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Unrest About the Tax Reform

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Janette

I will be adding more links and information here as needed. Please check back. Information Posted 11-9-2012 Information Posted 11-10-2012 There is much unrest among Dominicans since the new tax reform bill was passed. It is getting very ugly. If … Continue reading →

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Danilo Medina Our New President – Restoration Day

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Janette

Today is Restoration Day/ Día de Restauración. It is the second time Dominican Republic gained their freedom. This time it was freedom from Spain in 1863. It is usually celebrated and remembered reverently. This year it seems to be taking … Continue reading →

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Malecon Turns Into a Beach for Easter

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Janette

Avenida George Washington, also known as the Malecon, in Santo Domingo will turn into a giant beach for a few days during the Easter/ Semana Santa holiday. This is a very special Easter gift from the city. The sea side … Continue reading →

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No Curfew for Holiday 2011

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Janette

The Dominican Republic Emergency Operations Center / Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias (COE) has announced its Operation Christmas/ Operativo Navidad 2011 so all can celebrate the Christmas and New Years parties/ las fiestas de Navidad y Año Nuevo. As usual … Continue reading →

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More Security for the Zone

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Janette

Another meeting was held at the Palacio Consistorial about Colonial Zone and security. It was attended by Roberto Salcedo, Mayor of the National District ; National Police chief, José Armando Polanco Gómez; director of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, José Aníbal … Continue reading →

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