Sunday 26 January Juan Pablo Duarte Day in Dominican Republic
Duarte was born on 26 January 1813 in Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone. The Dominican Republic gained independence from Span in 1821 but had quickly come…
Dominican Republic says will expel up to 10,000 Haitian migrants a week | Migration News
The Dominican Republic says it plans to expel as many as 10,000 Haitian migrants per week, despite a longstanding call from the United Nations to…
Brit-loved holiday destinations where a five-star family deal is hundreds less than a three-star break
BRITS still looking for a cheap holiday this year can find five-star holidays in some destinations that are cheaper than three-star stays elsewhere.The numbers have…
Dominican Republic President Abinader wins second term | Elections News
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader has won a second term in elections, clinching victory in the first round, according to preliminary results. The hugely popular…
Dominican Republic voters head to the polls with eyes on Haiti crisis | Politics News
Incumbent President Luis Abinader expected to have strong showing as his policies on migration, economy widely popular. Voters are heading to the polls in the…
Dominican FM on Haiti gang violence crisis: Spillover threat? | Conflict
Roberto Alvarez Gil, Dominican Republic FM, discusses the effect of Haiti’s criminal gang turmoil. Amid rising gang violence in Haiti, Santo Domingo fears spillover effects.…
Rights advocates demand end to Haiti deportations as unrest continues | Migration News
Rights advocates are calling on countries across the Americas — notably the United States and the Dominican Republic — to stop deporting migrants and asylum…
Olympic soccer draw: U.S. women to face Germany, Australia
The U.S. women’s national team will face Germany, Australia and either Zambia or Morocco in the group stage of this summer’s Olympic soccer tournament in…
Tuesday 27 February Independence Day in Dominican Republic
Following the arrival of Christopher Columbus on Hispaniola on December 5th 1492, the island became the site of the first permanent European settlement in the…
Olivia Moultrie scores twice during U.S. win over Dominican Republic
When Alex Morgan joined the women’s national team Tuesday ahead of its CONCACAF W Gold Cup opener, she found a jersey with her name and…