Latest Dominican News

Rare acquisition brings infamous witch-hunting handbook to the University of Melbourne
El Niño is coming. Here is where the risks to agriculture are highest
Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 23 May 2026
Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly honours global champions advancing primary health care
World Health Assembly opens in Geneva, Switzerland
Latvia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Behavioural insights toolkit helps countries address harmful skin‑lightening practices
UN Women Executive Board visits Bolivia: Advancing women’s rights and strengthening alliances
New Zealand Leads Protection Of World’s Rarest Seabirds
AIMS scientists help take Great Barrier Reef restoration approaches global
Planning a trip? Here’s what you should know before taking off
FAO Members in Latin America and Caribbean discuss priorities in fighting hunger and poverty
FAO strengthens food security across Haiti and the Dominican Republic through emergency agriculture and regional agrifood system protection
Human Rights Council to Hold Special Session on Iran on 23 January 2026
Lebanon’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
The US has invaded countries and deposed leaders before. This time feels different
“Delivery Seguro” – Promoting the Safety of Delivery Motorcycle Drivers in the Dominican Republic
First 40km/h Time-based Speed Limit Switched On
How a medieval Oxford friar used light and colour to find out what stars and planets are made of
Maldives’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Thousands of women and girls displaced as Hurricane Melissa made landfall in the Caribbean
World Food Forum 2025 Kicks Off As FAO Celebrates Its 80th Anniversary
Targeted investments to combat food loss and waste and generate triple wins
Protecting Students With Lower Speed Limit
Haiti: FAO and CERF launch emergency initiative to bolster rural food security amid climatic shocks, deportations and mass displacement
Security Council Holds Briefing on Humanitarian, Child Protection Situation in Haiti
UNITAR, FIA, and FIA Foundation Conclude the “Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life” Initiative with a Fellowship Programme in Geneva
Leveraging Administrative Data Use for Official Statistics in Grenada
Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life Initiative Concludes With Strong Regional Commitment To Safer Roads
Towards Safer Chemicals Management
CIFAL Miami Announces 2025 Edition of the Disaster Preparedness Seminar
Government unlocks export growth opportunities for New Zealand dairy businesses
Harlem Globetrotters named FAO Global Goodwill Ambassadors
Ukraine isn’t invited to its own peace talks. History is full of such examples – and the results are devastating
Only five women elected in direct presidential elections in 2024
Strengthening the training of health and care workers to build resilient health systems
Climate resilience, access to finance and regional integration are the keys to unleashing the potential of Caribbean economies
Innovative program in schools teaches prevention of violence against women and girls
Helping produce more with less: FAO and IAEA mark 60-year partnership
On Heels of Two Vetoes Cast in Security Council, Initiative for General Assembly Debate After Veto’s Use Now ‘Even More Profound’, Speakers…
Why did so many Latino and Hispanic voters help return Donald Trump to power?
$12.7 Million Boost For Capital Works At Schools
The human rights record of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
eXp Realty Unveils Game-Changing ICON and Revenue Share Capping Incentive Programs at eXpcon Miami
Tobacco taxation reforms are needed to reduce tobacco use in Latin America and the Caribbean
Hyatt and Grupo Piñero Announce Plans to Form Strategic Venture for Growth of Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts Brand
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Launches General Recommendation 40 on the Equal and Inclusive Representation of Women in Decision-Making Systems
Dynamic and interactive simulation exercises conducted in the Americas to strengthen national vaccine deployment preparedness