Dominican Republic is the Caribbean’s most bio-diverse country, with 25 percent of its lush land and pristine coastline protected as national parks, reserves and sanctuaries. With the creation of the Dominican Republic’s Marine Mammal Sanctuary for Humpback Whales in 1962, Dominican Republic has been a forerunner in environment and marine-oriented protections ensuring magnificent nature abounds.

The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism is pleased to welcome the prestigious Marlin University, Marlin magazine’s annual billfishing school, to Cap Cana, Dominican Republic May 7-12, 2012.

Guests are being invited to build a dream paradise vacation on Dominican Republic (DR) Ministry of Tourism’s award-wining website. Since its launch in January 2011, the social media-friendly site is impressing visitors and tourism marketers and has earned prestigious ADDY and Summit awards for its clever design and function.

Pinewood Shepperton is planning to build a 35-acre film and television studio in the Dominican Republic to serve South America.

Dominican President Leonel Fernandez said late last week that the Dominican Government has adopted strong and effective measures in order to avoid the spread of the cholera epidemic in Haiti in the Dominican Republic.

Marine Exploration, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MEXP) and joint venture partner Hispaniola Ventures, LLC announce the Dominican Republic has confirmed the Company’s recent discovery of a valuable shipwreck from the 1690s.