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The Dominican Republic’s Newest Luxury Resort Is a Jungle Hideaway With Private Villas, Plunge Pools and Personal Chefs
Caribbean Journal
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June 19, 2025
A new all-villa resort has debuted on the Samaná Peninsula, bringing a rare mix of luxury, privacy and sustainability to one of the Dominican Republic’s most unspoiled destinations. It’s called Ocama, and it’s officially open, Caribbean Journal...
Anderson Montero denounces Dominican health system as a business
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- Attorney Anderson Montero publicly condemned the Dominican Republic’s healthcare system after a distressing personal experience that he described as “painfully real.” In a social media post, Montero recounted the desperate search...
The Travel Pants That "Survive TSA and Turbulence," According to Lauren Santo Domingo
Who What Wear
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June 18, 2025
(Image credit: Getty Images)There are a lot of logistical questions to consider when booking a summer trip. How do you stay on budget? What should your budget be, anyway? Do you need to apply for a visa? Should you use credit card points for the...
Where to watch Costa Rica vs. Dominican Republic: Gold Cup free live stream
Syracuse.com - New York
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June 18, 2025
Costa Rica looks to hold onto its spot at the top of the Group when it squares off with the Dominican Republic in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup on Wednesday, June 18 (6/18/2025) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. How to watch: Fans in the USA can...
Dominican Republic pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka surpasses one million visitors
Dominican Today
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June 17, 2025
Osaka, Japan.- Just two months after opening, the Dominican Republic’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai has drawn over one million visitors, becoming one of the most visited exhibits within the high-visibility Commons-B building, which hosts...
Spain appoints Lorea Arribalzaga as new ambassador to the Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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Madrid.- The Spanish government has appointed Lorea Arribalzaga Ceballos as the new ambassador to the Dominican Republic. A career diplomat, Arribalzaga holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Deusto and...
MHAVE Minister meets with Suriname diaspora
Haiti Libre
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Haiti - Politic : MHAVE Minister meets with Suriname diaspora 20/06/2025 10:25:56 As part of a government tour aimed at better understanding the situation of Haitians living abroad, Kathia Verdier, Minister of Haitians Living Abroad (MHAVE),...
Dominican Republic tackles sargassum crisis with R\responsibility and transparency
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado emphasized that the Dominican Republic is confronting the sargassum crisis with responsibility and transparency, while advocating for a global and scientific solution to the seaweed invasion affecting...
Dominican Republic to promote exports at MIDA 2025 Food Show in Puerto Rico
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic Export and Investment Center (ProDominicana) will participate in the 2025 MIDA Conference & Food Show, taking place June 19–21 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The event offers a key platform to promote Dominican...
flyExclusive Offers Luxury Caravan Service From Tamiami Airport
Aero-News Network - Florida
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June 21, 2025
Private aviation provider flyExclusive announced its new Luxury Caravan and Amphibious Caravan service to exclusive destinations across South Florida, the Caribbean region, and the Bahamas for its members and guests. The new service will operate...
Dominican Republic to acquire patrol boats from Portugal to combat drug trafficking
DR1
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The Dominican Republic continues to need to spend more on its security due to external factors – mainly dealing with crime from Haiti and drug trafficking. President Luis Abinader announced he will be signing an agreement with Portugal as early as...
Dominican Republic faces forest loss and growing water crisis in rural areas
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- The Resilient Caribbean Communities (CCR) Project has raised alarm over growing threats of soil degradation and water scarcity in rural areas of the Caribbean. Driven by erratic rainfall and prolonged droughts due to climate...
Rheann Chung, Chloe Fraser win at Caribbean Table Tennis Champs
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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June 20, 2025
Sports Jonathan Ramnanansingh 2 Hrs Ago Tinidad and Tobago's Chloe Fraser in-action at the Caribbean Regional Table Tennis Championships in Barbados on June 19. - Photo courtesy Ernest Fraser Trinidad and Tobago women fared better than the men...
Dennis Minott | ACT or SAT? The smarter path for Jamaican and CARICOM students
The Gleaner
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June 22, 2025
In preparing for international university admissions — especially to competitive US colleges — families across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean often face a crucial dilemma: Which test should we choose — the ACT or the SAT? On the surface, both are...
Dominican Republic Nightclub Owner and His Sister Arrested 2 Months After Roof Collapse Killed 236 People
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW Jet Set owner Antonio Espaillat and his sister Maribel Espaillat have been arrested The Santo Domingo nightclub was the site of 236 fatalities when the building’s roof collapsed in April "There are no words to express the pain this...
Jet Set Owner Arrested in Dominican Republic Following Catastrophic Roof Collapse
Digital Music News
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June 17, 2025
Photo Credit: BubbleTeaNeo / reddit The tragedy claimed 236 lives in April after the roof collapsed during a merengue concert. Legendary merengue singer Rubby Pérez was among the victims. The collapse prompted Dominican Republic officials to...
Arajet Begins Nonstop Service to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
New Jersey Business Magazine
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June 17, 2025
Tourism On Jun 17, 2025 Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s flag carrier and largest airline, has launched nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Las Américas Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ) in the Dominican Republic. The...
Will Santo Domingo get a true cruise ship terminal?
DR1
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Tourism expert Juan Llado in a recent feature in Acento on 12 June 2025 raises the issue of private investors interested in building a new cruise terminal for the capital city of Santo Domingo. Llado looks into the failed attempt by the...
Dominican Republic maintains suspension of flights to Venezuela
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- The president of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC), Héctor Porcella, clarified that the Dominican Republic has not yet made a decision regarding the resumption of commercial flights to Venezuela, despite recent claims from Venezuelan...
Miguel Mejía: Dominican Republic also pushed to resume flights with Venezuela
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- Miguel Mejía, secretary general of the United Left Movement, stated that the recent reopening of air travel between the Dominican Republic and Venezuela was not solely a decision by the Venezuelan government. According to him, it...