This post is part of the Public Sources 2024 project of SA WEST. It contains a collection of reliable links to ministries, government institutions, and local media sources in Dominican Republic.
All links were checked in October and November 2024. In addition to providing links to local news websites, we also share their social media profiles and related groups in messaging platforms. This gives you a comprehensive toolset to follow and gather data on current events using your preferred methods.
This collection is made to help intelligence professionals and researchers find important resources related to Dominican Republic. While we do not claim to have every possible link, we hope this collection serves as a useful starting point for your project.
To help you better understand the regional context, we provide a list of projects in Dominican Republic, if available, involving the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the Asian Development Bank.
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Dominican Republic
National portal, selected links to ministries and government organizations
Ministerio de Economía, Planificación y Desarrollo https://mepyd.gob.do |
The Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development of the Dominican Republic coordinates the Economic Cabinet, working to promote sustainable economic growth and social development in the country. It provides specific information regarding governmental policies, economic plans, and development initiatives. |
Ministerio de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología https://mescyt.gob.do |
El MESCyT es el órgano del Poder Ejecutivo, en el ramo de la educación superior, la ciencia y la tecnología, encargado de fomentar, reglamentar y administrar el Sistema Nacional de Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnología. |
| General Directorate of Migration – Dominican Republic https://migracion.gob.do |
The General Directorate of Migration is responsible for regulating immigration in the Dominican Republic. It oversees the entry and exit of citizens and foreigners, ensuring compliance with national laws and standards. The website provides essential information about the Electronic Ticket, migration services, and organizational details. |
| Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic https://ministeriodeeducacion.gob.do |
This website serves as the official platform for the Ministry of Education in the Dominican Republic, responsible for planning, managing, and administering the country’s educational model. It provides access to various resources, services, and information related to the education sector, including policy initiatives, educational programs, and administrative support for schools and educators. |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic http://mirex.gob.do |
The official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, providing information and services related to international relations, legalization, and expatriate assistance for Dominicans living abroad. |
| Fortalecimiento y Desarrollo del Sector Salud https://msp.gob.do |
This governmental site provides information about the strengthening and development of the health sector in the country. It directs, coordinates, and evaluates inter-institutional and inter-sectoral collaboration mechanisms, as well as the formulation of policies within the National Health System to support leadership functions based on the generation of information that informs decision-making. |
| Ministerio de Trabajo – República Dominicana https://mt.gob.do |
The official website of the Ministry of Labor of the Dominican Republic, providing information on labor laws, employment initiatives, and social security enhancements. It features announcements such as cooperation agreements, employment fairs, and labor reforms aimed at protecting the workforce. |
| Official Portal of the Presidency of the Dominican Republic https://presidencia.gob.do |
This website provides official information regarding the government of President Luis Abinader, covering his administration from 2020 to 2024, as well as the Ministry of Interior and Police led by Jesús (Chu) Vásquez Martínez. It aims to develop public policies related to citizen security while respecting citizens’ rights and promoting dialogue, consensus, and citizen participation and inclusion. |
| Service Portal of the Direction General of Migration https://servicios.migracion.gob.do |
This portal provides services related to migration in the Dominican Republic. It offers information on immigration processes, residency applications, visa services, and more. The site aims to facilitate the management of migration-related services for citizens and visitors alike. |
| Electronic Ticket for Entry and Exit to the Dominican Republic https://viajerodigital.mitur.gob.do |
This site provides digital services for recording entry and exit data for travelers entering or leaving the Dominican Republic. It simplifies the immigration process and offers both English and Spanish resources for users. |
Ministry of the Presidency of the Dominican Republic https://minpre.gob.do |
The official website of the Ministry of the Presidency provides vital information about the Dominican Republic’s government operations, initiatives, and services. It offers news, updates, and informative resources for citizens and stakeholders. Users can subscribe to receive the latest news directly in their email. |
