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Try this tasty recipe at the weekend, using foods that are available in your home country and of course found here in the Dominican Republic. It’s easy, fun and you’ll find that your family will come back for second helpings! Sweet potatoes are grown in the Dom Rep and are used in a variety of ways but this is one of our favorites so give it a go...
What a fabulous weekend! It seems like forever since we've seen that much sun. And the good news is that this whole week should be pretty nice. At least the thunderstorms and showers have been downgraded to 'stray'! And it looks like it will be hot as well, but like they say, it's not the heat, it's the humidity.Monday 4th - a mostly sunny day with some hazy cloud. Chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm in the late afternoon.…
The wonderful and charismatic resort of Cabarete is proud to announce that it will host the KPWT 2009 Official World Championship Kiteboarding Tour. The event runs from the 9th to the 12th of July with a prize of 15,000 Euros going to the winner of the freestyle event. The World Cup will take place at Playa Punta Goleta which is located on the main road after Sosua and just before Cabarete. This event will also host a variety of cultural…
The winners of Big Break Dominican Republic are the Women's Team! In the final episode, played at Casa de Campo's "Teeth of the Dog" course, a competition of single hole elimination (sudden death) left us with Christina Lecuyer and Blake Moore on the final green together where Christina made her tricky putt for victory. The prize money of $100,000 will be shared amongst the women with Blair O'Neal receiving $50,000 for being the MVP in the Women's Team, Lori Atsedes $20,000,…
With miles and miles of beautiful coastline to soak up the sun, the Dominican Republic is the place to spend some time with family and friends on a cheap but quality vacation. If you are lucky enough to be here this week, then weather will be mixed with sun and showers, but always tropically Caribbean and terrific fun! Temps through out the island from Punta Cana in the east to Puerto Plata on the north will be reaching high 80’s…
Last night in Puerto Plata the National Drugs Control Agency siezed over 51 kilos of cocaine which was split into 50 seperate stashes bound for Miami aboard a freighter ship operating under the name of Habib Express. The DNCD also arrested three suspects close to Puerto Plata's wharf included in the three arrests a shipping company's operations supervisor. The drugs were planned to be shipped inside the freighter in one of it's containers. Rafael Ramirez who is the president of the…
Dengue if you didn't know is a disease brought by the common mosquito. To read more in depth about dengue, hop onto this linkhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dengue_fever Due to the highly epidemic behavior of dengue and because of the climatological changes the Health Department of the Dominican Republic are asking for an extra RD$50 million more this year to monitor it.Already 3 deaths and more than 1,000 cases have been officially registered so far this year, and people are beginning to doubt the Health…
Just today the Dominican Drug Squad the DNCD have confirmed they have arrested a Dominican-American wanted by the United States justice department on drug trafficking charges.The fugitive was driving on the highway to Las Cejas near San Fransisco on the north east of the island when arrested by DNCD agents. The fugitive is known as Adalberto Rivera Diaz otherwise known as Francisco Brito Brito.He is wanted in the State of Pennsylvania by the Superior Court for drug trafficking and other…
Current Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez is putting himself forward to be re-elected for a second term of office during next Sunday's meeting, being held by the ruling PLD party's Central Committee. His name will be put forward along with others hoping to to apsire to Presidential candidacy for next May 16th, 2008 Dominican Republic elections.Labor Minister Jose Ramon Monchi Fadul who is a member of the Political Committee said that they were "looking for a formula to present all…
Good Morning Everyone, just to let you all know that today, Monday 5th November 2007, is a holiday here in the Dominican Republic. It is Constitution Day. Public transport, banks and supermarkets will all be on minimum hours so stock-up on anything before lunchtime. Then get yourselves to the beach or pool and enjoy a little half day break in the sun!!
