Speedboat

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have announced several measures to improve the safety of speedboats after several high-profile accidents this April involving tourists. Speedboats and other inflatable vessels are a popular form of water transport for locals and visitors in the Dominican Republic. With several large islands making up the country’s archipelago, they are a …

One passenger died and three were seriously injured when a speedboat caught fire while en route to Saona, a popular island destination in the province of Altagracía. The accident, which took place last Wednesday, is currently under investigation by local authorities who are trying to determine the cause of the fire. The passengers were transporting …