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After years of waiting, and performing together on various occasions as each other’s special guests, the reggaetón duo announced earlier this year their return with a world tour that would start in none other than our iconic amphitheater! Last Saturday, March 31st, “Los Líderes” of reggaetón had the Altos de Chavón cobblestones vibrating, with concert goers dancing and singing along to every song they performed!
With a full house full of energy, this was the perfect place and opportunity for the reunion of these two artists, five years after their separation. With an amazing production complete with lights, smoke, fire, and confetti, the musical repertoire that these artists offered their audience was enough to keep the audience on their feet during their performance, and the adrenaline alive in each spectator.
The show started at 10:00 pm, with the song the tour is named after, “Como antes”, which has reached more than 200 million views on YouTube since its premiere. The duo continued with some of their classics such as “Mírala bien”, “Pam Pam”, “Ahora es”, “Pegao”, “Rakata” and “Noche de Sexo”. The audience, regardless of age or nationality, sang each and every legendary song prompting Wisin and Yandel to call the amphitheater the biggest disco ever. “There’s a lot of energy here tonight. Thank you Dominican Republic,” stated Wisin visibly moved by the reunion with Yandel.
After performing together, the duo and their dancers went backstage where they changed and sang songs they had transformed into anthems during their time as solo artists. First up was Yandel, with “Encantadora”, “Explícale”, “Hay mi Dios” and “Báilame”. Following him, Wisin performed “Adrenalina”, “Escápate Conmigo”, “Duele el corazón” and “Vacaciones”. Both artists moved around the stage fluidly, engaging the public and keeping hold of the hearts and admiration of their fans.
“We have been in the music industry for many years, and to feel that you continue to support us equally or even more than before is something that we truly appreciate. Thank you all, may God bless you, “said Yandel. To end the night they came back together to with their hits “Abusadora”, “Sexy movimiento”, “Permíteme”, “Teléfono”, “Mayor que yo”, “Noche de entierro” and “Algo me gusta de ti” with which they said goodbye at 11:30 pm leaving the public begging for more!
Source: Casa de Campo Living
April 4, 2018
The organizers of the annual Casa de Campo International Blue Marlin Classic, along with executives of the event’s Title Sponsors Casa de Campo Resort & Villas and Associate Sponsors Marina Casa de Campo officially announced the 5th Anniversary 2018 edition of this prestigious tournament from April 18th to the 21st in the heart of the incredible blue marlin season that takes place offshore of Marina Casa de Campo from February to May. The marina’s meticulously kept records reveal that in 2017 a whopping total of 1,044 billfish were released (1,003 were blue marlin) in 109 boat days fished.
Given the caliber and popularity of the location many of the high profile boats that fish the Caribbean Circuit are expected this year with slip reservations at the marina at full capacity. For those who want to participate but cannot bring your boat, there are several top-notch boats available for charter with highly experienced crews (contact us for details).
The event is not only known for its fabulous blue marlin action (63 blue marlin released in 3 days at the 2017 event), but also for the fun filled activities that are scheduled on shore such as Happy Hours at the docks after fishing, the Fiesta on the night after the second day of fishing, pre-tournament activities such as the now infamous and grueling Donkey Polo match, finally culminating with the elegant Awards Banquet on the night of the third and final day of fishing.
Tournament Director Rick Alvarez, of International Billfish Tournaments, Inc., emphasized that, “Our events are particularly characterized in the Dominican Republic thus far because we actually donate part of the proceeds to reputable Dominican underprivileged children’s charity foundations. In the case of the Blue Marlin Classic, the Patronato Oriental – Hogar del Niño has received generous donations each year from our event. Other distinctive features are that we bring a group of international Certified Observers so each competing boat has an observer aboard during each day of competition to prevent rule infractions and identify species before fish are carefully released to swim away and reproduce, as well as the fact that we give a cash award to the crew that applies the most tags to fish for conservation and scientific studies”.
The Casa de Campo Blue Marlin Classic continues to grow in notoriety each year uniquely generating a substantial amount of press in both print and electronic, local and international publications adding to the image of the sport, to the popularity of the fabulous marina and to the growth of an important segment of this highly specialized type of sport tourism. “Add social media to the equation and it is no wonder that since we started these international style events several other new tournaments have been added in the Dominican Republic” Alvarez concluded.