While the 2008 Presidential campaign heated up all over the country this weekend, the PLD presidential challenger focussed on tourism as a key part of his election platform. During a visit to Puerto Plata this Saturday Danilo Medina said that a long-term plan is need to focus on where the country wants to be in ten years. It requires a plan for sustainable development in tourism, increasing the number of foreign tourists and available rooms. He said that by giving…
Loans in the amount of US$111.3 million for the construction of a hydroelectric dam at Palomino in the southwest of the country were last night approved by the Senate.The amount is comprised of two loans. The first coming from Brazil's BNDES Bank in the amount of US$81.3 million which the Dominican State-owned Electrical Companies (CDEEE) will use to partially pay Brazillian contractor Norberto Odebrecht to build the plant that will have a 99 megawatt capacity. The balance of the project…
In a backlash against the documentary film "The Price of Sugar" which accuses the Dominican Republic of enslaving Haitian sugar cane workers, officials and organizations from Haiti and the rest of the world have come out to publicly denounce the allegations. The film has angered Dominicans, here and abroad, who consider it to be a deliberate attack against the country and its sugar cane industry.Representative for Haiti of the United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization (UNESCO), Madame Marie Denise Jean has…
President Leonel Fernandez will himself survey the aftermath of a powerful tornado that hit the Dajabon region on Tuesday. He will visit the area today to assess the damage and check on recovery efforts being made. Many work crews are already in Dajabon province to repair homes and restore power and services while agencies continue to hand out pre-made meals to those hardest hit by the storm. The Dominican-Haitian border remains closed due to damage of the bridge over the…
The Pan Am Games will be held July 15 to July 29 in Rio de Janeiro and the Dominican women's volleyball team are preparing to defend their gold medal. They took gold at the 2003 Games by defeating Cuba in a hard fought five-set final. The 2003 Pan Ams were held in Santo Domingo.Their next competition will be the Continental Olympic Qualifier Tournament held from December 14 to December 22 in Monterrey, Mexico. The tournament is a run up to…
With city tourism now the popular trend with travellers, the "Santo Domingo Cluster" plan was launched Friday with the aim of making Santo Domingo more competitive within this tourism market. Announced at the New Vision and Strategy for Tourism Competitiveness for the City of Santo Domingo conference on Friday, the plan is driven by the efforts of the National District City Council, the Tourism and Culture Ministries, the Hotel and Restaurant Association and the National Competitiveness Council, among others.National District…
Cap Cana tourist resort group on the east coast will cut the ribbon April 28 on the first stage of their posh new marina. President Leonel Fernandez is scheduled to lead the inauguration ceremonies that are expected to be attended by many special Dominican and foreign guests.In it's initial stages the marina has the capacity to handle 72 yachts of up to 60 feet long. It will also have many other first class amenities for the sailing community.
January 29, 30 & 31 - Join the Caribbean Fly-In folks for the second year to celebrate the Radio Controlled Aircraft Cup in Santo Domingo.This year, they are promising an "Extreme action" packed 3 days, featuring the world’s most distinguished radio controlled pilots performing the ultimate stunts with model aircraft of all types while amazing the audience.
Lack of drainage has resulted in the accumulation of residual and underground water in tourism regions and is an issue that the Dominican government is ready to address as good environmental conditions are a priority with North American and European tourists.The Tourism Ministry will work with the National Hydraulic Resources Institute (INDRHI) to conserve, develop and manage superficial and underground waters in tourism areas. Included in the plans are reforestation, recovery of aquifers and the cleanup and re-chanelling of gorges…
The Dominican Republic has some startling great budget deals if you take the time to shop and look around. With the majority of people now using internet booking sites the competition is fierce as Winter season or High Season in the Dominican Republic approaches. JetBlue has now added another airport to its growing list in the DR, with direct flights from JFK now coming into Puerto Plata’s International Airport in January 2008, and WestJet flying from Canada will be commencing…
The US$5 'aeronautical fee' that was implemented in 2005 will increase to US$8 as of June 1 2007. This fee is charged to every passenger entering and leaving the Dominican Republic by air, both charter and commercial, and is used to to improve tourism development and remedy infrastructure problems in various resort areas. Originally opposed by the National Hotels and Restaurants Association (Asonahores), the increase is now in consensus with the hoteliers who found that the fee did not affect…
Speed freaks can get their fix every Sunday from 3pm to 5pm by tuning in to Coral 39 to view a new auto racing program called "Formula Uno y Mas" (Formula One and More). The new program hosted by Maricio Frigati, Cesar Pumarol, Ricardo Perez and Nelson Santana first aired on March 18 and covers everything related to Formula One and all other sports dealing with extreme speed.Vroom! Vroom!
The Dominican Governments Electricity Company the CDEEE is preparing to sue for the largest outstanding electricity bill in Dominican history! The culprits of non bill payment are the owners of the exclusive commercial center in Santo Domingo “The Acropolis”. Exclusive it may be but they still need to pay their electricity! The unpaid amount is in the region of RD$242 million pesos. The bill is broken down into RD$201.34 million in outstanding electricity and RD$41.10 million pesos for fines…
School is now back in session in the Dominican Republic, however less children/students have registered for this years academic season. Around 395,069 students in total since 2004, have now graduated from High School after passing the National Exam's competency requirements, according to Education Minister Alejandrina German, and that is what substanciates the drop in numbers she said.
Fuel prices rose again, marking the tenth price increase in the last eleven weeks. This time it is being attributed to a decrease in U.S. oil reserves brought on by tensions with Iran over their controversial nuclear program.Premium gasoline rose by RD$1.90 to RD$153.10 per gallon and regular gasoline went up by RD$1.80 and is now being sold for RD$139.50 per gallon. Minor relief was felt in the price of diesel fuel which went down by RD$0.20 to RD$105.00 per gallon. Also seeing a…
