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...

Liat Air announces new Dominican Republic routes starting December

Beginning December 12, 2025, Liat Air will launch flights to Santo Domingo (SDQ), followed by service to Punta Cana (PUJ) on December 15, strengthening air links between Antigua and Barbuda, the Dominican Republic, and the wider Caribbean. -...

Dominican Republic to Participate in Education Congress in Costa Rica

The event will be held in Costa Rica under the theme “Transforming Knowledge into Development.” The delegation will be led by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (MESCYT), along with the country’s leading university...

Brooklyn officials urge congress to end shutdown as SNAP benefits hang in the balance

As Congress is set to break the record this week for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, two federal judges ruled Oct. 31 that the Trump administration must continue to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits...

Liat Air Expands Regional Network with New Direct Flights to Dominican Republic

Liat Air has announced the launch of two new direct routes to the Dominican Republic, expanding its regional footprint and strengthening Caribbean connectivity. Beginning December 12, 2025, the airline will commence flights to Santo Domingo (SDQ),...

NABJ Hears From Laid-Off Producer of Viral Video

NABJ Hears From Laid-Off Producer of Viral Video: Urges Journos to Fight Trump Efforts to Control Media NABJ Talks Fail Over Executive Director Contract Winner: DEI Champion in Red Texas A Second Chance to Pay Tribute to Michael Days Paul...

Culture Ministry opens XII International Theater Festival

Santo Domingo.-The Ministry of Culture inaugurated the XII International Theater Festival of the Dominican Republic 2025 (FITE RD 2025) on Sunday at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, marking the beginning of ten days dedicated to theater across the...

‘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...

On the Ground in Jamaica, Direct Relief Emergency Team Reports Devastation, Heroism after Melissa

By Talya Meyers Standing in front of Black River Hospital after Hurricane Melissa tore across Jamaica, Luis David Rodriguez was horrified. "It's by far the most destruction we've seen here thus far," said Rodriguez, a Direct Relief emergency...

UN celebrates 80 years with free fair in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo.- The United Nations System will commemorate its 80th anniversary with a free public fair titled “UN Fair: 80 Years Building the Future!” on October 17 and 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Publishing Pavilion in the Plaza de...

Dominican author Edna Pepén launches introspective new novel at Librería Cuesta

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican literary scene celebrated a significant release last Friday, October 31st, as author Edna Pepén unveiled her newest novel, Lorem Ipsum. The book launch, held to a packed audience in the Pedro Mir Room at Librería...

Ibero-American Culture Festival Kicks Off Today in Holguin

The 31st edition of the Ibero-American Culture Festival kicks off today with a concert by the Holguin Symphony Orchestra and the Cobre Steel Band from Santiago de Cuba. The festival brings together nearly 100 participants from more than 12 invited...

FCCA 31st Annual Cruise Conference & Trade Show highlights collaboration, innovation and sustainable growth in Puerto Rico

The FCCA 31st Annual Cruise Conference & Trade Show concluded in Puerto Rico, focusing on collaboration, innovation and sustainable development across the Caribbean cruise industry. SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – The 31st Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise...

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...

Social Security in the Sun: Using Your U.S. Benefits to Retire in the Dominican Republic

Imagine trading snow shovels for sand and letting your Social Security check work under Caribbean skies. For many Americans, retiring in the Dominican Republic isn’t just a dream—it’s an affordable reality. The U.S. Social Security Administration...

David Collado and Diego Forlán highlight Dominican Republic’s sports tourism potential

Santiago.- Tourism Minister David Collado and former Uruguayan soccer star Diego Forlán highlighted the Dominican Republic as a prime destination for sports tourism in the Americas. Forlán praised the country’s natural beauty, hospitality, and...

The Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library and Oaxaca’s cultural renaissance

Nestled within the magnificent walls of the Centro Cultural Santo Domingo in Oaxaca City, the Friar Francisco de Burgoa Library stands as one of Mexico’s most extraordinary repositories of historical knowledge and cultural heritage. This...

A queer Seattle Mariners fan celebrates the LGBTQ support of Julio Rodriguez

When the Seattle Mariners’ season came to an end after Game 7 of the ALCS, it meant more than just the end of another disappointing baseball season in the Pacific Northwest. It also meant that the inspiring players on the team who have represented...

Dominican Republic showcases culture and carnival at 2025 Hispanic Parade in Madrid

Madrid.- The Dominican Republic showcased its vibrant culture at the 2025 Hispanic Parade in Madrid, with a delegation of 140 participants marching from Plaza de España to Cibeles. The parade highlighted Dominican Carnival traditions, featuring...

Santo Domingo Book Fair 2025 sets record with over RD$75 million in sales

Santo Domingo.- The Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2025 (FILSD 2025) concluded with historic success, achieving over RD$75 million in book sales—a 30% increase compared to the previous year. The event reaffirmed its status as the...