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    Central Bank withiholding CD funds

    Hello, I have a CD from the Central Bank which I bought in 2007. It is an automatic renewal CD. I went there to cash it out for the principle in October and was told that I could not receive the funds because my Residencia was not renewed. I have been a permanent resident here since 2006...
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    Dog in DIRE need

    OK folks - I don?t know the etiquette for the forum but... I live at Bonita. For the last week or so there has been a beautiful white dog who has been on the side of the road near the curve where the Swiss restaurant used to be on the road to Bonita. He is well on his way to dying (probably...
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    Great Opportunity For Musician - Las Terrenas

    We are currently remodeling the Palapa Hotel / Living Room bar in Las Terrenas for a re-opening in July. I am searching for a solid guitarist, bassist and drummer to fill out our house band (we have keyboards and either bass or drums already covered). The perfect candidate should sing also...
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    searching for t-shirt printing, stickers, signs

    Hello all, I?m currently engaged in some business for which I need to have logo t-shirts, stickers, and signage made. I am working in Samana currently. Can anyone suggest a printing business or businesses which they have done work with that are reputable and timely. I am looking for good...
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    Unique Opportunity in Las Terrenas!

    If you are a hair stylist or hair and beauty professional and have been thinking of doing business here in the DR, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for. I am the owner of a beautiful salon full of new equipment in the new Centro Colonial shopping center here in Las Terrenas...
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    Tattoo/Piercing artist needed.

    Hello all, I run an established beauty salon and tattoo studio in Las Terrenas. We are currently looking for a talented tattoo artist to add to our team. PM me if you have an interest, or know someone who may be interested in an opportuntity like this.
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    custom t-shirt or clothing maker?

    Hola everyone, I am looking for someone on the island who makes customized t-shirts and other clothing. We have a logo we want printed on some shirts. Can anyone suggest someone? Thanks in advance. Also, if anyone knows which company owns the new highway advert signs on the S.D. to Samana...
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    Musicians Near Las Terrenas

    I am searching for capable musicians. I am a bassist, drummer, singer and studying / aspiring guitarist who is interested in putting together a guitar duo or band for the purpose of playing hotels, resorts and bars. My intention is to create 3 one-hour sets of contemporary hits and classic...
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    beauty salon equipment

    Hello all, I am looking for a place here on the island to buy new or used equipment for a beauty salon. We need styling chairs, wash center, and other equipment. Does anyone know of any stores which deal in this, or even of a salon that may be selling out? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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    Condo Parque - Zona Colonial

    Hello all, I just wanted to report in that I stayed at the Condo Parque on Palo Hincado in Zona Colonial for 3 nights at the begining of June. The hotel is very affordable (35.00 US), very clean, and altogether a friendly, comfortable place to stay. Walter, his friends and staff make for an...
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    Spirit, AA, Continental policy on pets to DR

    I have just been reading the pet policy for Continental, American Airlines and Spirit, and all say that pets are not allowed either in the cabin or the pressurized baggage area for flights from the US to DR. Has anyone recently brought a dog to DR on a flight from the US, and if so, which...
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    Charter anyone?

    I am planning on moving to DR permanently in April (or thereabouts) 2006. I am planning on bringing my dog. I have been dreading the thought of putting her in a box in the cargo area (she's a little too plump for carry-on), and have decided that unless absolutely necessary I will not do so. So...
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    ship to DR?

    Has anyone come from the US to the DR by boat/ship? Is anyone aware of any companies that do this? I was thinking it might be a nice way to make the final journey there, but there doesn't seem to be any information about anyone doing it. I SOOOOOOOO hate flying. W-dog
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    Anything going on 9/3 thru 9/10?

    I will be staying in the Juan Dolio area the first week of September. Is there anything going on anywhere in the DR that week - parties, ex-pat events, etc.,? I'm just looking for something to do and possibly meet some of my soon-to-be neighbors and friends. North coast, SD, I don't care - I'm...
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    Any musicians?

    Hola! Are there any experienced musicians out there who could give me their take on what the live music scene might be like down there? I'm wondering if a good American style classic rock band might be able to work the north shore resorts or the Cabarete-type bar scenes and make any...