Blood, Sweat and Sugar
The sugar industry’s bitter legacy, built on slavery, exploitation and environmental damage, is still resonating today.

The sugar industry’s bitter legacy, built on slavery, exploitation and environmental damage, is still resonating today.

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Dominican authority says 17 other refugees and migrants rescued from the boat heading for Puerto Rico, a US territory.

What does the Dominican Republic’s crackdown on Haitian refugees and migrants reveal about the story of two neighbours?
What does the Dominican Republic’s crackdown on Haitian refugees and migrants reveal about the story of two neighbours?

Mass deportations of Haitians from the Dominican Republic are tearing families apart and causing widespread fear.
Hope fades for survivors as search and rescue operation turns to recovery after nightclub tragedy in Santo Domingo.

“I know she’s fine, I have faith.” Families waited for rescuers to find their loved ones amongst the rubble.










The two ex-MLB players were among more than 90 people who died when a roof collapsed at a Dominican Republic nightclub.
Among the dead are provincial Governor Nelsy Cruz and former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, as dozens are wounded.

At least 27 people have now been confirmed dead from a roof collapse at a popular Dominican Republic nightclub.