Official data shows a clear upward trend in marijuana seizures over the last five years.

Arajet now connects Puerto Ricans to 11 new destinations via Santo Domingo and Punta Cana, including countries across the Americas.

The Open Skies agreement lets Arajet offer competitive rates and expand its reach across the region to more travelers.

Celebrating its third edition, the event promotes investment and continued growth of the destination.

Arajet is creating a low cost international airline hub based in The Dominican Republic.

In the first quarter of this year, exports of non-mining goods from Colombia to the Dominican Republic totaled $92.3 million USD and increased 9% compared to the same period in 2024.

IDAC grants flight endorsements to Dominican pilots Víctor Cruz and Yoryi Bonilla for Boeing 737 Max 8.

The route will improve air connectivity and lower fares for the Dominican community in New York, as well as for tourists to the Caribbean country.

Since January 2019, the Dassault Falcon 2000EX transported Venezuelan Oil Minister Quevedo and Maduro regime officials.

Colombian tourism to the Dominican Republic surged in 2024, with 335,819 visitors and over 3,600 flights. Punta Cana remains a top destination.

CH-Aviation's certification highlights airlines committed to passenger safety and comfort, fleet modernization, CO2 reduction, and fuel efficiency.

During a routine immigration checkpoint, Colombian officials found a woman subject to an Interpol Red Notice and took her into custody.

Arajet transported 96,586 passengers in November 2024, surpassing one million for the year—a first for any Dominican airline.

Arajet expects to launch routes from US territory to Santo Domingo and Punta Cana in the second quarter

In a heartfelt ceremony at Punta Cana International Airport, the Dominican Republic celebrated a historic milestone by welcoming its 11 millionth visitor.

The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Tourism showcased its latest luxury destinations at an exclusive event held at the Vizcaya Museum in Miami.

ALTA Executive Director José Ricardo Botelho noted Arajet’s role in increasing accessibility and connectivity across the region.

The move underscores the collaborative relationship between the United States and Dominican Republic's governments.

The new loan guaranty to Banreservas aims to enhance small business lending, focusing on underrepresented entrepreneurs, including women-owned small businesses, and green loans.

“Los Haitises” is a Boeing 737 Max 8 with a 185-seat configuration, which landed on Dominican soil directly from the Boeing factory in Seattle, US.

“Arajet wants the world to know that the Dominican Republic is more than just sun and beaches. It is an island rich in culture and talent."

Arajet says adding Dominican pilots helps to "consolidate ourselves as a flag carrier of national pride, full of Dominican collaborators in all areas.:

"Latin America is more than just a destination for outsourcing. It is a strategic hub where innovation, talent, and customer-centric values converge."

The Dominican low-cost carrier will ramp up frequencies between Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena to Santo Domingo over the next two months.

This voluntary pilot program is has governmental support and is being embraced by both public and private companies.

The airline has a goal of transporting 1.5 million passengers in 2024 and says it is awaiting approval to enter the US market.

The bank has set a goal of using at least 50% of the funds to promote "women’s economic empowerment through lending."

Previous startup airline of the year winners include Play Airlines, Cobalt Air, and Air Seoul.

Tickets on sale now through the end of the month will have a base fare of only $7.37 USD in a nod to the carrier’s fleet of Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet of planes.

Horatio, which has two offices in the Dominican Republic, called the expansion a strategic move to tap into Colombia's skilled workforce and bolster its content moderation operations.

With growing concerns about forced labor and deteriorating US-China relations, some companies are increasingly looking for a plan B.

Now, Dominican citizens that pass a security clearance can join the US Global Entry program with TSAPreCheck

The two nations agreed to look into partnering to build an oil refinery after a recent official visit by Guyanan President Irfaan Ali.

The only direct flight available between the two cities will operate twice per week, on Monday and Thursday, according to Arajet.

The next few years will see more countries jockeying for investors, operators, and developers in free zones. Among other factors, success will depend on transparent and sustainable government policies.

Very soon we will announce new routes to South America and the United States,” said Víctor Pacheco, CEO and founder of Arajet

The pact will facilitate the exchange of information between Colombia and the Dominican Republic on good practices for digital transformation and connectivity.

The initiative was the brainchild of Ambassador Angie Martinez who, upon her arrival in Jamaica set out to forge closer trade and investment relations between the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.

Arajet is offering certain Viva passengers with disrupted trajectories between Colombia & The Dominican Republic $19 fares.

...So our goal is to have an additional…at least two more locations in other nearshore geographies and we are continuing to evaluate other nearshore locations.

Finance Americas Executive Editor Loren Moss was recently in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where he was able to speak with Julissa Cruz, the Executive Director of Indotel, the Dominican Republic’s telecommunications regulatory commission. The island nation has been accelerating its ...

Founder Victor Pacheco Tells Finance Americas why the time is right for a Dominican airline to connect the Caribbean & the entire hemisphere.

In this 1st of a 3 part series, Dominican Port authorities tell Insight Crime about their struggle against narcotraffickers.

Tourism makes up 8.4% of the Dominican Republic's GDP.

Flights between Santo Domingo & Medellín begin March 28, and start at $194 USD round trip

In many markets PriceSmart is the only reliable source for high quality grocery imports from the US, such as whole turkeys or authentic bacon, ham, cheeses & condiments.

Viva will initially fly between Medellín (MDE) and Punta Cana (PUJ) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

ponsors included Teincomin, International SOS, Fichtner, and Imesa. Presenters hailed from Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, and the host country of Colombia.

Teleperformance Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for its Strong Growth, Vison and Operational Practices in the Latin American Nearshore Customer Experience Outsourcing Market

Saturday, Copa Airline’s low-cost subsidiary Wingo began operating flights between Medellín Colombia and the resort destination of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with rates starting at $199 round trip, and including one penalty-free date change.