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Customs nabs Canadian who allegedly smuggled 295000euros
Santo Domingo. - The Customs Agency on Friday accused Canadian citizen Christopher Peter Jetter with smuggling 295,000 euros into the country at Punta Cana International Airport, and was charged in the La Altagracia Province Office of the Prosecutor. Customs spokesperson Abinader Fortunato said the confiscation was the result of a joint operation by Customs, military and Airport Security ...
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Spain busts cocaine rings nets 13 Dominicans
Barcelona.- Thirteen Dominicans, five Spaniards and four Colombians have been arrested for trafficking cocaine in Barcelona, where 4.5 kilos of the drug were also seized, authorities said. Most of the cocaine was hidden inside containers full of cosmetics, according to the source quoted by local ...
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Uncommon Caribbean Slates GoDomRep Week May 20-26
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Uncommon Caribbean, an innovative travel and lifestyle website updated daily with fresh, original content showcasing the best of the West Indies, has designated May 20-26 @GoDomRep Week! Throughout the weeklong celebration, all Uncommon Caribbean content will highlight experiential travel adventures, cuisine, libations, music and attractions travelers can ...
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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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