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How to Volunteer With the Peace Corps, Without the Yearlong Commitment

5 days agoLifestyle / Travel : Jaunted

The National Peace Corps Association is now offering all-inclusive, 10 and 14-day travel programs to the Dominican Republic and Guatemala for those who want to help out, but can't take a year off to do so. MPCA's Next Step Travel program features small group travel, hands-on service projects, and educational programs. Show More Summary

Alleged Dominican head of New York ATM thefts was shot dead

SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) - An alleged leader of the New York arm of a global cyber crime ring, which stole $45 million from two Middle Eastern banks, was shot dead during an attempted robbery in the Dominican Republic last month, Dominican police said o...

$45 Million Bank Hack Suspect Was Shot Dead While Playing Dominoes

last weekNews : Threat Level

Alberto Yusi Lajud-Peña, one of a number of suspected ringleaders behind a coordinated and sophisticated global bank heist operation that netted the thieves $45 million in stolen funds, was mowed down inside his Dominican Republic home last month while playing...

Big Day, Good News Breaking For Barrick Gold

ByEmmet Kodesh: On May 8 Barrick Gold (ABX) concluded negotiations with the Dominican Republic to amend the SLA (Special Lease Agreement) governing operation of its huge mine at Pueblo Viejo ($4 billion invested so far). ABX owns the site 60-40% with Goldcorp (GG). Show More Summary

Haitian businessman pleads not guilty in Miami to U.S. drug charges

MIAMI (Reuters) - A Haitian businessman pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges in federal court in Miami on Monday, days after he was arrested in a luxury hotel in the Dominican Republic.

Kevin Page takes his show on the road

Former PBO chief shares his wisdom in the Dominican Republic and, soon, South Africa

Photograph of the week: Golf at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

The tourism industry in the Dominican Republic is built around its magnificent beaches and landscapes, and this is what truly attracts visitors to this island and provides for steady growth. Punta Cana is for sure one of the most remarkable examples of this boom. This picture is taken at one of the beautiful golf courses [...]Show More Summary

Dominican Republic Ratifies CTBT

The Dominican Republic this month became the 140th nation to ratify the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty that would prohibit all nuclear explosions, the CTBT Organization announced last week. The Treaty has not been ratified by North Korea, China, Iran, Israel, India, Pakistan or the United States, among others. Show More Summary

Air Show Ends in Tragedy in the Dominican Republic

An aircraft from the Dominican Air Force crashed into the open sea during the Caribbean Air Show while it was performing an acrobatic stunt. The two pilots manning the aircraft died in the incident.

sailing ships at work

On June 14, 2011, this 70 ft schooner, Black Seal, brought 20 tons of cocoa beans from the Dominican Republic to Red Hook, Brooklyn. This is how they did it: no customs report, no bills of lading, no contract with the ILA to lift the 400 bags, and a blank stare when asked for a [...]

Meet A-Rod's alleged new love: Rebeca Yunen Finke of the Dominican Republic

Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez is on the mend from hip surgery and has reportedly found a new lady-love to enjoy his recovery time with -- Rebeca Yunen Finke, 24-year-old honors graduate in Business Administration from PUCMM.

A-Rod Finds A New Love In Santiago

Is Alex Rodriguez in love? A newspaper in the Dominican Republics reports that A-Rod has found a new love with a young girl from the Dominican Republic. The Diario Libre reports that the Yankes third baseman has fallen for Rebeca Yunen Finke, a 24-year-old girl from Santiago. Not much is known about Finke but the [...]

The Bullpen: Puerto Rico's success should inspire Canada

From March 18 On Sunday night, Puerto Rico pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the current WBC tournament, beating Japan 3-1 to advance to the finals against the winner of the Dominican Republic and the Netherlands. Puerto Rico’...

Triple Chocolate Brownies

A while back, I was sent some pots of luxurious Food Thoughts 100% Organic Cocoa o try. Produced in the Dominican Republic by an accredited Fairtrade consortium, the cocoa is made with the finest beans and is ideal to use in baking due...Show More Summary

Two Pilots Dead After Plane Crashes at Dominican Air Show

Two crew members were killed after a plane crashed into the Caribbean Sea during an air show in the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Today daily reported.

Coup d’État

A missionary growing his first chin hairs comes face to face with revolutionary soldiers in the Dominican Republic.

Cop Arrested For Allegedly Robbing $1 Million From Drug Dealers

A 17-year veteran of the NYPD was arrested at JFK airport yesterday upon his return from the Dominican Republic. Jose Tejada, 45, is accused of participating in a violent robbery ring that stole money and drugs from suspected drug dealers. Show More Summary

Dominican Republic opens Santo Domingo metro Line 2

The Dominican Republic has opened the second line of the Santo Domingo metro, which runs on an east-west alignment from María Montez to Eduardo Brito.

Maids Say FBI Tried to Coerce Them

"Two maids allege that FBI agents from Miami tried to brow-beat them into making incriminating statements against U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, during questioning about alleged sex parties at the Dominican Republic resort home of a South Florida doctor who hosted Menendez numerous imes," the Miami Herald reports.

Love And Hip Hop – Season Finale – When It All Falls Down

oe's back from the Dominican Republic and has to break the news to Kaylin that he and Tahiry may have unfinished business. "I was going f---- crazy," Kaylin tells Joe.

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