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SANTO DOMINGO, (forbescustom.com). -The U.S. believes that links with the Dominican Republic can help widen investment and trade in the region. As the country with the strongest economy and second-largest population in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic
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Before 1969, the coastal province of La Altagracia, between Juanillo and Uvero Alto all we had were cow pastures, today, more than six billion dollars have been spent. Bavaro. In an interview many years ago with an outstanding character of the Province,
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Punta Cana.– As other hotel markets suffer, planned resorts indicate Dominican Republic remains desirable as Philadelphia-based AMResorts has announced that plans to develop two new luxury resorts at Cap Cana at a cost of US$200 million. Located
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According to Hacienda Minister Vicente Bengoa, the DR and Central America have yet to feel the pressures of the world economic crisis, saying that what is being seen is a deceleration of growth in the region's economies. Bengoa explained that a recession
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The Ministry of Tourism reported that last year occupation averaged 70.6%, compared to 72.20% in 2007. Highest occupancy rates were in Punta Cana-Bavaro with 77.7%. According to a recent report issued by the DR Ministry of Tourism, arrivals increased
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The Dominican Republic real estate market news is by no means a cause for celebration but it is not all bad news or gloomy either. Dominican Republic still remains among the most popular investment and second home destinations for United States, Canadian
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The following is a compilation of different emails that have come across my desk in the last couple of weeks from colleagues. I have taken the time to translate, consolidate and add my opinion. Please take the time to read carefully, if you are considering
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SANTO DOMINGO.- Last week’s presidential elections were successful and orderly, said the Santo Domingo State University (UASD), the Latin America Electoral Senior Advisory Group (Ceela) and the Central American Parliament (Parlacen) yesterday. When
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Santo Domingo.– Costa Blanca, the billion-dollar project of renowned Dominican developers Group Metro, held its launch event with two days of spectacular celebrations in Santo Domingo and Juan Dolio. The project was received by the Dominican Republic
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SANTO DOMINGO.- The first direct flight from Moscow landed at international Punta Cana International Airport (east) Sunday, after a Russian airline Transaero Boeing 747-400 covered a distance of 11,000 kilometers, flying 12 hours. The tow-story jet fly
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Tourism Minister Felix Jimenez says that the number of tourist arrivals increased by 5.9% in March 2008. This brings the total of non-resident foreign arrivals to an 8% increase for the first three months of this year. The statistics indicate that US
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SANTO DOMINGO.- Popular bank president Manuel A. Grullon said the performance of its local and international branches led to a sustained rate of growth of its total assets of 23 percent. He said its loans portfolio also rose 33.8 percent; total deposits
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Punta Cana.– Fairmont will develop a hotel and residences within Roco Ki, a luxury residential and resort community in the Punta Cana region of the Dominican Republic. Fairmont Roco Ki will entail a 255-room hotel; Fairmont Residences; Fairmont
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Punta Cana.– For the last few years, Cap Cana has been billed as the Caribbean’s “Next Great Destination.” With each week, it is becoming clear that perhaps it is time to drop the word “Next.” Cap Cana, which in less
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Ernesto Veloz, spokesman for the Association of Hotels and Projects of the East, reaffirmed that Punta Cana is the leading Dominican vacation destination during a presentation to the press at the Dominican Annual Travel Exchange (DATE) held at the Barcelo
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