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News Dominican Republic: JetBlue to suspend Newark flights to the Dominican Republic starting July 8

Published on: Wednesday 20 May 2026
JetBlue to suspend Newark flights to the Dominican Republic starting July 8
News source: https://dominicantoday.com/jetblue-to-suspend-newark-flights-to-the-dominican-republic-starting-july-8/

Santo Domingo.- JetBlue Airways announced that it will suspend nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Las Américas International Airport and Punta Cana Aiport beginning July 8, ...

News Dominican Republic: Dominican Republic to host Ibero-American road safety data summit

Published on: Tuesday 19 May 2026
Dominican Republic to host Ibero-American road safety data summit
News source: https://dominicantoday.com/dominican-republic-to-host-ibero-american-road-safety-data-summit/

The Dominican Republic will host the eighth Ibero-American Meeting on Data and Road Safety, organized by the National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (INTRANT), bringing together ...

News Dominican Republic: Amnesty International urges Dominican Republic to separate healthcare access from immigration enforcement

Published on: Monday 18 May 2026
Amnesty International urges Dominican Republic to separate healthcare access from immigration enforcement
News source: https://dominicantoday.com/amnesty-international-urges-dominican-republic-to-separate-healthcare-access-from-immigration-enforcement/

Amnesty International has called on the Dominican Republic to immediately separate healthcare services from immigration control, criticizing a government protocol that permits the deportation of ...

News Dominican Republic: Dominican Republic approves National Climate Transparency System

Published on: Monday 18 May 2026
Dominican Republic approves National Climate Transparency System
News source: https://dominicantoday.com/dominican-republic-approves-national-climate-transparency-system/

The Government of the Dominican Republic has approved its National Climate Transparency System, a new tool designed to improve the monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation measures, and ...

News Dominican Republic: Labor Ministry orders flexible work measures amid weather alerts

Published on: Monday 13 April 2026
Labor Ministry orders flexible work measures amid weather alerts
News source: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2026/04/13/labor-ministry-orders-flexible-work-measures-amid-weather-alerts/

The Ministry of Labor of the Dominican Republic announced special labor measures in response to weather alerts issued by the Emergency Operations Center, warning of potential flooding, rising rivers, ...

News Dominican Republic: COE expands weather alerts as heavy rains continue across Dominican Republic

Published on: Tuesday 07 April 2026
COE expands weather alerts as heavy rains continue across Dominican Republic
News source: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2026/04/07/coe-expands-weather-alerts-as-heavy-rains-continue-across-dominican-republic/

The Emergency Operations Center reported that three provinces are now under yellow alert, while 12 others and the National District remain under green alert due to ongoing rainfall caused by a trough ...

News Dominican Republic: Public Health reports 78% drop in malaria cases in Dominican Republic

Published on: Thursday 16 April 2026
Public Health reports 78% drop in malaria cases in Dominican Republic
News source: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/health/2026/04/17/public-health-reports-78-drop-in-malaria-cases-in-dominican-republic/

The Ministry of Health reported a 78% reduction in malaria cases in the Dominican Republic, attributing the progress to strengthened efforts in detection, treatment, and prevention. By epidemiological ...

News Dominican Republic: Heavy rains leave 4 dead and over 30,000 displaced in Dominican Republic

Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026
Heavy rains leave 4 dead and over 30,000 displaced in Dominican Republic
News source: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2026/04/15/heavy-rains-leave-4-dead-and-over-30000-displaced-in-dominican-republic/

At least four people have died and more than 30,500 have been displaced in the Dominican Republic after days of intense rainfall caused by a trough, according to official reports. The Civil Defense ...

News Dominican Republic: Heavy rains kill a child in the Dominican Republic, damage thousands of homes

Published on: Wednesday 08 April 2026
Heavy rains kill a child in the Dominican Republic, damage thousands of homes
News source: https://apnews.com/article/dominican-republic-heavy-rains-flooding-landslides-classes-0b7b726cef9419b4a91b77e95f1a59c0

Heavy rains in the Dominican Republic have killed one child, damaged more than 1,000 homes and are causing power and water outages, forcing officials to suspend classes at some public and private schools.

News Dominican Republic: Dominican Republic sees 14.8% increase in tourist arrivals during Holy Week

Published on: Monday 06 April 2026
Dominican Republic sees 14.8% increase in tourist arrivals during Holy Week
News source: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2026/04/06/dominican-republic-sees-14-8-increase-in-tourist-arrivals-during-holy-week/

Santo Domingo.- David Collado reported that the Dominican Republic welcomed 223,328 tourists during Holy Week, marking a 14.8% increase compared to the same period last year. The minister also noted ...

