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    Flying direct from SDQ to Toronto

    Anyone knows how to do this ? I hear charters are not allowed to sell flights starting from SDQ? If any agent is online, I will gladly direct my business to them....
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    Travel from SDQ to Toronto

    Does anyone have good ideas for travel between SDQ and Toronto return starting from SDQ? I live in SDQ and fly to TO often ( or Vancouver ) and always have to fly through MIA...and this is a pain and takes forever.... Charters typically are available only in winter....anyone in my position in...
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    Travel to Toronto from SDQ

    Does anyone knows whether it is possible to fly non stop from SDQ to YYZ? Sunwing perhaps? Could not find information on charter flights on expedia.... or perhaps from La Romana? Thanks for some help:confused::confused:
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    Plastic bottles

    I read that in Canada, hard plastic bottles containing Bisphenol A are being pulled from the shelves of various shops and supermarkets. Bisphenol A is considered cancer causing Does anyone know whether the large refillable water bottles used all over the DR contains this chemical? I for one...
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    Visa for Bahamas and Turks & Caicos

    I have Dominican Girl friend and wish to go to Nassau for a few days. I read on other thread that it is possible to fly to Provinciales and then to Nassau. Are the visa requirements easy to get? If so where? By the way....We just came back from a week in Havanna and if any one is interested we...
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    Need advice for school for local Dominican

    I hope for some good advice from some of you in Sto Domingo: I have a steady Dominican girl friend. She has 3 kids ( not from me !) 6y, 23y and 16y olds. They go to public school and know absolutely nothing about anything. She lives in Arroyo Hondo in a nice apt, but does not drive. I want...
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    traffic in sto domingo

    anyone wishing to share a few stories? I have been run into 3 times in " La Serena" by various types with shopping carts....can you top that?
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    Taxation

    Is there a CA among the DR1ers who could verify what I understand to be the rules of the game in DR? 1. At this time ( I know there is talk of possible changes) interest derived from instruments (CD's, savings act etc.) from a DR institution such as bank or Central Bank are tax free...
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    Steaks for barbecue

    I remember reading in this forum about an online shop selling very good frozen steaks from USA or Canada...I think the name was..... Pepper...? The steaks were described as very good but a little on the expensive side. Anyone remember? Or Knows what I am talking about? P.S. I am importing a...
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    learning spanish

    I speak Spanish fairly well, but my grammar is miserable. I understand 80 % not 100%!!! I want to get better quickly. I would like to join a course from January to March in an intensive manner (in Santo Domingo, where I live) and get really proficient. I went to the local large University but...
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    Dr CAFTA treaty

    Some time ago I had in my hand a copy in english of the CAFTA treaty...I must have left it IN DR and need a copy here ( Canada) ASAP...can some clever soul give me the appropriate web site?
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    Anyone wishes to be a restaurant manager?

    I wish to open a mediterranean restaurant in Sto Domingo. A blend of Greek and Lebanese food. I have the capital, the location, the marketing savy but I need a manager... Any one in DR1 land interested? Please send me a private reply.
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    US/DR tax treaty

    Can some pointy head tell me exactly what will be the outcome of this treaty? For example: If I arrive at the airport today with some electronic equipment such as a plasma TV, I will have to pay nearly 100% tax on the item. After January 2006...will I not have to pay anything at all on the...
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    Do you know how to run a restaurant?

    I have plans to open a mediterranean restaurant in Sto Domingo. I have the capital, the location, the concept etc. I need a manager...not a cook!!! Preferably with Greek or Lebanese experience. Anyone interested please send me a private meesage Cheers
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    commercial paper

    Where can you puchase commercial paper in Santo Domingo? I understand rates are around 8% or more in US $. But I would like to know more.. Any help will be appreciated