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In the Dominican Republic, the first vaccines to arrive in February 2021 were of the AstraZeneca pharmaceutical company. These were used to inoculate health care providers. Subsequently, the Dominican government contracted for vaccines with Sinovac of China. And eventually, the batches of AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines have begun to arrive
Now the country has a surplus of vaccines. Donations of AstraZeneca vaccines have been made to Honduras (101,000) and Guatemala (304,000). Both countries have expressed their appreciation. A 100,000 AstraZeneca donation to Haiti, nevertheless, has been rejected by the Haitian government.
From the start, the Haitian government rejected a first batch of AstraZeneca vaccines that it would have received free of charge from Covax Initiative.
Now the Haitian government says that the same way it didn’t accept the AstraZeneca vaccines as part of Covax, it does not accept the vaccines donated by the Dominican government.
Source: DR1, DiarioLibre
Sep 13, 2021
The Ministry of Education accepted to postpone the contest to choose public teachers for the 2021-2022 school year. The Ministry acted on the recommendation of Xiomara Guante, president of the Dominican Association of Public School Teachers (ADP).
As reported in Diario Libre, the public school teacher union president asked Education Minister Roberto Fulcar to suspend the competition to choose public school teachers for the 2021-2022 school year.
The request is made after it was known that most of those who sat for the examinations failed the written test that is the first part of the assessment.
Guante had asked that the tests should be postponed for one or two days to give time for the National Commission to meet and analyze what has happened.
“So far, the ADP is not in a position to say what has happened because we have not gathered enough information, Guante said.
She said that what is known is that there were technological problems at the start and that reports are that a majority of those taking the test failed.
The Teacher Competitive Examination began this Wednesday with the evaluations of the applicants for the primary level in the 18 regional and 122 educational districts with massive participation.
Source: DR1, Diario Libre
Sep 13, 2021
Caribbean Diamond Boutique Hotel is a nice elegant place in Sosua, Playa Chiquita, inviting you to experience luxury amenities at a tranquil beach location.
The hotel has to offer 11 beautifully decorated 1 bedroom rooms, and one penthouse with an open rooftop. All rooms are with an ocean view. In every room, guests can enjoy a king-size bed, fridge, safe, hairdryer, TV, and air conditioner. Short-term and long-term rentals are available.
This elegantly designed boutique hotel has a large pool with sunbeds, restaurant & bar, and it’s only 40 meters to the beach.
- 24-hour security
- 1-minute walk to the Casino
- 3-4 minute drive to Sosua center
- 10-minute drive to Cabarete
- WiFi, Netflix
- Large pool, deck chairs
- Pool table
- VIP section
- Restaurant & Bar
The Hotel conveniently arranges a free airport pick-up and optional excursions. Taxi and moto concho (moto-taxi) is readily available.
Contact Details:
Calle Argentina, Playa Chiquita
Sosua, Dominican Republic
www.caribdiamond.com
Tel: +1 809-461-9452 (Danny)
Tel: +1 829-365-9013
admin@caribdiamond.com
Eskapaz Luxury Hotel/Apartment is a new complex located in a secure residential area “Bahia del Coral” (below Casa Linda).
They offer 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rent on a daily and monthly basis. All apartments are fully furnished and equipped with the necessary appliances.
- Pool, Bar, BBQ area
- Parking inside
- 24/7 Security with camera
- WiFi, Netflix
- Close to Supermarket
- 3-minute drive to Sosua center
Rental prices for 2 BR apt:
$79 per night
$800 per month
For Sale:
Attractive low down payment
Owner financing
Contact details:
WhatsApp +1 347-406-3593
Bahia del Coral #80, Sosua
Carretera Sosua – Cabarete km 2
(across from Sosua Ocean Village)
eskapazluxury@gmail.com
Facebook: Eskapaz Luxury Hotel
This brand new 3 bedroom apartment for rent is located in the gated community of Puerto Plata called “Plantation”.
- 24/7 security service
- community pool
- the brand new apartment complex
- all bedrooms have air conditioning
- ceiling fan in the living room
- fully stocked kitchen
- 2 full bathrooms + 1 small bathroom
- fast internet
- tv network
- queen size beds in all rooms
- hot water available
- cleaning service twice a week
- long and short-term rentals offered
Contact details:
Whatsapp: +1 727-437-9387
Cell (DR): +1 829-217-9180 (Coleen)
Email: jarlee123@gmail.com
Instagram: @ExpatsPlace
PUERTO PLATA.- The authorities ordered the construction of a lifeguard watchtower on Cabarete beach, due to the frequent episodes of citizens who lost their lives by drowning in that area. This tower has been suggested for more than 20 years.
