Transportation officials have announced sweeping measures to bolster security across the Dominican Republic’s main airports over the busy winter travel season. The goal, officials say, is to deter criminals and prevent organized crime and drug traffickers from targeting commercial aviation to transport illegal goods. Passenger numbers and air traffic is soaring in the Dominican Republic, …
Safety
Authorities in Punta Cana will step up road safety measures ahead of a potentially record-breaking winter season. The announcement comes on the heels of a tragic bus accident that killed five South American tourists on October 6, sending shock waves through the highly popular tourist region. Officials are currently investigating the incident, and the bus …
The security situation along the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic has once again become a hot topic in the country. With multiple cases of kidnappings, hijackings, and armed robbery reported in border communities this year, authorities in the Dominican Republic are taking a strong stance against the issue, with some officials calling for …
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have announced several measures to improve the safety of speedboats after several high-profile accidents this April involving tourists. Speedboats and other inflatable vessels are a popular form of water transport for locals and visitors in the Dominican Republic. With several large islands making up the country’s archipelago, they are a …