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95% of Bananas from Dominican Republic Went to Europe in 2010
May 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
According to DR1, the Dominican Republic exported bananas to Europe for a total of US$198,000,000 in 2010, through the sale of 303,000 tons of bananas. continue reading »
Dominican Republic Removes 68 City Dump Child Laborers
March 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Domincan Republic’s Department of Labor along with the Unit against Child Labor (UTI) removed 68 children working at the Rafey dump in Santiago as well as the city market, ‘Hospedaje Yaque.’ continue reading »
U.S. Revokes Visas of Dominican Republic Presidential Advisors, Narco Ties are Alleged
February 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The government of the United States revoked the visas of three close advisors to the Dominican Republic’s President Leonel Fernández, as well as the Dominican Chief of Border Security according to Univision. continue reading »
Dominican Republic Launches Social Network Campaign to Boost Tourism
February 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Nuestra Historias
The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism has taken the idea of social networking to a new level with their 2012 Dominican Republic social media-inspired ad campaign. continue reading »
Revered Haitian-Dominican Advocate, Sonia Pierre Dies at 48
December 5, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Sonia Pierre, the outspoken defender of the rights of Haitians living in the Dominican Republic, died suddenly yesterday of a massive heart attack at the age of 48. continue reading »
Boat Carrying Some 95 Undocumented Dominicans Sinks Enroute to Puerto Rico, 3 Dead, Many Missing
December 4, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
At least three people died and an undetermined number are missing after a boat carrying some 95 undocumented Dominicans to Puerto Rico sank a few miles off the beach at Matancita, the Dominican Civil Defense agency announced Sunday. continue reading »
Andy García, Eva Longoria Shooting Film in The Dominican Republic
November 29, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Andy Garcia, Eva Longoria and Forest Whitaker are currently in the Dominican Republic to film part of the action/suspense thriller "The Truth," Diario Libre newspaper said Tuesday. continue reading »
Dominican Republic First Lady to Be Vice Presidential Candidate in Upcoming Election
November 28, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The ruling PLD party has proclaimed First Lady Margarita Cedeno de Fernandez as its vice presidential candidate for the next elections in 2012 when her husband's term finishes. continue reading »
Dominican Jose Pimentel Named as NYC Terror Suspect
November 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Jose Pimentel, 27, a U.S. Citizen from the Dominican Republic has been arrested in New York City as an alleged terror suspect this evening. NYC officials say Pimentel was an Al Qaeda continue reading »
Swiss Man Smuggles 261 Mexican Tarantulas From Dominican Republic
October 21, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Zurich Customs Investigation Office has released a statement saying hundreds of tarantulas have been seized at a Swiss airport after suspicious containers were searched. continue reading »
WOW! Dominican’s Love to Buy Lottery Tickets
October 19, 2011 | by DR1 | Latino Daily News
Dominicans spend RD$70 million (almost $2 million USD) every day on lottery tickets of one sort or another, and there are twice as many places to purchase a lottery ticket than there were five years ago. continue reading »
Domincan Republic Unveils Country’s First Wind Farm
October 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
As part of the country’s plan to put up $770 million worth of wind farms through 2015 , the Dominican Republic unveiled its first on Tuesday. continue reading »
Labor Secretary Signs Agreements with Dominican & El Salvador to Protect Migrant Workers Rights
August 30, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | Latino Daily News
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis signed joint declarations and letters of arrangement with Ambassador Aníbal de Castro of the Dominican Republic, Ambassador Muni Figueres Boggs of Costa Rica continue reading »
Internet Hacker Anonymous Threatens Dominican Republic Govt. Sites (VIDEO)
August 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The internet hacker group, Anonymous, is now threatening to attack the government websites of the Dominican Republic in retaliation for what the group perceives as inadequate education for their young. continue reading »
Supporters Shave Heads in Solidarity With Hugo Chávez
August 22, 2011 | by dr1.com | Latino Daily News
On Friday, six men from the Dominican Republic shaved their heads in support of Chávez in front of the Venezuelan embassy in the island. The group was invited Sunday to Miraflores palace, where they were greeted by Chávez himself, who hugged them and posed for a few candid shots with them. continue reading »
Former Miss Universe Amelia Vega at the Miss Republica Dominicana US™ 2011 Pageant
August 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
At the gala, former Miss Universe Amelia Vega will be performing two songs from her upcoming album "Agua Dulce" available to the public August 30th, 2011. This will be the first exclusive and live performance by Amelia Vega of her songs prior to the official release in New York. continue reading »
Hormonal Disorder Making Dominican Boys Grow Breasts (VIDEO)
August 16, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The disorder could have been detected and prevented early on, but due to a precarious financial situation, the Ramírez boys have never seen an specialist. continue reading »
Killing of DR TV Host, Makes for 20th Journalist Killed in Latin America in 2011
August 3, 2011 | by University of Texas, Knight Center | Latino Daily News
On Tuesday the body of a Dominican Republic TV host, Jose Agustin Silvestre was found in a pond with two gun shots to the head, making him the 20th journalist killed in Latin America thus far in 2011. continue reading »
Dominican Students Break Reading World Record!
July 22, 2011 | by Fox News Latino | Latino Daily News
Five students from the Dominican Republic broke the "Reading Aloud" record after reading aloud for close to 300 HOURS! continue reading »
Watch New York Mets’ José Reyes Shortstopping Reggaetón Rhymes (VIDEO)
July 18, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Take a look at the video of the Mets player with Voltio, Vakero, Poeta Callejero & Big Mato. What do you think? continue reading »