More and more visiting boats are staying in the Dominican Republic for longer periods of time with Marina Casa de Campo experiencing a record number of visiting boats during the 2017 Fishing Season. Jose Gonzalvo, Marina Casa de Campo General Manager and experienced angler in his own right pointed out that “since 2013 when the Dominican Republic was first ranked the Number One billfishery in the world by the Billfish Report, Casa de Campo in particular has been ranked in the Top Ten destinations thereafter”. In closing he added, “The presence of an estimated seventy high end sportfishing boats for an average stay of 3.5 months of the year consuming local goods and services yields very considerable sums of revenue and adds jobs to the local economy”.
For additional information about the event and sponsorship opportunities – outside the Dominican Republic contact International Billfish Tournaments at (305) 213-5521 info@intlbillfishtourns.com – In the Dominican Republic
Source: Casa de Campo Living
April 4, 2018
FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) –
A woman from Florence was killed in a crash while vacationing in the Dominican Republic.
According to WLEX, the crash occurred Saturday night in the city of La Romana. Carol Ann Murphy and another woman died when their vehicle fell from a bridge. The identity of the other woman has not been released.
Murphy was just 45 years old when she died. The Florence woman was in this car when her family says she lost control and went off a bridge.
The family is having a hard time coming to grips with what happened.
“It doesn’t seem believable. All of us have been so in denial. It doesn’t seem real at all,” Thailia Valencia-Murphy said about her mother.
They want their mother to be remembered as animated, adventurous and a lover of travel.
What is upsetting them are the pictures of their mother’s dead body that have been posted on Facebook. It’s believed the person doing it is from the Dominican Republic.
“We saw some very gruesome photos of my mom. Like it was so unrealistic,” said Lakisha Lattimore, another of Murphy’s daughters.
Murphy’s four children — three daughters and one son — want something done.
“I never want to see my mom like that, ever,” said Takia Rodriguez. “It’s something I still have in my head. When I saw it all I did was cry my eyes out.”
The family said their mom was on her way to the beach when she died. She was a diabetic, and they are unsure if that could have played a role in her death.
Family members started a GoFundMe account to raise money to bring her body back to U.S. soil for her funeral. After burial expenses, the remainder of the funds will be donated to the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation in Murphy’s honor.
Source: Fox19
April 4, 2018
PUERTO PLATA.- Due to the strong waves that are registered in all the beaches of the coast of Puerto Plata, the authorities chose to prohibit the access of bathers and the carrying out of aquatic activities in “Amber Coast”.
According to the information provided by the provincial director of Civil Defense; Whascar García, for the safety of foreign tourists and national vacationers, has issued a local preventive alert until the marine conditions return to normal.
They have placed the Red Flag on the main beaches of this province, where the bathing remains restricted until conditions permit, due to the significant deterioration of the waves it was ordered to remain in port for operators of fragile, small and medium-sized vessels throughout the Atlantic coast.
The marine report indicates that the wind in Puerto Plata is blowing from north east from 15 to 25 knots, causing waves of 9 to 11 feet near the coast rising out to sea, which on Wednesday prevented the arrival of the cruise MS Nieuw Amsterdam, that would have arrived at the Amber Cove terminal of Maimon with more than 4 thousand passengers on board.
The bad weather conditions over Puerto Plata in the middle of Holy Week 2018, are due to the presence of a cold front located in the north of the country that will cause rains in the Cibao, northwest, northeast, southeast, and Cordillera Central regions.
Source: Puerto Plata Digital
March 29, 2018
Source: Detras del Rumor
March 28, 2018
PUERTO PLATA.- The General Directorate of Traffic Safety and Land Transportation (DIGESETT) in this jurisdiction, warned that drivers who are caught drinking alcohol or intoxicated, their vehicle will be seized in order to avoid unfortunate situations during the Holy Week holiday.
The authorities of Puerto Plata that make up the Emergency Operations Center (COE), informed that DIGESETT agents are authorized to proceed to retain all vehicles that are guided by citizens in a drunken state in order to avoid collisions, landslides and other road accidents.
Likewise, during the Holy Week holiday it is absolutely forbidden for people to be transported in open vehicles such as vans and trucks, because it has been proven that, in most cases, citizens injured in accidents travel unprotected in the back of these vehicles mentioned above.
They reminded the motorcyclists that they should travel through the streets, avenues, highways or roads of Puerto Plata and other localities in the country, wearing their protective helmets on their heads and only two people can carry them, since those who do not comply with this safety regulation will be sanctioned according to those established by Law 63-17.
Source: DR1, Puerto Plata Digital
March 28, 2018
PUERTO PLATA.- The Amphitheater of Puerto Plata will celebrate its first anniversary with the performances of Watson Brazobán, Tony Dize, Toño Rosario, Mozat la Para, Eddy Herrera and Davicito Kada, in a majestic concert of popular music that its organizers assure will cause a great national impact.
