Dominican Republic President Medina Visits Areas Affected by Isaac
Above: removal of rocks near a river in the Dominican Republic (Photo: CIG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina traveled Sunday to the country’s southern region to visit areas affected by Tropical Storm Isaac. The storm […]
Eastern Dominican Republic Shaken By 4.4-Magnitude Earthquake
Above: San Pedro de Macoris By the Caribbean Journal staff The eastern Dominican Republic was shaken by a 4.4-magnitude earthquake early Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was the second earthquake in the country in less […]
Dominican Republic Approves Creation of National Orchestral Academy
Above: the Dominican Republic’s National Symphony By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s National Council of Culture has approved the creation of an Academy of Orchestral Studies, a new body that will be operated with private funds and assigned […]
Dominican Republic's Fernandez, in Brussels, Urges EU to Stimulate Growth
Above: Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez and European Council President Herman Van Rompuy (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez called on European lawmakers to prioritize jobs and stimulate economic growth during a visit to […]