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Blizzard Wins Dominican Republic SupercrossRyan Blizzard won the first round of The Grand Prix of Kendall Supercross Series, this past weekend in the city Santiago, of The Dominican Republic.
Source : Topix.net | 03-Dec-2008 03:21
JetBlue Airways launches online fare sale including Caribbean destinations
NEW YORK, USA: To give jetters a leg up on 2009 travel deals, value airline JetBlue Airways has announced the "E-vent" of the Week: a four-day online fare sale for select flights including three destinations in the Caribbean: Bahamas, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 03-Dec-2008 01:00
DISPUTE: Newlyweds Michael and Claire Kirk with their wedding album. Top, the Dominican Republic.
A HOLIDAY company has apologised to newlyweds after telling them they could not sit together when they flew off on their honeymoon.
Source : Topix.net | 01-Dec-2008 13:56
Dengue Fever Expands in Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, Nov 30 The magnitude of the dengue fever expansion in the Dominican Republic is bigger than that admitted by authorities, and the number of infected has increased to nearly 5,000 Sunday.
Source : Topix.net | 30-Nov-2008 20:04
Asia America Equity Exchange Announces Expansion
The Asia America Equity Exchange , a partner of the China Beijing Equity Exchange , announced today the opening of its first ever U.S. office and its first 10 transactions at a signing ceremony held at Miami ...
Source : Topix.net | 30-Nov-2008 11:11
Schools in the Dominican Republic
It is very easy to integrate a family into the Dominican Republic. The schools make it possible to bring a family over to the country without sacrificing education.
Source : Topix.net | 28-Nov-2008 11:00
Crisis Affects Dominican Tourism
Santo Domingo, Nov 26 The Dominican Republic's tourism industry, one of the country's major hard-currency earners, has slowed down over the past three months, according to a report by the Central Bank .
Source : Topix.net | 28-Nov-2008 02:48
For sale: An American dream
Vangelio Urena wants to go home. Urena has lived in the United States since 1983.
Source : Topix.net | 27-Nov-2008 02:35
Baseball alliance to help poor in Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic: American Major League Baseball (MLB), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Peace Corps have signed an historic alliance with six Dominican non-profit organizations to benefit the poorer communities in the Dominican Republic.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 27-Nov-2008 01:00
Dominican Republic: Marching Against Machismo
More than 100 Dominican women have been killed by their partners so far this year.
Source : Topix.net | 25-Nov-2008 23:38
Customs and Border Protection Arrests Murder Suspect Wanted by Interpol
St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands - On November 23, Customs and Border Protection officers working at the E.W. Blyden Marine Terminal in St.
Source : Topix.net | 25-Nov-2008 12:17
Missionary from Dominican Republic visiting Harderwyk CRC
By every account, the initial presence of Harderwyk Christian Reformed Church in a tiny immigrant community in the Dominican Republic was "unintentional," "coincidental" and "urgent." Joel Zwier, a Holland ...
Source : Topix.net | 25-Nov-2008 04:07
Regional economists and officials meet in Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic: Economists, government officials from the region and high-ranking representatives of regional and international organizations gathered in the Dominican Republic this weekend to discuss the causes and challenges of the current global financial crisis.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 25-Nov-2008 01:00
Official: Most Dominican people have no access to medical services
Some 66 percent of the population in the Dominican Republic do not have access to medical services, reports from Santo Domingo quoted National Social Security Council General Manager Ana Ilse Mena as saying ...
Source : Topix.net | 24-Nov-2008 13:37
Woman finds calling in helping Dominican people
"We're doing whatever we can for these people and we're not going to stop," Date: 2008-11-20 By Joel Wiebe There is a lot of excitement and enthusiasm when Erica Bateman starts talking about helping the people ...
Source : Topix.net | 24-Nov-2008 05:20
US, Brazil to speed up cellulosic ethanol research with Caribbean partners
SAO PAULO, Brazil (Reuters): The world's top two producers of ethanol, the US and Brazil, will join forces to speed up research into cellulose-derived biofuels, which use inedible plant matter rather than crops. The two nations would also to help countries in the Caribbean to develop their own biofuel industries.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 24-Nov-2008 01:00
Caribbean leaders seek ways to fight financial crisis as tourism, investment falls
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua - Caribbean leaders said Saturday that they will push regional banks to provide more loans to builders and exporters, boosting jobs and trade to counter the world economic crisis.
