About those poisonous animals of the Dominican Republic…
Local August 10, 2019 | 5:46 am
By Renn Loren Regarding the Poisonous animals of the Dominican Republic article of August 7, 2019, Wind and waves as fuel to celebrate the Cabarete Kite FestivalNorth Coast August 7, 2019 | 7:39 am
In its tenth edition, the Susi Mai water festival was full of activities throughout an intense week.
Journalists want to rescue breathtaking waterfalls
North Coast August 5, 2019 | 9:04 am
Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Tourism Press Association (ADOMPRETUR) on Sunday proposed a national crusade to save the Salto del Limón waterfalls, a natural monument that has become one of the most e[...]First-ever Xtreme Kitesurfing Challenge in the Dominican Republic
North Coast August 3, 2019 | 11:03 am
Renn Loren Shining Light on the Dominican Republic with an Xtreme Challenge You’re on an island. The cultural exchange of dining etiquette and pleasantries July 27, 2019 | 10:56 amRenn Loren This week I would like to address a subject that comes up many times a week amongst expatriates, locals, and tourists alike: service. Sp[...]Dominican authorities release McAfee founder
North Coast July 25, 2019 | 7:40 am
Puerto Plata.- The billionaire and founder of the McAfee antivirus company, John McAfee, arrested in Puerto Plata on Mon., was released on Wed., local media report. He was detained with a group of [...]Crypto mogul John McAfee arrested in Dominican Republic
Local July 24, 2019 | 4:48 pm
Puerto Plata.- Dominican authorities have arrested the tycoon John David McAfee, his wife and four companions, who are being investigated after allegedly finding several high caliber weapons on the ya[...]Northern province will go coo-coo for Coconut Fest
North Coast July 16, 2019 | 4:39 pm
Santo Domingo.- Lawyer and Maria Trinidad Sanchez province (north) political leader Priscila De Oleo, on Tues. announced the Coconut Festival to promote coconut production and the cuisine prepared wit[...]Treasure hunter Burt D. Webber Jr. recounts find off Dominican coast: Reading Eagle
North Coast July 10, 2019 | 10:01 am
Robesonia, PA.- Famed marine explorer Burt D. Webber Jr. has recovered more than US$50 million in sunken treasure, Reading Eagle reports. “His tales of treasure hunting off the coasts of Florida and[...]Loudspeakers seized in anti-noise action in Puerto Plata
North Coast July 9, 2019 | 11:20 am
PUERTO PLATA.- Several speakers that blasted annoying music at disturbing volumes were seized last night by the competent authorities in commercial establishments[...]‘Sentinels’ demand a halt to quarries in northern mountains
North Coast July 5, 2019 | 4:32 pm
Espaillat, Dominican Republic.- Members of the environmental group Centinelas de las Montañas (mountain sentinels) on Fri. staged a protest in front of the Environment Ministry offices, to demand the[...]No more low season: Puerto Plata hotel occupancy at 69%+
North Coast July 1, 2019 | 3:32 pm
Puerto Plata.- Hotel occupancy in Puerto Plata province exceeds 69%, according to Tourism Ministry figures. It said the destination received 427,470 cruises tourists to May 31, and whose consumptio[...]DR’s national bird still needs your help!
Local June 29, 2019 | 6:28 am
By Renn Loren Ecologists, ornithologists, and entomologists are still trying to determine the level of threat possibly facing the national bir[...]North coast city to host National Coconut Festival
North Coast June 28, 2019 | 12:48 pm
Santo Domingo.- The planting and sustainability of traditional coconut farming in the country is essential to preserve the tourism sector, taking into account that coconut trees are the image of the c[...]Part II DR: Island of mysterious and improbable rewards
North Coast June 15, 2019 | 3:59 pm
Part II Renn Loren Picking up from last week, I wish to reiterate: I am not, nor have I [...]DR: Island of mysterious and improbable rewards
North Coast June 8, 2019 | 2:44 pm
Renn Loren A disclaimer of sorts: First of all, I have never really been a ve[...]Horse and art show at Sea Horse Ranch with free admission public viewing this Saturday, June 8
North Coast June 6, 2019 | 12:15 pm
Renn Loren Just a reminder that Cabarete’s Sea Horse Ranch will hold its annual horse show this Saturday, June 8th, 2019 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. I[...]Vice-president inaugurates primary care centers in Puerto Plata
North Coast June 1, 2019 | 12:08 pm
The Vice Presidency of the Republic inaugurated two new Centers of First Level of Health Care yesterday in Puerto Plata. These centers aim to improve the quality of medical services, prevent diseases[...]He built it and they did come: the Russ Wieser story
North Coast May 25, 2019 | 4:04 am
Renn Loren Photos Melinda Mose It’s a reasonably well-known fact among people who make it a point to know su[...]
