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Important dates in the history of the Dominican Republic:1492 – Christopher Columbus visits the island and names it Hispaniola, or “Little Spain.”1496 – Spain establishes its first colony in the Western Hemisphere in Santo Domingo, which subsequently becomes the capital of all its colonies in the Americas.1697 – The Treaty of Ryswick ends the Nine Years’ War (also known as the War of the Grand League or the War of the Augsburg League), ceding the western part of Hispaniola to France and the eastern part to Spain.1795 – Spain cedes sovereignty over the island of Hispaniola to France.1808 – Spain…

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Billy Horschel came to the Dominican Republic for the first time looking for momentum and got a much-needed PGA Tour win Sunday. Horschel fired off four straight birdies over the first nine holes to get into the mix, then made an eagle on the par-5 12th hole to begin to pull away and finish with a final round of 9-under 63 for a two-stroke victory at the Corales Puntacana Championship.”The sport of golf is very fickle,” Horschel said, “and no matter how hard you work, you’re not going to get everything you want. I…

Thanks to a new update to its reservations system, Aerolíneas Argentinas will increase service to Punta Cana (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic for the summer season 2024/25. The airline will add new frequencies from Córdoba (COR) and Buenos Aires/Ezeiza (EZE) and introduce two new routes departing from Tucumán (TUC) and Rosario (ROS).The update comes one week after Arajet replaced its daily flight from Santo Domingo/Las Americas (SDQ) with a Punta Cana (PUJ)-Buenos Aires service effective October 28, 2024.According to the national airline’s website, it plans to increase flights from Buenos Aires/Ezeiza from four to five times a week in November…

While “normalcy” and beauty are slowly returning to Mexico’s Caribbean beaches, the shores of Puerto Rico, the Lesser Antilles and the Dominican Republic are suffering the worst from the Sargassum infestation. According to aquatic biologist Esteban Amaro, director of the Sargassum Monitoring Network in Quintana Roo state, large amounts of the algae were reported to be flowing north last month, and today (July 15), a month later, the trend has been confirmed. “As of today, the sargassum is heading toward the Lesser and Greater Antilles. It’s also heavily impacting the coasts of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic,” he said.…

Authorities at Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic’s La Altagracia region have successfully thwarted the smuggling of a large shipment of cocaine bound for Switzerland. Authorities said in a statement that during a routine security check, X-ray screening revealed suspicious discrepancies in two suitcases near the airport’s boarding area. Based on this information, authorities conducted a thorough search of the package in the presence of a prosecutor to ensure compliance with the law.The search uncovered four backpacks hidden inside two suitcases, containing a total of 39 packages of a substance believed to be cocaine. A preliminary count put…

Authorities at Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic’s La Altagracia region have successfully thwarted the smuggling of a large shipment of cocaine bound for Switzerland. Authorities said in a statement that during a routine security check, X-ray screening revealed suspicious discrepancies in two suitcases near the airport’s boarding area. Based on this information, authorities conducted a thorough search of the package in the presence of a prosecutor to ensure compliance with the law.The search uncovered four backpacks hidden inside two suitcases, containing a total of 39 packages of a substance believed to be cocaine. A preliminary count put…

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Caribbean Wave has closed its Lancaster City restaurant after nearly seven years of serving traditional Jamaican cuisine.Caribbean Wave, a small restaurant at 701 E. Chestnut St. that opened in November 2017, served jerk chicken and curry chicken, jerk catfish and jerk shrimp.Caribbean Wave is owned by Damaine “Wolf” Cavallo, who founded it with the help of Rakish “Ziggy” Watson. Before opening the restaurant, the two grilled on the roadside.Cavallo did not respond to questions about the reason for the restaurant’s closure. Cavallo said in a post on his Facebook page that he is leaving Lancaster to pursue other careers in…

House » Aviation News » Arajet aims to add nearly 20 international routes to boost travel and tourism from Punta Cana to resort towns in the Dominican Republic. Wednesday, July 10, 2024Reading Time: Five MinutesDominican Republic-based ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC) Arajet is preparing for a major expansion of its network by adding nearly 20 new international routes from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). The ambitious move comes as part of Arajet’s strategic plan to increase its presence and connectivity in the region. As the airline prepares to open a base in PUJ in November, this article delves into the details…

Punta Cana beach (Photo by Joshua Wilkinson on Unsplash) StudyFinds compiles lists of consensus picks featured on trusted review sites. By consolidating expert rankings in one place, we aim to bring you the top results from our consumer research. There are so many all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cuna, Dominican Republic, that it can be hard to choose. Each offers a little slice of paradise, perfectly arranged to make your vacation as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. Are you looking for a family adventure or a romantic getaway? Or maybe just some solo time? Whatever you’re looking for, there’s a resort…