| Sitio oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República Dominicana https://mirex.gob.do |
This website provides official information about the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, including consular services, news updates, and relevant resources for citizens and foreigners. |
Central Bank of the Dominican Republic http://www.bancentral.gov.do |
Central bank |
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01 – Registers, Public Records, Statistics
https://onapi.gob.do     |
This site provides information about intellectual property services in the Dominican Republic. It offers resources for trademark registration, patent filing, and copyright protection. The platform aims to assist individuals and businesses in understanding and protecting their intellectual property rights. |
| https://www.consultoria.gov.do |
Este sitio proporciona servicios de consultoría y redacción de proyectos de leyes, resoluciones, decretos, reglamentos y otras disposiciones legislativas y ejecutivas, así como también responde a las consultas dirigidas al Presidente de la República y los Ministros. |
04 – News
| https://7dias.com.do |
This site provides the latest news and updates about events happening in the Dominican Republic and around the world, ensuring users are well-informed with just a click. |
| https://acento.com.do |
This site provides the latest news from Santo Domingo and around the world, focusing on important events and developments in various sectors, including politics, culture, and society. |
| https://almomento.net |
This site provides real-time news and updates about the Dominican Republic, covering various topics including politics, sports, and entertainment. |
| https://cachicha.com |
This site provides a virtual community residency where users can interact and share information. |
| https://ciudadoriental.com |
This site will be useful for obtaining news and information related to the eastern area of the Santo Domingo province, focused on local events and community happenings. |
| https://diariodigital.com.do |
This site will be useful for news about current events in art, culture, tourism, politics, economy, and the environment, presented with a professional focus and detailed analyses. |
https://diariolibre.com   |
This site provides the latest news and information from the Dominican Republic, covering various topics including politics, economy, culture, and sports. |
| https://dominicanoshoy.com |
This site provides news and information about the Dominican Republic, focusing on current events, politics, and cultural topics, aimed at the Dominican community. |
| https://dr1.com |
This site provides news and travel information about the Dominican Republic. |
| https://elcaribe.com.do |
This site provides the latest news about the Dominican Republic and the rest of the world in all its aspects. |
| https://eldia.com.do |
Information about the news coverage and special reporting provided by El Día, including in-depth articles and insights into current events. |
| https://eljacaguero.com |
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| https://elnacional.com.do |
This site provides news and information relevant to a wide audience, covering various topics such as politics, culture, and sports. It aims to deliver high-quality journalism to keep readers informed about current events. |
https://elnuevodiario.com.do |
This site provides news and information relevant to the Dominican Republic, covering various topics including politics, economy, health, culture, and more. |
| https://elsoldesantiago.com |
Newspaper for the Dominicans with the latest news on politics, sports, and much more. |
| https://ensegundos.do |
This site provides news and updates related to the Dominican Republic, covering various topics including politics, entertainment, and culture. It aims to keep readers informed about local happenings and significant events. |
| https://hoy.com.do |
This site provides services and capabilities related to delivering news and information. It serves as a digital newspaper with a focus on reporting the truth. |
| https://listindiario.com |
This site provides news and information relevant to the Dominican Republic, focusing on various topics including politics, sports, entertainment, and culture. |
| https://noticiassin.com |
This site provides the latest news from Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic, and worldwide. It is operated by Grupo SIN, a company dedicated to the production and transmission of information and opinion programs through national open television on Channel 9 of Color Visión. |
| https://remolacha.net |
This site provides news and information relevant to the Dominican Republic, focusing on articles that cater to the interests of Dominicans. It serves as a blog where users can find updates on various topics including politics, entertainment, and lifestyle. |
| https://www.apunterd.com |
This site offers educational resources, notes, and academic tools for students and educators to enhance learning experiences. |
| https://www.eljaya.com |
This site provides news and information relevant to the local community and covers various topics, including politics, culture, and entertainment. It aims to keep readers informed about current events and offers insights into local issues. |
