Biden taps Dominican as Latino campaign chief
Local September 11, 2019 | 4:20 pm
Santo Domingo.- Former vice president of the United States and candidate for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, Joseph Biden, appointed Dominican, Laura Jiménez, as director of the Lat[...]China considers US judgment on ties with DR rude
Local September 7, 2019 | 7:55 am
The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the DR, Zhang Run, said that it is an interference of the United States to express opinions about the nature of diplomatic relations between h[...]Cuba to Try New Ways to Fight Aedes Aegypti Mosquito
Local August 23, 2019 | 1:44 pm
- These methods are being used in several countries on an experimental basis
Soldiers sent to Iraq still have not received compensation by Armed Forces
Local August 16, 2019 | 9:05 am
Soldiers sent to the Iraq war showed their outrage yesterday in the form of protest in front of the National Palace. To date, they have not received what the Armed Forc[...]Dominicans in New York celebrate with traditional parade
Local August 12, 2019 | 8:19 am
To the rhythm of the charismatic characteristic merengue, dance groups and folk characters, the Dominicans took to the streets this Sunday in New York to proudly celebrate their traditional parade and[...]Wind and waves as fuel to celebrate the Cabarete Kite Festival
North Coast August 7, 2019 | 7:39 am
In its tenth edition, the Susi Mai water festival was full of activities throughout an intense week.
After massive protests, Puerto Rico taps a new leader
World August 2, 2019 | 5:04 pm
San Juan.- The House of Representatives of Puerto Rico on Fri. in an extraordinary session voted to pave the way to nominate Pedro Pierluisi as Secretary of State, after interviewing the lawyer, a[...]Puerto Rico waiting for a new leader in the midst of the crisis
World July 30, 2019 | 8:44 am
SAN JUAN (AP) - The unprecedented resignation of the governor of Puerto Rico after several days of mass demonstrations has plunged the island into a huge political crisis. Less than four days after G[...]An American visited her boyfriend in Canada. Both were found dead on a remote highway. Now a third body has been found
World July 20, 2019 | 7:57 am
A young American woman and her Australian boyfriend had set out to e[...]
Press Release SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers seized 6 pounds (2.7 kilos) of heroin Monday concealed inside the rear brake drums of a van at the Pan Americ[...]CBP in San Juan seize 6 pounds of heroin hidden in van’s brakes
Gambino-Sicily mob probe uncovers Dominican link: EFE
Local July 17, 2019 | 9:52 am
Rome.- A police operation that ended with the arrest of 18 people on the Italian island of Sicily and Thomas Gambino in New York has unveiled the new links between one of the Cosa Nostra families, the[...]Current Atlantic hurricane season ‘almost average’
World July 10, 2019 | 8:56 am
Denver.- The current Atlantic hurricane season, which began last June, will have an "almost average" activity of storms and hurricanes, according to the updated forecast of the Colorado State Universi[...]Venezuela asks Dominican Republic to hand over ‘coup’ leader: EFE
Local June 27, 2019 | 4:32 pm
Caracas.- The Government of Venezuela on Thurs. asked the Dominican Republic to capture and hand over Eduardo José Báez Torrealba, accused of taking part in a coup set for June 23 and 24, after 14 m[...]Representative Adriano Espaillat introduces the Family Reunification Act of 2019
Local June 19, 2019 | 1:02 pm
Press Release WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced the Family Reunification Act of 2019, a bill that would help ease the burden on immigrant families and work[...]Regional workshop addresses planning for resilience in the Caribbean
Local June 11, 2019 | 3:30 pm
Press Release Port-of-Spain.- The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) subregional headquarters for the Caribbean, together with the United Nations Human Settlements Prog[...]A 2nd US senator opposes reelection in Dominican Republic
Local June 11, 2019 | 8:11 am
Washington, DC.- US Senator Marco Rubio on Mon. said that based on "reports" about the president, "Danilo Medina will seek to alter the Constitution of the Dominican Republic to run for an unprecedent[...]New report calls for urgent action to tackle marine pollution, a growing threat to the Caribbean Sea
World May 30, 2019 | 10:26 am
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, May 30, 2019 - A New World Bank report released today examines how marine pollution in the Caribbean threatens the region's resilience to climate change. The report calls [...]Leaders from the Caribbean region convene in Barbados to take collective action against disaster risk
Local May 27, 2019 | 3:28 pm
PRESS RELEASE BRIDGETOWN, May 27-31, 2019 - This week, more than 500 delegates from 20 Caribbean countries will be gathering in Bridgetown to discuss priorities and solutions to tackle climate and di[...]US Navy hospital ship to offer aid in poke to Venezuela
Local May 24, 2019 | 3:21 pm
Miami.- Eleven countries, including Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Panama, will benefit from the medical assistance mission to be carried out by a US Navy hospital ship to r[...]
