2003 – Page 46

Major cleanup efforts underway

Hurricane Jeanne came at the DR as a boxer. In the fistfight for the first time several coastal destinations were affected. The 16 September storm affected primarily the Punta Cana/Bavaro/Uvero Alto area, although an estimated 65% of the hotel rooms remained operational. The Punta Cana International Airport suffered damages, but repair crews quickly restored operation …

Weather updates

DR1 is providing continuous weather updates at http://www.dr1.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=34 Forecast for this week is for sunny skies, and computer models show that Hurricane Lisa, that was making its way west northwest from Africa, may keep away from the Caribbean thanks to Hurricane Karl.

2003 2004 Travel News Archive News Travel

Ministry of Environment publications

The Ministry of Environment has just published new informational material on the Dominican Republic. Publications include the laws and regulations governing the environment, several books on recent happenings regarding the environment, as well as a large Atlas, which is a collection of essential information, including vulnerable areas and hurricane tracks affecting the DR since the …

DR spared by hurricanes, so far

Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan, the three big storms affecting the Atlantic Basin area this year, have spared the DR. As the big storms make their way west, after originating usually along the west coast of Africa, the Caribbean is on the way and hurricanes are part of fall in this region. This year, the …

Tourist bound for Jamaica sent to DR

Some 2,000 British tourists bound for Jamaica were rerouted to resorts in the Dominican Republic. Tourists that would have vacationed in Jamaica, and others that were in Jamaica were flown out to the DR. Aerodom, that manages the Puerto Plata and Las Americas international airports, assisted the tour operators by reducing airport fees. The plus …

The season is not over

The hurricane season in the Dominican Republic is not over. September is the peak month for hurricanes in the Caribbean. While Ivan is no longer a threat to the Caribbean, affecting the Caribbean, and already, another storm, which would be named as Jeanne as soon as it increases its intensity. The storm?s track has it …

DR1 hurricane coverage

For all those interested in following the storms from a Dominican perspective, dr1.com features the most comprehensive information site with updates 24 hours/7 days a week. From the moment these are in the neighborhood, DR1 correspondents check in to share their forecasts and analysis of what all the weather jargon means and what is the …

Hans Dannenberg in Tourism

President Leonel Fernandez appointed Hans Dannenberg, the former director of the Puerto Plata hotel association, as deputy minister of tourism (Decree 916-04). While the Toursim Ministry was under Subervi, Dannenberg assisted with marketing matters. He is now entrusted with touristic issues dealing with the south central region, that is ranging from Boca Chica to Azua …

Jet skis banned at many beaches

In a three-column, full-page announcement, the Ministry of Tourism prohibited the use of jet skis at most of the nation?s beaches. The basic concern of the authorities is the safety of swimmers at the beaches. As a result, jet skis will not be permitted at Boca Chica, Playa Caribe, Guayacanes, Juan Dolio, Villa del Mar, …

Millionth tourist arrives in Punta Cana

A passenger from Madrid, Spain became the one millionth traveller to come through Punta Cana International Airport?s gates this year. In 2003, the airport reached the one-millionth mark for the first time in October. Punta Cana International Airport began operations in 1984 with two international flights a week, moving about 3,000 passengers in its first …

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