Dominican Republic news

Italian man kidnapped in Dominican Republic

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:52:09 GMT

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Police in the Dominican Republic say kidnappers have seized an Italian citizen and are holding him for ransom. Police spokesman Nelson Rosario says the kidna...

Italian man kidnapped in Dominican Republic

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:52:09 GMT

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Police in the Dominican Republic say kidnappers have seized an Italian citizen and are holding him for ransom. Police spokesman Nelson Rosario says the kidna...

Italian man kidnapped in Dominican Republic

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:50:23 GMT

Police in the Dominican Republic say kidnappers have seized an Italian citizen and are holding him for ransom.

Italian man kidnapped in Dominican Republic

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:50:22 GMT

Eds: APNewsNow. Will not be updated. SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic Police in the Dominican Republic say kidnappers have seized an Italian citizen and are holding him for ransom.

Italian man kidnapped in Dominican Republic

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:57:56 GMT

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- Police in the Dominican Republic say kidnappers have seized an Italian citizen and are holding him for ransom.Police spokesman Nelson Rosario says the kidnappers ...

Italian man kidnapped in Dominican Republic

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:57:56 GMT

Did You Know? What Santo Domingo Offers

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:47:38 GMT

With over 500 years of spirited culture, Santo Domingo offers the world a living testament to the past and great fun in the present.

Dominicans celebrate heritage at festival

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:05:01 GMT

HAVERSTRAW - Ines Attenborough, 48, stood on the sidewalk waving a Dominican flag Sunday afternoon as a traffic jam of people and cars passed by on Main Street and reggaeton blasted overhead.

Palm Beach County makes a push for more foreign visitors

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:59:17 GMT

An airline that's new to South Florida will increase the number of international passengers flying to and from Palm Beach County by about 60 percent.

Everyday is special - 23 August 2010

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:45:18 GMT

Today is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.

Sheriff Andrea Cabral vs. ICE

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:35:48 GMT

Suffolk County Sheriff's Department image . Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral publicly contradicted herself this week as she demanded that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents remove all immigrant detainees from the Suffolk County jail, and then announced she would reconsider her own order.

Kyl stymies ambassador nod over Iran

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:11:27 GMT

Sen. Jon Kyl appears to be blocking President Barack Obama's nomination of prominent Hispanic civil-rights activist Raul Yzaguirre for U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic.

Flag of the Dominican Republic flown over City Hall

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:54:55 GMT

The flag of the Dominican Republic flew over Syracuse City Hall on Friday as Dominican community members celebrated Independence Day in their homeland.

Dominican Republic: Statement by an IMF Mission

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:50:21 GMT

An International Monetary Fund mission led by Mr. Alejandro Santos visited Santo Domingo during August 3-19 to conduct discussions under the second and third reviews of the Stand-By Arrangement , which was approved by the IMF Executive Board in November 2009 .

Woman nearly falls victim to 'Grandparent Scam'

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:06:13 GMT

Thelma Evans knows her grandson is not likely to find himself in a sticky situation, so when she recently received a call from someone asking her to send money to bail her grandson out of jail, she continued the conversation with caution.

The Caribbean Drug Kingpin Turned Porn Star

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:56:22 GMT

Jose Figueroa Agosto is escorted by DEA agents after his arrest in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:41:18 GMT

"By its decision to proclaim 23 August each year as the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, UNESCO sought to pay tribute to the tireless struggle of the slaves for their freedom.

Dominican Republic OKs suspect's extradition to Vermont

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:32:01 GMT

The Dominican Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a man who acted as an attorney for American missionaries accused of taking 33 children out of Haiti can be extradited to the United States -- and Vermont -- for a separate case.

Revenge is a Dish Best Served with Pork

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:32:50 GMT

La Soga Son of a butcher Luisito was orphaned at the age of ten when his doting dad was senselessly slain by a thug employed by a Dominican drug cartel.

