2014 – Page 142

According to Listin Diario, the electronic passenger checking system for immigration at the International Las Americas Airport stopped working so that all passengers had to be checked manually. This caused long delays entering and leaving the area from Sunday, 13 July 2014 afternoon through Monday, 14 July. However, in a press release the Migration Department …

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Francois Guillaume II, the Minister of Haitians Living Abroad (MHAVE) announced last week to Haitians living abroad, and especially those in the Dominican Republic that following its assessment mission on 24, 25 and 26 June in neighboring republic, Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe agreed to lower the price of the single envelope (Extract from the Archives, …

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The government and the Call Center Cluster have announced that they will hold an Job Fair for call centers to fill more than 5,000 jobs in the country. The vacancies are for young people who can speak English, French and Portuguese and will take place on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of this month from …

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According to a recent report there were 10,519 High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) in the Dominican Republic in 2013. These HNWIs held US$43 billion in total wealth, with the average wealth per HNWI being US$4.1 million. In 2013, HNWI numbers in the country increased by 5.5%, following a 6.5% increase in 2012. Growth in HNWI …

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The authorities have confiscated US$949,830, which is over RD$40 million from two people, one of whom had been deported from the United States, when they were carrying out a drug related transaction. The money was found in an Audi A4 car, driven by Einer Joel Jimenez Toribio, who was deported from the United States having …

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The National Weather Service (ONAMET) reports that a tropical wave and a trough crossing by will bring showers to most of the national territory. Onamet reports it will rain in Hato Mayor, El Seibo, Monte Plata, Espaillat, Santiago, La Vega, Monsenor Nouel, Duarte, San Cristobal (northern parts), Sanchez Ramirez, Hermanas Mirabal, Maria Trinidad Sanchez, Samana, …

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Guzman Ariza Attorneys at Law and Cantor & Web3 of the United States are inviting to a presentation and cocktail for US citizens and fiscal residents living in the Dominican Republic. The following topics will be addressed: US only: US Tax compliance work concerning FBARs (Foreign Banks and Financial Accounts) and voluntary disclosure filings. What …

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