A lot of businesses closed in Sosua

[drstock]

If things in Sosua are starting to return to normal, isn't it about time they started to repair the mess they have made of the street outside the now closed D'Latin and Rumba?

 

[slowmo]

If things in Sosua are starting to return to normal, isn't it about time they started to repair the mess they have made of the street outside the now closed D'Latin and Rumba?

I always wondered how the people who struggle to build a sidewalk would be able to fix the worlds oldest profession. Maybe the plan is to force them all out on the street and when they realized the condition of the sidewalks, they would all quit and go home.

 

[cavok]

If things in Sosua are starting to return to normal, isn't it about time they started to repair the mess they have made of the street outside the now closed D'Latin and Rumba?

I thought stuff like that was normal(?).

 

[chico bill]

I always wondered how the people who struggle to build a sidewalk would be able to fix the worlds oldest profession. Maybe the plan is to force them all out on the street and when they realized the condition of the sidewalks, they would all quit and go home.

Can't the walk in the street ? After all they are Street-Walkers
:rambo:

 

[windeguy]

Can't the walk in the street ? After all they are Street-Walkers
:rambo:

It's time for a song:

[video=youtube;HwOWX6b8HHw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwOWX6b8HHw[/video]

 

[wrecksum]

If things in Sosua are starting to return to normal, isn't it about time they started to repair the mess they have made of the street outside the now closed D'Latin and Rumba?

You know full well it's about money...

 

[SKY]

Sosua Closing Times Extended

http://www.sosuanews.com/index.php?id=4587&article=1

 

[jd426]

You know full well it's about money...

Can you elaborate for the slow kids in the class ?
1)- its about the " Grease" money , which was perhaps not paid in full yet ?
or
2)- there was only enough Money in the budget to tear UP the street , and not enough left over to actually
FINISH the job ??

3)- other ?

inquiring minds want to know.

 

[SKY]

A good small step in the right direction....

Now if the government can start to focus their energies on infrastructure improvements like roads, water, electricity and safety perhaps they will be doing something that tourist really care about.

The Government has done exactly what you asked for. Only it is in Punta Cana.

 

[wrecksum]

Would you prefer they not be employed and working at Esplanada.

I care not a jot.

Just the messenger service here..

 

[wrecksum]

If things in Sosua are starting to return to normal, isn't it about time they started to repair the mess they have made of the street outside the now closed D'Latin and Rumba?

I quite like it.
It matches the rest of the infrastructure...

 

[slowmo]

Can you elaborate for the slow kids in the class ?
1)- its about the " Grease" money , which was perhaps not paid in full yet ?
or
2)- there was only enough Money in the budget to tear UP the street , and not enough left over to actually
FINISH the job ??

3)- other ?

inquiring minds want to know.

My take on things is there is not much interest in doing things unless there is a financial reward for the powers that be. Just like there is no money to be made in stopping a helmetless unlicensed speeding moto driver doing a wheelie driving the wrong way on a one way street.

 

[Meemselle]

My take on things is there is not much interest in doing things unless there is a financial reward for the powers that be. Just like there is no money to be made in stopping a helmetless unlicensed speeding moto driver doing a wheelie driving the wrong way on a one way street.

And talking on his cellphone!

 

[GuillermoRamon]

My take on things is there is not much interest in doing things unless there is a financial reward for the powers that be. Just like there is no money to be made in stopping a helmetless unlicensed speeding moto driver doing a wheelie driving the wrong way on a one way street.

I like how they do the blitzes, "Coincidentally" on, or just after pay days

 

[Lobo Tropical]

I assume that there is a large silence majority in Sosua like the US, that knows the mayor and her people are complete idiots but keep tight lipped about it.

You've done it!
Now everyone knows.

 

[Lobo Tropical]

Lesson learned

No investment is without risk. All investors know this which is why much time as well as money is spent doing due diligence before capitol is invested into any business or project. You mention "Corrupt Politicians" as the sole reason that you will be "losing yours". So you're saying that these corrupt politicians are squeezing you for money? Asking you to pay double in taxes? extortion of another sort? Were these same politicians here when you bought your business or did they suddenly show up after the fact? If so, then your post is valid and I feel for you. On the other hand, many so called investors owning businesses on PC bought in knowing full well that their business model depended upon prostitution and sex tourism. I'm sure that many of them too are looking at their losses and now wishing that they thought twice before investing into this business model. Maybe they will understand from lessons learned from this poor investment and use better judgement when investing into their next business venture.

So the restaurant and hotel/ condo owners should have thought twice because there were some prostitutes in town.

Sounds self righteous to me.

The (sad) facts of life in this world are, that sex, prostitution and crime/corruption are some of the most rewarding business models in the world.

 

[GringoRubio]

This shouldn't be a hot and cold, yes and no topic. Sosua can certainly discourage the open solicitation such as the drivers and women making deals from a small opening in tinted SUV window. I've seen Sosua's prostitution becoming more subdued for at least a year now, and IMO, Sosua has become increasingly more hospitable and comfortable. But drive it completely underground? What's the point? Just weed out the bad and call it a day.

Sosua has a lot of good features like a beach, restaurants, and nightlife which is a unique offering from the sanitized all inclusive experience. It should build on its good points, but also try to gently erode the bad.

By gently, I just mean refrain from shooting its toes off one at a time.

 

[Meemselle]

This shouldn't be a hot and cold, yes and no topic. Sosua can certainly discourage the open solicitation such as the drivers and women making deals from a small opening in tinted SUV window. I've seen Sosua's prostitution becoming more subdued for at least a year now, and IMO, Sosua has become increasingly more hospitable and comfortable. But drive it completely underground? What's the point? Just weed out the bad and call it a day.

Sosua has a lot of good features like a beach, restaurants, and nightlife which is a unique offering from the sanitized all inclusive experience. It should build on its good points, but also try to gently erode the bad.

By gently, I just mean refrain from shooting its toes off one at a time.

I agree. I have no problem with Sosewage being the slightly raunchy, bleached blonde older sister of tourism in this country, but it was --- dare I say: refreshing? --- to see others than whorndogs on the street tonight. This Dusty Whore Town hosted its annual Cultural/Food Festival (although why they have it in low season is beyond me) this weekend, and I must say, this year's was actually sort of fun: well-organized, a general feeling of safety, and the best part was seeing locals---Dominican and ex-pats---out. Like the very dignified lady from my farmacia, with her family. And children, actual children who are not sex workers, laughing and dancing. Running into friends one does not usually encounter after dark.

A good thing.

 

[Salsafan]

Was just a couple of days in Sosua after february. No difference. Just Ranco Tipico is now City Lights. And the PN chased with guns a couple with a 6-7 year old girl sitting in front of Central at 6pm.

 

[windeguy]

I agree. I have no problem with Sosewage being the slightly raunchy, bleached blonde older sister of tourism in this country, but it was --- dare I say: refreshing? --- to see others than whorndogs on the street tonight. This Dusty Whore Town hosted its annual Cultural/Food Festival (although why they have it in low season is beyond me) this weekend, and I must say, this year's was actually sort of fun: well-organized, a general feeling of safety, and the best part was seeing locals---Dominican and ex-pats---out. Like the very dignified lady from my farmacia, with her family. And children, actual children who are not sex workers, laughing and dancing. Running into friends one does not usually encounter after dark.

A good thing.

I was there, it was a good thing. Too bad the musical talent they had was not very good last night, but they tried.