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10 provinces under Signal No. 2
Manila Standard
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July 18, 2025
‘”Crising’ may reach severe tropical storm category, to exit PAR today“ At least 10 provinces were placed under Signal No. 2 as tropical storm “Crising” barreled toward the country’s northern region. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and...
Storms threaten flight cancellations in major tourist source for Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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December 27, 2024
United States.- Severe storms across the western and southern United States are threatening significant flight delays as millions of travelers head out for the year-end holidays. On December 28, the South is expected to face strong tornadoes,...
Dominican Republic signs agreement with NASA to advance space exploration
Dominican Today
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October 28, 2024
Washington.- The Dominican Republic officially joined the Artemis Agreement, marking a new era of collaboration with NASA in peaceful space exploration and research, including missions to the Moon and Mars. Ambassador Sonia Guzmán and NASA...
Crising maintains strength, more areas under Signal No. 1
Cebu Daily News
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July 17, 2025
MANILA – More areas have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression (TD) Crising maintained its strength, the weather bureau said in its 11 a.m. bulletin on Thursday. The cyclone packs maximum sustained winds of 55...
Sustainable Tourism in the Caribbean: Your Next Luxury Eco-Friendly Escape?
Cumbria Times
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February 10, 2025
1:00 AM 10th February 2025 travel It’s no secret: sustainable tourism is big business. Today’s travellers are more eco-conscious than ever, with the world’s premier tourist destinations quickly adapting to support the demand for sustainably minded...
Crising maintains strength; more Luzon areas under Signal No. 1
Inquirer
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July 17, 2025
Pagasa weather update. GRAPHICS BY INQUIRER MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Crising has maintained its strength as it moves north-northwestward over the waters east of Catanduanes province, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
Readers sound off on faith-based housing, NYE drone shows and the Dominican Republic
New York Daily News
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December 22, 2024
Clear the path for churches to create housing Schenectady, N.Y.: As pastor of a congregation in New York’s capital region, I was moved by Rev. Mark S. Kellar and Josef Goodman’s recent piece on how churches can help address community needs (“City...
AFI Popular and AFP Popular invest in Meliá Hotels in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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Image: external source Santo Domingo.- The Popular Investment Fund Manager (AFI Popular), a subsidiary of Grupo Popular, announced that its Popular Closed Development Fund, with support from AFP Popular, acquired a 25% stake in the companies...
Some flights canceled on July 17 due to Crising – Caap
Inquirer
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July 17, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Several flights were canceled on Thursday, July 17, due to unfavorable weather conditions brought about by Tropical Depression Crising, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced. In an advisory issued...
FAO representative: Dominican Republic’s zero hunger goal by 2028 is achievable
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- Rodrigo Castañeda, the FAO representative in the Dominican Republic, affirmed that the country’s goal of eradicating hunger by 2028 is realistic and attainable. He emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts to increase...
Santo Domingo Mayor activates Disaster Response Committee amidst forecast for heavy rains in November
DR1
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Before leaving for Madrid to participate in Union of Ibero-American Capital Cities (UCCI) meetings in Madrid, capital city Mayor Carolina Mejia activated the city’s Disaster Prevention, Mitigation, and Response Committee in anticipation of heavy...
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Reuters Institute
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Dominican Republic prepares for humpback whale season
Dominican Today
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The expectation for the upcoming season is to exceed the 61,558 visitors recorded in the first quarter of 2024, which included 40,667 foreign tourists (66.1%) and 20,891 local visitors. The Dominican Republic is committed to protecting and...
Abinader pledges efforts for 2025 Summit of the Americas success in Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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December 13, 2024
Punta Cana.- President Luis Abinader has pledged intensive collaboration with regional governments and organizations to ensure the success of the 10th Summit of the Americas, set to take place in the Dominican Republic in late 2025. Speaking at...
PUCMM, Fundación Popular, and UNDP promote sustainable tourism in Northern Dominican Republic
Dominican Today
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December 12, 2024
Santiago.- The Alejandro E. Grullón E. Sustainability Chair at PUCMM, together with Fundación Popular and the UNDP, has launched an initiative to foster sustainable, resilient, and inclusive tourism in the northern region of the Dominican...
In the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands, Starship rockets create new pollution
Le Monde
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LETTER FROM THE CARIBBEAN Debris from SpaceX's Starship rocket crossing the sky, seen from Big Sampson Kay, Bahamas, on March 6, 2025, in a screenshot from a video posted on social media. @_ERICLOOSEN_ VIA REUTERS From Jamaica to Cuba, including...
Weather forecast: Scattered showers and gusty winds expected
DR1
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A trough north of the country, combined with moderate east/northeast winds, will bring scattered, locally heavy showers and gusty winds throughout the morning and afternoon, reports the Dominican Weather Institute (Indomet). The affected provinces...
ReMLit and Recycle OECS Projects close successfully
I News Cayman
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April 1, 2025
From March 26 to March 28, 2025, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States(OECS) Commission in partnership with the European Union (EU) under the EU Zero Waste Initiative, The Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) and the Government of...
architect victor ortiz combines japanese and tropical design for dominican republic home
Design Boom
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December 11, 2024
victor ortiz designs for the dominican republic Brazilian and New York-Based Architect Victor B. Ortiz Architecture, has unveiled plans for the Dominican Republic Residence, a sprawling private home located in Santiago. This expansive project...
Minister Bisonó highlights Dominican Republic as a premier investment destination in Miami
Dominican Today
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Miami.- The Minister of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs (MICM), Víctor “Ito” Bisonó, highlighted the Dominican Republic’s competitive advantages as an investment hub during the World Strategic Forum 2024: Prospering in the New Economy held in Miami....