Abinader says Russia-Ukraine war has affected food security of Dominicans
Local June 16, 2024 | 9:38 am
Lucerne, Switzerland—President Luis Abinader assured that the war in Ukraine's negative impact on the economy has affected the food security of the Dominican population. During h[...]Government calls for cessation of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Local June 15, 2024 | 9:16 am
Santo Domingo - The Dominican Government called yesterday for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the opening of a frank dialogue without preconditions between Russia and Ukrain[...]Dominicans among top nationalized groups in Spain
World June 14, 2024 | 1:10 pm
Madrid.- Latin American nationals, alongside Moroccans, lead the recipients of Spanish nationality in 2023, as per official data released on Friday. Last year, a total of 240,208 f[...]Dominican Republic elected to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee
World June 14, 2024 | 10:04 am
Santo Domingo.- The Ministries of Culture and Foreign Affairs have announced that the Dominican Republic has been elected, for the first time, as a member of the Intergovernmental Com[...]CBP in Puerto Rico seizes $4 Million worth of Cocaine from Dominican Republic
World June 13, 2024 | 2:41 pm
San Juan, Puerto Rico.- The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Puerto Rico announced on Wednesday the seizure of 204 kilograms of cocaine valued at 4 million dollars[...]US Senate to consider new Ambassador to the Dominican Republic today
World June 13, 2024 | 10:02 am
United States.- The United States Senate is set to convene on Thursday to consider Juan Carlos Iturregui's nomination as ambassador to the Dominican Republic, marking a pivotal moment[...]International support crucial for new Haitian Government to resolve crisis
World June 12, 2024 | 10:20 am
Haiti.- The formation of a new government in Haiti, announced on Tuesday, has been met with skepticism regarding its ability to ensure stability and security, according to some sector[...]New Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille forms cabinet
World June 11, 2024 | 11:15 am
Haiti.- The new Prime Minister of Haiti, Garry Conille, has formed his cabinet, with Dominique Dupuy standing out as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, as reported by local media. Du[...]TSE President visits OAS Secretary General in Washington
World June 10, 2024 | 5:54 pm
Washington.- The presiding judge of the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Ygnacio Pascual Camacho Hidalgo, paid a courtesy visit to Luis Almagro, the Secretary General of the Organizati[...]Neos promotes Italian tourism with new Milan-Punta Cana flight
Tourism June 10, 2024 | 9:23 am
Punta Cana.- Neos airline is set to introduce two new destinations for the 2024/25 winter season. For the first time, the Italian carrier will connect Milan/Malpensa (MXP), Italy, wit[...]Strengthening Dominican Republic and El Salvador ties
World June 6, 2024 | 3:55 pm
El Salvador.- The Minister of the Presidency, Joel Santos Echavarría, represented the Dominican Government at the inauguration of Nayib Bukele, who began his second term as President[...]21st century cyclones cause more death and destruction, study shows
Local June 2, 2024 | 11:28 am
Miami/Caribbean - The tropical cyclones of the first 23 years of the 21st century are of greater magnitude than those of the same period at the end of the 20th century and at the same[...]NOAA predicts 13 hurricanes for record-breaking 2024 Atlantic season
Local June 2, 2024 | 9:22 am
Miami - The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a strong warning that the 2024 Atlantic Ocean hurricane season will be the most active in d[...]Former President Donald Trump convicted in historic hush-money trial
World May 30, 2024 | 5:51 pm
New York.- In a landmark legal decision, former President Donald Trump has been found guilty in a criminal hush-money trial, marking the first time a past or sitting U.S. president ha[...]Garry Conille elected as Prime Minister of Haiti
World May 29, 2024 | 8:14 am
Haiti.- Garry Conille, the current regional director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for Latin America and the Caribbean, will be sworn in as Prime Minister of Haiti af[...]President Abinader to attend Ukraine peace conference
World May 28, 2024 | 11:19 am
Lisbon.- During his visit to Lisbon, President Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic announced on Tuesday that he has accepted an invitation to attend the peace conference on Ukrain[...]Abinader arrives in Portugal for meeting with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
World May 28, 2024 | 9:23 am
Lisbon.- President Luis Abinader has arrived in Portugal to fulfill a packed agenda, including a meeting with his Portuguese counterpart, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. He landed at the [...]President Abinader met with Italian President Mattarella
World May 28, 2024 | 7:58 am
Rome.- President Luis Abinader met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace to discuss various topics of mutual interest. The Dominican president expressed g[...]Pope Francis and President Luis Abinader met for 30 minutes at the Vatican
World May 27, 2024 | 9:42 am
Rome.- Pope Francis held a 30-minute meeting at the Vatican with the recently re-elected president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, this Monday. During their meeting, Preside[...]President Luis Abinader meets with Pope Francis in private audience
World May 27, 2024 | 8:03 am
Rome.- President Luis Abinader arrived at 9:05 AM local time in Rome for a private audience with Pope Francis. President Abinader was accompanied by his wife, Raquel Arbaje, and th[...]