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    He is married to her sister

    My neighbor, who is an American, has been living with a Dominicana for the past eleven years. He is married to her sister because he was told that marriage would expedite his residency. Now he wants to terminate the relationship because of physical abuse by his novia. She wants a half from the...
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    Domincans in Toronto

    I am in Toronto for a few weeks, would like to visit the Dominican community. Does anyone know where it is? Thanks
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    An optician in POP

    Can anyone suggest a good optician or a place where I can get some glasses made in the Puerto Plata area? Thanks.
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    Dentist in the Puerto Plata area

    Can anyone suggest a really good dentist in Puerto Plata area? Thanks
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    Chiropractor in POP area

    I am looking for a chiropractor in the Puerto Plata area. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    Return ticket needed

    Three weeks ago I was in Detroit, when leaving to come back home, I tried to use the return half of my ticket to POP and was told by the AA agent that to enter the country (DR) as an American citzen I needed a return ticket. Therefore I had to buy one way refundable ticket (to Miami). This...
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    employee obligations

    Hope someone can help. I have lived in San Juan for the past two years. At the end of the month I am moving to Puerto Plata. I have an employee who has worked for me for the past two years. What are my obligations to her now that I am terminating the relationship? Do I have to pay her more...
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    laptops

    I would like to buy a laptop, but with all the choices available, I am confused. I would like to get one for about US $1,000. It would not be used for business. I do a little writing, so it would be helpful when I am away from home. I need just a good dependable machine with the basics. Any...
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    Inversores

    Today I got a quote from a local electrical contractor about installing an inverter in my two bedroom apartment. A Trace 1.2 Kw, two 6.0 volt Meteoro batteries and all the wiring and labor needed for installation. One year guarantee on everything. Price 23,000 pesos. Is this a reasonable price...
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    DirectTV

    I am thinking about the football season, is it possible to get directTV in the DR? Thanks.
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    ATMs refuse debit card

    About three days ago, I received a new debit card from my bank (Bank One) in the US. I immediately acitvated it and was able to pay for purchases in the local supermarket. I then got a cash advance from BHD. When I tried to use it at the ATMs at BHD, BP and Progresso I was told that "card is...
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    Fedex in San Juan

    Does anyone know if Fedex serves San Juan de la Maguana? Thanks
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    Damaged debit or credit card

    I have a debit card from a national bank in Michigan. It is damaged therefore it cannot be read by the ATMs or the machines inside the banks here in the DR. I have accessed my accounts via the internet so I know that the funds are there. My bank in Michigan wants me to come in person for a...