In 1996, Pope John Paul II created the Diocese of Puerto Plata, giving the church the rank of cathedral. Several times a day, the bells are rung announcing the start and end of Mass at this busy ...

The best time to visit Puerto Plata is May and June, when hotel rates take a dive for the impending rainy season. In general, the city's weather is warm with average highs ranging from 80 degrees ...

Stunning Beaches: Immerse yourself in ... Best Places to Live in the Dominican Republic. ... Puerto Plata on the north coast offers a more laid-back atmosphere compared to the bustling big cities.

The beautiful island of the Dominican Republic is the second-largest and most diverse Caribbean country. Surrounded by the ...

The trial was set to begin June 2 at a court in the northern province of Puerto Plata. His case will be heard by either three or five judges. There are no jury trials in the Dominican Republic.

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco speaks to his lawyer Teodosio Jaquez during his trial on charges of sexually abusing a minor, in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Monday, June 2, 2025.

As he sets sail with his own young son, Benjamin Parker talks to Martin Kemp and son Roman about how discovering the carnival ...

TAMPA — In the immediate aftermath of his complete game Saturday in Houston — the Rays’ first in nearly four years — Zack Littell enjoyed praise and accolades for his work against the Astros.

Your dream vacation begins with the stunning island nation of Dominican Republic. Paradise redefined, a singular trip to this ...

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, center, is escorted by police to court in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Ricardo Hernández) How long will the trial last?

PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic -- The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco started Monday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl. Franco told ...