SANTO DOMINGO, June 3 (Xinhua) — The president of the Dominican Republic, Danilo Medina, declared Sunday a day of national mourning for the death of musician Joseito Mateo, who was known as “The King of Merengue.”
A statement from the president’s office said national flags would fly at half mast at government buildings and military establishments across the island nation.
Mateo passed away on June 1 at the age of 98 at a hospital in the capital Santo Domingo, where he had been receiving treatment for several days.
In 2010, Mateo was given the Musical Excellence Award by the Latin Grammy’s.
Four years later, in 2014, the singer was officially granted the title “The King of Merengue” by his nation’s congress, while the Chamber of Deputies named him a “living legend of merengue and popular Dominican music.”
The title of his 1950 debut album was “King of Merengue!”
Merengue is a type of music and dance originating in the Caribbean country, and has become popular throughout Latin America.
Source: xinhuanet.com
June 6, 2018
PUERTO PLATA.- The largest cruise ship of the Carnival Cruises Line company will arrive in the early hours of Saturday morning, June 2, at the modern Amber Cove terminal in the Bay of Maimon in the western part of the San Felipe municipality of Puerto Plata.
It was explained that the cruise “Carnival Horizonts” is a class ‘Vista’ boat, model 2018 which offers new features on board such as the SkyRide area attraction, an IMAX theater, and the water park ‘Water Works’.
The cruise ship has a capacity to transport 6,538 people of which 5, 115 are passengers and 1,423 are crew.
‘Carnival Horizonts‘ will reach the coast of Puerto Plata and then sail to the port of La Romana, thus inaugurating its calendar of visits to different tourist destinations in the Caribbean area where it includes other ports of Dominican Republic.
Source: Puerto Plata Digital
June 2, 2018
Legendary disco ‘Moby Dick’ located at the crossroads of Pedro Clisante and Dr. Rosen, after being closed for years, has now turned into a warehouse. About 20 years ago, disco Moby Dick was very popular among tourists. Always good music with performances by nationally renowned merengue bands like Alex Bueno and Los Hermanos Rosario. But little was done to maintenance.
Six months ago, a Chinese owner got hold of the building. He reconstructed the building and transformed it into a department store, curiosity shop. There is a lot for sale. Especially small household items. Sunglasses, umbrellas, cleaners, scouring pads, small tools and cosmetics just to mention a few. Moby Dick is now a thing of the past.
Source: Sosua News
June 2, 2018
Super Super Surf Liquors is the only full-service liquor store in Sosua. Set at the corner of the main street Pedro Clisante and Ayuntamiento, the shop has the appearance of a corner convenience store and is filled with all the stuff you need to throw a party. The store is also surrounded by 4 major banks in Sosua.
Super Super Surf Liquors has a wide selection of beer, wine, liquor, beverages, cigars, and cigarettes. The rum offerings come from all around the West Indies, the fine wine selection features offerings from around the world, and all tobacco products including cigars are certified 100 percent by the manufacturer.
Drop by and check them out!
Open 9am – 9pm (closed Sunday)
Contact details
Calle Pedro Clisante
esq. Ayuntamiento #77,
Sosua Dominican Republic
Tel: 809-571-3862
Facebook: Super Super Surf Liquor Store