The Amphitheater was inaugurated on Holy Saturday 2017 and in the same place where a stage has been designed using the latest technology, so that attendees can also enjoy the artists and a good team of animators, good sounds, lights, special effects , artificial fire and the natural beauty of the area on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, which guarantees a good organization and a concert of high quality level.
In a press release sent to this medium, it is specified that this Saturday, March 31 will vibrate of emotions and joy with the concert of the most stuck stars of the world of music, the feeling of song of Watson Brazobán, the romanticism of Tony Dize , the musical storm of the galactic Toño Rosario, the leader of urban music Mozat La Para, the merengue heartthrob; Eddy Herrera and the charismatic salsa player Davicito Kada.
The artistic event that has been called “Megasuperaniversario of the wonderful Puerto Plata Amphitheater”, is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. at the stage built by the government with an amount of more than 400 million pesos, broke worldwide record of presentations and number of national and international artists who performed from April to December 2017.
In addition, the concert is sponsored by the Brugal liquor company, Ministry of Tourism, Dominican National Brewery on behalf of its beer Presidente, Pepsi, Energizer 911 products, in addition to the telecommunications company Altice, Presidency of the Republic, the Mayor of the San Felipe municipality of Puerto Plata and is organized by the prominent producer Luís Medrano.
Tickets are now on sale on Tickets Express, ticket office of the Amphitheater. The tickets, can also be purchased at the Playa Dorada hotel complex, at the Blue Jacktar and Puerto Plata Village hotels; also in the José Luis supermarkets, Rayola Center, Puerto Plata City Hall, Passatore Restaurant, Sebastian Restaurant, Chile and Limón, Meclao Rooftop, Jumbo, Cigar Lounge, Viajes Gilmar, and Pauli Gas.
Source: Puerto Plata Digital
March 27, 2018
The National HIV/AIDS Council (Conavihsida) announced its intention to distribute 60,000 condoms free to prevent sexually transmittable diseases during Easter Week. Easter Week is the leading domestic holiday in the Dominican Republic. What was once a time for religious retrospection is now big time for beach destination reveling.
Victor Terrero said that Easter Week is a time of reflection and recollection. He said a responsible sexual behavior is an important decision for each person.
“We are interested in taking advantage of all possible scenarios to promote the need to prevent the transmission of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases,” said Terrero. He said in addition to the condoms, they would be distributing educational materials with basic information about HIV and its modes of transmission.
Source: DR1, 7dias
March 28, 2018
PUERTO PLATA .- Given the concern that has generated a possible outbreak of diphtheria, a leading medical professional in this city, urged the population to take precautions from the disease that is transmitted easily through coughing and sneezing.
Dr. Anulfo Suero Santana, said that diphtheria is a disease caused by bacterial strains that produce toxins, which is transmitted mainly through the respiratory tract.
Suero Santana reiterated his exhortation to the population that we should be prepared to cough or sneeze, because when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks, he releases small microscopic particles of saliva that spread in the air.
He explained that these particles can be inhaled by healthy people who are nearby, infecting them, but also added that places with overcrowding and lack of hygiene are also contaminating factors of this disease.
The former president of the Dominican Medical College (CMD) in Puerto Plata, said the common symptoms of diphtheria are: malaise, tonsillitis, cough, difficulty of breathing, bluish discoloration of the skin, pain when swallowing, fever and chills, plus of the inflammation of the ganglia in the neck.
On the threat of the probable outbreak of diphtheria, this editor tried to establish communication with the health authorities in Puerto Plata, but the efforts were unsuccessful, while several people confirmed that at the Doctor Francisco Antonio González Hardy Health Center, the DT vaccine (diphtheria and tetanus) that is preventive of that bacterial disease.
Source: Puerto Plata Digital
March 27, 2018
The National Metereological Office (Onamet) forecasts rains will water out the vacation of many travelers this Easter Week, especially those heading to the north coast and mountain areas. Good weather, nevertheless, is forecast for La Altagracia, La Romana, Samana and Barahona provinces, the main local vacation destinations for the later part of the holiday.
Onamet has listed 16 provinces that will be affected by rains and issued green alerts. These are Montecristi, Dajabón, Espaillat, El Seibo, Hato Mayor, La Vega, Monseñor Nouel, Monte Plata, Pedernales, Puerto Plata, San Cristobal, Santiago, Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macoris and the National District.
Onamet says the temperatures will be cool in the evening (lows of around 22C), but warm around noon.
Onamet forecasts the front system affecting local weather will have passed by next Monday.
Source: DR1
March 27, 2018
