Dominican Republic

Caribbean Photo of the Week: On the Sea in Samana

This week’s Caribbean Photo of the Week comes from CJ reader Chris Roberts in Hollywood, Fla., who took this snapshot of a bridge in Samana in the Dominican Republic. Do you have a great photo of the Caribbean? Send it […]

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Dominica Planning to Hold Second "Nature Island Challenge"

Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica will be holding its “Nature Island Challenge” again in 2014. The event, which was held for the first time in 2013, will take place from Apr. 7 to Apr. 11, […]

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Expedia: Dominican Republic, St Maarten Lead Growth in Caribbean Travel Demand

Above: the Dominican Republic (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell MONTEGO BAY – Demand for travel to the Caribbean region grew 20 percent in the first three quarters of 2013, according to a new report from Expedia. The fastest growing markets […]

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CARICOM's LaRocque Urges Dominican Republic to "Right the Wrong"

Above: CARICOM Secretary General Irwin LaRocque By the Caribbean Journal staff CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque is urging the Dominican Republic to “right the wrong” resulting from the country’s controversial ruling on citizenship. The ruling, which retroactively stripped thousands […]


Dominican Republic Receives $30 Million Loan For Small Business Development

Above: Santo Domingo By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic will be receiving a $30 million loan from the Inter-American Development bank to boost productivity in the micro, small and medium-sized business sector. The project will provide access for […]


Westin Puntacana Resort & Club Opens Doors in Dominican Republic

Above: the new Westin Puntacana Resort & Club (Photos: OPDR) By the Caribbean Journal staff The new Westin Puntacana Resort & Club has officially opened in the Dominican Republic’s Punta Cana region. The property, which was built at a cost […]

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US Government: "Deep Concern" Over Dominican Republic Citizenship Ruling

Above: the Harry S Truman building By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States Department of State has conveyed its “deep concern” to the government of the Dominican Republic over the latter’s controversial citizenship ruling, according to Marie Harf, deputy […]


Trinidad PM Calls on Dominican Republic to "Immediately Restore Nationality"

Above: Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is urging the Dominican Republic to “immediately restore nationality” to those impacted by the country’s controversial citizenship judgment. In a letter to […]


Six Great Hotel Bars in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is one of the great nightlife capitals of the Caribbean, and it’s also home to some seriously good hotels — with bars to match. Here are six of our favourites. What are yours? Cibao Bar – MGallery Hostal Nicolas […]

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Dominican Republic's Medina Meets With European Commission President

Above: the meeting in Panama By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina held talks Friday with Jose Manuel Barroso, president of the European Commission. Both are currently in Panama for the Summit of Heads of State and […]


Talking Tourism in the Dominican Republic With Roberto Casoni

Above: Roberto Cassoni By Guy Britton PUERTO PLATA — While the Dominican Republic has become well known for its many all-inclusive resorts, there are pockets of exclusive, small properties across the eastern half of Hispaniola, led by the EP Casa […]


Alex Rodriguez Meets With Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina

Above: New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez By the Caribbean Journal staff New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez met Thursday afternoon with Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina in Santo Domingo. Rodriguez is in the midst of a high-profile […]


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