Dominican Republic: Sunday with a lot of heat and rain

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) announced hot temperatures and high wind chills for this Sunday, due to the presence of Saharan dust, as well as a trough at different levels of the troposphere, in addition to the...

Freedom of expression returns to center of legislative debate in Dominican Republic

Lawmakers in the Dominican Republic are considering a new law on freedom of expression that has divided journalists and lawyers. Some sectors of Dominican society say the proposed legislation is necessary to regulate the role of digital platforms...

Expanding Possibilities: 13 New Hyatt Inclusive Collection Resorts Now Available Through ALG Vacations®

ALG Vacations® is excited to announce the addition of 13 new Hyatt Inclusive Collection properties to its expansive portfolio, offering travel advisors even more options to meet growing demand for all-inclusive experiences across Mexico and the...

Paterson is a city of immigrants. And we're proud of itAndre Sayegh 

Paterson, NJ, a city founded by immigrant Alexander Hamilton, celebrated recent police promotions reflecting the city's diverse immigrant heritage. Ramy Amir became Paterson's first Egyptian American sergeant, Ricardo Bruce the first Barbadian...

Southwest Airlines Is Adding Nonstop Flights to a Caribbean Island Filled With White-Sand Beaches, Green Hills, and Tropical Adventure

You step through the terminal at Cyril E. King Airport, palm trees swaying in the distance, the Caribbean sun warming your face — and this time, you’re arriving in St. Thomas on a Southwest Airlines flight, with a sip of Cruzan waiting for you....

Revival of Jewish Community in Dominican Republic Amid New Beginnings

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic — The Jewish community in Sosúa is experiencing a revival thanks to the arrival of Rabbi Daniel and Esther Silco, who founded Chabad of the North Coast three months ago. Once a haven for Jewish refugees from Europe...

Nantucket’s workers are living on the margins

The island town of charming cobblestone streets lined with shops selling handmade $400 caftans and high-end restaurants offering $50 lobster rolls is experiencing the same imbalance that has wracked other vacation destinations. In Spain, seasonal...

'I visited Rafael Nadal's hotel in Dominican Republic with incredible tennis centre'

Active wellbeing is a growing travel trend and there’s no better place to get involved than at lifestyle resort Zel Punta Cana, which was recently opened in Dominican Republic. Part of Meliá Hotels and Resorts and created in collaboration with...

JAMAICA-IMMIGRATION-Jamaica agrees to launch regulation process for illegal nationals from Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic extends ban on parrotfish to protect coral reefs

Pexel image Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has announced an extension of the national ban on the fishing, capture, and sale of parrotfish (Scaridae), sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea), and other herbivorous reef...

Feds cut $826,000 from Charlotte after-school program for immigrant families

This comes months after President Trump signed a bill allocating the money for programs across the country. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte after-school program that supports students from immigrant and refugee families is scrambling to find funding...

Key Biscayne aids Presnel’s perilous journey for life in Haiti

For over a decade, the Key Biscayne community has supported Ecole du Village in Haiti through the local charity Flying High 4 Haiti, founded by former Rotary Club president Ines Lozano. Now, one of the school’s most dedicated staff members, Jean...

Dominican Republic national charged with drug trafficking offenses in Manchester

Jay McCormack, Acting U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire | Department of JusticeJay McCormack, Acting U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Hampshire | Department of Justice A Dominican Republic national has been...

Sunwing & Meliá offering July savings for Canadian travellers

Sunwing Vacations’ newest Partner of the Month, Meliá Hotels & Resorts is a great option for Canadians looking to embark on a value-packed summer or winter escape. Internationally renowned for their Spanish charm, the brand offers a range of...

UN Human Rights Council Extends LGBTQ Rights Expert’s Mandate

The U.N. Human Rights Council on July 7 extended the mandate of the United Nations’ independent LGBTQ rights expert for another three years. The resolution passed with 29 countries (Albania, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia,...

Trump administration holding immigrants from 26 countries at Guantánamo prison

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Dominican Republic to host MISPA VIII Summit on public security

Santo Domingo.- Minister of the Interior and Police, Faride Raful, announced that the Dominican Republic will host the VIII Meeting of Ministers of Public Security of the Americas (MISPA VIII) on July 16 and 17. This major summit will bring...

A Fraught Fourth of July for New York City’s Immigrant Families

On a day meant to celebrate independence, freedom and the United States, Documented spoke to New Yorkers in Sunset Park, Bushwick, and Jackson Heights — neighborhoods with large immigrant populations — to understand how they are feeling in the...

UN votes to renew LGBTQ+ expert’s mandate just after the US withdrew from Human Rights Council

The U.N. Human Rights Council voted yesterday to extend the term of its current expert on LGBTQ+ rights by three years. The LGBTQ+ rights expert, South African author and scholar Graeme Reid, investigates human rights abuses against LGBTQ+ people...

A New Residential Development Is Coming to the Dominican Republic: The Dom Dom

A new residential community is underway in the coastal town of Dominicus-Bayahibe in the Dominican Republic. The project, called The Don Dom, is being developed by BECCA, a real estate firm focused on sustainable and lifestyle-oriented...