and Amnesty International (AI). Among those deported are also 559 in labor and 648 minors, according to a statement released this Sunday by the G…See the Story

The Government Says the Minimum Wage for Large Companies Covers the Cost of the Basic Basket.

Minimum Wage · Dominican Republic

The Government Says the Minimum Wage for Large Companies Covers the Cost of the Basic Basket.

The government announced this Friday that the minimum wage for large companies fully covers the cost of the basic food basket for the most vulnerable segment of the population. According to data provided by the Ministry of Labor in a press release, in August 2020, this wage was barely enough to buy 83.2% of the basket. "Today, with the recent increases approved by the National Salary Committee, 100.1% coverage has been achieved," it stated. The …See the Story

The Central Bank Maintains Its Monetary Policy Rate at 5.75% per Year

Interest Rate · Dominican Republic

The Central Bank Maintains Its Monetary Policy Rate at 5.75% per Year

The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic (BCRD) reported this Friday that at its monetary policy meeting in May 2025 it decided to maintain its monetary policy interest rate (CPR) at 5.75 % per year. It also indicated that the rate of the permanent liquidity expansion facility (1-day Repos) remains at 6.25 % per year, while the rate of remunerated deposits (Overnight) remains at 4.50 % per year. For this measure, account was taken of recent de…See the Story

From Today the Salary Increase Will Apply to the Hotel Sector, Bars, Restaurants and Free Zones

Dominican Republic.– From this 1st June 2025 will apply the minimum wage increase to the hotel sector of approximately 15% (i.e. around RD$19,320). The second enlargement will be on 1st June 2026 with 15% (positioning the salary at RD$21,840) and in this way conclude with 30%. (Continue reading...) The entry From today will apply the salary increase to the hotel sector, bars, restaurants and free zones was first published in Remolacha - News Dom…Wages · Dominican Republic Read Article

Construction Materials Prices Skyrocket

Dominican Republic.– The indicators that measure inflation in the housing, services and industry construction sectors recorded increases of 5.6%, 3.5% and 2.6%, respectively, in April 2025 compared to the same month of the previous year, according to reports published by the National Bureau of Statistics (ONE). (Continue reading...) The entry Prices of construction materials skyrocket was first published in Remolacha - Dominican Republic News.Inflation · Dominican Republic Read Article

Betances Castillo: Regional Integration, a Strategic Shield Against the New Global Protectionism

Ambassador José Manuel Castillo Betances proposes strengthening intraregional integration and trade as a response to the new protectionism. Faced with the resurgence of tariff policies that hinder global trade flows, the career diplomat urged Latin American and Caribbean countries to deepen their regional integration as a mechanism for economic and trade defense. During his speech at a regional economic forum, Castillo Betances, a specialist in …Trade · Santo Domingo Read Article

19 Million Illegal Products in RD Were Given Candela

The Dominican Republic.- The Government gave another blow to the illicit trade with a historical burning of more than 19 million illegal products. From adulterated Rome to counterfeit pills, to’ that was pa’l fire. They say that this is part of a plan to take care of the health of the people and support those who work legally. An unprecedented blow to illicit trade! The Dominican Government, through the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Mipymes…Environment · Dominican Republic See the Story

The Haitian Customs Office on the Border with Jimaní Falls Into the Hands of an Armed Group.

The Malpasse customs post, a town bordering Jimaní, fell under the control of heavily armed individuals who stormed the facility and expelled the officers. According to the Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste, heavily armed and aggressive men have been stationed at the Malpasse customs facility since last Friday. "Today, customs has no control over what enters the country through Malpasse," lamented a source. According to the report, "since Friday,…Security · Haiti See the Story

Tourism Sector Wages Will Increase by up to 30% Starting in June.

The National Wage Committee (CNS), together with representatives of tourism sector workers and employers, agreed this Monday to a 25% to 30% minimum wage increase for employees in the sector, depending on the subsector. This increase will be implemented in two phases, starting June 1, 2025. "We can now announce that the hotel and tourism sector will receive a 30% increase, while the bar and restaurant sector will receive a 25% minimum wage incre…Wages · Dominican Republic See the Story

As summer travel trends have shifted, great deals are available in the state for Alaskans

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Here are 10 options for tours, stays and more where operators are offering discounts to residents.Tourism · Alaska See the Story

Paliza Presents the Ambitious RD 2036 Meta Plan

In a speech before the American Chamber of Commerce (Amchamdr), Minister of the Presidency José Ignacio Paliza outlined an ambitious roadmap toward 2036, focused on doubling the size of the Dominican economy with a vision of inclusive, competitive, and sustainable development. The project, called "Meta RD 2036," was presented as a strategic continuation of the current government plan, with an emphasis on measurable results and people-centered pu…Economy · Dominican Republic Read Article

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