Dominican Republic News Archives

It's currently slogging across Cuba. Forecasters believe it will emerge over water tomorrow, turn toward the Bahamas, and get stronger. via KXMA-TV Dickinson

“Our border with Haiti has its problems, this is our reality and it must be understood. It is important not to confuse national sovereignty with indifference, and not to confuse security with xenophobia”

SANTO DOMINGO, Oct 31 - Discrimination against Haitians and their descendants "only exists in the minds of a few sick people" who wish to do the Dominican Republic harm, said governing coalition legislator Jose ... via Inter Press Service

A satellite captured this image on Sunday. ENVISAT SATELLITE A Haitian boy protects himself from rain that Tropical Storm Noel left behind in Port au Prince, Haiti on Monday. via The Miami Herald

“The expansion of the Dreams brand comes from guests' positive response to our existing properties”

Dreams Resorts & Spas, an upscale chain, plans to open a property in the Dominican Republic and another six properties in Mexico by fall 2009. via Travel Agent

As many as 20 people are dead and another 20 missing Monday after tropical storm Noel dumped heavy rains on the Dominican Republic, causing flooding and mudslides. via CBC News

At least a dozen people died and many more were reported missing in the Dominican Republic on Monday after Tropical Storm Noel dumped torrential rain on the island of Hispaniola, cutting off communities and ... via Reuters UK

Seems like every resort these days has to have a "signature" spa, and the latest are the Excellence Resorts in the Dominican Republic and Mexico . via About.com

Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami said the depression could bring 6 to 10 inches of rain to Hispaniola and slightly more rain to Jamaica and southeastern Cuba. via SF Gate

“This time, we're better prepared. We know what to expect”

A Wausau-area heart care team has headed back to the Dominican Republic to repair the hearts of young islanders who likely would die without the care. via Wausau Daily Herald

“The allegation looks like he was being used by others”

A 16-year-old drug mule was nabbed at Kennedy Airport with a mind-boggling 80 balloons of heroin in his stomach, authorities said Friday. via NY Daily News

“We are excited RCI will continue to be the exchange provider for Palace Resorts. RCI will continue to offer our members the chance to experience the all-inclusive luxury offered by Palace at all their properties”

The agreement extends the relationship that was originally established in the early 1980's and includes nine existing resorts and future development. via PR-inside.com

“We are very saddened by what happened, and we hope justice will prevail”

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic : A Frenchman who owned several business and properties on the Dominican Republic was found dead, apparently killed inside his car, police said Wednesday. via International Herald Tribune

“In particular, vendors need to be ready to deliver an end-to-end solution, bringing in multiple device partners and features such as MIMO and beam forming, all backed by a global services reach.”

ONEMAX, a new and innovative broadband wireless access provider serving the Dominican Republic, and Alcatel-Lucent today announced the launch of the first worldwide WiMAX 802.16e-2005 network in the 3.5 ... via Customer Interaction Solutions

A week before Argentina's presidential election, first lady Cristina FernA ndez de Kirchner leads her closest rival by more than 25 percentage points and is poised to avoid a runoff, a prominent poll projected Sunday.

Poliarquia Consultores, whose survey was published by the independent daily La NaciA3n, said 40.9 percent of voters plan to cast their ballots Sunday for FernA ndez, the wife of current President NA©stor Kirchner. The poll placed center-left candidate Elisa CarriA3 in second place with 14.5 percent of the votes. Read more

“It doesn't appear they were fighting at all”

No one panicked when Francisco Santiago showed up at Flora Acosta's Willoughby Street apartment on Saturday night. via EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic : Three Dominican banking executives were convicted Sunday for their roles in a 2003 financial collapse that crippled the Caribbean country's economy. via International Herald Tribune

Workers at Las American International Airport in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, have been charged in connection with an alleged drug smuggling operation between the Dominican Republic and New York's Kennedy ... via American Shipper

Tropical destinations are often tagged as the ideal vacation spot for 20 to 30 somethings due to trendy escapes such as girlfriend getaways, mancations and most importantly, spring break. via Earth Times

“This is yet another thoughtful detail that sets Paradisus apart. The new service has proven especially popular with meetings and groups.”

Paradisus Resorts, the leader in luxury all-inclusives, continues to innovate in its delivery of distinctive guest services with two new technological concepts, firsts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. via Hotels

Maarten and Puerto Plata. Service begins in January, and introductory fares start at $109 one-way from New York. via SmarterTravel

“We'll take them up to the beach. ... They'll enjoy swimming in the ocean in January”

This winter, students from three local colleges are heading to the Dominican Republic for a bit of swimming and a lot of hard work. via The Journal News

JetBlue has just announced two new Caribbean destinations, St. Maarten and Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. via Fodor's Travel Wire

Eleven Dominican police officers were detained Friday after authorities dismantled a drug lab operating in the same building as their police station, a department spokesman said. via Arizona Daily Star

Wednesday, 10 October 2007, 8:00 am Article: Council on Hemispheric Affairs Analysis prepared by COHA Research Associate Roberto Mallen The Dominican Republic has been undergoing a profound transformation ... via Scoop

This is the Amber Museum of Puerto Plata. It features a large collection of amber pieces mostly collected in Dominican Republic, but also from other places in the world. via TrekEarth

It's rainy season, but it's also my favorite time. The smell of all the plants is wonderful, and the lack of tourists mean it's a lot more chill. via Lonely Planet

“Everyone needs somebody to help them”

Ramona Romain and her husband Gerald put the icing on the cake for their customers' special occasions. via Times Ledger

" Casino Dominicus will open December 2007, unveiling an unparalleled gaming experience in the Dominican Republic, featuring an exclusive Players Club and the highest limits in the nation. via Hospitality Net

“To date, I have yet to see a toy or a book in the entire village due to the sheer poverty of the area, so having a community library will be a wonderful thing”

The Dominican Literacy Project , which is based in Washington, has announced the latest happenings at its La Escuela de la Communidad Miramar . via The Greater New Milford Spectrum

“Each of this year's finalists is to be congratulated for their important contributions as innovators and exemplary performers in their respective industry categories”

Platts and principal sponsor Capgemini, along with co-sponsor Bracewell & Giuliani LLP, announce the finalists for the 2007 Platts Global Energy Awards. via Electric Energy Online

“Baja California Sur, and the greater Los Cabos area, is a prime resort location with good air lift and an existing strong market”

October 2, 2007 Tuesday 11:00 AM GMT 1022 words Playa Hotels & Resorts , S.L. Acquires the Grand Baja Resort & Spa in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico; The property will be expanded and renamed The Barcelo Los Cabos ... via Hotels