Climate change made Hurricane Melissa four times more likely, say scientists

30 October 2025, 09:06 | Updated: 30 October 2025, 14:20 Hurricane Melissa was made four times more likely by climate change, according to a study. Your browser doesn't recognise available video formats. The category 5 hurricane that struck...

How diplomacy is securing BVI a place in an uncertain world

Created: Nov 03, 2025 07:57 AM (Updated: Nov 03, 2025 08:23 AM) Benito Wheatley is his diplomatic role as Special Envoy for the British Virgin Islands As international relations become more unpredictable in an increasingly uncertain world,...

Pavel Polanco-Safadit hits Dominican Republic with sold-out concert and family time

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Pavel Polanco-Safadit, a musician, is currently in the Dominican Republic, where he is experiencing some rain due to a nearby hurricane that is not directly affecting the area. Pavel is in the Dominican Republic for a visit,...

Dominican Republic partners with Ghana to improve prison system

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has signed an international cooperation agreement with the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham University School...

Abinader opens International Transport Policy Dialogue 2025 in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader inaugurated the 2025 International Transport Policy Dialogue in Santo Domingo, a two-day regional meeting organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Transport Forum (ITF)...

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Dominican Republic positions itself as Caribbean hub for sustainable trade and investment

With historic growth in both exports and foreign direct investment, supported by structural reforms and innovative tools such as the Single Investment Window, the country is presenting itself as a strategic partner for Europe and the wider world,...

JAH live: JAH JAH guide: Africa unite for Jamrock

Jamaica Arts Holding (JAH) must be commended for providing consistent communication updates regarding the devastation created by Hurricane Melissa on the island of Jamaica last week. Similar to the Starlink Satellite System developed by...

St Kitts and Nevis to donate US$100,000 to Jamaica for recovery from Hurricane Melissa

St Kitts and Nevis: The government of St Kitts and Nevis will donate USD100,000 to Jamaica to support their recovery efforts after the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew said that the administration has talked to JAMKIT...

‘We’re still here’| Kin of the disappeared endure the agony of waiting  

By Shannia Cabuello Bulatlat.com MANILA – Unlike most Filipino households on All Soul’s Day, the families of the disappeared have no cemeteries, graves, and tombstones to visit and honor their missing loved ones. Every November 2, they would...

Policy, Tax Incentives, and Investment Advantages Driving Real Estate in the Dominican Republic

Bonita Residences The Dominican Republic has become one of the Caribbean’s most appealing real estate markets, offering investors a rare combination of stability, growth, and incentives. Its robust economy and record tourism provide a strong...

Treat Yourself to Pure Relaxation at Eden Roc Cap Cana in Punta Cana

Things we're not doing this year: scrolling on Instagram, being jealous of other people's vacations. Things we are doing this year: pulling the trigger on booking a dream vacation. And if your personal checklist includes... ✅ Sunny weather ✅...

Latvia Enhances Diplomatic Dialogue With The Dominican Republic And Bangladesh

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 28. On October 27, Ivars Lasis, Deputy State Secretary and Political Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the...

U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo resumes consular services

Santo Domingo.- The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo announced it will resume both routine and emergency consular services starting this Monday, following the decision by the Emergency Operations Center (COE) to lower the alert level in Santo Domingo...

Biviana Riveiro Disla speaks to The European about the Dominican Republic’s role as a hub for trade and investment

As Executive Director of the Dominican Republic’s Export and Investment Center, Biviana Riveiro Disla has championed reforms and record-breaking results; John E. Kaye meets the lawyer turned policymaker shaping the country’s international profile...

GIMPA Law School Signs Prison Reform Agreement with Dominican Republic

Three-year partnership aims to reduce pretrial detention through Ghana's justice expertise The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration Law School has signed an international cooperation agreement with the Dominican Republic...

Countries secure multi-partner support as Alliance membership surpasses 200

Doha: Four countries have announced concrete multi-partner implementation plans for large-scale national programs and Alliance membership expanding to over 200 countries and organizations. At the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty First...

Hurricane Melissa Leaves Four Dead in Haiti and the Dominican Republic

Hurricane Melissa has unleashed deadly floods and landslides across Haiti and the Dominican Republic as the powerful Category 4 storm continues to crawl through the Caribbean. The Weather Channel reported that at least three people were killed in...

Claim that climate change does not affect bananas lacks context

A blog post disputed a Time Magazine article stating that climate change "is coming" for bananas, claiming the warning was inaccurate. However, evidence shows that the effects of climate change on bananas are complex and vary by region. A 2019...

Wet weather conditions to continue, sun shines in Punta Cana

The Dominican Republic will continue on Thursday, 30 October 2025 feeling the sequel of the intense Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 2 storm as it moves to the Bahamas. Despite its distant track, the remnants of Hurricane Melissa are fueling a...