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Dominican Republic minister promotes safety measures after tourist deaths, insists island is safe

September 13, 2019

Dominican Republic minister promotes safety measures after tourist deaths, insists island is safe

The Dominican minister of tourism touted new safety measures that been put in place after the public relations nightmare that erupted over the summer following the deaths of at least 9 American tourists at hotels in the Caribbean destination.

Octavio Dotel, Luis Castillo cleared in Dominican Republic drug trafficking case

August 30, 2019

Octavio Dotel, Luis Castillo cleared in Dominican Republic drug trafficking case

Former Major League Baseball stars Octavio Dotel and Luis Castillo were reportedly cleared in a Dominican Republic drug case after a judge ruled there was no evidence linking the pair to the case.

David Ortiz shares first photos since Dominican Republic shooting, looking into attack independently

August 26, 2019

David Ortiz shares first photos since Dominican Republic shooting, looking into attack independently

Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz posted the first photos of himself on social media since he was wounded in a shooting at a Dominican Republic bar more than two months ago.

Octavio Dotel, Luis Castillo -- ex-MLB stars -- linked to Dominican Republic drug trafficking ring: reports

August 20, 2019

Octavio Dotel, Luis Castillo -- ex-MLB stars -- linked to Dominican Republic drug trafficking ring: reports

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel and infielder Luis Castillo -- each of whom played 15 seasons and won a World Series ring -- were implicated in connection with a major drug ring in the Dominican Republic, officials said in a Tuesday news conference announcing a sweep targeting a drug-trafficking and money-laundering network.

Dominican Republic resort where US woman claimed assault to close temporarily due to low occupancy

August 14, 2019

Dominican Republic resort where US woman claimed assault to close temporarily due to low occupancy

The Majestic Elegance Punta Cana will close its doors on Thursday and reopen on Nov. 7, 2019 – just ahead of the December holiday season.

David Ortiz assures fans 'Big Papi will be back soon' after leaving hospital

July 30, 2019

David Ortiz assures fans 'Big Papi will be back soon' after leaving hospital

Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz ensured fans Monday, “Big Papi will be back soon.”

John McAfee released after being detained in the Dominican Republic

July 25, 2019

John McAfee released after being detained in the Dominican Republic

Millionaire John McAfee has been released after being detained by authorities in the Dominican Republic.

Former President Bill Clinton vacations in Dominican Republic as country tries to move past spate of tourist deaths

July 19, 2019

Former President Bill Clinton vacations in Dominican Republic as country tries to move past spate of tourist deaths

Former President Bill Clinton arrived in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday to vacation and spend time with friends, as the Caribbean nation grapples with the ongoing fallout from several recent tourist deaths and attacks on travelers.

Delaware woman sues luxury resort in Dominican Republic for $3 million over alleged attack

July 18, 2019

Delaware woman sues luxury resort in Dominican Republic for $3 million over alleged attack

A Delaware woman who says she was viciously beaten by an employee where she was staying in January while on vacation in the Dominican Republic is suing the resort company for $3 million.

Georgia man confirmed dead in Dominican Republic only the latest case in string of American fatalities there

July 15, 2019

Georgia man confirmed dead in Dominican Republic only the latest case in string of American fatalities there

The State Department on Sunday confirmed another American fatality in the Dominican Republic, a tourist who died of "respiratory illness" in March -- and who is the 11th American to die in the Caribbean country this year.