Canine discovers nearly 30 pounds of narcotics at JFK

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:23:12 GMT

NEW YORK A citizen of the Dominican Republic was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection for attempting to smuggle nearly 30 pounds of heroin and cocaine in sneakers and cooking pots that he placed in his checked luggage.

Santiago Fidel Jr.

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:05:48 GMT

SALISBURY -- Santiago Fidel Jr., 45, of Salisbury died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.

Dominican Republic: 23 children in hospital with dengue

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:51:30 GMT

Via Hoy Digital.com.do: En el Robert ReidCabral hay 23 niA os ingresados con dengue .

Heartbeats: Dominican Republic needs medical equipment

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:51:29 GMT

CATALINA, Dominican Republic - As an American, I am blessed to have been born in the United States, reside in Central Jersey and benefit from the goods and services we take for granted on a daily basis.

Group tackles child trafficking in Haiti

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:47:06 GMT

By Alice Speri Ouanaminthe, Haiti - On market days, Clarine Joanice sits on a plastic chair by the crowded bridge marking the northern border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Haitian kids beg in Dominican Republic after quake

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:07:33 GMT

A Haitian child holds a Dominican Republic peso as he begs with other children in the street.

Haitian kids beg in Dominican Republic after quake

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:07:33 GMT

A Haitian child holds a Dominican Republic peso as he begs with other children in the street.

On the beat: RPD ... more

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:53:16 GMT

On the beat: RPD Story date: Aug. 15, 2010 Compiled by Michael Ford newseditor@couriernews.com Among reports recently taken by the Russellville Police Department : Aug.

Lawrence mayor defends timing of his vacation

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:19:46 GMT

Mayor William Lantigua returned to City Hall yesterday after spending two weeks in his native Dominican Republic -- a vacation which drew the ire of many in and outside the city questioning the timing of his respite.

Raffique Shah: No more wastage of public funds

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:50:29 GMT

IT is easy for people to say that the new Government should stop looking back, stop blaming the ousted People's National Movement government for much of the mess we find ourselves in today, and just move on.

Edward Fitzpatrick: Youth 4 Change have something to say

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:50:57 GMT

The old fogies who organize most candidate forums could learn a thing or two from the Youth 4 Change Alliance.

New direct flights from PBIA to Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:07:23 GMT

Direct Air said today it will fly to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic from Palm Beach International Airport.

An Interview with Benjamin Menendez

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:29:04 GMT

Benjamin 'Benji' Menendez, 74, is one of the storied names of the premium cigar business.

3. La Soga

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:09:24 GMT

The colonial architecture and streets of the Dominican Republic have stood in for many a film set in Cuba, but rarely has a film been set in the Caribbean island that tells a story about the culture and people of DR itself.

JetBlue Flight Diverted Over Unruly Passenger

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:01:05 GMT

A JetBlue airliner approaches the terminal at Dulles International Airport in Sterling, Virginia.

JetBlue Flight Diverted Over Unruly Passenger

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:07:01 GMT

JetBlue flight from Boston to Dominican Republic diverted because of unruly passenger

Dominican Republic - JetBlue Airways - Boston - Caribbean - Government

The Slater effect? This time a jetBlue passenger is to blame

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:55:03 GMT

It's been a long week for Queens-based carrier jetBlue. If you were on Jet Blue Flight 1052 or you know the person that flight attendant Steven Slater confronted, please send an email to rschapiro@nydailynews.com . Perhaps the passenger was trying to pull a Slater.

Mayor Lantigua defends timing of his vacation

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:31:27 GMT

Amy Sweeney/Staff photo Lawrence Mayor William Lantigua, back from vacation, talks outside City Hall about the issues facing the Lawrence Fire Department.

Dominican Republic: Two more child fatalities from dengue

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:07:10 GMT

Via DiarioLibre.com: Two more child fatalities from dengue . Excerpt: Dengue took the life of two little girls yesterday, both 9 years old, in Santo Domingo and in Santiago, raising the number of fatalities from the disease to 34.

