IEET and Altice partner to transform technical education with Teacher Internship Program

Santo Domingo.- The Business Initiative for Technical Education (IEET), in partnership with Altice Dominicana, launched a three-day training program designed to bridge the gap between technical education and the professional world. The initiative,...

Seven Killed In Shooting At Billiard Hall In Ecuador’s Santo Domingo Amid Rising Gang Violence

Seven people were killed in a shooting that occurred in the northwestern Ecuadorian province of Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas. | X @ICR360 Quito: Seven people were killed in a shooting that occurred in the northwestern Ecuadorian province of...

Slain Brooklyn immigrant was talented baseball player who fell in with bad friends: family

A 23-year-old man fatally shot on a Brooklyn street was an avid baseball player in the Dominican Republic — but started hanging out with “bad friends” after immigrating to the U.S. only to lose his job here, the victim’s family told the Daily...

Kathy Hochul pardons over a dozen illegal immigrants with criminal records, including man convicted of manslaughter

Among those pardoned was Somchith Vatthanavong, 52, who was convicted of manslaughter in 1990. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has granted pardons to 13 illegal immigrants with old criminal convictions, including a Laotian man who killed another man in...

Gastroenteritis cases have increased in the Dominican Republic in the last month.

In the results of gastrointestinal cultures or panels prescribed for patients, many come back positive for bacteria that are mostly linked to the consumption of contaminated food and water. This was revealed yesterday in an interview with Listín...

Dominican Republic and Honduras Deepen Bilateral Ties

The Dominican Republic and Honduras have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across a wide range of areas, following high-level talks between the Dominican Republic’s ambassador to Honduras, Luis Bienvenido García Mercado, and...

Dominican Republic hands over former Arcahaie mayor in corruption probe

Overview: Dominican authorities handed over ex-Arcahaie mayor Rosemila Sainvil Petit-Frère to face corruption and money laundering charges in Haiti, a rare high-profile transfer between the two countries. OUANAMINTHE, Haiti — Dominican authorities...

Indonesia’s Archipelago expands its reach into the Dominican Republic

Indonesian hospitality group Archipelago has announced the opening of Reserva Real by HARPER in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The new property is the result of a partnership with local real estate developer Noval Properties, a company known for...

Two arrested in multi-state immigration and criminal enforcement operations

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Yuma Sector, working in coordination with federal law enforcement partners, arrested two individuals in separate enforcement operations Wednesday in Phoenix and Las Vegas. In Phoenix, agents apprehended Angel...

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-IMMIGRATION – Former Haitian mayor handed over to Haitian police

Collado promotes “Santo Domingo Smiles at You” campaign in Puerto Rico

Pexels image Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado announced via social media that he is in Puerto Rico promoting the “Santo Domingo Smiles at You” campaign. The initiative aims to showcase the Dominican capital as a vibrant destination...

Dominican artist Mario Dávalos to exhibit and in Warsaw

Image: Mario Dávalos Santo Domingo.- Renowned Dominican artist Mario Dávalos, known for his explorations of nature, identity, and civilization through painting and photography, will participate in events in Warsaw, Poland, this September. Dávalos...

Charleston-area Little League donates baseball gear to children in the Dominican Republic

JOHNS ISLAND — The Barrier Islands Little League and a religious nonprofit have teamed up to donate baseball equipment to around 75 youth players in the Dominican Republic for the second year in a row. With the help of the Little League program,...

Dominican Republic Holds Firm on Absolute Abortion Ban Despite Global Pressure

(ZENIT News / Santo Domingo, 08.13.2025).- In a decision that has sent ripples far beyond the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic has reaffirmed one of the world’s most uncompromising pro-life legal frameworks, defying decades of relentless lobbying...

ICE Arrests Creeps, Killer Among Other Criminals

It was another busy weekend for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as federal agents arrested more dangerous and violent criminals and predators whom Democrats want to protect. From pedophiles to drug traffickers to killers, the illegal...

The Lady of White Aymara Nieto Leaves Prison in Exchange for Exile to the Dominican Republic

Nieto leaves behind an older daughter who could not say goodbye to her, since the authorities denied her last scheduled visit on Friday, August 8. Aymara Nieto Muñoz, member of the Ladies in White / Aymara Nieto/Facebook 14ymedio, Havana, 12...

Fiesta Latina is returning to Mercer County, N.J. in September to celebrate Latino and Hispanic culture and heritage

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The third annual Fiesta Latina celebration will be held at Mercer County Park in New Jersey on Sept. 6. Last year’s Fiesta attracted...

Dominican Republic: New penal code does not guarantee the rights of women and girls

On 3 August, President Abinader approved a new Penal Code for the Dominican Republic after years of attempts to reform existing criminal law, which dates back to the 19th century. However, the legislative and executive branches ignored many of the...

Dominican Republic and Honduras deepen bilateral relations

Honduras.- The Dominican Republic’s ambassador to Honduras, Luis Bienvenido García Mercado, met with Honduran Foreign Minister Javier Bu Soto to discuss strengthening cooperation in areas such as air connectivity, security, tourism, trade, and...

IACHR commends Guyana for strengthening laws to protect children’s rights

THE Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has commended the government of Guyana for its substantial legislative progress in protecting the rights and well-being of children. The IACHR issued a statement on Thursday welcoming the...