Dominican national in Massachusetts accused of killing sandwich shop owner faces ICE Boston immigration detainer

A Dominican national accused of killing a sandwich shop owner on the North Shore faces an immigration detainer from ICE Boston. Eric Dionida German-Pena, 25, a native and citizen of the Dominican Republic, has been charged with the murder of 48-year-old …

ICE lodges immigration detainer for Dominican native who allegedly killed Lynn restaurant owner

Local News A man apprehended for his alleged role in the murder of a Lynn man is now the subject of an immigration detainer from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  Eric Dionida German-Pena, 25, was arrested Wednesday and charged with the murder of Ilias …

Dominican Republic resort faces lawsuit after mother, 41, and son, 8, die from food poisoning

A heartbroken father has launched a wrongful death legal battle against a Dominican Republic holiday resort, accusing them of causing the tragic deaths of his wife and young son after they dined on the establishment's buffet food. Stephen Gougeon, aged …

Southwest Airlines Is Adding a New Nonstop Flight to the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic’s biggest hotspot is set for another boost next month when Southwest Airlines adds its newest Caribbean flight. Beginning March 8, Southwest will launch a new nonstop flight between Nashville and Punta Cana, Caribbean Journal has …

Ex Indians pitcher named MVP of Caribbean Series after pitching Dominican Republic to title

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Right-hander Esmil Rogers, who made 44 appearances for the Indians in 2012, has been named MVP of the Caribbean Series. Rogers, 39, pitched six scoreless innings Friday night as the Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Republic beat …

Secretary of State Marco Rubio Visits Dominican Republic

Meteorology issues tsunami warning for the coasts of the Dominican Republic after earthquake in the Caribbean

The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) issued a tsunami warning for the Dominican Republic’s coasts on Saturday at 8:15 p.m. after the 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Caribbean, with an epicenter in northern Honduras. More details coming soon…

ICE Boston arrests illegal Dominican drug dealer charged with assault, battery with dangerous weapon

BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement apprehended an illegally present Dominican national convicted of heroin distribution crimes, who is currently charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and shoplifting crimes when ICE officers arrested …

Video- US seizes Nicolás Maduro’s second plane in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo — The crisis that has halted air operations between Venezuela and the Dominican Republic is worsening after the seizure by the administration of US President Donald Trump of a second plane belonging to the government of Nicolás Maduro that is …

Existence of rare earths would benefit Dominican Republic economy

Bahoruco — The existence of rare earths in the country would have a transformative impact on the economy. The spokesperson for the Mining and Petroleum Chamber of the Dominican Republic (Camipe) said that “it would not only diversify our economy, which …