ALTA EDICIÓN
Ten reports with dates, sources and verification limits.
Editorial cutoff: October2,2026 ·22:20 America/Santo_Domingo. Original source dates retained.
Economy
The central bank raised its policy rate by 25 basis points, from 5.25% to 5.50% annually, and increased its lending and deposit facility rates. It attributed the adjustment to inflation risks from oil prices, international shipping and weather. Its statement reported growth of 4.5% over the first eight months of 2026.
Infrastructure
The Tourism Ministry delivered 44 repaired homes in the first Promevi batch in Colonial City, at a cost exceeding RD$71 million. The handover included 60 restored façades and 150 improved through Pinta tu Ciudad, within the historic district revitalization program financed by the IDB and cofinanced by the European Union.
Tourism
The port authority reported 16,287 passengers across four cruise calls: three in Puerto Plata and one in Pedernales. Puerto Plata received 12,206 passengers and Cabo Rojo 4,081. Freedom of the Seas arrived at Cabo Rojo from Curaçao on September 30.
Energy
The industry ministry announced unchanged gasoline, diesel, LPG and natural gas prices for October 3–9. Premium gasoline: RD$353.10/gallon; regular: RD$317.50; premium diesel: RD$306.10. Aviation fuel and kerosene will fall; two fuel oil categories will rise.
Banking and housing
The second phase handed over 224 apartments in San Antonio de Guerra. In its October 2 statement, Banreservas reports financing 197 purchases for over RD$466 million and RD$900 million in interim project financing. The Presidency’s October 1 statement distinguished 144 financed buyers from 53 pending cases; it also separated project support from a RD$400 million facility being processed. Whether the difference reflects an update is unclear. Presidencia · financing breakdown.
Business and technology
Banco Popular said Toke exceeded one million registered users and 30,000 microbusinesses in its first six months. The platform supports phone-number payments and transfers and has cash deposit/withdrawal locations, according to the bank.
Infrastructure and aviation
IDAC outlined modernization in Washington and announced a Cibao airport surveillance system planned for February 2027 and another for Puerto Plata. It reported three operating weather radars and improvements at San Isidro, and outlined precision-approach projects for Punta Cana and Las Américas.
Business and public policy
Decree 672-26 reserves specified social-program procurement for domestic industrial MSMEs. It covers food, clothing, school supplies and social-health needs, with business accreditation and state-supplier registration. The industry ministry has up to four months from entry into force to inventory the offerings of industrial MSMEs registered as state suppliers.
Talent and technology
The government launched Talent Up, an IDB initiative with Google Cloud and Cisco Networking Academy planning 15,000 free scholarships. Training includes cybersecurity, programming, data, AI and English. Officials reported over 14,000 applications; the ministry will coordinate businesses, institutions and academia.
Energy and services
Protecom offered a calculator to compare consumption-based estimates with state-distributor bills. It separates unsubsidized amounts, state support and customer payment, and compares two months. The announcement says it is available through Protecom and the electricity regulator websites.
