Dominican Republic tourism projects 80,000 additional cruise passengers

Cruise tourism in the Dominican Republic is booming, establishing itself as one of the leaders in the Caribbean thanks to increased demand, modern ports such as Amber Cove and Taino Bay in Puerto Plata, and a strategic approach driven by a...

Why Trump Is a ‘Scarcity President’

U.S. President Donald Trump has frequently talked about taking over Greenland and Canada, but it’s unclear if he was actually serious about it. According to Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Greg Grandin, U.S. leaders from the Founding Fathers...

WATCH: Trump says he could attack drug cartels on land amid boat strikes

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump said the U.S. military could soon go after drug smuggling on land and would consider taking the matter to Congress, but said that last step wasn't required. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said...

Financing a Property in the Dominican Republic

The Reef Foreign investors seeking property in the Dominican Republic (DR) have access to a range of financing options from both local and international institutions. While cash purchases remain common, especially for lower-priced condominiums,...

Your guide to voting in the 2025 Boston general election

Congratulations, you made it through Boston's preliminary election, which whittled the fields down in some of the competitive races in town. "Whittle" may be too wan a word in the case of the mayoral race: Incumbent Michelle Wu blew out her...

Orion Buys Stake in Capstone’s Santo Domingo Project

Capstone Copper Corp. has agreed to sell a 25% ownership interest in the Santo Domingo Project to Orion Resource Partners for $360 million. Per the agreement, Orion will pay $225 million upon a positive final investment decision (FID) on Santo...

Are the government intelligence offices in complicity with drug trafficking?

A Katherine Hernandez of CDN Channel 37 remark questioning the efficacy or complicity of intelligence agencies in the Dominican Republic with drug trafficking has been a recent leading trending topic. She pointed out that the country has about the...

Satellite images reveal Jamaica devastation as Melissa tears through Cuba

In Jamaica, more than 25,000 people were packed into shelters on Wednesday and more streamed in throughout the day after the storm ripped roofs off their homes and left them temporarily homeless. Dana Morris Dixon, Jamaica’s education minister,...

UN celebrates 80 years with free fair in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo.- The United Nations System will commemorate its 80th anniversary with a free public fair titled “UN Fair: 80 Years Building the Future!” on October 17 and 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Publishing Pavilion in the Plaza de...

W2M-BDX launches first electric fleet in Dominican Republic tourism sector

Punta Cana.- W2M-BDX, the World2Meet inbound operator in the Caribbean, has introduced 25 electric vehicles to its fleet, becoming the first tourism company in the Dominican Republic to adopt sustainable mobility on this scale. This milestone...

Hurricane Melissa Hits North America as Multiple Countries Affected

At least 36 deaths are being attributed to the storm across Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, according to officials. Aftermath In Jamaica after been Hit by Hurricane Melissa. Photo Credit: New York Times Hurricane Melissa left dozens...

Moroccan Sahara: Dominican Republic Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s efforts to Achieve Credible Political Solution

The Dominican Republic reaffirmed, Monday in New York, its support for Morocco’s efforts to find a credible and acceptable political solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, emphasizing that the Autonomy initiative is the basis...

Cuban rowers train in Guatemala for the Santo Domingo qualifier

HAVANA, Cuba, Oct 13 (ACN) Cuban rowers who will participate at the qualifying tournament for the 2026 Central American Games in Santo Domingo from October 15th to 19th are already training in Guatemala, led by captain Roberto Carlos Paz Sanchez....

Hurricane Melissa aerial footage shows total destruction with homes ripped bare

Footage shows total destruction with the roofs and walls of buildings collapsed, trees fallen and roads blocked after Hurricane Melissa hit. On the route to Black River, two hours south of Kingston, Jamaica, debris prevented cars from getting...

Integrating DNA Sequencing and AI for AAV Genome Integrity

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Dozens dead as 'unprecedented' Hurricane Melissa ravages through Caribbean

At least 34 people have been killed after Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean, leaving widespread destruction. The Red Cross said early indications show the storm has been a "disaster of unprecedented catastrophe". Storm Melissa has so...

Dominican Republic leads region with first National Civic Space Strategy

Spain.- The Dominican Republic became the first country in Latin America and the Caribbean to adopt a National Civic Space Strategy, positioning itself as a regional leader in open government. The initiative was presented during the IX Global...

Social Security in the Sun: Using Your U.S. Benefits to Retire in the Dominican Republic

Imagine trading snow shovels for sand and letting your Social Security check work under Caribbean skies. For many Americans, retiring in the Dominican Republic isn’t just a dream—it’s an affordable reality. The U.S. Social Security Administration...

UN Tourism names David Collado as the Minister of the Americas for global industry leadership

Tourism Minister David Collado, was officially recognized by the UN Tourism (World Tourism Organization) as the “Minister of the Americas” on 16 October 2025, an honor that solidifies the country’s leading role in the global tourism industry...

Dominican Republic condemns attack on Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa’s convoy

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic condemned the attack on a convoy carrying Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa and expressed solidarity with the people of Ecuador. Through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Dominican government stated on...