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    EPS TV Amazon Duty/Tax

    The $200USD limit refers to the total on the invoice from the original point of sale. If that invoice has tax or shipping(from the seller to EPS) included in the total, then the total must be under the 200 US. The cost of EPS shipping will not be included.
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    Sosúa Beach Renovations

    Well, the first time I heard about the proposed "Amber Highway", was more than 20 years ago, and they are still in the planning stage.
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    Projects!

    Thanks for the link! Lots of advances on many projects benefiting farmers.
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    Sosúa Beach Renovations

    Beach renovation has nothing to do with the decrease in lady traffic. They are trying to maximize earnings elsewhere. We used to get a crowd in Sosua that came for a good time. Now too many are coming seeking rock bottom prices.
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    Intense rains cause flooding in Las Terrenas

    Using Sosua as an example, 20 years ago much of the north side of town had farmland along the ocean. To the south of Sosua are hills and when it rains, water flows downhill into town. This water formerly ran right off into the ocean. On the north end of town along the coast, where the farms...
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    business

    I don't know about Ken, but that candy and snack bar in Sosua closed so quick that I never had a chance to stop in.
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    business

    Great idea! Do you have a location in mind? Please keep us informed as to your progress. Looking forward to hearing more!
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    What Are The Best Business Ventures To Start In The Dominican Republic In 2024?

    With the recent decision of the Supreme Court in SD, it appears that malpractice insurance might be a good business to get involved in.
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    Spaghetti

    In Playero, I have recently seen, Basmati, Jasmine, Arborio, Brown, and Saffron rice offered.
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    Helicopters all over today

    There was a flight of 6 military choppers on the north coast around 5pm. Not the usual Hueys. All were modern and identical and had fully working navigation lights. They did not appear to be Dominican.
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    Global Golf DR

    Good Luck!
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    Santa Fe Rec Complex in Sosua

    This place is part of Sosua Ocean Village. As you can see from the photos, it's some nice pools with a restaurant. There is a 2,500RD minimum per adult. Mostly upscale Dominicans as clients.
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    Three to await trial in jail in case of death of 9-year old Kylie Rosa

    RIP Time for the Death Penalty to be considered in the DR.
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    Pissed off in Puerta Plata

    They might be pissed off, but they are not anywhere near Puerto Plata.
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    Military Helicopter back and forth

    Two of the national parks beyond Constanza have had fires. Military has been reported as assisting.