| https://dominicantoday.com | This site provides comprehensive news and information about the Dominican Republic, covering a wide range of topics including politics, culture, economy, and lifestyle. It serves as a valuable resource for both locals and those interested in understanding the country’s current events. |
| https://gentetuya.com | This site provides real estate listings and services in Spanish-speaking regions, connecting buyers with properties and agents. It includes tools for searching homes, apartments, and commercial real estate, as well as resources for both buyers and sellers. |
| https://lainformacion.com.do | This site provides a comprehensive range of digital information services, including news articles, analysis, and multimedia content tailored for Spanish-speaking audiences. |
07 – TV & Radio stations
| https://cdn.com.do |
This site will be useful for accessing news and information relevant to the Dominican Republic. It offers a variety of news articles, videos, and live broadcasts focused on local and international events. |
| https://colorvision.com.do |
This site provides information about the Color Visión television channel, including programming schedules, news updates, and access to live broadcasts. It also features articles related to media and entertainment. |
| https://conectate.com.do |
This site provides information about lotteries, tourism, and news in the Dominican Republic, including results from Leidsa, Lotería Nacional, Lotería Real, and Loteka. It also features events, surveys, fuel prices, and a tourist guide for the Dominican Republic. |
| https://fulldeto.net |
This site provides a platform for streaming various multimedia content, including movies and TV shows, with an emphasis on high-quality video and fast loading times. Users can explore a wide library of titles across different genres. |
| https://lan103fm.com |
This site provides a variety of music streaming services focused on Dominican music, including genres like merengue and bachata. It also offers news and updates on local events and artists. |
| https://masvip.com.do |
This site provides official entertainment news, interviews, and current reports from the Dominican Republic. |
| https://microvision.com.do |
This site offers services and capabilities related to Microvision, providing solutions for various facial-related purposes. |
| https://radios.com.do |
This site provides online radio streaming services for Dominican radio stations. It allows users to listen to live radio broadcasts from various stations in the Dominican Republic. Visit our website to access a wide range of Dominican radio stations. |
| https://supercanal.com |
supercanal.com is a digital newspaper that provides news and information on various topics such as politics, sports, entertainment, and more. |
| https://telemicro.com.do |
Telemicro Canal 5 – Telemicro Oficial is a website that provides information and services related to Telemicro Canal 5, an official television channel. The website offers a platform for users to access news, entertainment, and other multimedia content provided by Telemicro Canal 5. |
| https://telenord.com.do |
This site provides telecommunication services in the Northeast region, delivering reliable connectivity and support for both personal and business needs. |
| https://telenoticias.com.do |
This site provides the latest news and updates on various topics including politics, entertainment, and sports. It aims to keep users informed with real-time reporting and detailed analysis. |
| https://z101digital.com |
This site provides services and capabilities for staying informed through its digital newspaper and social media presence. |
| https://cine.com.do | Provides information about the showtimes and movies playing in the main cinemas in Santo Domingo and the rest of the country. |
| https://emisorasdominicanasonline.com | This site provides a platform to listen to various Dominican radio stations online for free, including popular channels like Z101, Disco 106, Radio Cima, Zol FM, Caliente FM, and Primera. |
| https://rdparty.com | This site provides information about events, parties, concerts, and gatherings in the Dominican Republic, helping users discover and attend local festivities. |
12 – For travelers
| https://barcelo.com |
This site offers a wide range of hotel and resort booking options under the Barceló Hotel Group, providing customers with attractive prices and guarantees of the best offers available. |
| https://citysantiago.com |
This site will be useful for accessing the latest news on the Dominican Republic and the rest of the world across all fronts. |
| https://hola.jetblue.com | This site provides information about flight services to over 90 destinations, offering free in-flight entertainment, complimentary snacks and branded beverages, ample legroom, and award-winning service. |
15 – Social networks, forums
| https://livio.com | This site provides comprehensive news, directories, and information about the Dominican Republic. It includes local news articles, business directories, and various resources aimed at residents and visitors. |
| https://orgullodominicano.com | Information about news and updates from the Dominican Republic. |
18 – In some cases, these resources might be useful
| https://1411.com.do |
This site will be useful for discovering companies in the Dominican Republic, providing their phone numbers, addresses, photos, and maps. Users can also share their opinions about the businesses they visit. |
| https://paginasamarillas.com.do |
