Dominican Republic and Purdue expand partnership in semiconductors and biotechnology
World March 10, 2025 | 9:20 am
West Lafayette, Ind.- Purdue University President Mung Chiang welcomed Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader and his delegation to the university’s West Lafayette campus on Mar[...]Dominican Republic inaugurates first artificial beach in La Paz, Bolivia
World March 10, 2025 | 8:43 am
La Paz, Bolivia.- The Dominican Republic has introduced its Caribbean charm to the Andes with the inauguration of the first artificial beach in La Paz, Bolivia. Spearheaded by the Dom[...]Fritz Alphonse Jean sworn in as Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council leader
World March 10, 2025 | 8:22 am
Port-au-Prince, (EFE).- Fritz Alphonse Jean has been sworn in as president of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), succeeding Leslie Voltaire after his five-month term. [...]Arms trafficking fuels Haiti’s security crisis, reports Le Nouvelliste
World March 7, 2025 | 3:20 pm
Haiti.- Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste has highlighted the growing issue of arms trafficking in Haiti, poin[...]
Doctors Without Borders warns of humanitarian crisis in Haiti
World March 7, 2025 | 1:15 pm
Haiti.- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has raised alarms over a worsening humanitarian crisis in Haiti. The organization warns that without urgent intervention, the situation could[...]Spanish Prime Minister apologizes to Dominican Republic for controversial video
World March 7, 2025 | 8:15 am
Spain.- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has publicly apologized to the Dominican Republic after a video misusing the country’s image was posted on social media. The video, cre[...]Haiti opens third international airport in Les Cayes
World March 6, 2025 | 12:39 pm
Port-au-Prince.- Haiti has inaugurated its third international airport in Les Cayes, a quieter region in the country's southwest, providing an altern[...]
Larissa Veloz assumes role as Dominican Republic’s permanent delegate to UNESCO
World March 3, 2025 | 1:17 pm
Paris.- Ambassador Larissa Veloz officially assumed her position as the Dominican Republic’s permanent delegate to UNESCO, reinforcing the country’s commitment to education, cul[...]Haitian police launches major offensive against armed gangs
World March 3, 2025 | 11:18 am
Haiti.- The Haitian National Police (PNH) has launched a large-scale operation against armed gangs, aiming to restore security in the country. The Ta[...]
Rubio emphasizes strength of Dominican Republic-US relations
Local March 2, 2025 | 11:00 am
On the occasion of the 181st anniversary of independence, celebrated on February 27, the Secretary of State of the United States, Marco Rubio, highlighted the common agenda between t[...]Devon House in Jamaica lights up for Dominican Independence Anniversary
World February 28, 2025 | 4:09 pm
Kingston, Jamaica.- For the fourth consecutive year, Kingston’s historic Devon House was illuminated in the colors of the Dominican flag to commemorate the 181st anniversary of the [...]Washington Heights declared a “Dominican Historic District” by U.S. government
World February 28, 2025 | 12:50 pm
New York.- The U.S. federal government has officially designated Washington Heights, home to a large Dominican population, as a
Dominican Republic still requires Schengen visa
World February 28, 2025 | 10:36 am
Madrid, (EFE).- The Dominican Republic, along with Cuba, Bolivia, and Ecuador, remains among the Latin American countries that still require a Schengen visa for travel to Europe. Desp[...]Tegucigalpa honors Dominican Independence with illuminated skyscraper
World February 26, 2025 | 4:19 pm
Tegucigalpa, Honduras, paid tribute to the 181st anniversary of Dominican Independence by lighting up one of its iconic skyscrapers in the colors of the Dominican fla[...]
Humanitarian organizations alarmed by rising violence in Haiti
World February 26, 2025 | 9:10 am
Port-au-Prince.- The humanitarian community in Haiti has expressed deep concern over escalating violence, particularly massacres and gang attacks, which have led to increasing casualt[...]Dominican Consulate in Rio de Janeiro begins on-site passport processing
World February 25, 2025 | 4:18 pm
Rio de Janeiro.- For the first time, the Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will process and print Dominican passports directly at its headquarters[...]Displaced Haitians protest with stones, demanding safe return home
World February 25, 2025 | 8:42 am
Port-au-Prince, (EFE).- Displaced protesters in Haiti took to the streets, setting up burning barricades and throwing stones near the capital, demanding government action against arme[...]Foreign Minister showcases Dominican Republic’s vision for 2025 Summit of the Americas
World February 21, 2025 | 10:13 am
United States.- Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez visited the United States to engage with business leaders and discuss the Dominican Republic's pre[...]
Caricom reaffirms commitment to Haiti’s stability
World February 21, 2025 | 8:26 am
Bridgetown, (EFE).- Caribbean Community (Caricom) foreign ministers reaffirmed their dedication to Haiti’s stability during the annual Caricom summit in Barbados. Saint Kitts and Ne[...]Trump administration ends TPS for over 520,000 Haitians
World February 20, 2025 | 7:11 pm
Washington.- The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, announced on Thursday the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, stripping over 520,000 Haitians of [...]
