A wanted man was extradited from the Dominican Republic back to New Jersey, more than two years after police said he fatally shot a Passaic teenager in 2022.

Gomez, 24, of Clifton, is charged with first-degree murder, and second-degree weapons offenses in the death of Ariel Henriquez, 19, of Passaic, court records show.

The Dominican Republic has pledged to deport up to 10,000 people a week as it deals with the brunt of the migration of Haitians fleeing conflict at home. It deported over 200,000 Haitians last year and nearly 15,000 in first two weeks of 2025.

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A brilliant meteor lit up the night sky over the Dominican Republic on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Footage captured by X user @PhillyMadeRai shows the meteor glowing an intense green as it streaked across the sky over San Jose de Ocoa.

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country located on the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola. It shares the island with Haiti to the west. The Dominican Republic is known for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and rich history.

DOMINICAN Republic and Nicaragua opened the first round of their Concacaf Women’s U-17 Qualifiers campaign on winning notes as they downed Grenada and St

STORY: As gang violence in Haiti continues to escalate, access to healthcare is slipping out of reach for most people.For Haitian mothers, like Cineas Lionne, that means seeking care at hospitals in neighboring Dominican Republic.

The Caribbean airline market continues to be defined by tourism that caters to North American and European passengers seeking to escape colder weather for sun and relaxation. Inter-island connectivity continues to have numerous gaps, however, with flights to hubs in Miami and Panama City often...

Jean Segura, Jose Marmolejos and Rafael Montero all helped Leones del Escogido win a title in the Dominican Republic on Monday night.

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The Embassy of Israel in the Dominican Republic, in partnership with the Espacio Anna Frank Foundation, hosted a screening of the film “One Life” to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Holocaust.