Source : Topix.net | 23-Nov-2008 05:16
Dominican Republic trip no vacation for QMS students
By Krista Siefken - Cowichan News Leader and Pictorial Published: November 21, 2008 3:00 PM Updated: November 21, 2008 3:08 PM A group of students at Queen Margareta s School are travelling to the Dominican ...
Source : Topix.net | 22-Nov-2008 22:27
Whale Watching and Club Med, Dominican Republic
Whale Watching and Club Med, Dominican Republic By Candyce H. Stapen Two good reasons to visit the Dominican Republic: winter is whale-watching season and Club Med Punta Cana recently opened 32 upmarket, family ...
Source : Topix.net | 22-Nov-2008 14:18
The Dominican Republic
"The Dominican Republic." 30 March 2008. HowStuffWorks.com. 20 November 2008. Dominican Republic, a country occupying the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles of the West ...
Source : Topix.net | 21-Nov-2008 14:10
History of Dominican Republic
"History of Dominican Republic." 27 February 2008. HowStuffWorks.com. 20 November 2008.
Source : Topix.net | 21-Nov-2008 06:04
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic a " The ocean glows a milky turquoise....
The ocean glows a milky turquoise. Tiny waves lap at the powder-beige sand, in no rush to reach the line of postcard-perfect palm trees.
Source : Topix.net | 20-Nov-2008 10:45
Coast Guard suspends search for Dominican Republic migrants
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Coast Guard rescue crews suspended their search at 7 p.m. Wednesday for a missing yola (boat) with more than 90 Dominican Republic migrants aboard, that reportedly went missing while traveling illegally to Puerto Rico from the Dominican Republic.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 20-Nov-2008 01:00
Haiti-Dominican Republic: Media Unites to Fight Stereotypes
A group of Haitian journalists meets their Dominican colleagues at a three-day gathering to promote cross-cultural understanding.
Source : Topix.net | 19-Nov-2008 06:57
Caribbean faces squeeze from financial crisis
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (Reuters): The international financial crisis is putting a squeeze on cash-strapped governments across the Caribbean as the region braces for a steep economic slowdown. A severe spillover from the crisis will be seen in the Caribbean's important tourism market.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 19-Nov-2008 01:00
IU to turn Kidd shipwreck into `living museum'
Indiana University archaeologists have won a $200,000 grant to turn the wreckage of a ship pirate Captain Kidd is believed to have commandeered and three other Caribbean sites into "living museums" that also ...
Source : Topix.net | 18-Nov-2008 22:49
Coast Guard searches for Dominican Republic migrants aboard missing yola
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico: Coast Guard rescue crews continued searching Monday for a missing yola (boat) with more than 40 Dominican migrants aboard, that reportedly went missing while traveling illegally to Puerto Rico from the Dominican Republic. Rescue crews have been searching since Sunday.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 18-Nov-2008 01:00
American Airlines to implement baggage limits to the Caribbean during the holiday season
FORT WORTH, USA: In anticipation of increased holiday travel to and from certain cities in the Caribbean, American Airlines and American Eagle are implementing their customary policy limiting the size and number of checked bags, as well as prohibiting checked boxes, effective November 29, 2008.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 18-Nov-2008 01:00
Amy Legare and Jeremy Luoma
Amy Legare and Jeremy Luoma were married June 18 at the Excellence Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Source : Topix.net | 17-Nov-2008 23:43
The FCCA Puts Plans in Place to Deliver Holiday Cheer
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. , /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Excitement is in the air as the FCCA, along with FCCA Member Lines, begins preparations for the 13th annual Holiday Gift Project.
