Banyan Group is set to debut in the Dominican Republic with two new resorts in the Punta Cana area: Angsana Cap Cana and Cassia Punta Cana. These properties, opening in 2026, will introduce luxury resort and extended-stay options, enhancing the region's hospitality landscape.
Víctor 'Ito' Bisonó, the newly appointed Minister of Housing, Habitat and Buildings, has inspected the progress of sports infrastructure for the Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games, confirming that construction is proceeding on schedule. The Dominican Republic is investing over RD$5 billion in venues, with nearly 90% completion targeted by December 2025.
Santo Domingo mourns the passing of prominent journalist and lawyer Hugo Ysalguez, who died this past Saturday at the age of 77 after a battle with cancer. Ysalguez was a key figure in Dominican media and justice, known for his extensive career in journalism, his role as a judge, and his active participation in political and social movements.
The Partido de la Liberación Dominicana (PLD) is considering an early selection of its presidential candidate for the 2028 elections, as indicated by Secretary General Johnny Pujols. This initiative follows a 2025 ruling by the Superior Electoral Tribunal (TSE) that previously annulled the party's attempt to accelerate its candidate selection timeline.
Cuba has accused the United States of imposing on the Dominican Republic the decision to exclude Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua from the upcoming 10th Summit of the Americas in Punta Cana, scheduled for December 2025. The Dominican Republic cited multilateral criteria and OAS membership for the exclusions.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director-General, Qu Dongyu, has projected that the Dominican Republic could achieve its 'Zero Hunger' goal within the next two years. The announcement was made during President Luis Abinader's participation in the UN General Assembly, where Abinader's food security vision was praised.
