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Flash flood warnings for eastern central provinces
Santo Domingo.- The Emergency Operations Center (COE) continues flash flood and mudslide warnings for Monseor Noel, San Pedro, Hato Mayor and El Seibo provinces, where rivers are expected to swell. Meanwhile the National Meteorology Office (Onamet) forecasts scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon mostly for the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Central Mountains and border area. ...
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Las Terrenas organizations announce sporting events
On Sunday, June 30, 2013, at 8:30 AM, the first 10K road race in the El Limn, Saman area, the Cross Country @ Playa Morn, 2013 will take place starting and finishing at the beautiful Morn Beach, Saman. This event is sponsored by Cap El Limon Samana, endorsed by the Dominican Federation of Athletic Associations, FEDOMATLE, organized by Las Terrenas Marathon and Sports Solutions DR, and it is the ...
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Medina says he’ll boost tourism agro in poor regions
Pedernales, Dominican Republic.- President Danilo Medina on Sunday affirmed that despite having shown an interest in developing the southwest region's tourism, when the Bahia de las Aguilas land title conflict arose, "I didn't see any one who have titles come to defend themselves." "You know that I gave a clear demonstration that I want to develop tourism in the region, ...
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Avoiding hidden flight hotel fees
The last few years have been tough economically for many people. Unemployment fears combined with plunging home, stock and retirement account values caused many to forgo big vacations - even though stressful times are when we most need to recharge our batteries. But with the economy turning around, many families are cautiously dipping their toes in the travel pool once again. Hotel occupancy ...
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Dominican Republic prosecutor says drug cartel plans to kill him
Dominican Republic.- La Romana province prosecutor Jos Polanco Ramrez said Monday drug traffickers and killers-for-hire plan attempts on his life and those of his family, for which he was assigned more bodyguards. He said Justice minister Francisco Dominguez and Police chief Jose A. Polanco already provided increased protection for him and his family, from the threat by the so-called ...
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See giant leatherback turtles rebound in the Caribbean
In this May 2, 2013 photo, a tourist takes photographs of a leatherback turtle as it heads to the ocean after burying her eggs in the sand at daybreak on a narrow strip of beach in Grande Riviere, Trinidad. Officials with the U.S.-based Sea Turtle Conservancy say Trinidad is now likely the world s leading tourist destination for people to see leatherbacks. (AP Photo/David ...
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Allegedly corrupt Police Col. gets the boot on tough journalist’s report
Santo Domingo.- The National Police on Monday relieved Col. Francisco Colon Perez of his duties as head of its Retirement Committee, after veteran investigative journalist Nuria Piera denounced the officer's alleged corrupt actions. Col. Juan Solis was named Colon's replacement. Police chief Jose Polanco said the measure is pending a recommendation by a commission of senior officers ...
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Palladium Hotels Resorts Brings Award Winning Childrens Series Raggs To Mexico Jamaica And Dominican Republic
NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Expanding its commitment to providing the finest (and most fun!) in family services and facilities to its ...
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Dominican businesses expanding role in Haiti reconstruction
The Dominican Republic is already a regional leader in Central America and now looks poised to play an even greater role in the future of disaster-hit Haiti. The two countries are already major trade partners, and this relationship looks set to expand into rebuilding the country as well.
The Dominican Republic has one of the strongest economies in Central America and is one of the major trade partners of earthquake-beleaguered Haiti. For this reason, political leaders in the country have pointed out that it is vital for local businesses to continue or expand their involvement in Haiti’s reconstruction, or the country would lose an important source of revenue. Read more
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