'La Soga': A Butcher's Son With A Killer Instinct

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:07:05 GMT

Revenge Served Hot: Luisito is a secret-police assassin driven by a desire to avenge his father's murder.

Direct Air to add international routes at PBIA

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:02:26 GMT

Direct Air, the carrier that in July announced it would begin service at Palm Beach International Airport , today said it would add international routes from PBIA, too.

Ogando's journey

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:38:31 GMT

The Dominican Republic is filled with young boys who dream of playing in the major leagues.

Upcoming events

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:24:37 GMT

The annual blueberry supper in aid of the Stanley "Just Friends" Food Bank will be held at the Stanley School on Saturday, Aug.

ACS wants to help TT with its ...

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:14:58 GMT

The Association of Caribbean States has written to the TT Government expressing its desire to assist with the problem of flooding.

New La Gloria Cubanas

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:50:35 GMT

General Cigar Co. has unveiled a new La Gloria Cubana cigar: the Serie N. The four-sized brand, which the company says is for experienced smokers, is made with a combination of Nicaraguan and Ecuadoran Sumatra tobaccos.

Yvonne Losos De Mu iz Loses WEG Mount

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:39:26 GMT

Yvonne Losos de MuA iz, who qualified for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in dressage for the Dominican Republic, lost her WEG partner Optimus Prime on Aug.

Haitians in DR Reap Far Less than They Sow

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:24:58 GMT

BONAO, MonseA or Province, Dominican Republic, Aug 10, 2010 - Luis Miguel, a soft-spoken and serious 21-year-old from Haiti's Artibonnite Valley, stands on a ridge overlooking the small farm in the Dominican Cibao where he works as the owner's overseer.

Celebrations Spotlight: Jill Eltringham and Jason Germinaro

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:25:43 GMT

Jill Eltringham, 26, and Jason Germinaro, 29, wed on June 8, 2010. They now reside in West Mifflin.

Dominican Republic: Dengue in Santiago is triple last year

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:15:43 GMT

Via DiarioLibre.com: Dengue in Santiago is triple last year . Excerpt: The number of fatalities related to dengue listed so far this year in the province of Santiago are nearly triple those of 2009 for the same time frame.

Haitian children turn to begging in DR after quake

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:57:46 GMT

From the white-sand beaches at the edge of all-inclusive resorts to the gritty streets of the capital, more Haitian children are begging on the streets of the Dominican Republic - a sign that the economic gulf between the neighboring nations has grown wider since the Jan.

Mr. and MRS. Joseph Kratochvil

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:24:32 GMT

CHESTER -- Joseph and Bernadette Kratochvil of Chester celebrated their 50th anniversary with a luncheon with family and friends given by their children at Dante's Restaurant in Mendham.

Winter-Kent

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:24:33 GMT

The parents of Ashley Winter and Aaron Kent would like to announce their engagement and wedding to be held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, January 2011 at the Dreams Resort with family and friends in attendance.

Dominican Republic: Long Lines at Santo Domingo University

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:18:03 GMT

As Wyclef Jean announces his bid for the Haitian presidency, The Haitian Blogger comments: "The man is not qualified for the office.

Barcelo altering Bavaro Beach complex in the D.R.

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:28:34 GMT

Changes are planned for Barcelo Hotels & Resorts' all-inclusive complex on Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Dominican Republic: Another child fatality from dengue in Santiago

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:24:19 GMT

Via the English-language page of DiarioLibre.com: Another child fatality from dengue in Santiago .

Budget Travel readers name Dominican Republic Best Value Destination

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:54:04 GMT

Over 160,000 Budget Travel readers name eco-diverse Carib island, Dominican Republic, the Best Value Budget Travel readers name Dominican Republic Best Value Destination

Budget Travel readers name Dominican Republic Best Value Destination

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:54:04 GMT

Over 160,000 Budget Travel readers name eco-diverse Carib island, Dominican Republic, the Best Value Budget Travel readers name Dominican Republic Best Value Destination

The Dominican Republic and Caricom

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:22:44 GMT

The Dominican Republic and Caricom

Dominican Republic denies US trafficking accusations

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AFP) -- The Dominican Republic "categorically" condemned on Tuesday a US report that accused the Caribbean nation of failing to combat human trafficking. The US State Department's annual report on human trafficking placed the Dominican Republic at the bottom level.

