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A few weeks ago I received a call on my cell phone from a Haitian telephone number (area code 509) during the day, and this morning another one from a different 509 number at 4:30 (ugh). In both cases, I did not answer and also blocked the numbers. I can't imagine any sort of legitimate...

I’ve seen several threads mentioning the Amazon Firestick, so hopefully those out there with knowledge and experience can provide some info. I’m considering purchasing one and canceling my Claro cable. I’ve read reviews on Amazon and most are good but of course some are bad...issues with not...

A family member in the US is sending me something via my Domex address. I have a photo of the US Postal Service receipt, which includes a tracking number and the mailing cost. But, there is no invoice for the package content (value is minimal anyway). When purchasing through Amazon or...

Has anyone set up a beneficiary for their DR bank account in case they were to pass away? If so, any advice or input that may help if I were to broach the subject with my bank? Or, does this need to be done via some sort of legal document? I am not looking to add a person onto my accounts...

(Although this has been discussed within many threads, I didn't find one with a similar title when searching and didn't want to just add to a thread that started with a different topic) I saw this on FB today and wanted to share for others who may need to be aware...

As of Jan. 3, Air Canada’s new fare structure will have anyone taking a basic-economy flight within North America — both Canada and the U.S. but also holiday destinations such as Mexico and the Caribbean — pay C$35 (US$25) for a first carry-on bag and C$50 (US$36) for a second. Read more at...

From a Facebook post in the Dominican Republic Expats group "Just some info for people wanting to get direct deposit here. My friend just went to embassy (usa) and they filled out all necessary paperwork for bank scotia, he then went to bank and opened account and got a debit card, all in a...

I've come into possession of a Huawei HG8145V5 router that has been set up by Claro that belonged to a friend. I don't know the wifi password, so can't simply connect it and then change the password. If I were to do a factory reset, would that result in Claro needing to do anything in order to...

I know that the general answer right now is no cedulas are being issued as the new ones aren't available yet. But is that true for all cedula categories? Anyone renewed their residency recently and can tell us what they experienced as far as the cedula piece of that puzzle?

I'm sure I'm not the only one here in the DR who misses listening to radio stations in their home countries. I recently discovered a site called Radio.Garden that enables you to listen to a huge variety of stations around the world. Right now I'm listening to a sports radio program on a...

https://npd.pentester.com/ This link was in a news article I read on Yahoo News regarding the recent SSN breach in the US. I found that mine was a part of the breach, with the address info being in two states I lived in years ago.

I'm considering staying overnight in Santo Domingo when I go for my temporary residency renewal. Any recommendations for a hotel near the Migracion office, not too expensive? I'm checking online too, but any input is appreciated

I read in a thread that I now cannot locate that a person with a valid national drivers license can obtain a DR license without a cedula. I have a French friend who would like to do so, and he knows he needs to get a verification document of some sort from the French embassy in SDO in order to...

For those who buy gasoline, have prices increased, decreased, or stayed about the same over the past few months? I know taxis and motoconchos always like a little more, and I wonder if this is a valid reason for that.

Does anyone have any information regarding the lack of Bohemia beer? For a long time now, there has been no Bohemia in Puerto Plata, and I assume the same is true elsewhere. In the past there has happened for a short time, but nothing like this.

Pizza lovers should give Pizzeriums a try! They have two locations, one on 27 Febrero in the "Chill Zone" and one on 16 Agosto close to the Malecon. Have only eaten one time at the 16 Agosto location, but was really impressed.

A neighbor in Puerto Plata has fostered this dog for a few months and is looking for a home for him. She is well-versed in the local helping agencies and has posted in various social media. If interested, please message me with your contact info and I will pass along to her. Here's the info...

For those who bank here in the DR, here's another reason to be diligent. Please know I am not bashing the banks as a whole, same thing could happen anywhere. Here's the story: a few days ago I went to my local bank to conduct a few transactions. As is normal, one transaction required I write my...

Not sure which forum is best for this question, so will trust the moderators to place in the most appropriate. Does anyone have a US government pension deposited directly into an RD bank? I know it can be done but would like to know if anyone has done so, and any issues encountered in doing...