Might the Dom Rep find some of it's fuel being diverted to it's neighbour to help their crisis? No carrier intentionally makes a divert like that for fuel as it costs them a bundle in knock-on charges.
Whatever happened, the people who update the web-site might have zero information from those that know. Those that know - might be tight lipped about giving the real reason? Perhaps someone is threatening court action and they can't publish what they think the truth is?
Yes it is frustrating but the FANTASTIC news is that your son is alive and well, the aircraft is in one piece and has only been delayed.
Sorry, just trying to half fill the glass.