The Latest Breaking News from Dominican Republic

Haiti-Dominican Republic: A divided island

Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. The poorest country in the Western Hemisphere sits beside one that's enjoying a robust economic boom. Currently, the dividing line between the two nations is a porous border criss-crossed by tens of thousands of workers. But at the instigation…

France 24 · Sep 16, 2022

As Haiti descends into chaos, Dominican president brings concerns to Washington

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader is in Washington this week and he has one issue that is top of mind — Haiti.

Miami Herald · Sep 14, 2022

Dominican president bars Haitian ex-leader from his country

The president of the Dominican Republic has barred Haiti’s former interim prime minister from entering the country, a move that further heightens tensions between two nations that share the island of Hispaniola

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022

Anna Horford on her family’s ties to the growing basketball culture in the Dominican Republic

Quisqueyano pioneers in the NBA, the Horford family is helping to set the stage for the next generation of Dominican basketball stars.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 18, 2022

Al Horford shares video celebrating refurbished basketball court in Dominican Republic

Celtics forward Al Horford took to Instagram to celebrate a newly refurbished basketball court and youth facility in his native Dominican Republic.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 6, 2022

Miller-Uibo of Bahamas Wins Women's World 400m Title

Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas finally bagged world gold in the women’s 400m in Eugene on Friday, signing off on the one-lap event to re-focus on her favored 200m. Miller-Uibo, who was deprived of gold in Doha in 2019 by Salwa Eid Nasr of Bahrain -- since…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 23, 2022

Immigrant Capitol Police Officer still deals with pain

A Capitol Police Sergeant born in the Dominican Republic says that it is a pity that an immigrant like him denounces the assault carried out by thousands of supporters of former President Donald Trump on Jan. 6 2021 while politicians and others born in the United States remain silent

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022

Netflix's password-sharing crackdown has already begun

Early tests in Argentina, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras reveal a fee of $2.99 per extra home.

Input · Jul 19, 2022

Why haven’t MLB and players agreed on an international draft? Money, mistrust and more.

LOS ANGELES — In two weeks, Dodger Stadium, after 42 years, will finally host the MLB All-Star Game again. Stars will descend. Celebrities will surface. Major League Baseball will cash checks.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 9, 2022

Saudi Arabia Opens Economic Channels in New Regions

Saudi Arabia continues to open communication channels with new regions and countries within its international economic openness framework. The Saudi-Caribbean Investment Forum concluded in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, which was held in partnership with the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA). The forum featured the participation of investment leaders…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 9, 2022