All articles tagged with #dominican republic
Originally Published 12 days ago — by BBC
A Canadian couple, Christine Sauvé and Alain Noël, was found dead in their sleep in the Dominican Republic, with the cause of death still unknown. Their bodies were discovered by their son, and local authorities are investigating while awaiting autopsy results. The family is working with Canadian officials to repatriate the bodies, amid delays due to the holiday season.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
A widespread blackout in the Dominican Republic caused by a transmission system failure disrupted transportation, businesses, and daily life, with power outages affecting the entire country and highlighting ongoing energy infrastructure issues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
The Dominican Republic experienced a nationwide blackout caused by a failure in the electricity transmission system, linked to issues at a substation and shutdowns at major power plants, leading to chaos and evacuations in the capital, Santo Domingo, amid ongoing smaller outages and recent hurricane impacts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
A rare nationwide blackout in the Dominican Republic caused by a failure in the transmission system disrupted transportation, businesses, and essential services, with power outages affecting homes, hospitals, and public transit in Santo Domingo and beyond.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Mirror US
A catamaran carrying passengers from the cruise ship 'Mein Schiff 1' sank off the coast of the Dominican Republic, prompting a rescue of over 50 tourists by the navy; all passengers are safe, and investigations are underway to prevent future incidents.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
Cody ‘Beef’ Franke, a 31-year-old golf influencer and host associated with Barstool Sports, died suddenly in the Dominican Republic due to a medical issue while attending a wedding, as confirmed by Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
The Dominican Republic announced it recovered cocaine from a speedboat destroyed in a U.S. military airstrike, marking the first joint operation against narcoterrorism with the U.S. in the Caribbean, amid a broader U.S. campaign targeting drug trafficking and criminal gangs in the region.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
Dominican Republic authorities recovered 377 kg of cocaine from a speedboat destroyed by the US Navy, marking the first joint US-Dominican operation against narco-terrorism in the Caribbean amid US efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by France 24
The Dominican Republic, in collaboration with the US Navy, recovered 377 packages of cocaine from a speedboat destroyed off Isla Beata, marking the first joint operation against narco terrorism in the Caribbean amid US anti-narcotics missions in the region.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
The Dominican Republic announced the confiscation of 377 kilograms of cocaine from a speedboat destroyed by the U.S. Navy, marking the first joint operation of its kind between the two nations against drug trafficking in the Caribbean, with the boat allegedly carrying over 1,000 kilograms of drugs from Venezuela to the U.S.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
The Dominican Republic, in collaboration with the US Navy, confiscated 377 kilograms of cocaine from a speedboat destroyed near Isla Beata, marking the first joint operation against narco-terrorism in the Caribbean amid US anti-drug missions that have resulted in the destruction of multiple vessels and raised human rights concerns.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by AP News
Wander Franco, a suspended MLB player and convicted sex offender, was detained and admitted to a mental health clinic in the Dominican Republic, with his family requesting the treatment; his legal and professional future remains uncertain amid ongoing investigations and past convictions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Tampa Bay Times
Wander Franco's family called police due to concerns about his well-being, leading to his admission to a private clinic for mental health issues in the Dominican Republic.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
A mother in the Dominican Republic poisoned her three children and took her own life, amid a series of recent child murders on the island involving parents. Several other cases of suspected filicide have been reported recently, highlighting a concerning trend of parental violence and mental health issues. Authorities are investigating these incidents, which include poisoning, suffocation, and hanging.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News
Dominican authorities seized 1.5 tons of cocaine after a 12-hour chase involving a speedboat near Pedernales, arresting four suspects, in one of the country's largest drug seizures.