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[...]Dominican Republic Consulate promotes the country as manufacturing leader at Barcelona Health Hub
Health December 17, 2024 | 8:25 am
Barcelona, Spain.- The Dominican Republic's Consul General, Antonio Gómez, participated in the Barcelona Health Hub event, aimed at attracting international entrepreneurs to explore [...]Trump nominates Leah Francis Campos as U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic
World December 17, 2024 | 7:57 am
United States.- On Monday, Donald Trump announced the nomination of Leah Francis Campos as the new U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. Trump shared the news on his social media[...]Presidential Council vows to restore peace in Haiti for 2025 elections
World December 16, 2024 | 3:55 pm
Port-au-Prince.- Leslie Voltaire, president of Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), has pledged to restore peace in the country in preparation for the upcoming general ele[...]Police kill second-in-command of feared ‘Barbecue’ armed group
World December 16, 2024 | 11:12 am
Haiti.- On Sunday, Haitian National Police agents killed Kendy, known as 'Jeff Mafia,' in a gunfight. He was considered the second-in-command of the notorious criminal gang led by for[...]Trump praises Dominicans for support in U.S. elections
World December 16, 2024 | 7:54 am
Florida.- President-elect Donald Trump commended the Dominican community, describing them as "great" for their support during the recent U.S. elections. Trump shared these sentiments [...]Funglode expands presence with new office in Madrid
World December 13, 2024 | 11:09 am
Spain.- The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode) will inaugurate its new office in Madrid, Spain, this Friday, marking a significant step in fostering academic, [...]Dominican Ambassador celebrates 74 Years of Dominican-Turkish relations with cultural event
World December 12, 2024 | 3:11 pm
Turkey.- The Dominican Republic's ambassador to Turkey, Elvis Alam Lora, marked the 74th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations with the event "Historical, Cu[...]
