
Dominican Republic Closes Key Floating Bridge Due to River Debris
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have temporarily closed a floating bridge connecting Santo Domingo's National District with Santo Domingo East to clear organic river debris.
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Authorities in the Dominican Republic have temporarily closed a floating bridge connecting Santo Domingo's National District with Santo Domingo East to clear organic river debris.

The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Culture has inaugurated the 12th International Theater Festival (FITE RD 2025), featuring Spain as the guest country.

The Dominican Postal Institute (INPOSDOM) has issued new commemorative stamps celebrating 14 sports and music icons from Santo Domingo's historic San Carlos neighborhood, recognizing their contributions to national culture and history.

Dominican Republic's Minister of Housing and Buildings, Carlos Bonilla, showcased the newly opened Dr. José Joaquín Puello Clinical-Surgical General Hospital to a group of leaders, highlighting its modern facilities and role in national development.

A long-stalled university and high school complex in Elías Piña, Dominican Republic, is rapidly nearing completion and is expected to open by late November, officials announced.
The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Culture will host the XII International Theater Festival RD 2025 (FITE RD 2025) from Oct. 19-30, featuring 75 performances across eight provinces.

The Dominican government is accelerating the construction of 12 new educational centers in Santo Domingo Norte, a project set to deliver 158 new classrooms and benefit 5,530 students by December.

Dominican President Luis Abinader opened a new overpass in Santo Domingo Oeste, projected to cut travel times by 40% for over a million daily commuters. The RD 2 billion project is part of a broader infrastructure plan.
The 2025 Santo Domingo International Book Fair concluded with record-breaking sales exceeding 75 million pesos, marking a significant 30% increase from the previous year. The event drew massive attendance and featured nearly 650 activities, solidifying its status as the Caribbean's premier literary gathering.
The Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2025, which concluded Sunday, offered 41 Dominican authors a crucial platform to expand their reach globally.