Source : Topix.net | 15-Nov-2008 23:27
Treasure hunting ship sails for Dominican Republic
MIAMI, USA: Marine Exploration, Inc. has commenced operations with the departure of their ship, the Hispaniola, out of the port of Miami, to their salvage destinations within the Dominican Republic waters. The exploration is headed by treasure hunter and renowned explorer Burt Webber, Jr.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 15-Nov-2008 01:00
Dominican Republic president returns from tour to face domestic issues
SANTO DOMINGO. Dominican Republic: President Leonel Fernandez has returned to the Dominican Republic after a 14-day tour of various countries, including France, Qatar, El Salvador, and the United Arab Emirates, where he signed several economic agreements to further each county´s cooperation.Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 14-Nov-2008 01:00
Poor Dominican Republic farmers to win greater access to markets under UN project
Some 19,000 rural households in the poorest areas of the Dominican Republic are set to benefit from a $31 million United Nations project to directly link farmers with markets and pilot new risk management ...
Source : Topix.net | 13-Nov-2008 23:26
Electricity crisis fuels deadly protests in Dominican: Police
One policeman was killed and two others were wounded Tuesday as rioters protested against frequent power cuts in the Dominican Republic, police said.
Source : Topix.net | 13-Nov-2008 05:50
Dominicans charged with organizing fatal journey
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Source : Topix.net | 12-Nov-2008 05:35
Dominican Republic: Prejudice Against Haitians Boils Over - Again
Haitian man from El Cerro in front of his burned-down house. Credit:Valeria Vilardo/IPS. SANTO DOMINGO, Nov 10 - "A group of Dominicans armed with pistols, machetes and knives came to take revenge on us.
Source : Topix.net | 12-Nov-2008 01:07
Dominican Republic Readies...
Las Arenas, the planned 25-story residential tower, here is breaking ground in Q1 of 2009.
Source : Topix.net | 11-Nov-2008 16:57
Legal Announcement - Dominican Boat Captain Charged With Alien Smuggling
Legal Announcments - R. Alexander Acosta, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Anthony V. Mangione, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of ...
Source : Topix.net | 11-Nov-2008 08:48
Alien Smuggling Blamed For Dominican Boat Deaths
The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged a Dominican boat captain with alien smuggling, after a boat full of migrants was grounded last month, killing some people and leaving others missing.
Source : Topix.net | 11-Nov-2008 00:26
The Dominican Republic After Dark
Most people work hard when they are at home. They spend hours in the office, or taking care of their children.
Source : Topix.net | 10-Nov-2008 11:31
America/Dominican Republic - Vocational Week 2008 to help all youth and adolescents to discern, ...
Vocational Week 2008 in Santo Domingo was inaugurated on November 3, with a youth encounter with Cardinal Nicholas de Jesus Lopez, Archbishop of Santo Domingo.
Source : Topix.net | 10-Nov-2008 03:16
36 hours in Santo Domingo
WHETHER one believes it was Columbus who actually discovered America or not, he clearly left his mark on Santo Domingo, the breezy capital of the Dominican Republic and the most vibrant of Caribbean cities.
Source : Topix.net | 09-Nov-2008 03:12
Woman charged after drug bust on I-44
An Arizona woman has been charged with second- degree felony drug trafficking after a Highway Patrol trooper allegedly stopped her vehicle and discovered about 500 pounds of marijuana.
Source : Topix.net | 08-Nov-2008 03:02
Dominican Republic power outages continue
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic private power companies that supply most of the country´s power have demanded that the government advance US$200 million from the government’s US$458 million debt owed to them so that they can buy fuel and begin solving the energy crisis.
Source : caribbeannetnews.com | 08-Nov-2008 01:00
Dominican Republic - God's Hidden Gifts
Tim Challies, a self-employed web designer, is a pioneer in the Christian blogosphere, having one of the most widely read and recognized Christian blogs anywhere .
Source : Topix.net | 07-Nov-2008 18:45
Tension Higher in Haitian-Dominican Border
Santo Domingo, Nov 5 A yet to be clarified incident in the border locality of Dajabon, in the Dominican Republic, in which a Haitian citizen was killed, escalated tension again among residents of both states of ...
Source : Topix.net | 07-Nov-2008 00:37