On December 4, 2016 Grateful Dead tribute act Joe Russo’s Almost Dead helped close out last year’s installment of Dominican Holidaze at Breathless & New Onyx Resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Today’s Taper Tuesdays features an official recording of JRAD’s performance at the event which is a matrix of on-stage mics and the soundboard feed.
Category: Dominican Republic
2 Dominican journalists killed during live transmission
” A radio producer and an announcer have been fatally shot in the Dominican Republic while one of them was reading the news during a live transmission on Facebook. Police said the shooting occurred Tuesday in San Pedro de Macoris, just east of the capital of Santo Domingo.
Moody toddler stops tantrum when given glass of wine
She’s a very WINEY child! Toddler’s tantrum only stops when she’s given a glass of red – and look how happy it makes her An adorable toddler’s penchant for Chateauneuf-du-Pape was shared on Facebook by her parents after they captured this hilarious meal time footage. The video clip was shared by the little girls father, Rafael Aybar, from Bonao in the Dominican Republic after his daughter’s face lit up when given a glass of red wine.
Cuba and Mexico win in 1st round of Caribbean Series
Chris Roberson hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and Mexico defeated Puerto Rico 4-2 on Wednesday night in the first round of the Caribbean Series. Roberson’s homer capped a three-run rally in the seventh for Aguilas de Mexicali.
Ocean by H10 Hotel strengthens Marketing & E-Commerce teams
With the continued growth of its All-Inclusive resorts in Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Cuba, Ocean by H10 Hotels has announced the integration of Sandra Diaz-Marta as Marketing Coordinator, reporting to Elia Cruz, the chain’s Marketing Manager. Ms. Diaz-Marta will support the company’s marketing efforts as it expands its offerings in Riviera Maya, Mexico and Cuba.
Current, former major leaguers die in Dominican crashes
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say that Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura and former major leaguer Andy Marte both have died in separate traffic accidents. Highway patrol spokesman Jacobo Mateo says Ventura died on a highway leading to the town of Juan Adrian, about 40 miles northwest of Santo Domingo.
Flight from Newark diverted to Florida after ‘security report,” airline says
NEWARK — A JetBlue flight from Newark Liberty International Airport bound for the Dominican Republic was diverted to Fort Lauderdale after an unspecified security concern Saturday afternoon, according to officials. “Out of an abundance of caution, JetBlue flight 893 from Newark Liberty International Airport to Santiago, Dominican Republic, is diverting to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after a security report,” the airline said in a statement.
Latam Close-One issuer raises Us$700m in primary market
Fibria Overseas Finance Ltd, exp rating BBB-/BBB-, announced a US$ benchmark SEC registered 10-year senior unsecured notes. Bookrunners: BNP Paribas, BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, HSBC, JP Morgan.
Teacher returns to his Bronx high school to help kids succeed
If his little brother hadn’t brought that board home and he hadn’t become obsessed with the game, he may just have failed out of high school and he certainly wouldn’t have gone on to attain a master’s degree in education. “I was going through difficult times in school.