What are the latest news in Dominican Republic? September 1st, 2026
Weather & Emergency Alerts
- The Emergency Operations Center (COE) has maintained yellow and green alerts across multiple provinces, including Greater Santo Domingo, due to heightened rainfall and localized flash-flood risks linked to active tropical disturbances in the Caribbean. Ground News
- The General Directorate of Internal Revenue (DGII) announced updated schedules for the mandatory transition to electronic invoicing (e-CF), with large and medium-sized taxpayers required to issue electronic invoices starting in November. Global VAT Compliance
- The Central Bank maintained its monetary policy rate at 5.25% amid evaluations of domestic growth and external economic trends. Ground News
- Authorities and energy sector leaders are exploring long-term nuclear energy cooperation and additional infrastructure projects to diversify the national energy grid and address recurring power grid stability issues. dominicantoday.com
- Infrastructure expansion plans continue around major transport corridors, including proposals to modernize urban transit routes linking Santo Domingo and the Cibao region.
- The country was officially presented as the headline guest country for the upcoming 30th edition of the International Tourism Fair of Latin America (FIT). dominicantoday.com