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| Dominican Republic gets plane for its first “green airport”
Sunday, August 08, 2010 10:55:54
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Civil Aviation Institute (IDAC) and the Airports Department today presented one of four airplanes to be used in the country’s first “green airport” and a research center, which will operate with alternative energy equipment.
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Old passports are no longer renewable
Saturday, August 07, 2010 12:54:39
The director general of the Passport Office is reminding the public that the old version of the passports will no longer be renewed. The country is a signatory to an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) agreement that now requires all passports to be electronically scanned. Flavia Garcia said that through her letter (DGP/005/10) no more renewals would be issued for the old version of the passport. Garcia told El Nuevo Diario that the older version of the passports are not machine readable and the owners will have to obtain the newer version which complies with the ICAO agreement and its biometric requirements.
| Playa Dorada Golf Club to feature Dominican Photo Exhibit in July-August 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010 12:56:35
Following on from the success of Photo Exhibits in Washington, DC this year, Santo Domingo and Santiago last year, a hugely popular Expo showcasing images from the picture book, “New Perspectives: Dominican Republic” is traveling to the Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
| Antony Santos bachata in Puerto Plata
Friday, July 02, 2010 13:29:17
Don't miss Antony Santos and his bachata music at the Estadio Jose Briceno in Puerto Plata on Saturday, 3 July starting at 8pm. This is some of the best bachata music.
| A New Cruise Line Ship Terminal for Puerto Plata
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 00:48:52
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.- Public Works minister Victor Diaz Rúa headed the groundbreaking for the construction of the cruise ship terminal and shopping plaza in the Atlantic coast city, at a cost of more than US$27 million (RD$1.0 billion).
| Quebec Woman Stabbed to Death in Cabarete
Sunday, April 04, 2010 16:18:30
This is very sad news for Cabarete and here at Puerto Plata Region we hope that justice is done because we feel that the village of Cabarete is a special and unique destination in the Dominican Republic and that crimes of this nature should not be tolerated, Dominican law enforcement has to work 24/7 until this is resolved. If anyone has any information about this crime please feel free to contact www.puertoplatanews@gmail.com
| Tourism Ministry Easter jet-ski ban
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:48:12
The Ministry of Tourism has announced that it is banning the use of jet skis, wave runners and speedboats on popular beaches throughout the Easter holiday break. The ban will be in force from 1 to 4 April, as reported in El Nuevo Dario.
| Canada opens consular office in DR
Monday, February 15, 2010 12:55:07
Ambassador Todd Kuiack has announced the opening of a consular office at the Acropolis Center offices of the Canadian Embassy. He said the office has now been in operation for 2 weeks, as reported in Listin Diario. Up till now, visa documentation for Dominicans used to be sent Haitito for processing.
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JetBlue adds new nonstop flights for Dominican Republic golf vacations
Monday, February 01, 2010 14:36:24
Punta Cana.– JetBlue will begin offering daily nonstop flights, year round, between Punta Cana and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, making golf vacations that much more convenient.
| Dominican Republic Atlantic coast under flash flood alert
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 12:29:44
Santiago.- The Emergency Operations Center (COE) yesterday issued alerts for the residents of Atlantic coast and central provinces, especially those who live in the Yuna river’s lower basin.
| Dominican Republic declares yellow alert for tropical storm
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 16:10:02
Dominican Republic's Emergency Operations Center (COE) declared Monday a state of yellow alert in 12 provinces in response to the approach of the tropical depression Ana.
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Zero crime in Dominican tourist zones
Friday, August 07, 2009 16:36:21
The director of Touristic Police says there is zero crime in the country's tourist zones. Brigade General Henry de Jesus Gomez Bueno, of the Army, attributes this to an increase in patrols and the collaboration of the community that lives in the tourism destinations. He said Politur recently was outfitted with 35 pickups and another 35 motorcycles for patrolling.
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Practicing Safe Sun Tanning
Friday, July 31, 2009 13:07:40
Other than staying out of the sun, there are two ways to help protect the skin from damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays.
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The Dominican Republic's Secret Paradise
Monday, July 27, 2009 12:54:55
SANTA BARBARA DE SAMANA, Dominican Republic, July 27 /hispanicprwire/ -- Samana is nestled among the Caribbean mountains on the Dominican Republic's (DR) Northeast Coast and surrounded by crystal blue waters from Samana Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Samana provides all who experience this heavenly peninsula a spectacular one-on-one with Mother Nature. A top destination for eco-tourists and naturalists, this off-the-beaten-path peninsula boasts unspoiled beaches, vibrant coral reefs, mountain waterfalls and tropical forests.
| Spirit Airlines adds new service to Dominican Republic
Sunday, June 28, 2009 15:48:36
Santiago.– Spirit Airlines has started nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale to Santiago, Dominican Republic.
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