President says US is who convenes to the Summit of the Americas

President Luis Abinader has moved to clarify the complex diplomatic situation surrounding the upcoming X Summit of the Americas in Punta Cana, stating that while the Dominican Republic is the host nation, the United States remains the principal...

Catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica 

Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica, as forecasters predicted the Category 5 storm would likely cause “catastrophic” flash flooding, landslides and widespread damage, directly affecting up to 1.5 million people. The US National...

U.S. sought to lure Nicolas Maduro's pilot into betraying Venezuelan leader

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Joshua Goodman Published Oct 28, 2025 • 9 minute read In this image made from a video posted on the Facebook account of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Dec. 15, 2023,...

Dominican Republic elected Pro Tempore President of CLASI for 2026–2027

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has been elected Pro Tempore President of the Latin American Committee on Internal Security (CLASI) for the 2026–2027 term, marking a significant diplomatic and strategic achievement for the country and the...

Economic Report Shows Mixed Outlook, Inflation Worries Continue

Prices and inflation continued to grow in September as the cost of rent and some other services shrank, adding to an unclear financial outlook as the United States enters the holiday shopping season. News Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Prices and...

US warship bound for Trinidad for military exercises

News Newsday Reporter 27 Minutes Ago A view of the USS Gravely (DDG 107) destroyer. - AP Photo A US warship is due to arrive in Trinidad for a five-day visit during which joint training exercises would be done with the TT Defence Force, the...

'US agent tried to recruit Maduro’s pilot to capture Venezuelan leader'

A U.S. federal agent once made a bold proposal to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s chief pilot: divert the president’s plane so American authorities could seize him, in exchange for immense wealth, according to accounts of the covert meeting....

U.S. sought pilot to betray Venezuelan leader Maduro

President Nicolas Maduro flashes victory signs during Indigenous Day in Caracas, Venezuela, Oct 12. Ariana Cubillos/AP File Phoyo × The U.S. blames Maduro for destroying the oil-rich nation's democracy MIAMI – A longtime U.S. law enforcement agent...

Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Jamaica as Catastrophic Category 5 with 185 MPH Winds

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday with catastrophic winds and the potential for widespread flooding and landslides from the Category 5 storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history. Desmond...

US tried to recruit Maduro's pilot — Associated Press

NEW YORK, October 28. /TASS/. The United States has tried to recruit one of the pilots of the plane of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the Associated Press (AP) reported. In April last year, the American authorities received some data from an...

The Dominican Republic’s path to becoming the Caribbean’s leading private aviation hub

Las Vegas, USA— The Dominican Republic continues to take necessary steps toward becoming the leading hub for executive private aviation, which encompasses high-net-worth tourism. This was announced by the executive director of the Airport...

'Nowhere to run': Jamaica's infrastructure brings extra concern amid powerful Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa made landfall Tuesday afternoon in southwestern Jamaica near New Hope with estimated maximum sustained winds of 185 mph — making it the strongest storm to hit the island in 174 years of recordkeeping. The Jamaican government said...

The eyes of the world are on the Dominican Republic: Why?

The president of the Official Chamber of Commerce of Spain in the Dominican Republic ( CAMACOESRD ), Francisco “Paco” Pérez, revealed this Wednesday that the eyes of the world are on this country. Pérez indicated that one of the main reasons is...

Spanish businessmen highlight the advantages and challenges of investing in the Dominican Republic.

The topic was addressed by executives from the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Dominican Republic (CAMACOESRD) and the Dominican Week in Spain (SEDE) platform during the Corripio Communications Group’s weekly luncheon. Representing the...

Montego Bay Becomes Key Hub as Liat Air Expands to Dominican Republic

Montego Bay is set to play a pivotal role in Caribbean air travel as Liat Air launches direct flights to two major destinations in the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. Flights from Montego Bay to Santo Domingo are scheduled to...

Cops arrest man in fatal stabbing of woman outside Bronx bar

A man was arrested Tuesday for the fatal stabbing of a 35-year-old woman who was protecting her boyfriend outside a Bronx bar. Cristian Moya, 28, was charged with murder, manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon for the 4 a.m. Friday...

Dominican Republic and Paraguay move toward direct flights

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is expanding its air connectivity in South America, with Paraguay aiming to soon offer direct flights between Asunción and Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. Paraguay’s Secretary of Tourism, Anguie Duarte de...

Adoption of the joint political declaration, 4th Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies (23.10.25)

Paris Joint Political Declaration on Achieving Gender Equality, Promoting Human Rights of All Women and Girls and Strengthening a Feminist Approach to Foreign Policy under the auspices of the 4th Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies...

Dominican Republic launches first 600 MW renewable energy tender that mandates battery storage

In a significant move to modernize the national power grid, the Unified Council of Electricity Companies (CUED) has unveiled a public tender for up to 600 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy generation. Marking a national first, the bidding...

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall on Jamaica with flooding and catastrophic winds

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, winds tore roofs off buildings and boulders tumbled into roads Tuesday as Hurricane Melissa came ashore as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, one of the strongest Atlantic...