Dominican Republic to seal Dajabon border with Haiti in canal dispute
SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) — The Dominican Republic will seal its border with Haiti in its northern Dajabon province if a conflict over access to water from a shared river is…
Where are the best places to gamble in the Caribbean?
While there’s plenty of fun to be had playing at home on online poker sites, casinos have such an air of mystique and glamour that traveling to a new location…
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Death toll rises to 27 as Dominican firefighters find more bodies in this week’s explosion
SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — The death toll from this week’s powerful explosion in the Dominican Republic rose to 27 on Wednesday as firefighters continued efforts to extinguish the persistent fire…
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Mysterious U.S. Military Transport Plane Lands at Dominican Republic Airport
SANTO DOMINGO — A plane from the United States Air Force arrived at the José Francisco Peña Gómez International Airport of Las Américas on Thursday morning, sparking curiosity and speculation among locals.…
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Dominican Republic rejects criticism of Haitian deportations
SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — The Dominican Republic said it “profusely rejects” criticism of its crackdown on Haitian migrants from a growing number of countries and human rights agencies. Dominican authorities…
Two-time Olympic triple jumper Ana José Tima banned 3 years for doping
MONACO (AP) — Two-time Olympic triple jumper Ana José Tima was banned for three years in a doping case, track and field’s Athletics Integrity Unit said Wednesday. José Tima also was disqualified…
Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase withdraws from All-Star Game
SEATTLE (AP) — Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has withdrawn from last night’s All-Star Game in order to spend time with his pregnant girlfriend in the Dominican Republic. Clase was named…
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Cops Seek Cubs Prospect Josefrailin Alcántara For Murder In A Dispute Over $2,747.68
SANTO DOMINGO — Police in the Dominican Republic are searching for a former Chicago Cubs minor leaguer suspected of shooting a 26-year-old man dead in a money dispute. Outfielder Josefrailin…
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Dominican Who Paid $26,000 To Illegally Re-Enter United States Will Be Deported Again
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A native of the Dominican Republic who previously entered the United States as an illegal migrant was found guilty of the same crime again in a federal court.…
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24 Dominicans Stranded At Sea On Small Boat Rescued By Passing Cruise Ship
SANTO DOMINGO — Twenty-four people stranded in the Caribbean Sea on a small boat were safe after the crew of the vessel Carnival Spirit rescued them on Tuesday. In a…