Former U.S. Ambassador Wally Brewster officiates same-sex wedding in Santiago

Image from Washington Blade Santiago.- Former U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, James “Wally” Brewster, officiated the wedding of José Fernández and Jeremy Gottschalk during an intimate ceremony held in Santiago. The event took place at...

At Least 1.6M Children At Risk As Hurricane Melissa Bears Down On Caribbean

UNICEF is supporting emergency preparedness efforts across the region as Hurricane Melissa moves slowly across the Caribbean Sea. Countries including Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican Republic are expected to endure several days of intense...

Jamaican Catholics brace for hurricane with prayer and preparations

Hurricane Melissa moves north in the Caribbean Sea yesterday towards Jamaica and Cuba in a composite satellite image (OSV News photo/CIRA/NOAA/ Reuters) Catholic faithful in Jamaica are responding with “a lot of prayer” as the island nation is...

Cody Beef Franke net worth in 2025: Inside Barstool Sports golf star’s career, earnings, lifestyle, and sudden death

Cody Beef Franke net worth in 2025: Inside Barstool Sports golf star’s career, earnings, lifestyle, and sudden death (Image via Getty) Cody “Beef” Franke was a friendly golf coach and a rising Barstool Sports star. He became popular for his simple...

Immigration Department to Engage Hispanic Community on Residency and Citizenship Procedures

The Antigua and Barbuda Immigration Department will host a community engagement session with members of the Hispanic community on Friday, October 24, at 5:00 p.m. at the Multipurpose Cultural Centre. The interactive session will focus on...

Tom McDonald leaves legacy of generosity, education initiatives at Mercer

Thomas “Tom” McDonald was an entrepreneur who believed in the power of education, perseverance and community. He and Ramona, his wife of 68 years, were generous Mercer University supporters, and their financial gifts have nurtured the minds of...

Concern over children gangs

A 13-year old is said to be the gang leader in Villa Faro, a densely populated low-income in eastern Santo Domingo. Community leaders raised their concerns and investigative journalist Nuria Piera aired a report in her Saturday, 25 October 2025...

Hurricane Melissa poised to slam Caribbean; 1.6 million children at risk

Currently a Category 4 storm and moving slowly across the Caribbean Sea, Melissa is forecast to strengthen to Category 5, with sustained winds of at least 157 mph (about 252 kmh). Countries across the region, including Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and the...

Hurricane Melissa prepares to hit the Caribbean; 1.6 million children at risk

Currently a Category 4 storm and moving slowly across the Caribbean Sea, Melissa is expected to strengthen to Category 5, with sustained winds of at least 157 mph (about 252 kmh). Countries in the region, including Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and the...

Hurricane Melissa puts lives of 1.6 million children at risk — UNICEF

UNITED NATIONS, October 27. /TASS/. Hurricane Melissa, and the torrential rains and flash floods that it brings, put the lives of at least 1.6 million children at risk in the Caribbean region, the United Nations’ Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said. The...

Antigua Immigration Department Hosts Historic Bilingual Forum With Dominican Community

In an unprecedented move toward government transparency, Antigua and Barbuda’s Department of Immigration hosted its inaugural bilingual forum with the Dominican community on Friday evening, addressing long-standing concerns about residency and...

‘Passion is everything’: DePaul men’s tennis welcomes Alejandro Gandini

Alejandro Gandini first picked up a tennis racket at age 6, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Armando. He fell in love with the sport soon after and joined a tennis club along with his sibling in the Dominican Republic, their home...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – November 3, 2025 (Listen to song “Backative for Jamaica”)

Happy Independence Day, Dominica! Happy 47th Independence Day to the people of Dominica. Celebrated as the Nature Island of the Caribbean, Dominica is known for its lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and world-class hiking trails. The nation...

Dominican Republic closes Nalis’ Latin Night series

Features Grevic Alvarado 3 Hrs Ago The audience enjoys the screening of the film Hay un país en el mundo at the Pamella Benson Audio Visual Room at Nalis, Port of Spain on October 13. - Photos by Grevic Alvarado The atmosphere was festive and warm...

Gustavo de Arístegui: Geopolitical analysis of 1, 2 and 3 November 2025

Knife attack on train to London Obama gets involved in the campaign in favour of Mamdani Judicial setback for the White House: federal judge overturns documentary proof of citizenship requirement to vote Canada apologises for anti-tariff Reagan...

Trump’s escalation in the Caribbean – US imperialism attempts to reassert control over its ‘backyard’

The escalation of US imperialist bullying against Venezuela, which started in August, has reached fever pitch and now involves the bullying of Colombia as well. As well as a military build-up in the Caribbean, the blowing up of speedboats,...

Dominican Republic and Paraguay move toward direct flights

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic is expanding its air connectivity in South America, with Paraguay aiming to soon offer direct flights between Asunción and Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. Paraguay’s Secretary of Tourism, Anguie Duarte de...

Dominican Republic and France join efforts against human trafficking and digital exploitation

Santo Domingo.- Authorities from the Dominican Republic and France have deepened their collaboration to combat human trafficking and protect minors from digital threats during the Franco-Dominican Seminar on the Fight against Human Trafficking and...

Celebrity Apex Makes Port Canaveral Debut Ahead of Caribbean Season

Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex has officially arrived at Port Canaveral, marking the start of the ship’s first-ever season sailing from Central Florida. Beginning in Nov. 2025 and continuing through Apr. 2026, the Edge-Series vessel will...

LGBTQ+ immigrants allege sexual assault and forced labour in ICE facility

Detainees alleged abuse at the South Louisiana Ice Processing Center (SLIPC) in Basile, Louisiana (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images) LGBTQ+ immigrants have alleged that they faced sexual harassment, medical neglect, coerced labour and abuse at an...