The cruise ship Inspiration will discontinue docking at the Port of Santo Domingo come October of this year. The cruise ship company has requested the dredging of the Ozama River by Dominican authorities. Moreover, passengers voted thumbs down on Santo Domingo, criticizing the city for its lack of cleanliness. The ship will be rerouted to dock in Cura?ao and Aruba next year. Minister of Tourism Felix Jim?nez, said that his department cannot be blamed. He said that the garbage collection is not included in the responsibilities of that department. Garbage collection is the responsibility of the city government of Santo Domingo.
