The Latest Breaking News from Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic's zoo offers home for confiscated animals as seizures of exotic species soar

Confiscated illegal and smuggled animals are finding a new life in the Dominican Republic

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Why David Ortiz Says Saving Lives Matters More Than Home Runs

David Ortiz has hit some of the biggest home runs in baseball history. He won three World Series titles, became one of the most beloved players in Boston sports history, and eventually earned a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

inkl · Jul 14

My holiday from hell: my dad used Teletext to book us a cruise. Big mistake

We supposedly stopped at some lovely places – Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica – but all I can remember is lying next to my dad on the bed, willing the ceaseless motion to stop

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

Mother hopes to get justice for murdered daughter in retrial in Dominican Republic

Shirley Firth is hoping those responsible for Lindsay de Feliz’s death in 2019 will finally be convicted

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14

Plane on the way to pick up MLB Legend Yadier Molina and his family crashes as it leaves for Texas

Footage from the Dominican Republic shows the jet scraping the runway on its rear wheels before erupting into flames

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Private jet crashes on runway during emergency landing at Dominican Republic airport

A private jet crashed on a runway during an emergency landing at an airport in the Dominican Republic.

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Watch: Pilot, co-pilot killed as private aircraft crashes in Dominican Republic

The pilot and co-pilot of a private aircraft were killed when it crashed on the runway at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean nation’s national aviation authority said.

The Times of India · Jun 8

Former Rays Star Wander Franco Found Guilty in Minor Exploitation Case But Escapes Jail Time

Wander Franco, former MLB star, found guilty of exploiting a minor in the Dominican Republic, avoids jail due to a judicial pardon, sparking widespread debate.

International Business Times UK · May 25

Not teeth, but nests: Discovery in Caribbean rodent fossils surprises archaeologists

A fascinating study uncovered a unique behaviour in ancient insects. Dating back to the Late Pleistocene, solitary bees used the bones of extinct mammals to create homes for their young. Researchers from the Florida Museum of Natural History were digging in late Quaternary cave deposits in the Dominican Republic, expecting…

The Times of India · May 12

"He just kissed me": IShowSpeed left horrified as chaotic livestream moment explodes across social media

A viral clip from IShowSpeed’s Dominican Republic livestream has sparked massive online discussion after a fan unexpectedly tried to kiss the streamer during a crowded bus interaction. Security quickly intervened, while the shocked creator repeatedly questioned what was happening on stream. The chaotic moment spread rapidly across Reddit and X,…

The Times of India · May 8