The Dominican Republic will be one of the six teams to play in the Tokyo Olympics baseball championship. The other teams are Mexico, Japan, Israel, South Korea, and the United States.
Baseball is to be featured at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Tokyo, for the first time since the 2008 Summer Olympics. The baseball tournament at the Olympics will be from Wednesday, 28 July to Saturday, 7 August 2021.
The DR won the Mexico qualifier undefeated. Team Dominican Republic defeated Venezuela 8-5 in the final game at the Hermanos Serdán Stadium in Puebla, Mexico. Venezuela had defeated the Netherlands to play the DR in the final.
As reported, the win was possible after the DR was trailing 0-3 in the bottom of the third, former New York Yankees outfielder Melky Cabrera hit a two-run homer off Eduardo Paredes, who had come in to relieve starter Yapson Gómez.
For the Dominican Republic, Melky Cabrera 4-1 with a home run and 2 runs batted in; Diego Goris 4-2 with a double and an RBI; Charlie Valerio 4-2 with a run scored and a run batted in; Gustavo Núñez 3-1 with two RBI. For Venezuela, Diego Rincones 4-1 with three runs batted in.
Source: El Dia
June 28, 2021
The geographical location, stable governments, and policies for industrial free zones have allowed the Dominican Republic to become a major player in the manufacture of medical devices in the region as well as in the Americas. Different policies in the United States contributed to this growth, but it was Dominican manpower, executive leadership, and government incentives that brought this segment of manufacturing to the country, according to a report in Pharmaboard.
The pharmaceutical industry specialized website explains that the CBI, or Caribbean Basin Initiative, a decades-old policy to provide incentives to the economies of the Caribbean region was one step. Another was Section 936 of the United States Internal Revenue Code which provided major tax incentives to Puerto Rico and provided sufficient incentives for joint ventures with the Dominican Republic. When the tax advantages whithered out, the companies shifted everything to the Dominican Republic. Companies such as Medtronic, J&J, Cardinal Health, Baxter, B. Braun, Beckton Dickinson, Edwards, and Fresenius Kabe all have one or more facilities within the free trade areas of the country.
William Malamud, the president of the chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce in the DR, said that while the country was primarily known for its exports of commodities, agricultural products, and mining, the free zones have become the source of 60% of the total exports nowadays. With freight costs from China soaring to record heights nearly every week, the location of the DR so near to the United States and South America is playing an ever-greater role in its industrial policies.
Source: Pharmaboard
June 28, 2021
The Civil Aviation Board (JAC) will require proof of full vaccination or a negative PRC test for entry into the Dominican Republic, starting 28 June 2021 for citizens or arrivals from 18 nations. The measure is in JAC Resolution No. 133-2021.
The resolution requires the traveler to present results of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival or a vaccination card with proof that the second dose had been administered no less than three weeks prior to the travel date.
The measure also applies to all passengers from these countries arriving in Dominican territory from a third country, and those who have been in these countries for 14 days or less.
The measures also establish that crew members coming on flights from any of the 18 countries must present their vaccination card or PCR test or else quarantine within the hotel.
The 18 nations whose citizens or persons arriving in flights originated in these countries now need to present the tests are Australia, the United Kingdom (Britain, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Ireland, the Democratic Republic of Congo, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Syria, Sweden, Monaco, Thailand, Tunisia, Brazil, South Africa, and India.
The new requirement is expected to affect only about 1.3% of visitors.
Source: DR1, JAC
June 28, 2021
The National Traffic and Ground Transportation Institute (Intrant) has issued Resolution 01-2021 banning the civilian use of any of the lights, horns or sirens usually identified with police or rescue/ambulances. These horns and flashing lights have become more frequent of late as people strive to get from one place to another in the hellish traffic of the big cities. Some people just want to be seen and heard as being “important” as they falsely bull their way through traffic.
The resolution is backed by Art. 228 of Transit Law 63-17 that covers everything related to vehicles and ground transportation. Anyone found with these devices can be fined from over RD$5,000 to a maximum of over RD$15,000. The Ground Transportation, Traffic and Safety Agency (Digesett) is charged with enforcing this rule. Any vehicle found to be in violation can be detained and towed.
Source: DR1, DiarioLibre
June 28, 2021
