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In 2 years I'll be moving to DR full time. Up to now it's been around 5 months of the year. I want bring things I can't find in DR. Books between 500 - 100, good cooking equipment, and collectable ceramics and glass ware. I don't need to bring furniture because I'm a furniture maker. Does...

Doea anyone know of a door to door shipping company from the UK and costs. I think boxes with domestic stuff.

I would like to know what you love about the DR, but not how great the sex is - or not. But the things that make your heart sing. For example: It was my birthday and around six neighbours came and sang "happy birthday to you" A bride and groom turned up at the dance hall, the bride with her...

Many are aware of racism between Haiti and Dominican Republic but this thread is about racism by ex-pats directed to dominicans. Yesterday a thread I was contributing was closed because of the following: "Another thing I have not noticed much calling of what is being said by it's correct name...

After having had a few digital cameras and never got on with them I want to go back to using film cameras and I'm looking around for a good Nikon FE2. Is it possible to get 35mm film, including high ASA and B&W. And also are there any good developing/printing places left?

Does anyone know the number for the international operator dialed from a dominican mobile phone. Preferably a no charge number. The reason being I recently spent a fair amount of money getting through to a credit card company and my bank in England. And they tell me that they will accept...

Does anyone know where to buy artists canvas from the roll - at least 6 feet/183cm wide? On the north coast or the Capital

Does anyone know where to buy a Black and Decker Workmate or similar on the north coast - I live in Rio San Juan. Does anyone have one for sale? I need it for my new business making sofas.

Does anyone have any thoughts about the pros and cons of living in Cabrera v Rio San Juan - apart from the obvious that Cabrera doesn't have a town beach. Eg night life/cost of living/restaurants/how friendly etc etc

Can someone tell me where to find the best interest rates. I will have 3-5 million pesos and could tie it up for 1-3 years. I want interest paid monthly. Can someone help with info for bank accounts or Certificados. Thanks

#1 Today, 12:32 PM les1 Bronze Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 50 (10) Interest rates Hi, Just returned from DR and I'm interested in finding the best interest rates. I enquired at Banco's Popular and Progresso asking to deposit 3-5 million pesos for a fixed period (say 3...

I need to buy an inverter battery and an "intelligent" trickle charger. I live in Rio San Juan, so getting them in Nagua or Gasper Hernandez is also a possibility. Anyone know where and how much. I don't need a big battery, maybe 50 amps and also 12v. Thanks

I need some advice on inverter battery chargers. They are I understand different to chargers for ordinary batteries ("intelligent" with trickle charge and some even repair the battery). How much are they in DR? and what amps do I need for an inverter battery say 70 -100 amp hours. I can get a...

Does anyone know if there is any place that has wireless broadband I could use in Rio San Juan?

I am producing and directing a new theatre performance in England and I'm looking for exhibition standard dancers in DR (Bachata, Merengue, Tipico, Salsa). I want to meet a number of couples and see them dance and will chose 1 couple for performances in 09. I will arrange Visa's (with the...

Hi, There will be the 3rd annual Independence Day Party on 1st March 08. It's in Deptford, London SE8. The previous two were great and lots of Dominicans came along with lots of other people from central and south america. You can come dressed for Carnival. Please email for details. Les

Can anyone help me with a number/email for work at Bahia Principe, Rio San Juan. I can't find anything on their web site, just holiday stuff. I'm going back to Rio San Juan In Feb and want to apply before I go. Les1