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    Food and shelter needed..

    what resources are available for a small family (mom and 2 kids) desperately seeking food and shelter? it's a matter of survival. family currently lives in POP. Thanks in advance for your suggestions...
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    used split a/c for sale in POP

    The GF is moving and wants to sell a 1 year old split air conditioner. Needs to be uninstalled. If interested, PM me. Location: Conani, POP Brand: TGM Paid: 25k pesos Sell: 15k pesos p.s. I don't have an option to attach pictures.
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    support for single mothers

    Does such a thing exist in the DR? Does the government have any assistance in place for this scenario? There seems to be a lot of single mothers here!
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    Dentists for locals without a job

    I am wondering if there's government assistance for locals who need dental work but are unemployed? Thanks!
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    Womens clothes size...

    Hi Everyone, Wondering if the DR clothes sizes (specifically for women) are same as North America? My Dominican girlfriend provided these sizes: Dress - ML Pants - 27 Shirt - M Thanks!
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    Medical insurance for local Dominican with no coverage

    Hi All, My girlfriend (Dominican) has no medical coverage as she only works in the Tourism sector in peak season. Are you aware of any medical insurance I could purchase for her? Thanks!
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    Dominican resort rates vs Tourist resort rates

    Hi All, Just curious if anyone knows if the resort rates are different? I gave my Dominican girlfriend a number of a resort to call to find out the rate, but she has only data!! Her friends and family can't help. I just don't know how they get anything done down there! fyi- I called that...
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    Mattress in POP ?

    Anybody know a place/s in Puerto Plata where one can find good prices for mattresses? Thanks in advance!
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    Seaweed snack

    Hello, Does anyone know if seaweed snack is sold in the Dominican Republic, specifically Puerto Plata?
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    Amazon Firestick in DR?

    Wondering if anyone uses a Firestick out here? if so, how would you rate it?
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    Children's Books

    Hi Everyone, Does anyone know where to buy children's books for 2-6 year old's in POP?
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    DR Social Assistance

    Hi All, Are you aware if the DR has a social assistance program?
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    International Money Transfer - US/CAN to DR

    Hi All, I am wondering if anyone knows of a cost effective way to transfer money to a recipient in the DR. I have no idea what fees are deducted at the banks in the Dominican, This example is for a Recipient who has a Scotia Bank account in the DR. I transfer 10 000 DOP as per Google's rate...
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    Portable Air Conditioner Inquiry

    Hi All, I am currently contemplating buying a portable air conditioner (1bedroom apartment) and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on a model and location in DR where one could buy it. Thanks!
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    Car Rental - Puerto Plata

    Hello People, I am wondering if you could recommend a car rental place in Puerto Plata. Short-term rental; 4-5 days. Thanks!
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    White wine with low sugar <2g

    Hello community, I was wondering if such a thing exists in the DR; specifically Puerto Plata. Thanks!
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    Am I naive...

    Hi All, Newbie here from Ontario, Canada. I wanted to get the your input or opinion on the scenario I will describe below. Last December I met a lady that worked in a resort in Cabarete. She is young (29) and beautiful. I am in my forties and single. We hit it off and I ended up falling for...