Dominican Republic Storm Update

Even though the storm killed 82 residents on the island, according to the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Tourism, the main tourist areas in the country were not damaged by Tropical Storm Noel. No foreign tourists and no damage to hotel complexes were reported in any of the major tourism areas of Bávaro, Bayahibe, La Romana, [...]

Hurricane Noel Caribbean Update

Noel had been blamed for at least 48 deaths in Haiti and 82 in the Dominican Republic, and thousands were homeless because of catastrophic flooding. One death was linked to the storm in the Bahamas, along with one in Jamaica. Extensive damage was reported in Cuba. The deaths in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and [...]