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CBP Officers seize 51 pounds of cocaine in the San Juan-Santo Domingo ferry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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March 25, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico– U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 51 pounds (23 Kilograms) of cocaine concealed within the M/V Kydon that arrived at the Pan-American Dock East in San Juan. The estimated value of the contraband is $ 400K....
Launch of Nova Lux DR Properties Enhances Well-being Through Luxury Homeownership in the Dominican Republic
EIN Presswire
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March 6, 2025
Nova Lux DR Properties officially launches with a mission to simplify luxury homeownership in the Dominican Republic. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nova Lux DR Properties officially launches with a mission to...
Avoya Travel Celebrates Largest-Ever Land Forum at Secrets Tides Punta Cana
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 21, 2025
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- May 21, 2025 – Avoya Travel®, one of the travel industry’s most innovative brands, successfully hosted the 2025 Avoya Travel Land Forum at Secrets Tides Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic,...
US Border Patrol, law enforcement partners interdict a yola with 5 aliens from Russia and the Dominican Republic
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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March 6, 2025
A previously deported alien felon found among the group. AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – US. Border Patrol and law enforcement partners collaborated Friday to interdict a yola vessel with five aliens from Russia and the Dominican Republic attempting to...
Mounir Kabche Leads the Charge in Sustainable Innovation Across Latin America and the Caribbean
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 21, 2025
New York, NY , May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Visionary investor, entrepreneur, and strategist Mounir Kabche continues to make waves in Latin America and the Caribbean with groundbreaking initiatives that blend financial acumen, clean energy,...
Honoring Dominican Republic Independence Day
City of Boston
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February 28, 2025
On February 27th, the City Council commemorated the Independence Day of the Dominican Republic, marking the establishment of a sovereign nation and the beginning of a rich history of resilience, culture, and self-determination. This day holds...
UNITAR Hosts High-Level Delegation from CIFAL Dominican Republic for Governance and Public Policy Training in Geneva
UN International Training and Research Center
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February 25, 2025
As part of the training, the delegation visited the Palais des Nations, gaining first-hand insight into multilateral diplomacy and global decision-making processes. The delegation also met with the Ambassador of the Permanent Mission of the...
Dominican Government and DP World Announce Historic US$760 Million Investment to Expand Free Zone and Port Capacity
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 14, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader Corona, presided over the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Dominican government, represented by the Ministry of Industry,...
International Solar Alliance and LAC Leaders Unite in Santiago to Accelerate the Region’s Clean Energy Transition
EIN Presswire
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August 8, 2025
SANTIAGO, DELHI, CHILE, August 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Seventh Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) concluded in Santiago, Chile, reaffirming the region’s strong...
Dominican Republic: A Strategic Destination Attracting Multimillion-Dollar Investments
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 20, 2024
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Dominican Republic continues to consolidate itself as a strategic destination for foreign investment, standing out for its highly skilled human talent, favorable business...
Latin Metals Appoints Eduardo Leon as Vice President of Exploration and Qualified Person
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 8, 2025
Upsizes Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of $1.3 Million Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for release, publication, distribution or dissemination directly, or indirectly, in whole or in part, in or into the United...
CHTA Education Foundation Launches Spring Caribbean Travel Auction to Support Hospitality Professionals
EIN Presswire
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May 2, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has officially launched its Spring Caribbean Travel Auction, now open for bidding until 4:00 PM on...
AMO, Coast Guard interdict vessel smuggling 282 pounds of cocaine; 4 men from the Dominican Republic arrested
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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January 27, 2025
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO) and the US Coast Guard interdicted a vessel attempting to smuggle 156 pounds (128 kilograms) of cocaine through the norther coast of the island on...
Sylvain Côté named Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead at EXP
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 28, 2025
MONTREAL, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXP, a global engineering, architectural, design and consulting firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Sylvain Côté, Eng., MGC, to Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead....
Bird Golf Academy Makes Caribbean Splash in New Partnership With PGA Ocean’s 4
EIN Presswire
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April 15, 2025
Dominican Republic’s sole golf course affiliated with The PGA of America offers a quartet of playing scenarios amid a breathtaking ocean backdrop PHOENIX, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bird Golf Academy, a premier golf...
Ohio Chemical, Lubricant Company Increases Sales In Dominican Republic
International Trade Administration - Washington D.C.
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December 31, 2024
Coolants Plus, headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio, is a small-business manufacturer and distributor of lubricants and chemicals to a variety of industries. Coolants Plus approached CS Cincinnati with the goal of identifying a primary distributor for...
US trails USD15,000 visa bond program
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. government is set to launch a pilot program requiring certain foreign nationals to pay a visa bond of up to $15,000 to enter the country for tourism or business, according to a notice published in the Federal Register on Tuesday....
ADIFF Presents Captivating Caribbean Film Series, April 25-27 (Teachers College, Columbia University)
EIN Presswire
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April 14, 2025
ADIFF Presents a captivating Caribbean Film Series (April 25 - 27) screening at Teachers College, Columbia University NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) is...
US Border Patrol apprehends 39 non-citizens from the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Venezuela after landing in Isabela, Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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December 3, 2024
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico – U.S. Border Patrol Agents apprehended 39 non-citizens from the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Venezuela after their vessel landed Monday near the town of Isabela, in the northern coast. At approximately 1:00AM, a former...
Highlights of the ICRC’s activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2024
International Committee of the Red Cross
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April 7, 2025
In 2024, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) continued to carry out neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian work to meet the needs of the most vulnerable people in Venezuela. In collaboration with the Venezuelan Red Cross,...