Puerto Plata — President Luis Abinader leads an ambitious program of inaugurations in the province of Puerto Platathis weekend, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, aimed at improving mobility, strengthening education, boosting tourism, and offering residents better living conditions, thus reaffirming the Government’s commitment to sustainable development and the progress that transforms the region.
The works to be inaugurated by the president include the Villa Elisa-Punta Rusia-La Ensenada highway, the Playa Teco highway in Maimón, two schools, housing projects, a bridge, and tourism projects, including the Adompretur building, Infotep classroom and workshop facilities, in addition to the sidewalks and curbs in the historic center of Puerto Plata.
He will also visit the MIDE medical operation and the municipal landfill, meet with students, attend a presentation by the National Philharmonic, preside over the launch of the Graduation Program, and meet with the Punta Bergantín Project Development Commission.
Saturday, September 6
The president’s agenda began at 11:00 a.m. with the inauguration of the Villa Elisa-Punta Rusia-La Ensenada Highway, a strategic project that improves road connectivity and facilitates the transportation of people and goods in the region.
Following this, the president opened the Vuelta Larga Elementary School, strengthening the educational infrastructure and offering students a modern, appropriate learning environment, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to education and community development.
President Abinader then traveled to the municipality of Imbert, where he inaugurated the Saballo School, strengthening the community’s educational infrastructure and expanding learning opportunities for students. He also launched the Kosovo Housing Project, an initiative that provides decent housing and improves the quality of life for beneficiary families.
The governor also opened the Bajabonico Bridge in Altamira, connecting the communities of Los Bonilla, Rincón, Los Polanco, Bellaco, Alto de los Francisco, and Palmar Grande. He also inaugurated the Maimón–Playa Teco Highway. This road enhances access to one of the most popular destinations for both local and international tourists, thereby boosting tourism and regional development.
Likewise, the head of state inaugurated classrooms and workshops at the Technical-Vocational Training Institute (Infotep) for employees of the Free Trade Zone. This project modernizes educational and productive spaces, improves the technical training of workers, and strengthens the competitiveness of local businesses, contributing to the region’s economic and social development.
President Abinader’s Saturday event concluded with a performance by the National Philharmonic in Central Park, providing the community with a space for culture and recreation.
Sunday, September 7
The president’s agenda for Sunday begins at 10:00 a.m. with a visit to the medical operation organized by the Ministry of Defense. He will also preside over the launch of the Titling Program in the San Marcos neighborhood. He will also visit the municipal landfill.
Later, the president will hold a luncheon with 300 young students at the Sports Center, where he will exchange ideas on education, leadership, and community development, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to youth and the progress of the region.
In the afternoon, the head of state will inaugurate the new building of the Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur), strengthening the institution’s tourism and administrative infrastructure. He will also open the renovated sidewalks and curbs in the historic center, improving pedestrian mobility, safety, and urban aesthetics, benefiting residents, merchants, and visitors.
The president’s agenda on Sunday will conclude with a working meeting with the Punta Bergantín Project Development Commission to evaluate progress and plan the next steps of the initiative.