Energy crunch won’t harm economy: top official

Santo Domingo.- Economy minister, Isidoro Santana, said Thurs. that the energy crisis has forced the Govt. to buy electricity at a high cost, which means an “additional burden” for the Dominican Republic. He noted however that the situation will not affect the country’s economy. “I do not believe that this affects the Gross Domestic Product.”…

BBC praises Dominican Republic’s tourism, economy

Santo Domingo.- It’s known for its beautiful beaches and the millions of tourists who come to vacation every year. But what may not be widely known is that the Dominican Republic has had an average economic growth close to 6% annually during the last six years. In 2017, the GDP growth was 4.6% and according…