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UN Security Council clears new Gang Suppression Force for Haiti, DR Presidency is pleased with the decision

The UN Security Council on Tuesday, 30 September 2025 authorized a new multinational Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti to replace the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), amid escalating gang violence, widespread rights abuses and a humanitarian emergency affecting all aspects of life in the island nation. The resolution – co-penned by Panama and …
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DR will not invite Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua to Summit of the Americas

The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Relations announced on 30 September 2025 that it will not extend invitations to Cuba, Venezuela, or Nicaragua for the Tenth Summit of the Americas, set to take place in Punta Cana from 1-5 December 2025. The Ministry of Foreign Relations explains that the decision, intends to “prioritize the success …
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Ministry of Education imposes sanctions for use of public school for controversial video

The Ministry of Education (MINERD) announced Tuesday, 30 September 2025, that an investigation confirmed a music video with vulgar content was filmed inside a public school. In response, the Ministry announced the suspension of several school staff —coordinators and administrative personnel— for investigative purposes. They are being held responsible for the improper use of school …
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Frank Rainieri receives Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella

The Executive Branch has bestowed the country’s highest honor, the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella, Grand Cross Silver Plaque, to visionary entrepreneur Frank Rainieri Marranzini. The Grand Cross, Silver Plaque, is usually awarded to members of Congress, magistrates of the Supreme Court of Justice, government ministers, ambassadors and the metropolitan archbishop. The …
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Avelo promotes its flights to Dominican Republic out of Bradley International Airport

As the cold weather trickles into the northeastern United States, for those living in western Connecticut and Massachusetts it is good to know there are now direct flights to Punta Cana from Bradley International Airport (BDL). Avelo Air has nonstop flights year-round, twice a week on Mondays and Fridays. The flight takes about four hours. …
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Air Caraibes announces direct flights from Paris to Samana, Air France resumes to Punta Cana

Last week, Minister of Tourism David Collado was in Paris for IFTM Top Resa 2025 to promote the Dominican Republic and sign new agreements to recover the French travel to Dominican destinations. The Dominican Republic was the guest country for the 2025 French tourism booking event. During Top Resa, the president of Air Caraïbes, Marc …