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Tag: Dominican Republic

Coast Guard Rescues 102 Haitians, 2 DR Nationals Abandoned By Smugglers

Posted on October 20, 2022

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier completed a two-day operation Thursday to rescue 102 Haitians and two Dominican Republic nationals who were left abandoned by smugglers on Mona Island,…

Fiona Nears Dominican Republic After Pounding Puerto Rico

Posted on September 19, 2022

SAN JUAN — Hurricane Fiona bore down on the Dominican Republic today after knocking out the power grid and unleashing floods and landslides in Puerto Rico, where the governor said the damage…

Bench Warrant Issued For Dominican Republic Native Who Failed To Surrender To Police

Posted on September 18, 2022

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Territorial marshals need your help to find a St. Thomas man who failed to surrender to police as per court order. Miguel Encarnacion, 37, of Canal Gade in Charlotte…

UK Court Convicts Chairman of Failed Harlequin Group For $274M Carib Fraud

Posted on August 4, 2022

LONDON — The chairman of failed luxury Caribbean hotel and resort developer Harlequin Group was convicted on Wednesday of defrauding $274 million from more than 8,000 investors in Britain. David Ames was…

Bahamas’ Miller-Uibo Trounces Women’s 400m for World Championships Gold

Posted on July 24, 2022

EUGENE, Oregon — Bahamian double Olympic gold medalist Shaunae Miller-Uibo added another jewel to her crown on Friday by winning her first 400 meters title at the World Championships. Miller-Uibo came charging…

Coast Guard Returns 60 Dominicans, 3 Haitians To Hispaniola After Two Illegal Voyages

Posted on July 11, 2022

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Cutter repatriated 60 Dominicans and returned three Haitians to the Dominican Republic between Friday and Saturday, following the interdiction of two separate illegal voyages in Mona Passage…

Coast Guard Takes 11 Dominicans Back To Hispaniola After Illegal Voyage To PR

Posted on June 28, 2022

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Doyle repatriated 11 male nationals to the Dominican Republic Sunday, following the interdiction of an illegal voyage in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico. …

Sexogenarian Dominican Madam Pleads Guilty To Importing Sex Slaves

Posted on June 28, 2022

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Dominican Republic woman who imported at least eight women to work as sex slaves and then forced them to perform sex acts to pay off debts and $200…

Most Popular Tourism Destination In The Caribbean To Host Cruise Ship Conference

Posted on June 22, 2022

SANTO DOMINGO — The most popular tourist destination in the region will host “the only official cruise conference representing the Caribbean, Mexico and Central and South America.” The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA)…

Coast Guard Takes 56 Dominicans Back Home After Illegal Voyage

Posted on June 21, 2022

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard returned 56 nationals to the Dominican Republic Saturday, following the interdiction of an illegal voyage in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico. The interdiction is the result…

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