2017News

Rough seas and rains

According to the National Weather Office (Onamet), abnormally high seas along the Atlantic and Caribbean coastline as well as thunderstorms will be affecting the island. From Barahona to La Romana swells are expected to be over 8 feet and in the Atlantic from La Altagracia to Puerto Plata, some 7-foot swells are expected. Small boat …
2017News

Asonahores asks Senate to reject proposal affecting long weekends

The leadership of the Hotel and Tourism Association of the Dominican Republic (Asonahores) has called the recent effort to eliminate Law 0139–97, “a stab in the heart for domestic tourism.” Law 139–97 allows for movable days of certain holidays, such as Labor Day or Constitution Day. The moving of these creates long weekends that stimulate …