Haiti, Dominican Republic discuss migration issues

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 12:44

Haitian and Dominican officials renewed talks Tuesday after months of tension between the two Caribbean neighbors over migration and trade issues.

Boston man imprisoned for life in neighbour killing

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 12:44

A man has been found guilty of raping and killing a neighbour who moved from the Dominican Republic to seek medical care for her 1-year-old son.

50 Dominican fishermen detained in Bahamian waters

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 02:40

A few dozen Dominican fishermen have been taken into custody on suspicion of poaching in Bahamian waters.

Deep quake rattles southern Dominican Republic

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 11:29

A magnitude-4.7 earthquake deep below the surface has rattled some residents in the Dominican Republic but there are no reports of any injuries or damage.

Vatican insists it`s not shielding ambassador

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 16:51

The Vatican said it was cooperating with prosecutors in the Dominican Republic who are investigating its ambassador for alleged sexual abuse of teen-age boys, an explosive case that has raised legal questions about the Holy See`s responsibilities when accused priests come from within its own ranks.

Vatican envoy sacked over child sex probe

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 09:27

The Vatican`s envoy to the Dominican Republic has been sacked amid an investigation in Rome into accusations he had sex with children, a spokesman was quoted as saying Thursday.

Marc Anthony`s foundation funds orphanage in Dominican Republic

Last Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012, 20:46

Salsa icon Marc Anthony will inaugurate the construction of an orphanage in the Dominican Republic next week, a project being financed by the non-profit organization that he and Colombian concert promoter Henry Cardenas lead.

Rights group condemns killing of Dominican student

Last Updated: Saturday, November 10, 2012, 10:50

Amnesty International has called for comprehensive reforms within the Dominican Republic`s police department following the fatal shooting of a medical student during a protest.

Marc Anthony collects more than $100,000 for orphanage

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 10:45

Marc Anthony collected more than $100,000 in Chicago for a Dominican Republic orphanage, the first Latin American organization to benefit from his Maestro Cares foundation.

Isaac drenches Haiti, heads toward Cuba, Florida; 3 dead

Last Updated: Saturday, August 25, 2012, 18:47

The storm was heading toward eastern Cuba and forecasters said it poses a threat to Florida.

Olympic athletics: Felix Sanchez wins men`s 400m hurdles

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 01:26

Felix Sanchez of Dominican Republic won the men`s 400m hurdles with 47.63s beating Michael Tinsley (USA) who came second in silver medal position and Javier Culson of Puerto Rico who clinched bronze.