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  1. 2020

    Government disburses US$1 million for sargassum research

    no need to spend the $1 Million on that. Just copy what some Mexican entrepreneurs are doing with Sargassum. Creating building blocks for home construction
  2. 2020

    Taxes on House Sale

    with no enforcement arm to collect the tax, I'm not sure how many good citizens would even think about paying the tax
  3. 2020

    Fisherman's Village update - Las Terrenas

    I just realized this was photo-shopped. The pool across the street is actually a condo building with parking. You can also tell by the 2 fake chaises in the photo. Why would they do this?
  4. 2020

    Fisherman's Village update - Las Terrenas

    it's getting there! the road in front of the Pescadores was closed for about 2 weeks while the installed the pavers but now we can drive thru. End of February is a more realistic date considering all the other work that still needs to be completed. It's unfortunate the authorities are...
  5. 2020

    DAEWOO fridge repair parts?

    a service guy is at our home so I'll translate your information and show it to him. There's been some very useful posts as well and we appreciate everyone's help!
  6. 2020

    DAEWOO fridge repair parts?

    The part # is 3016767100 Motorized cold distribution flap for fridge-freezer
  7. 2020

    DAEWOO fridge repair parts?

    We have a Daewoo refrigerator that is not working correctly. Model FRS-Q20D2E The fridge part is way too cold and many of the items freeze. We've adjusted the temp but this did not help. Our local vendor in Las Terrenas can't find the part. Are there any companies in the DR that sells parts...
  8. 2020

    E TICKET FOR ENTRY

    It is now! Your airline may not allow you to board if you don't have the e-ticket completed. Also, when you are at passport control in the DR they will now scrutinize the details. I made a small error and was not allowed to proceed until it was corrected. Not like the old days!
  9. 2020

    ARAJET

    Not the $150 one way fares I've seen written about! How much more is American Airlines flying economy Miami - SDQ?
  10. 2020

    First Black-Owned Golf Resort (Las Terrenas)

    I think most of us might be dead if it will take 20-25 years to build. So who knows? All I know, the previous attempt to build a golf course in Las Terrenas never came thru. The existing "Cancha de Golf" consists of some cow fields and a long, winding muddy road that often contains "gift...
  11. 2020

    Cop hit me

    In the Dominican republic, you are always at fault when a police vehicle is damaged in an accident. That's the unwritten law
  12. 2020

    Jeep Gladiator

    imagine paying $90,000 for a Chrysler product?
  13. 2020

    Marbete-time is almost here!

    I gave a copy of our car registration and 3000 pesos (our required fee) to our taxi guy. He got us marbete without a hitch! At least we're he went, three wasn't any new red tape
  14. 2020

    Nudist Colony in the DR

    Nudist Colony - Naturist Retreat - New Cambium I'd check this out but my wife might have second thoughts - https://www.newcambium.com/
  15. 2020

    Missing American in LT/Samana

    I'll be in town next week for a few months
  16. 2020

    Missing American in LT/Samana

    I don't know her but reached out via FB. Her name was on the post on the very top. She's very worried. I sent her the link to the US Embassy in Santo Domingo. Without an ID he might be in a hospital and no one knows who he is. I've already reached out to several people who live there but it's a...
  17. 2020

    Missing American in LT/Samana

    I contacted Olof's sister who lives in New Caledonia. She said she still has not heard a word from her brother. If anyone can spread the word, it wouldn't hurt.
  18. 2020

    Marbete-time is almost here!

    I'll try next week!
  19. 2020

    Samana: deceased police officer who was tortured thrown from vehicle

    Did anybody hear about this report that happened in sleepy Sanchez? Samana crime What's going on in Samana?
  20. 2020

    Marbete-time is almost here!

    it's a 9 digit number so it looks like an older US Passport #. No letter in front of it like the new US Passports. It dies not match my driver's license either that starts with a letter. I bought the vehicle new from a dealership in Santo Domingo. Perhaps the clerk who handled the paperwork...