AP News: Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain to Haiti and Dominican Republic

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain on parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Wednesday as forecasters warned of a significant flood risk in parts of the northern Caribbean this week. The slow-moving storm...

These Are the 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has always been one of the Caribbean’s biggest destinations — but in recent years, its luxury hotel scene has matured into something extraordinary. What was once a mostly all-inclusive market now includes some of the most...

Meliá and Grupo Puntacana unveil Meliá Bergantín Beach, a landmark project that reflects their commitment to the new tourism model in the Dominican Republic

Meliá Hotels International, in partnership with Grupo Puntacana, reinforces its commitment to the Dominican Republic's tourism sector with the joint development of Meliá Bergantín Beach. This project marks the beginning of a new chapter aimed at...

Indotel and ABA launch financial education campaign for Dominican diaspora in the U.S.

New York.- The Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel) and the Association of Multiple Banks of the Dominican Republic (ABA) have announced a new financial education campaign aimed at guiding Dominicans living in the United States on how...

Catholic retreat highlights missionary work in Dominican Republic, Québec

Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Column A Jubilee year is celebrated every 25 years in the Catholic Church worldwide Linda Proulx with Mission Esperanza, left, chats with Sister Maude Renaud at the Jubilee Retreat in Cochrane, in the auditorium at...

Abinader highlights economic stability in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader emphasized the Dominican Republic’s exchange rate stability, noting that the peso has experienced its lowest devaluation in the past five years since he took office in 2020, when the U.S. dollar traded at...

Crews rescue 80 miners trapped in the Dominican Republic with no injuries or deaths reported

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Crews in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday rescued 80 miners who became trapped after a mine partially collapsed. No one was injured or killed, according to the Civil Defense Agency. The miners became...

80 rescued after mine collapses in Dominican Republic, no injury or death reported

Crews in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday (October 21, 2025) rescued 80 miners who became trapped after a mine partially collapsed. No one was injured or killed, according to the Civil Defence Agency. The miners became trapped when a portion of a...

ST Engineering and Siemens Energy secure second contract for floating power plant in Dominican Republic

SINGAPORE: ST Engineering’s Marine business and Siemens Energy have secured a second contract from Transcontinental Capital Corporation Ltd to deliver a barge-mounted power plant called Estrella del Mar IV, off the coast of Santo Domingo in the...

Dominican Republic advances as Caribbean hub for executive private aviation

Las Vegas, Nevada.- The Dominican Republic is strengthening its position as a leading destination for executive private aviation—a sector closely linked to high-end tourism. This announcement was made by Víctor Pichardo, executive director of the...

Dominican Trade Union calls on government to support ending U.S. blockade of Cuba

Santo Domingo.- The Unión Clasista de Trabajadores (Classist Union of Workers) urged President Luis Abinader to reaffirm the Dominican Republic’s support for ending the U.S. economic, commercial, and financial blockade against Cuba, in place since...

Trump, Takaichi Seek New Trade, Security Opportunities to Counter China

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at U.S. efforts to diversify trade in Asia, Argentina’s surprise midterm election results, and Jamaica bracing for a Category 5 hurricane. A Budding Friendship This week is all about trade policy...

Week of October 19, 2025, Trade News

U.S. Launches Section 301 Investigation into China’s Phase One Trade Agreement Compliance On October 24, 2025, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the launch of a Section 301 investigation into China’s implementation of its...

11 Of The Oldest Players In College Basketball Entering The 2025-26 Season

© Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The 2025-26 college basketball season is set to kick off in November as the race for a national championship begins. Experience will benefit a number of teams in their postseason...

IICA launches emergency fund to aid Caribbean agriculture after Hurricane Melissa

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has established an emergency fund to assist the agriculture sectors of the four Caribbean nations most impacted by Hurricane Melissa. In a release on Monday,...

Dominican Republic closes Nalis’ Latin Night series

Features Grevic Alvarado 3 Hrs Ago The audience enjoys the screening of the film Hay un país en el mundo at the Pamella Benson Audio Visual Room at Nalis, Port of Spain on October 13. - Photos by Grevic Alvarado The atmosphere was festive and warm...

Dominican dental tourism sector pushes for export-ready business model

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s growing dental tourism segment is demanding a shift in focus from clinical excellence to business strategy to fully capitalize on its international potential. This was the central message delivered at the...

Dominican Republic and Paraguay move toward direct flights

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is expanding its air connectivity in South America, with Paraguay aiming to soon offer direct flights between Asunción and Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. Paraguay’s Secretary of Tourism, Anguie Duarte de...

Dominican Republic launches first 600 MW renewable energy tender that mandates battery storage

In a significant move to modernize the national power grid, the Unified Council of Electricity Companies (CUED) has unveiled a public tender for up to 600 megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy generation. Marking a national first, the bidding...

Hurricane Melissa strengthens into Category 5; Trump predicts China trade deal

[CRAIG NIGRELLI] PRESIDENT TRUMP IN ASIA — DROOPING A BIG PREDICTION ON AIR FORCE ONE: A TRADE DEAL WITH CHINA… JUST DAYS AWAY. PLUS, AMERICAN WARSHIPS ON THE MOVE. TRUMP’S TOP ALLIES TALK LAND STRIKES. IS MADURO NEXT? AND MELISSA’S A MONSTER. THE...