August 2008 - Posts
At the election on 16th May, President Leonel Fernandez was granted four more years to serve the Dominican Republic. Fernandez is credited with restoring macroeconomic stability and a favourable business climate. Being ahead in the polls, his PLD party
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West Indies Real Estate recently exhibited at the A Place in the Sun property show in London, England, with other exhibitors from all parts of the world. A Place in the Sun is a most popular TV show, magazine and website which has built on the insatiable
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Property outlook is great and real estate tourism is booming in the Dominican Republic, says the forecast from the Dominican Association of Real Estate Tourism Companies (ADETI). U.S. $1.5 billion is invested in real estate property developments in Dominican
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President Leonel Fernandez has opened the new Institute of Foreign Trade and Business Innovation of the Dominican Republic (I-CEi), a training center for the development of foreign trade and investment. The facility was built at a cost of RD$180 million
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The Dominican Republic has Latin America's highest tourism receipts per GDP. According to the Latin Business Chronicle (LBC), 11.1% of the country's GDP comes from tourism. Costa Rica with 7.5% and Panama with 6.0% are two other countries with
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Sosua Kids Express Their Appreciation to West Indies We want to take the opportunity to express our heart-felt gratitude to West Indies for their generous donation to the Sosúa Kids fund. It arrived at the most opportune moment as we are preparing
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Parque Las Banderas (Flags Park) finally opens in Sosua After over a year of work and traffic disruptions, this delightful little park was officially opened last Sunday by the Mayor of Sosua, Vladimir Céspedes. It is located opposite Banco Popular
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CANADIAN GOVERNMENT CRACKS DOWN ON MONEY LAUNDERING New federal laws covering money laundering and anti-terrorist financing came into effect across Canada on Monday, which require real estate agents and brokers to collect and verify detailed personal
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British Residents on the North Coast enjoy the Ambassador's evening Almost 100 people attended a "British Evening" in Sosua hosted by H.M. British Ambassador, Mr. Ian Worthington OBE, at Sabatini's Restaurant on 11th July. The event
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As a finale to yet another Season of Monthly Dinner Club outings, the presence of the British Ambassador added to making this a very successful evening. Ian Worthington O.B.E., The British Ambassador joined 29 other members in a celebration of probably
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H.M. British Ambassador, Mr. Ian Worthington, will be hosting a "British Evening" in Sosua on Friday, 11th July. This follows on from a successful talk on the work of the British Embassy in the Dominican Republic, organised by Judith Fox-Hogg
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Tourism Minister Felix Jimenez says the Dominican Republic has become a popular vacation destination for Swiss travelers. During a press conference in Zurich, Jimenez said that Swiss tourism grew by 7.2% during the first five months of the year and by
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The Carretera De Samana (Spanish for: Santo Domingo-Samana Highway) is the newest addition to the Dominican Republic national highway system. The actual construction of the Highway started in the 2005 and final paving started in 2007. As the landscape
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ALL PERSONS traveling by air outside of the United States are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. LAND AND SEA TRAVEL The following summarizes information available on the Department of
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The Foreign Minister of the Dominican Republic, Carlos Morales Troncoso, addressed a Parliamentary meeting of Peers and MPs during his recent visit to London. Members of the CBBC and Anglo Dominican Trade Council also attended the meeting. During his
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According to a recent report in Hoy newspaper, house and apartment sales and new construction have decreased considerably in recent months in the Dominican Republic as a whole, due to rising costs of materials and borrowing. Doubtless, financial factors
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Rare Leatherback Turtle in Cabarete A rare, Leatherback Turtle appeared on Cabarete Beach just over two months ago and promptly laid her eggs in front of one of the main restaurants. Since then, residents and tourists alike have maintained a strong interest
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Eminent US naturalist Edward Osborne Wilson, on visiting the Dominican Republic for the second time, has urged the DR to increase funding for its protected areas, given that the country still boasts the greatest biodiversity in the Caribbean. He argued
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The newest golf course on the north coast of the Dominican Republic is coming along rapidly as photos show. La Catalonia is destined to become one of the most exciting projects to date. A ' Ponko ' designed course (creator of a range of renowned
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• 200 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Ref- 2274" - $235,000 - Newly Built Villa Cabarete, Puerto Plata - Highlights: *Spacious garden and terrace *Spanish ceramic floors *Fitted Mahogany kitchen *Cedar, walk-in closet *Luxurious bathrooms *Option
