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Dominican and Cuban Embassies host Cigar and Rum Night in Brussels
Dominican Today
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Illustrative image by Pexels Belgium.- The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Belgium, in partnership with the Embassy of Cuba, hosted a successful Cigar and Rum Night in Brussels, celebrating the cultural and economic importance of these...
The 15 Best Summer Movies Of All Time, Ranked
/FILM - Indiana
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July 9, 2025
The sun is out, the air is humid, and the beach is crowded with tourists and families. Summer is officially here, which, for many of us, means that we're going to spend the next few months not enjoying the great outdoors, but staying inside where...
Sanctuary Runners athletes join initiative to promote World Expo's 'Global Solidarity Run' in Japan
Irish Examiner
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July 9, 2025
A group of athletes has made the world their running track with a unique solidarity initiative launched this week to promote the World Expo in Osaka, Japan.Now in its second year, the purpose of the Global Solidarity Run is to enable people across...
NCB Capital Markets pulls recommendation on Tropical APO
Jamaica Observer
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July 9, 2025
Tropical Battery’s secondary equity raise has had its recommendation withdrawn by co-broker NCB Capital Markets.. Co-broker NCB Capital Markets Limited (NCBCM) withdrew its recommendation for the recent $1.79-billion (US$11.09-million) additional...
Dominican food import deal 'slap in farmers' faces'
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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July 4, 2025
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net A Bahamian agricultural entrepreneur yesterday branded the Government's move to expand food imports from the Dominican Republic as "a slap in the face to our farmers". Caron...
Scientists Unite: Asunción To Host Ibero-American Researchers’ Night 2025
The Asunción Times
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July 8, 2025
Paraguay is set to become the focal point for the sixth “Ibero-American Researchers’ Night 2025”, an event for scientific collaboration. The event will be held on September 26 and 27 2025 in Asunción, and will represent the most ambitious...
Opportunities in Haiti
Jamaica Observer
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July 9, 2025
Jamaica’s prime minister and Caribbean Community (Caricom) Chair Dr Andrew Holness (left) greets chairman of Caricom Private Sector Organisation Gervase Warner during a Business Forum Breakfast hosted by Caricom and the Private Sector Organisation...
'Premature' to say deal done for Dominican food imports
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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July 4, 2025
By Fay Simmons Tribune Business Reporter jsimmons@tribunemedia.net THE announcement of a trade deal with the Dominican Republic has been described as "premature" by Agriculture Minister Jomo Campbell. Mr Campbell said the memorandum of...
Celebrities unite for humanitarian mission at Alay Kapwa’s benefit concert
Inquirer
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July 9, 2025
Music, faith, and compassion came together on one stage as some of the country’s well-loved celebrities headlined a benefit concert in support of Alay Kapwa, the long-running Lenten solidarity program of the Catholic Church dedicated to helping...
Saharan dust moving through the Caribbean
DR1
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Weather forecaster Jean Suriel says the Dominican Republic is still under the impact of Saharan dust. The dust is good for agriculture, but it impacts those who are allergic and leaves the country under grey skies. Suriel says this is the sixth...
Embrace Summer Energy With These Radiant SI Swimsuit Throwbacks
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 6, 2025
We’ve made it to Fourth of July weekend, with temperatures heating up across the country and other parts of the world. While it might’ve taken a while for summer weather to arrive, there’s no mistake now that we’re in for another sweltering...
Evaluation of The Utilization of The iPosyandu Application in Enhancing Midwives’ Competence in Early Pregnancy Detection Services: Mixed Methods Study
Dove Medical Press
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July 8, 2025
Introduction Pregnancy is a criterion for assessing the health status of both the mother and the infant.1 The Ministry of Health advises a minimum of six prenatal examinations: twice during the first trimester, once in the second trimester, and...
A Fraught Fourth of July for New York City’s Immigrant Families
Documented - New York
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July 8, 2025
On a day meant to celebrate independence, freedom and the United States, Documented spoke to New Yorkers in Sunset Park, Bushwick, and Jackson Heights — neighborhoods with large immigrant populations — to understand how they are feeling in the...
Papua New Guinea: Response to Prime Minister’s Statement on Porgera Mine
MiningWatch Canada
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As the Chairman of the Porgera Landowners Association (PLA), I am compelled to respond to the recent statement by Prime Minister James Marape on the achievements of New Porgera Limited (NPL) in the first quarter of 2025. While the Prime Minister...
Zemi Miches Punta Cana All‑Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton Debuts
Breaking Travel News
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July 3, 2025
This week marks Hilton’s debut of Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton –representing the first Curio Collection all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic. Facing the pristine shores of Playa Esmeralda, where...
I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
The Scottish Sun
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July 8, 2025
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...
Eight countries competing in men's world softball finals
SaskToday.ca
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The WBSC says it’s a chance for the public to see some of the greatest softball in the world. PRINCE ALBERT — Eight teams from nations around the world are in Prince Albert for the 18th WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup Finals 2025, six-day...
Havana hosts Int’l Convention Cubambiente 2025
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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July 2, 2025
Held every two years, the event officially begins this Wednesday with the attendance of professionals from Argentina, Canada, Chile, Spain, the United States, Haiti, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Saint Lucia, and Suriname, among other nations....
Rewriting JPS’s legacy for a thriving nation
Jamaica Observer
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July 8, 2025
For Jamaica’s 2.9 million citizens, electricity costs — among the world’s highest — cast a shadow over dreams, draining wallets and stunting progress. On July 1, 2025, the Government struck a match for change, announcing it will not renew the...
WestJet adds five new destinations to 2025/2026 winter schedule
Travel Press
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July 8, 2025
WestJet revealed its 2025/2026 winter schedule, featuring five new destinations. While departures will increase by three per cent year-over-year, capacity will be consistent with last winter, as seats will be removed from former Sunwing/Swoop...