Authorities confiscate more than two million cigarettes and arrest 10 people in Puerto Plata
North Coast April 18, 2019 | 12:09 pm
The Navy of the Dominican Republic (ARD) and the General Directorate of Customs seized more than two million "Capital" brand cig[...]Pro-fund concert announced for Dominican architect who suffered an accident at Punta Rucia beach
Local April 15, 2019 | 11:57 am
Close friends of the Dominican architect Martha González Pons announced on Monday the concert "A hand on the heart for Martha," which seeks to raise funds for the medical expenses of the professional[...]The DR is for the birds (or, well, it should be!)
North Coast April 6, 2019 | 3:55 pm
By Renn Loren Did you know that the Cigua Palmera or palmchat (Dulus Dominicus) is the national bird of the Dominican Republic[...]Puerto Plata trash dump becoming an eyesore of the past
Local April 1, 2019 | 9:57 am
Puerto Plata.- Provincial authorities affirm that it's still among Dominican Republic's most important tourism destinations, though hobbled in recent years, one of the reasons being the garbage dump t[...]History’s footsteps provide a path to the future
North Coast March 30, 2019 | 1:18 pm
Renn Loren Sosúa History needn’t be a dull, dry static dead thing locked in the past. Many times history ripples vibrantly fo[...]Poor airlines route connectivity hinders the development of Puerto Plata
North Coast March 30, 2019 | 10:42 am
The low airline route connectivity of Puerto Plata has become a challenge for the total tourist development of the Atlantic Bride, in addition to the lack of a road infrastructure, which has been unde[...]Govt. starts to shutter Puerto Plata’s trash dump at last
Economy March 27, 2019 | 8:08 am
Puerto Plata.- Dominicana Limpia, the Puerto Plata City Council and other agencies began the process to shutter the trash dump and control of the landfill that has operated in the province for decades[...]Canadian gunned down in Puerto Plata had drug trafficking links
Local March 26, 2019 | 2:42 pm
Puerto Plata.- Mike Di Battista, a Canadian gunned down in Puerto Plata Sunday night, had links to various drug trafficking organizations, according to the CTV. Di Batista was shot several times in[...]Downpours ease North region’s drought woes
Local March 26, 2019 | 8:49 am
Santiago.- Heavy to moderate downpour Mon. afternoon fell over different parts of the northern Cibao region, where the rains are expected to continue. Yesterday's downpour brought joy to the inhabi[...]US$30M Puerto Plata Port construction starts with techs
Economy March 20, 2019 | 8:43 am
Puerto Plata.- The work on structural and soil mechanics studies for the construction of the Multipurpose Port was initiated by technicians of the companies Puerto Plata Port Investment, Inversiones M[...]BBQ Express: POP Festival exceeded expectations in Playa Dorada
Business & Pleasure March 19, 2019 | 4:43 pm
Puerto Plata.- Around 1,000 people attended the second annual event organized by BBQ Express and Limón Culinario, under the Newlink production. El Laucha, known for the Argentine TV show Locos x E[...]Baseball, Jewish immigrants, and a town called Sosúa
Local March 16, 2019 | 11:30 am
"History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme." Mark TwainMost people who visit Sosúa will neve[...]
