News: Dominica

We have started to collect the most important news related to Dominica in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Dominica – overview

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• July 5th 2020 – September 26th 2017
• September 21st 2017 – October 5th 2016
• July 26th 2016 – September 9th 2015
• August 30th 2015 – October 22nd 2014
• September 23rd 2014 – October 9th 2013
• September 4th 2013 – October 13th 2012
• August 26th 2012 – April 27th 2012
• April 22nd 2012 – January 26th 2011
• January 23rd 2011 – December 15th 2007
• November 1st 2007 – November 16th 2005

Dominica: news

Dominican Republic votes in election postponed over virus

Sunday, July 5th 2020, 21:24

The Dominican Republic could see its ruling party change for the first time in 16 years.
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Dominican Republic poll halted after electronic glitch

Monday, February 17th 2020, 10:16

Problems with the electronic voting system led to the municipal election being suspended four hours in.
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David Ortiz: Boston Red Sox legend 'not target of shooting'

Thursday, June 20th 2019, 7:52
related countries: Dominican Republic

The man suspected of ordering the attack in Santo Domingo is said to be linked to Mexican criminals.
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Why are US tourists dying in Dominican Republic?

Tuesday, June 18th 2019, 17:55
related countries: Dominican Republic, United States

The FBI is helping local authorities with toxicology tests after at least eight holidaymakers died.
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David Ortiz: Former Boston Red Sox star shot in back in Dominican Republic

Monday, June 10th 2019, 6:08
related countries: Dominican Republic

Former Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz is recovering after surgery after being shot in the back on Sunday in the Dominican Republic.
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US couple missing for two weeks in Dominican Republic

Tuesday, April 9th 2019, 17:09
related countries: Dominican Republic, United States
related places: New York

The young New York couple were warned not to open their car windows due to violent crime.
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'Air Cocaine' drug-trafficking trial starts in France

Monday, February 18th 2019, 16:59
related countries: Dominican Republic, France

Two French ex-pilots are accused of trying to smuggle a huge drugs stash from the Dominican Republic.
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Taiwan loses diplomatic ally as Dominican Republic switches ties to China

Tuesday, May 1st 2018, 7:07
related countries: China, Dominican Republic, Taiwan

Dominican Republic switches ties to China, deepening Taiwan's isolation and leaving it 'very upset'.
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US Navy evacuates residents from storm-devastated Dominica

Wednesday, September 27th 2017, 21:37
related countries: United States

Days after Hurricane Maria levelled countless buildings and killed more than 20 people, the US Navy helped to evacuate residents off the Caribbean island.
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Dominica's desolation

Tuesday, September 26th 2017, 23:47

Gemma Handy travelled to Dominica to document the damage caused by Hurricane Maria to the island.
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