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‘It’s truth, it’s romance, it’s strength’: Why 2025 is the year of the salsa-naissance
The Independent
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July 8, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
United Nations imposes sanctions on more gangs in Haiti amid growing violence
The Gazette - Colorado
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Haiti’s most powerful gang coalition and another criminal armed group operating in the country’s breadbasket have been added to a United Nations global sanctions list. The Viv Ansanm coalition and Gran Grif join other gang members sanctioned by...
CARICOM leaders says CSME implementation ‘too slow’
I Witness News
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July 10, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (CMC) — CARICOM leaders ended their three-day summit here on Tuesday night after discussing “several critical issues” but acknowledging also that the pace of their flagship initiative, the CARICOM Single Market and Economy...
Keep supporting artisanal fishers, Green urges WECAFC
The Gleaner
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July 9, 2025
WESTERN BUREAU: Agriculture Minister Floyd Green is urging the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC) to remain committed to safeguarding fisheries across its member states – especially the livelihoods of local artisanal fisherfolk –...
Haitian workers fear Dominican deportation push
Taipei Times
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July 5, 2025
Agamise Cheranfant hides as soon as he finishes his work at a banana plantation in the Dominican Republic. Like many others, he is Haitian, undocumented and lives in constant fear of deportation. Owners of farms, construction companies and tourism...
Wings of Change: IATA Calls Out the Cracks in Latin America’s Aviation Ascent
Business Traveler
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July 9, 2025
In late June, over 400 senior aviation executives, policymakers, and public officials convened in Bogotá for the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) conference—marking the first time the event was...
Push for temporary work permits for foreign workers gains support
Dominican Today
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July 3, 2025
Santo Domingo.- Luis Sabater, the newly sworn-in president of the Dominican Concrete Institute (Indocon), stated that issuing temporary work permits to foreign laborers will not lead to an increase in the undocumented population, as most of these...
BME Welcomes Cirsa
Mondovisione
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CIRSA becomes the third company to join the Spanish stock market in 2025 The company made its debut with a market valuation of 2.52 billion euros and a reference price of 15 euros per share BME has officially welcomed CIRSA on its first day of...
2 Canadian beaches were ranked among the best in the world and they're wildly different
Narcity
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July 9, 2025
Two Canadian beaches were just named among the best in the world — and they're seriously bucket list material. Whether you're planning a summer getaway or looking to add more must-visit beaches in Canada to your travel bucket list, this new global...
Avelo Airlines extends 14 flight paths out of Wilmington airport through February
The News Journal - Delaware
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Avelo Airlines is extending its flight schedule through early 2026. Here’s what we know. Avelo announced on July 9 that it is extending its flight schedule at Wilmington Airport (ILG) through mid-February 2026. This means Avelo passengers can now...
Former Toronto Slugger Jose Bautista Homers In Business Too
Forbes
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Celebrating his three-run 2015 Division Series homer that put the Blue Jays ahead of the Rangers, ... More Jose Bautista makes an iconic bat flip that fans still remember. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)Getty Images At 44, José Bautista...
‘Always hiding’
Jamaica Observer
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July 5, 2025
MAO, Dominican Republic — Employees work at a banana farm in Mao, Valverde Province, Dominican Republic, on June 20, 2025. The fear of Haitian workers, who are undocumented and whose deportation is always a possibility, extends to the owners of...
CariCOF warns of intense heat and active hurricane season across the Caribbean
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 7, 2025
The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) is forecasting neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions for the Pacific, while warning of persistent abnormal warmth north of the Caribbean and a highly active heat and rainfall season...
See Inside Sofia Coppola’s Romantic Vision for a Grand Parisian Ball
Architectural Digest - New York
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July 9, 2025
Sofia Coppola may be a prolific filmmaker, responsible for hauntingly beautiful films that are tender portraits of girlhood, but this week she proved herself to also be a magnificent hostess. On Sunday evening, Coppola welcomed Paris’s fashion set...
FEDA and Chinese Embassy collaborate to relaunch ProBambú Plant in Bonao
Dominican Today
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Bonao, D.R.- The executive director of the Special Fund for Agricultural Development (FEDA), Hecmilio Galván, welcomed the Chinese ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Chen Luning, to explore avenues for relaunching the FEDA ProBambú Plant in San...
Copa announces new Panama flights to Santiago and Puerto Plata starting January 2026
Dominican Today
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July 2, 2025
Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado announced today that Copa Airlines will launch six new weekly flights connecting Panama City with the Dominican cities of Santiago and Puerto Plata beginning in January 2026. The news, shared through...
Jamaica to launch regularization process for Dominicans with irregular immigration status
Dominican Today
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Jamaica.- The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Jamaica has announced a major diplomatic breakthrough: the Jamaican government has agreed to launch a regularization process for Dominican citizens living in the country without legal immigration...
Let These Breathtaking SI Swimsuit Photos Plan Your Perfect Summer Getaway
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 7, 2025
With weeks into the official start of summer, you’re likely considering your options for vacation this warm-weather season. Whether it’s easier for you to travel south to the Central American islands or you’re looking for a much further getaway,...
Best Airbnbs Stays in Cartagena, Colombia to Book in 2025
TripZilla
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July 9, 2025
There’s a bunch of cool Airbnbs in Cartagena for tourists to enjoy a cosy getaway. Cartagena, Colombia is a vibrant tourist destination known for its rich history, colorful colonial architecture, and stunning Caribbean beaches. The walled Old...
'Always Hiding': Haitian Laborers Fear Dominican Deportation Push
International Business Times
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July 4, 2025
Agamise Cheranfant hides as soon as he finishes his work at a banana plantation in the Dominican Republic. Like many others, he is Haitian, undocumented, and lives in constant fear of deportation. Owners of farms, construction companies and...