The Dominican Republic signs a judiciary deal to defend protected areas from land fraud and leads UNEA-7’s first UN resolution on sargassum.
Following the drowning of 11-year-old Stephora Anne-Mircie Joseph during a school excursion, the Dominican Ministry of Education (Minerd) issues Departmental Order 63-2025, establishing strict new protocols for field trips, including advance approval, increased supervision ratios, and prohibited locations.
Law 63-17 explains when vehicles can’t circulate in the Dominican Republic: age limits, INTRANT inspections, insurance/registration, total loss, and import bans.
UNICEF reports just 38.1% of Dominican women aged 15–49 have comprehensive HIV knowledge; stigma and low youth testing persist. What the data demands now.
The Dominican Republic recorded 11,961 teen pregnancies in Jan–Sep 2025—a 12.14% drop vs. 2024. Border provinces lead rates; nearly 1 in 4 cases involve Haitian girls. Data, drivers, and policy solutions.
Law 96-25 elevates educator Ercilia Pepín to National Hero and declares December 7 her national day, honoring her pioneering legacy in Dominican education.
The death of 11-year-old Haitian student Stephora Joseph in Santiago exposes structural racism, school negligence, and failed child protection in the Dominican Republic.
Roy Tavaré questions Sting’s Spanish on the new “Estrellitas y duendes” with Juan Luis Guerra; Pavel Núñez defends the collab and its cultural value.
DR’s 11/11/2025 blackout exposed a fragile grid as PGASE flags rising power fraud. Who pays the hidden bill—and what fixes can end it?
A Dominican mother, father, and their one-year-old baby were murdered in Reading, Pennsylvania. Relatives appeal for support to repatriate the bodies to the Dominican Republic and care for the three orphaned children left behind.
Freylin Pérez Díaz wins the 2025 Cigar Smoking World Championship in Santo Domingo, celebrating Dominican cigars as culture, heritage, and global pride.
The Dominican Republic climbed six spots in the Global Peace Index 2025, ranking 79th worldwide. Improvements in safety and lower homicide rates contrast sharply with Haiti’s ongoing crisis, positioning the DR as a rising leader in peace and stability in the Caribbean.
Breaking: Popular Instagram personality Ariela Mejia-Polanco killed in shooting. The 33-year-old Dominican influencer was found dead in her Mercedes-Benz.
A Sunset Park block party turned deadly when Dominican resident Roberto Cuevas, 45, was fatally shot. NYPD says the suspect traveled from Florida, suggesting a premeditated attack.
Dominican rapper Cardi B is set to host WWE SummerSlam 2025. Will she confront Chelsea Green in the ring? Discover all the drama, Dominican history in WWE, and what her presence means for Latino representation.
The 36th Bronx Dominican Day Parade drew tens of thousands to Grand Concourse Avenue, celebrating Dominican culture with 22+ floats, live music, and community pride.
Santiago, Dominican Republic sets Guinness World Record with a 1,226 lb mofongo, celebrating Dominican pride, culture, and culinary tradition.
Two Dominicans face criminal charges in the U.S., prompting renewed anti-immigrant discourse led by Donald Trump. This article explores their cases, media portrayal, and the broader implications for the Dominican community in the U.S.
41.9% of public sector workers in the Dominican Republic earn under RD$30,000, below the cost of living. Can a family survive on this salary?
The catastrophic roof collapse at Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo claims 226 lives, including Rubby Pérez, Nelsy Cruz, and Octavio Dotel. Learn about the tragedy and calls for structural reform in the Dominican Republic.
