The Dominican Republic government will allocate a 44.2 million peso subsidy to keep essential fuel prices stable for the week of Jan. 10-16, 2026, the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs announced. Most prices will remain unchanged, with some minor adjustments for specific fuels.
The Dominican Republic's insurance sector is experiencing strong growth and financial stability, according to its top regulator, who also affirmed the solid position of Seguros Reservas.
Renowned Dominican pianist Michel Camilo recently led a master class for hundreds of young musicians in Santo Domingo, part of the Berklee Santo Domingo 2026 intensive arts program.
Dominican President Luis Abinader met with pianist Michel Camilo and Berklee College of Music officials to advance the "Berklee in Santo Domingo 2026" program, which offers musical training to young Dominicans.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — The Dominican Republic's Comptroller General's Office significantly expanded its internal control efforts in 2025, conducting 184 audits and establishing 98 new internal audit units to boost transparency.
The Dominican Ministry of Culture and Berklee College of Music launched a week-long international music program Monday, bringing together 200 talented young musicians for intensive training and cultural exchange in Santo Domingo.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – The Dominican Republic's financial system saw its total assets grow 9.3% year-over-year to 4.19 trillion Dominican pesos by the end of November 2025, according to preliminary data from the Superintendency of Banks (SB). The growth indicates robust performance in both lending and deposits.
The Dominican Republic's hydrocarbon sector made significant strides in 2025, marked by a new law, scientific data collection, and exploration agreements aimed at attracting investment and reducing risks.
The Dominican Republic's National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INDRHI) completed significant hydraulic infrastructure projects in 2025, investing nearly 1.2 billion pesos to protect vulnerable communities and enhance agricultural irrigation across several provinces.
Santo Domingo's water utility, CAASD, reported significant 2025 achievements, including over 450 million gallons of daily water production and 7,890 breakdown corrections, benefiting 3.5 million residents through modernization efforts.
