Dominican-born cop in high-ranking promotion
People January 19, 2018 | 1:16 pm
New York City.- NYPD police officer Fausto Pichardo, who was born in Jánico in the province of Santiago de los Caballeros, was promoted to assistant chief Thursday in a ceremony headed by City Mayor [...]UK creates ‘anti-loneliness’ post as Dominicans snub Brit suitors
People January 18, 2018 | 2:49 pm
London.- British prime minister, Theresa May, on Thurs. announced the creation of a cabinet post, under the Culture, Sport and Civil Society Ministry, to address the problem of loneliness, which affec[...]Dominican Southwest belle wins Miss New York State crown
People January 16, 2018 | 3:17 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican-born belle Genesis Camila Suero was crowned the new Miss New York Sunday night and did it with her country's flag in hand. The model, originally from Barahona (southwest),[...]National Police pride x six
People January 10, 2018 | 5:40 pm
Santo Domingo.- National Police sergeant major Bellanira Montero Encarnación, a 17-year veteran of the force, considers herself one of Dominican Republic's most fortunate mothers, whose six sons are [...]Dominican art world mourns Tony Capellán
People December 29, 2017 | 5:29 pm
Santo Domingo.- Tony Capellán, acclaimed Dominican sculptor, painter, draughtsman and installation artist who came to prominence as part of the 1980s generation, was found dead at home in his city r[...]Sandy Gabriel’s ‘Jazz Christmas’ gig Dec. 22 in Puerto Plata
People December 21, 2017 | 3:11 pm
Puerto Plata.- Dominican saxophonist Sandy Gabriel will present the 7th annual "Jazz Christmas" concert on the 22nd of this month, starting 9:30am at Playa Dorada's Blue Jack Tar resort. The ev[...]‘Still Eighteen’ alternative rock band in their own words
People December 15, 2017 | 1:40 pm
Cabarete, Dominican Republic.- Still Eighteen is an alternative rock band originally from Canada but call the north coast of the Dominican Republic their home. The band consists of Joey (vocals/guitar[...]Famed guitarist performs for British Chamber’s 30 years
People November 24, 2017 | 2:19 pm
Santo Domingo.- The Roundtable of Commonwealth countries in the Dominican Republic and the Symphony Foundation announced the first performance in the country of classical guitarist from Malta, Simon S[...]Dominican belle among favorites to win Miss Universe crown
People November 17, 2017 | 8:01 pm
Santo Domingo.- San Francisco de Dominican Macorix belle Carmen Muñoz, 24,who won the Miss Republic crown to represent the country in the Miss Universe 2017, ranks third among the favorite candidates[...]The Dream Project heads push for library in Cabarete
People November 17, 2017 | 3:23 pm
Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic – November 14, 2017. The Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring (DREAM) Project is hosting their fourth annual My Very Own Libraryâ (MVOL) book fair t[...]Espaillat issues statement on Veterans Day in the US
Local November 10, 2017 | 3:18 pm
New York, NY.- Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) statement on Veterans Day in the United States: "Veterans Day is an opportunity to celebrate the significant contributions, service and sacrifice of th[...]Award-winning performers headline Dominican Republic Jazz Festival
People October 17, 2017 | 1:16 pm