American Airlines Is Adding New Daily Flights to the Dominican Republic’s Increasingly Hip Capital 

Punta Cana. Puerto Plata. Cabarete. Even Miches. All popular destinations in the Dominican Republic in recent years, from the all-inclusive resorts of Punta Cana to the kitesurfing and cafes in Cabarete. What wasn’t on that list? Santo Domingo. But the …

The Dominican Republic and the New Caribbean Geopolitical Order

“As the Summit of the Americas nears, geopolitical rivalry is reshaping the Caribbean—and the Dominican Republic is emerging at the heart of this evolving order.” For the ancient Romans, the Mediterranean was known as Mare Nostrum – “our sea” – not merely …

Norfolk-based USNS Comfort arrives in Dominican Republic as part of humanitarian mission

The USNS Comfort continues providing humanitarian aid in Latin America, with the Dominican Republic its fourth of six stops. PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic — The Norfolk-based hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in the Dominican Republic on …

Elecnor Group selects LONGi Hi-MO 9 modules for landmark project in Dominican Republic

LONGi and Elecnor Group, a prominent Spanish engineering and construction conglomerate, have announced the signing of a new ground-mounted PV plant project in the Dominican Republic. This significant collaboration will involve the deployment of 60 MW of …

95 Dominican Republic nationals repatriated from US

A total of 95 Dominican Republic nationals, 89 men and six women, were repatriated from the United States after completing prison sentences or legal proceedings for various offences. The group arrived at the Las Américas International Airport on Tuesday, …

Lindsey Wilson University's campus ministries completes 13th mission trip to Dominican Republic

For a group of Lindsey Wilson University students, part of their first trip outside of the United States was spent inside of prisons in the Dominican Republic. The students were members of a 16-person mission trip to Santiago, Dominican Republic, sponsored …

Dominican Republic cruise tourism up nearly 10%

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic welcomed 1.6 million cruise ship visitors between January and June 2025, marking a 9.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth highlights the country’s rising prominence as a leading Caribbean …

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC- IMMIGRATION – 95 Dominicans repatriated from US after serving sentences

95 Dominican nationals deported from US after serving prison sentences

A total of 95 Dominican nationals were repatriated from the United States on Tuesday after completing prison sentences or legal proceedings for various offenses. - Advertisement - The group—comprising 89 men and six women—arrived at Las Américas …

Johnsburg family stuck in Dominican Republic after emergency surgery

A dream vacation for a Johnsburg couple has become a nightmare as they search for a way home following emergency brain surgery. Bonnie Dervis said she cannot find a medical flight to get her and her husband Greg Dervis back to the U.S. until a Dominican …