News Dominican Republic: Defense Minister and U.S. Ambassador tour Dajabón border

Published on: Wednesday 18 March 2026
Defense Minister and U.S. Ambassador tour Dajabón border
News source: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2026/03/17/defense-minister-and-u-s-ambassador-tour-dajabon-border/

Dajabón.- The Dominican Minister of Defense, Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, toured the Dajabón border alongside U.S. Ambassador Leah Campos to assess security and operational conditions in the area.

News Dominican Republic: Rain or shine: plans to avoid boredom this weekend in the Dominican Republic

Published on: Friday 20 March 2026
Rain or shine: plans to avoid boredom this weekend in the Dominican Republic
News source: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2026/03/21/rain-or-shine-plans-to-avoid-boredom-this-weekend-in-the-dominican-republic/

The INDOMET report is clear: this Saturday, March 21, 2026, an umbrella will be your best accessory, especially in the afternoon. With a frontal system crossing the country, moderate to heavy rain and ...

News Dominican Republic: Commercial flights between Dominican Republic and Venezuela resume

Published on: Wednesday 18 March 2026
Commercial flights between Dominican Republic and Venezuela resume
News source: https://nationnews.com/2026/03/19/commercial-flights-between-dominican-republic-and-venezuela-resume/

SANTO DOMINGO – Commercial flights between the Dominican Republic and Venezuela resumed on Wednesday with the return of operations by Laser Airlines, after nearly two years of suspension that began in July 2024. A flight arriving from Caracas landed ...

News Dominican Republic: Lamborghini to open first dealership in Dominican Republic, reports say

Published on: Friday 20 March 2026
Lamborghini to open first dealership in Dominican Republic, reports say
News source: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2026/03/20/lamborghini-to-open-first-dealership-in-dominican-republic-reports-say/

The ultra-luxury brand Lamborghini will open its first official dealership in the Dominican Republic before the end of 2026, according to information confirmed by the Puerto Rican outlet El Nuevo Día.

News Dominican Republic: Albert Pujols, Nelson Cruz find silver lining from Dominican Republic’s heartbreaking loss to Team USA at World Baseball Classic

Published on: Monday 16 March 2026
Albert Pujols, Nelson Cruz find silver lining from Dominican Republic’s heartbreaking loss to Team USA at World Baseball Classic
News source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/mlb-stories/world-baseball-classic-news-albert-pujols-nelson-cruz-find-silver-lining-from-dominican-republics-heartbreaking-loss-team-usa

The Dominican Republic fell to Team USA at the World Baseball Classic, but Albert Pujuols and Nelson Cruz are finding a silver lining.

News Dominican Republic: Authorities coordinate actions to strengthen road safety in Santiago

Published on: Friday 20 March 2026
Authorities coordinate actions to strengthen road safety in Santiago
News source: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2026/03/20/authorities-coordinate-actions-to-strengthen-road-safety-in-santiago/

Santiago de los Cabaelleros.- Authorities from the Ministry of Interior and Police of the Dominican Republic, in coordination with DIGESETT and the Ministry of Public Health, held a joint meeting to ...

News Dominican Republic: “It’s one of the greatest achievements of my life”: Fernando Tatis Jr. on playing in the Classic with the Dominican Republic

Published on: Saturday 14 March 2026
“It’s one of the greatest achievements of my life”: Fernando Tatis Jr. on playing in the Classic with the Dominican Republic
News source: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/sports/2026/03/14/its-one-of-the-greatest-achievements-of-my-life-fernando-tatis-jr-on-playing-in-the-classic-with-the-dominican-republic/

Baseball player Fernando Tatis Jr. wrote a letter to Dominicans, from the boy who dreamed in San Pedro de Macorís of one day playing in the Major Leagues, to the one who today captivates the fans with ...

News Dominican Republic: Ex-MLB player Nelson Cruz says his sister was killed in roof collapse at DR club

Published on: Monday 07 April 2025
Ex-MLB player Nelson Cruz says his sister was killed in roof collapse at DR club
News source: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/former-rangers-player-nelson-cruz-sister-killed-club-collapse/3839460/

The sister of former Texas Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz was among the dozens killed when the roof of a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, collapsed early Tuesday morning, his family ...