Dominican Republic AI drive sees record training demand

Timeline

1. about 21 hours ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   ITLA launches Tech Camp 2026 for 337 youth across 10 Dominican Republic locations

   ITLA will hold its Tech Camp 2026 in 10 Dominican Republic sites, offering 337 scholarships—including 44 CONANI youth—to teach Scratch and Python to ages 10‑16 from July 27 to Aug 14.

2. 12 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Dominican ITLA receives record 33,274 applications for technology training scholarships

   Dominican ITLA logged a record 33,274 applications for its tech‑focused Continuing Education programs, with the virtual campus drawing 22,376 applicants nationwide.

3. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Leonel Fernández urges Dominican schools to improve reading and critical thinking amid AI growth

   Leonel Fernández calls for stronger reading and critical thinking in Dominican schools as AI expands, proposing libraries, vocabulary tools and age‑appropriate AI limits.

4. 15 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Dominican Republic Police Leadership Receives First AI Certification

   ITLA presented a five‑week AI certification to senior leaders of the Dominican Republic’s National Police, aiming to modernize policing through data‑driven decision‑making and operational efficiency.

5. 19 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Dominican Republic boosts ITLA tech scholarships to 15,000

   Dominican President Luis Abinader expands ITLA tech scholarships to 15,000, adding 6,000 slots and a RD 99 million investment for AI, cybersecurity and other digital fields, open until 17 July 2026.

6. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 3 sources

   Dominican Republic advances education overhaul with AI‑focused curriculum and digital school certifications

   Dominican education minister calls for AI‑focused curriculum overhaul, while four schools earn first Silver digital certification, boosting tech integration for thousands of students.

7. about 1 month ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Cuba showcases AI initiatives at Dominican Republic summit

   Cuban university and deputy minister presented AI education tools and ethical AI commitments at a summit in the Dominican Republic, highlighting sovereign, inclusive AI initiatives.

8. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Dominican Republic to approve national AI ethics code

   Dominican Republic will soon enact a National AI Ethics Code, drafted with input from over 100 groups and aligned with UNESCO principles, after a regional AI ethics summit.

9. about 1 month ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Dominican Defense Minister Launches 'Strong Border' Strategy to Boost Security and Development

   Dominican Defense Minister Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre unveiled the FUERTE ‘strong border’ strategy, linking security, infrastructure and economic development to improve the nation’s frontier region.

10. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    Dominican Republic's ITLA Leads New AI Center of Excellence

    ITLA leads the new AI Center of Excellence in the Dominican Republic, partnering with the government, NVIDIA and local universities to train talent, build an AI factory and advance the nation’s digital strategy

11. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Army delivers remodeled border detachment in Elías Piña

    The Dominican Army handed over the renovated Cañada Miguel border detachment in Elías Piña, the third such upgrade in a month, as part of a programme to strengthen frontier infrastructure and troop conditions.

12. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Dominican Army remodels border outposts in Bánica and Puerto Escondido

    Dominican Army General Jorge Iván Camino Pérez inaugurated renovated border outposts at Bánica and Puerto Escondido, boosting infrastructure, troop conditions and security against smuggling, illegal migration,‑

13. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Dominican Republic boosts Haiti border security with fence expansion and binational market

    Dominican President Abinader unveiled the FUERTE plan to extend the Haiti border fence and build a binational market, aiming to improve security, infrastructure and economic opportunities for frontier provinces

14. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Dominican Republic's ITLA launches AI and semiconductor programs amid institutional overhaul

    ITLA in the Dominican Republic expands to 18 tech degrees, launches the first semiconductor program, secures AI partnerships, awards 8,000+ scholarships, and adds a national AI hub.

15. 3 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    ITLA and Fortinet Partner to Boost Cybersecurity in the Dominican Republic

    ITLA and Fortinet sign a historic pact to enhance cybersecurity training and capabilities in the Dominican Republic.

16. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Liberty Networks to Acquire Gold Data Dominicana in Dominican Republic

    INDOTEL approved Liberty Networks' purchase of Gold Data Dominicana, boosting Dominican telecom infrastructure.