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Watchdog calls for US import ban as forced labor persists in Dominican sugarcane fields

The U.S. is the Dominican Republic’s largest market for sugar and other products.

Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte doesn’t show up for game due to personal issue

The All-Star infielder was placed on the restricted list after he failed to show up for Monday night’s game against Boston.

Judge allows former UFC fighter to leave country for fight despite domestic violence charges

A former UFC fighter based in Omaha who is facing domestic violence charges has been allowed to leave the country for a fight.

Miss Universe Dayanara Torres and sons attend Marc Anthony’s charity concert

Dayanara Torres celebrates son Ryan Muñiz’s 23rd birthday with a family gathering, a loving tribute and a milestone moment in his rising career

Dominican cocoa exports reach record US$669 million in 2025

Santo Domingo.- Dominican cocoa exports reached US$669 million in 2025, a 55% increase compared with the previous year, according to data from t…

Ernesto Rodríguez named new Director General of National Police

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader appointed General Ernesto Rafael Rodríguez García as the new director general of the National Police and…

IFC approves first-ever deal with disability inclusion KPIs

Lender debuts a new incentive mechanism as part of Neolpharma loan and also backs climate finance in the Dominican Republic

Trump Administration Weighs Imposing $100K Bonds On Green Card Applicants; IN THE MEANTIME: Trump Administration Will Require Prospective Immigrants To Post Six Figure Bonds To Prove They Won't Be a 'Burden': Dominican Republic Gets Hit First

Massachusetts mayor arrested over alleged $1.5m Covid relief loan fraud

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena is accused of using the loan to fund his campaign and pay personal taxes

Exclusive — Illegal Alien Convicted of Raping Child in Sanctuary Illinois Among Those Arrested by ICE Agents

An illegal alien convicted of raping a child in the sanctuary state of Illinois is among those recently arrested by ICE agents.

PH Carabao Center strengthens Nueva Ecija coop with 21 dairy buffaloes , Punto! Central Luzon

SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) is helping strengthen the dairy herd of the Pulon…

Dominican Republic's expulsion of Cuban officials sparks geopolitical tension

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Dominican Republic on Thursday ordered the expulsion of nine Cuban diplomatic officials and their f…

Cubans Applaud Dominican Republic's Expulsion of Diplomats: "The Noose Tightens Gradually"

The Dominican Republic's recent decision to expel nine Cuban diplomats from its embassy in Santo Domingo has ignited a flurry of reactions acros…

Lowell man gets nearly four years for laundering cocaine cash

BOSTON — A Lowell man who laundered approximately $688,650 in narcotics proceeds over a two‑year span will serve nearly four years in prison, a…

ICE Deports Gang Members Convicted of Manslaughter, Attempted Murder

ICE has deported illegal alien gang members convicted of crimes like manslaughter, attempted murder, and rape, among other offenses.

Greenberg Traurig Advises Energía 2000 on $500M Project Development and Financing for Dominican Republic Power Project

/PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Energía 2000, S.A. in connection with a $500 million senior syndicated loan and a…

Guyana expands Caribbean energy partnerships as oil production grows

Guyana is expanding regional energy partnerships with Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean nations as rising offshore oil product…

Abbie Lainton dies in Dominican Republic accident at 16

Abbie Lainton, 16, died in the Dominican Republic on July 30. A fundraiser set up for her family raised over £4,000 in hours.