This site will be useful for finding business contact information such as phone numbers, addresses, emails, social media, websites, images, and schedules. It serves as an interactive telephone directory that provides all the business information you need. |
| https://guiarepublicadominicana.com | This site provides a comprehensive guide to the Dominican Republic, offering information on maps, hotels, restaurants, shopping, leisure, and everything you wish to know about the Dominican Republic. Discover Punta Cana. |
| https://reddominicana.com | This site provides information and tips about the Dominican Republic. |
Projects carried out by the World Bank in Dominican Republic
| Name of the Project | implementing_agency | Timeframe |
| Sustainable Development DPL | Implementing Agency: not indicated Project Objective: not indicated |
07 Jun 2024 ‑ 31 Dec 2025 |
| Distribution Efficiency Improvement and Utility Strengthening Project | Implementing Agency: Electricity Distribution Company for the South (Empresa Distribuidora de Electricidad del Sur), Electricity Distribution Company for the East (Empresa Distribuidora de Electricidad del Este), Electricity Distribution Company for the North (Empresa Distribuidora de Electricidad del Norte). Project Objective: The project development objective is to improve the governance and financial and environmental sustainability of the electricity distribution companies in the Dominican Republic. |
13 Dec 2023 ‑ 02 Nov 2028 |
| Program to Support the Strengthening of the National Health System | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Housing and Constructions, Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance. Project Objective: To improve the capacity of public healthcare providers to deliver quality services, with an emphasis on maternal and neonatal care, and to strengthen the stewardship capacity of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance. |
06 Dec 2023 ‑ 30 Nov 2029 |
| Support for the Implementation of the Public Administration Reform and Modernization Plan | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Public Administration (MAP) Project Objective: To improve the efficiency, accessibility, and responsiveness of selected administrative services for citizens and businesses. |
28 Nov 2023 ‑ 31 May 2029 |
| Dominican Republic Emergency Response and Resilience Project | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Presidency, Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development. Project Objective: The objectives of the Project are to support the Dominican Republic’s emergency response and recovery needs and to strengthen its institutional capacity to manage risks posed by natural hazards and the effects of climate change. |
23 Jan 2023 ‑ 24 Jan 2028 |
| Integrated Social Protection Inclusion and Resilience Project (INSPIRE) | Implementing Agency: SUPERATE Project Objective: The Project development objectives (PDO) are to increase the efficiency of integrated social protection services and to promote economic inclusion and access to shock-responsive assistance, including climate shocks, for the poor and extreme poor, and in case of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, respond promptly and effectively to it. |
24 May 2023 ‑ 27 Apr 2028 |
| Dominican Republic Second DRM Development Policy Loan with a Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance Project Objective: The proposed operation aims at supporting the GoDR’s management of risks resulting from natural and public health adverse events, by (i) strengthening disaster risk reduction in territorial planning and the housing sector, and (ii) strengthening disaster risk preparedness, response and recovery through shock-responsive social protection and fiscal risk management. |
02 Dec 2022 ‑ 15 Jan 2026 |
| Dominican Republic Water Sector Modernization Program | Implementing Agency: La Vega Water and Sewerage Corporation (CORAAVEGA), National Water and Sewerage Institute (INAPA), Santiago Water and Sewerage Corporation (CORAASAN), Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Development (MEPyD), National Institute for Hydraulic Resources (INDRHI). Project Objective: The objectives of the Operation are to: (i) improve the planning capacity and operational and commercial efficiency of selected water supply and sanitation institutions; and (ii) increase access to safely managed water and sanitation services in selected water stressed areas. |
24 Mar 2023 ‑ 31 Dec 2027 |
| Support to the National Housing Program Project | Implementing Agency: Ministry of the Presidency Project Objective: The objective of the Project is to increase access to affordable and resilient housing for eligible households in the Dominican Republic. |
31 May 2022 ‑ 30 Jun 2026 |
| Water Supply and Wastewater Services Improvement Project | Implementing Agency: National Institute for Water Supply and Sewerage. Project Objective: To increase access to and improve quality and efficiency of water supply and sanitation services in target areas of the Dominican Republic. |
27 May 2021 ‑ 27 May 2026 |
| DR Resilient Agriculture and Integrated Water Resources Management | Implementing Agency: Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos. Project Objective: The Project Development Objective is to contribute to improved sustainable landscape management and access to water supply and sanitation services in targeted river basins. |
13 Dec 2018 ‑ 02 Oct 2026 |
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