Juan Luis Guerra was the big winner of Thursday’s Latin Grammys gala that saw the Dominican take home both the coveted best record and best album prizes thanks to his his fusion hit “Mambo 23” off “Radio Guira.” It was the 25th anniversary of the awards show that was this year held in Miami’s Kaseya … Read more
This summer, pictures of tourists squished together like sardines on some of the world’s most popular beaches in Spain, Greece and Italy have filled the news. For those looking to avoid the chaos, and the people, a new study from Betway has revealed the most secluded beaches in the world. They analysed 100 beaches based … Read more
Would you buy a plane ticket for a loonie? Flair Airlines hopes so. The ultra low-cost carrier says it has launched a $1 base airfare deal for passengers flying back to Canada from sun destinations — but some experts are skeptical of whether the airline can sustain the promo. Flair says the $1 airfares, currently reserved for … Read more
All-inclusive hotels are making a big play for luxury travelers. In the wake of the pandemic, demand for all-inclusive resorts skyrocketed, according to a report by JLL Research Hotels & Hospitality. Travelers — suddenly and en masse — wanted vacations that were stress-free and easy to plan, ideally with a wellness component, according to the … Read more
I’m not sure what “healthy” really means, when it comes to describing food. Is it food that’s low calorie? Low fat? Nutrient dense? Minimally processed? It’s one of those fuzzy, qualitative terms that speaks more to a feeling than to anything else: an ambient virtuousness whose parameters are porous and ever-shifting, encompassing and discarding fad … Read more
According to a spokesman for Johnson, who is no longer in government or a member of parliament, the trip was conducted “with active support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the knowledge of the foreign secretary.” In the meeting, Johnson emphasized the need for fair elections as well as respect for the … Read more
By Evens Sanon, Joshua Goodman and Danica Coto | Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haiti’s embattled prime minister landed in Puerto Rico on Tuesday as he tried to return to Haiti to quell a surge in violent gang attacks, officials said. Officials told The Associated Press that Ariel Henry landed late in the afternoon at … Read more
AZUA, Dominican Republic — It was a busy Saturday morning at Marcia González’s church. A bishop was visiting, and normally she would have been there helping with logistics, but on this day she was teaching sex education at a local school. “I coordinate activities at the church and my husband is a deacon,” González said. … Read more
NEW YORK: US health officials say 93 Americans have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009, with many of the recent deaths involving a procedure known as a Brazilian butt lift. The operation has grown in popularity recently and has led to deaths in other countries as well, including the US A … Read more