Dominican Republic: Suit Over Haitian Descendants

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:56:24 GMT

Dominican Republic ’s treatment of Dominican-born people of Haitian ancestry. Although Haitians have worked in the Dominican Republic for generations and their offspring had long been entitled t...

Dominican Republic: Suit Over Haitian Descendants

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:56:24 GMT

Dominican Republic ’s treatment of Dominican-born people of Haitian ancestry. Although Haitians have worked in the Dominican Republic for generations and their offspring had long been entitled t...

Five reported killed in Dominican Republic election violence

Tue, 18 May 2010 04:20:59 GMT

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AFP) -- The toll from political violence that marred the Dominican Republic's legislative elections rose Monday to five dead and 13 wounded, local press reports said...

Five reported killed in Dominican Republic election violence

Tue, 18 May 2010 04:20:59 GMT

One dead during elections in Dominican Republic

Mon, 17 May 2010 15:20:53 GMT

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - At least one man was killed during weekend parliamentary and mayoral elections in the Dominican Republic, local media reported Monday.

One dead during elections in Dominican Republic

Mon, 17 May 2010 15:20:53 GMT

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - At least one man was killed during weekend parliamentary and mayoral elections in the Dominican Republic, local media reported Monday.

Bloodshed mars Dominican Republic elections

Mon, 17 May 2010 05:17:53 GMT

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AFP) -- Election day violence claimed the life of an opposition supporter on Sunday and left three others wounded as voters in the Dominican Republic chose senators,...

Bloodshed mars Dominican Republic elections

Mon, 17 May 2010 05:17:53 GMT

Dominican Republic elections by the numbers

Fri, 14 May 2010 12:06:52 GMT

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Dominican Republic elections by the numbers

Fri, 14 May 2010 12:06:52 GMT

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Trip to Dominican Republic a life-changing one

Fri, 14 May 2010 05:15:44 GMT

Ashley Brunette will never be the same after a recent trip to the Dominican Republic.

A taste of the Caribbean: Dominican Republic

Sat, 08 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Resort that makes celebrity honey is a treat in the Dominican Republic

Venezuela buys Dominican Republic refinery stake

Thu, 06 May 2010 13:06:25 GMT

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AFP) -- Presidents Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and Leonel Fernandez of the Dominican Republic signed a deal Wednesday under which Caracas took a 49-percent stake in sta...

Dominican Republic Pension Fundstop US$277M

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:32:25 GMT

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Dominican Republic Pension Fundstop US$277M

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:32:25 GMT

DominicanToday.com - The Dominican Republic News Source in English Dr. Jacinto Mañón #7, Piso 2, Ensanche Paraíso Tel. (809) 412-2830 / (809) 616-2801 Fax. (809) 616-2334

Russian Boy Abandoned in Dominican Republic

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:58:53 GMT

12-year-old adopted in Russia & abandoned in Dominican Republic in legal limbo.

Dominican Republic - Russia - Caribbean - Government - Aid and Development

Quake rattles Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:23:02 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico a ' A moderate earthquake has rattled the eastern Dominican Republic and western Puerto Rico.

Moderate quake rattles Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico without reports of damages, injuries

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:04:05 GMT

A moderate earthquake has rattled the eastern Dominican Republic and western Puerto Rico.

Moderate quake rattles Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico...

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:11:24 GMT

A moderate earthquake has rattled the eastern Dominican Republic and western Puerto Rico.

Quake Rattles Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:29:02 GMT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- A moderate earthquake has rattled the eastern Dominican Republic and western Puerto Rico.