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A Secret Gourmet Corner of the Caribbean

Above: Juanillo Beach in Cap Cana (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell CAP CANA — I’d been to the Punta Cana area several times before; it’s largely known for two things: incredibly beautiful beaches, and large all-inclusive resorts. I’ve had […]

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Punta Cana International Airport Opens Brand-New Terminal

Above: the new Terminal B at Punta Cana International Airport By Alexander Britell Punta Cana International Airport has officially begun operations at its new, second independent terminal. The new terminal began operations on Saturday, set to accommodate 6,500 passengers daily […]

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Dominican Republic Mourns Former Vice President, Foreign Minister

Above left: former Dominican Vice President Carlos Morales Troncoso (DICOM) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic is mourning the loss of former vice president and foreign minister Carlos Morales Troncoso. Morales Troncoso, who served as vice president of […]

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Southern Dominican Republic Shaken By 4.2-Magnitude Earthquake

Above: a map of the quake (graphic: USGS) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Southern Dominican Republic was shaken by a 4.2-magnitude earthquake on Sunday morning, according to data from the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred at a […]


St Louis Cardinals Outfielder Killed in Dominican Republic Car Crash

Above: Oscar Taveras By the Caribbean Journal staff St Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras was killed on Sunday in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. Taveras, a 22-year-old native of Puerto Plata who had been considered a rising star […]


Oscar de la Renta Dies at 82

Above: Oscar de la Renta at an exhibit on him at the William J Clinton Presidential Center last year By the Caribbean Journal staff The world is mourning a Caribbean legend after the death of Dominican-born fashion designer Oscar de […]

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Gansevoort to Open Second Caribbean Hotel in December

Above: a rendering of the Gansevoort Playa Imbert By the Caribbean Journal staff Gansevoort Hotel Group will soon be opening its second property in the Caribbean region. The company announced that it would be opening the Gansevoort Playa Imbert on […]


Dominican Republic Delegation Makes Visit to Puerto Rico

Above: Dominican Republic Minister of the Presidency Gustavo Montalvo By the Caribbean Journal staff Looking to boost bilateral cooperation, the Dominican Republic has sent an official delegation to nearby Puerto Rico. The delegation’s visit this week follows up on an […]


New York Governor Meets With Dominican Republic President

Above: New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo with Dominican President Danilo Medina in Santo Domingo (Photo: OPDR) By the Caribbean Journal staff New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo met Friday with Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina as part of a […]

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Caribbean Art: Dominican Republic's Alfredo Scaroina Making NYC Debut

Above: Untitled 2014  Acrylic, Oil, Oil Stick, Gesso, Paper, Dirt, Spray Paint, Fabric, Charcoal on Canvas  66″ x 53″ By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic-born artist Alfredo Scaroina will be making his New York City debut this month. Scaroina […]


Haiti, Dominican Republic to Lead Caribbean Growth in 2014, 2015

Above: the Dominican Republic (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff What’s the Caribbean island with the strongest economic growth? It’s Hispaniola, home to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, which are projected to lead the Caribbean in economic growth over […]


Caribbean Photo of the Week: Saona Island, Dominican Republic

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Jose Buera Forteza, who sent in this snapshot of the village of Majo Juan on Saona Island in the Dominican Republic. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send […]


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