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• apartment "Ref- 2271" - $274,825 - Private Residential Cabarete, Puerto Plata - Highlights: *2 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms plus Maid's room I*talian porcelain or marble tiles *Oak doors and cabinets *First quality European aluminium sliding
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• 150 sq. m., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story "Ref- 2273" - MLS® $90,000 - 2 Strey TawnHouse Cabarete, Puerto Plata - Highlights: I*n a non gated community *15 minutes walk to the beach *Good rental potential *859 m2 of land for future building possibilities
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• 89 sq. m., 2 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Ref- 2299" - MLS® $158,000 - A great Rental Potential Cabarete, Puerto Plata - Highlights: *At a walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shops. *Expansive living area *Stylish and modernistic bathrooms
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• 137 sq. m., 3 bath, 3 bdrm apartment "Ref- 2298" - MLS® $199,000 - Attractive 3 bedrooms apt Cabarete, Puerto Plata - Highlights : *At a walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shops. *Expansive living area *Stylish and modernistic bathrooms
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• 89 sq. m., 2 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Ref- 2297" - MLS® $155,000 - 2 Bedrooms Apartment Cabarete, Puerto Plata - Highlights : *At a walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shops. *Expansive living area *Stylish and modernistic bathrooms
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• 73 sq. m., 2 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Ref- 2296" - MLS® $140,000 - Attractive Apartments Cabarete, Puerto Plata - Highlights: *At a walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shops. *Great pool view from the cozy terrace. *Stylish and modernistic
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• 160 sq. m., 2 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Ref- 2294" - MLS® $477,000 - Beachfront condo Cabarete, Puerto Plata - Highlights: *Beautifully Furnished *Full service administration *Brand new SUV included *Fantastic beach front *Spacious floor plan
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• 160 sq. m., 2 bath, 3 bdrm apartment "Ref- 2293" - MLS® $600,000 - 3 bedroom condominium Cabarete, Puerto Plata - Highlights: *Beautifully furnished *Fantastic beach front *Super spacious floor plan *Full service administration *Brand new '08
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• lot / land "Ref- 2288" - MLS® $375,000 - Amazing Views Carretera Turistica - Tubagua, Puerto Plata - Highlights : *Property located off tourist highway to Santiago *Offers amazing views of the ocean and entire coastline *Numerous flat areas
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• 70 sq. m., 1 bath, 1 bdrm apartment "Ref- 2286" - MLS® $90,000 - Affordable Apt Cabarete, Puerto Plata - Highlights: *Beautifully renovated, air conditioned apartment, located in peaceful, secure complex *directly on beach. *Spectacular views
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• 200 sq. m., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Ref- 2274" - MLS® $235,000 - Newly Built Villa Cabarete, Puerto Plata - Highlights: *Spacious garden and terrace *Spanish ceramic floors *Fitted Mahogany kitchen *Cedar, walk-in closet *Luxurious bathrooms
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Cabarete, Puerto Plata - The single story at Cabarete has been sold. Property information
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• 2,691 sq. ft., 4 bath, 2 bdrm single story "Ref: 2449" - MLS® $275,000 - Great entertainment area Cabarete, Puerto Plata - Lots on the hillside of this beautiful and discreet gated community are now being offered with a choice of innovative
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• 2,529 sq. ft., 5 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $325,000 - Great entertainment area Cabarete, Puerto Plata - Three innovative designs are now being offered on the hillside lot of your choice in this beautiful and discreet gated community. Each
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• 1,097 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Ref: 2447" - MLS® $158,000 - Town condos by beach Sosua, Puerto Plata - * Small, selective community of just nine 2 bedroom condos * Set in a landscaped garden overlooking the communal pool * A short
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• 2,798 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "Ref: 1765" - MLS® $345,000 - Ocean view villa Sosua, Puerto Plata - * Superb ocean views * Large, tropical grounds * Attractive architecture * Large terrace for entertaining * Private pool Charming two
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• 1,679 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm apartment "Ref: 2424" - MLS® $225,000 - Golf Course Condo Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata - * Pre-construction prices on these spacious 2 Bedroom Condos * Stunning views over the course, towards the mountain * Three
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• 1,786 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm apartment - MLS® $315,000 - 3 bed on Golf Course Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata - * The largest of the Condos in this 3 storey development * Great Views, location and amenities * Elevators will be available in all
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Rio San Juan, Maria Trinidad Sanchez - The single story at Rio San Juan has been sold. Property information
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Sosua, Puerto Plata - The commercial at Sosua has been sold. Property information
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Cabarete, Puerto Plata - The 2 story at Cabarete has been sold. Property information
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