SWAT team arrests Deputry DA charged with bribery
Local January 11, 2013 | 9:16 am
San Pedro, Dominican Republic.- The Justice Ministry resorted to the use of a SWAT team to arrest and remove Deputy prosecutor Soraine Vargas from a clinic dawn Thursday, and escorted her to the pr[...]
Audit gives ex president’s budget handling a passing grade
Local January 7, 2013 | 9:17 am
Santo Domingo.- The Accounts Chamber on Sunday affirmed that the Presidency Ministry correctly managed the funds allocated for 2008-2011, during the Leonel Fernández administration.
An a[...]
Murder-suicide claims five
Local December 31, 2012 | 8:39 am
Santo Domingo.- After four months into a relationship Vicky Talia Irrizari Mendez, 36, tried to escape from her ex, Gabriel Emmanuel Lami Roman and went to her mother's house. He had gone there sev[...]
President tweets Christmas greetings
Local December 26, 2012 | 7:58 am
Santo Domingo.- President Danilo Medina usedhis Twitter account @DaniloMedina to send his greetings to all Dominicans.
He expressed his wish that “we should enjoy afew days of peace and fra[...]
Merry Christmas and Feliz Navidad
Local December 24, 2012 | 9:44 am
Wishing a Merry Christmas and Feliz Navidad to all our readers.
We are taking a holiday break and will be back on Wednesday 26th December.
[...]Agents nab drug trafficking suspect wanted in the U.S.
Local December 20, 2012 | 11:41 am
Santo Domingo. -The National Drugs Control Agency (DNCD) said it arrested a drug trafficking suspected Wednesday night, wanted in extradition by the U.S., charged with forming part of a dangerous n[...]
Agents nab suspected drug trafficker wanted in NYC
Local December 13, 2012 | 9:12 am
Santo Domingo.- The National Drugs Control Agency (DNCD) arrested a suspected drug trafficker wanted by the United States in extradition, where he faces charges of smuggling an undisclosed amount o[...]
Transsexuals demand equal treatment, respect
Local December 10, 2012 | 12:10 pm
Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic’s Transsexual Community (Cotrave) on Monday demanded treatment without discrimination and equal access to basic services.
In a press conference, the head[...]
Francina Hungria’s relatives receive threatening calls
Local December 8, 2012 | 10:02 am
Santo Domingo.– Relatives of Francina Hungria, a robbery victim who lost sight in her right eye, reported Friday they have received threatening calls from strangers asking to communicate with fam[...]
DT readers skeptical in RD$250.0M embezzlement case
Local December 6, 2012 | 12:18 pm
Santo Domingo.- One of the most scandalous cases in the country’s recent history isn’t expected to end up with any convictions, despite the alleged embezzlement of at least RD$250.0 million by [...]
Chief Justice unaware the U.S. yanked judges’ visas
Local December 3, 2012 | 3:05 pm
Santo Domingo.- Supreme Court Chief justice Mariano German on Monday said he’s unaware that the United States canceled the visa of several judges for handing down “benign” rulings on narcoti[...]
Chief Justice unaware the U.S. yanked judges’ visas
Local December 3, 2012 | 3:05 pm
Santo Domingo.- Supreme Court Chief justice Mariano German on Monday said he’s unaware that the United States canceled the visa of several judges for handing down “benign” rulings on narcoti[...]
Since January 28 fugitives wanted in the U.S. surrender
Local December 3, 2012 | 10:51 am
Santo Domingo.- Some 28 Dominicans wanted in extradition by the United States have surrendered to face charges there, from a total of 40 requested since January.
The National District 2nd Cri[...]
Since January 28 fugitives wanted in the U.S. surrender
Local December 3, 2012 | 10:51 am
Santo Domingo.- Some 28 Dominicans wanted in extradition by the United States have surrendered to face charges there, from a total of 40 requested since January.
The National District 2nd Cri[...]
Ex President’s critics will achieve his indictment, DT readers say
Local November 30, 2012 | 12:32 pm
Santo Domingo.- An overwhelming majority of DT readers say they expect success for the numerous groups that seek to obtain an indictment against former president Leonel Fernandez, for his alleged [...]
Ex President’s critics will achieve his indictment, DT readers say
Local November 30, 2012 | 12:32 pm
Santo Domingo.- An overwhelming majority of DT readers say they expect success for the numerous groups that seek to obtain an indictment against former president Leonel Fernandez, for his alleged [...]
Retired admiral wanted in the U.S. faces the Justices(Update)
Local November 16, 2012 | 11:08 am
Santo Domingo.- Retired admiral Hiraldo Guerrero refused voluntary extradition to the U.S., and was ordered to attend a hearing on January 14 at the Supreme Court.
FILE The justices of the Su[...]
Retired admiral wanted in the U.S. faces the Justices(Update)
Local November 16, 2012 | 11:08 am
Santo Domingo.- Retired admiral Hiraldo Guerrero refused voluntary extradition to the U.S., and was ordered to attend a hearing on January 14 at the Supreme Court.
FILE The justices of the Su[...]
Retired admiral wanted in the U.S. faces the Justices(Update)
Local November 16, 2012 | 11:08 am
Santo Domingo.- Retired admiral Hiraldo Guerrero refused voluntary extradition to the U.S., and was ordered to attend a hearing on January 14 at the Supreme Court.
FILE The justices of the Su[...]
Retired admiral wanted in the U.S. faces the Justices(Update)
Local November 16, 2012 | 11:08 am
Santo Domingo.- Retired admiral Hiraldo Guerrero refused voluntary extradition to the U.S., and was ordered to attend a hearing on January 14 at the Supreme Court.
FILE The justices of the Su[...]