DGII represents the Dominican Republic at the Global Trade and Infrastructure Summit (GTIS)
World December 26, 2024 | 5:19 pm
Dubai.- The General Directorate of Internal Revenue (DGII) represented the Dominican Republic at the Global Trade and Infrastructure Summit (GTIS), held on December 10-11, 2024, durin[...]Dominican Republic reaffirms commitment to regional trade at ADD Summit
World December 26, 2024 | 2:13 pm
Panamá.- At the 2024 Alliance for Development in Democracy (ADD) summit in Panama, the Dominican Republic emphasized its dedication to strengthening regional supply chains and foster[...]Haitian Health Minister dismissed after incident kills two journalists and a police officer
World December 26, 2024 | 10:56 am
Haiti.- Health Minister Duckenson Lorthé Blaima has been dismissed following a tragic event during the reopening of the University Hospital of Haiti (HUEH), which led to the deaths o[...]Torrential rains in Haiti leave 13 dead and thousands displaced
World December 25, 2024 | 11:20 am
Haiti.- Severe rainfall over the past 72 hours has devastated Haiti, resulting in 13 deaths, 15 injuries, one missing person, and significant property damage, according to a report by[...]Armed gang attack on Haitian hospital
World December 25, 2024 | 8:45 am
Haiti.- On December 24, members of the “ViV Ansamm” gang launched an armed attack on the State University of Haiti Hospital, causing widespread panic in the city center. The assau[...]American Airlines grounds all U.S. flights due to technical issue
World December 24, 2024 | 12:28 pm
United States.- On Tuesday, December 24, American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, temporarily suspended all domestic flights for two hours due to a technical problem, accordi[...]Nearly 400 Kenyan police officers trapped in Haiti amid rising violence
World December 24, 2024 | 11:20 am
Haiti.- Nearly 400 Kenyan gendarmes, deployed to Haiti in October to assist local authorities in combating violence, are now trapped in the country, facing over 12,000 member[...]U.S. Congress declines renewal of HOPE/HELP Act for Haiti
World December 23, 2024 | 3:20 pm
Haiti.- The U.S. Congress approved a budget bill on Friday, averting a government shutdown but excluding the extension of Haiti's HOPE/HELP trade programs. These programs, vital for H[...]Dominican Embassy honors Juan Pablo Duarte in Jamaica
World December 23, 2024 | 10:45 am
Jamaica.- The Dominican Embassy in Jamaica, led by Ambassador Angie Martínez, commemorated the Father of the Nation, Juan Pablo Duarte, through a series of unprecedented patriotic ev[...]Leslie Voltaire promises hopeful 2025 for Haiti
World December 20, 2024 | 2:20 pm
Haiti.- Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council (KPT) hosted its annual end-of-year ceremony on December 19, 2024, in Vila Dakey. The event gathered key national and international f[...]JetBlue extends flight suspension to Haiti
World December 20, 2024 | 10:15 am
United States.- JetBlue has announced it will extend its suspension of flights to and from Haiti until April 30, 2025, citing ongoing civil unrest and security risks. This decision co[...]U.S. calls Open Skies Agreement with Dominican Republic a key aviation advance
World December 20, 2024 | 9:40 am
Washington.- The U.S.-Dominican Republic Open Skies agreement, effective as of Thursday, marks a significant milestone in the liberalization of civil aviation in the Western Hemispher[...]Haiti declares state of emergency
World December 20, 2024 | 9:15 am
Haiti.- The Haitian government has announced a one-month state of emergency from December 22, 2024, to January 21, 2025, in response to escalating gang violence and insecurity. The de[...]Dominican Republic finalizes steps for Open Skies Agreement
World December 20, 2024 | 8:12 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has officially enacted the "Open Skies" Air Transport Agreement with the United States, marking a significant milestone in its air connectivity.[...]Haiti resumes international flights
World December 19, 2024 | 3:10 pm
Haiti.- Haiti marked a significant milestone with the resumption of international commercial flights from Toussaint Louverture International Airport after months of disruption due to [...]Haitian Police eliminate 16 gang members in security operation
World December 19, 2024 | 10:45 am
Port-au-Prince, Haiti.- The Haitian National Police (PNH) reported the deaths of 16 members of the armed group Base Grand Grif during operations in Palmiste, Artibonite. The group is [...]Haiti’s Bernard Mevs Hospital attacked and burned
World December 18, 2024 | 3:15 pm
Port-au-Prince, Haiti.- The Bernard Mevs Hospital, one of Haiti’s most vital medical institutions, was attacked and set on fire by the Vivre Ensemble armed coalition between Decembe[...]U.S. Coast Guard, Border Patrol, and Dominican Navy detain 108 migrants
World December 18, 2024 | 1:11 pm
San Juan, Puerto Rico.- The U.S. Coast Guard in Puerto Rico, in collaboration with the Border Patrol (CBP) and the Dominican Navy, reported the detention of 107 Dominicans and one Hai[...]French Supreme Court confirms corruption conviction for Nicolas Sarkozy
World December 18, 2024 | 11:45 am
Paris.- The French Supreme Court has upheld the corruption and influence-peddling conviction against former President Nicolas Sarkozy, making the sentence final. Sarkozy, who served a[...]JetBlue CEO urges Trump to revamp U.S. air traffic control system
World December 18, 2024 | 11:12 am
United States.- JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty has called on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to address the country's air traffic control system, citing issues of inadequate staffing a[...]Honduras asserts drug container was not contaminated on its territory
World December 18, 2024 | 8:25 am
Honduras.- The Honduran Merchant Marine provided key details about the route of a container carrying 9.8 tons of cocaine seized at the port of Caucedo, confirming the shipment was not[...]Carlos Peña signs Madrid Charter, GenS joins Vox-promoted forum
World December 17, 2024 | 2:18 pm
Madrid.- Carlos Peña, president of the Generation of Servers Party (GenS), signed the Madrid Charter on Tuesday, aligning the party with the Madrid Forum, a conservative alliance led[...]UN calls for renewed efforts to establish peace and hold elections in Haiti
World December 17, 2024 | 10:15 am
Port-au-Prince.- The United Nations Office in Haiti (BINUH) has urged the country's political actors to intensify efforts toward restoring social peace and organizing long-overdue ele[...]
