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Hotel Benny – Comfortable Accommodation in Gaspar Hernández.
Are you looking for a cozy and affordable place to stay on the north coast? Hotel Benny can be a great choice for travelers who want to enjoy the natural beauty and tranquility of this charming town.
Hotel Benny offers 17 spacious and comfortable rooms, with prices starting from only Rd1,200 up to Rd2,200 per night (as of Feb. 2024). You can choose from different features, such as a balcony, kitchenette, or jacuzzi, to suit your preferences and needs.
Hotel Benny is conveniently located in the scenic hills, close to the stunning beaches of Playa Rogelio and Playa Caleton. You can also walk to the nearby shops and restaurants, or explore the town’s attractions.
Hotel Benny provides all the amenities you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay, such as:
• TV, Air Conditioning, Hot Water, Wi-Fi, 24/7 electricity
• Outside seating, amazing views, free morning coffee
• In-house lounge, BBQ area, friendly staff
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the best of the north coast. Book your room at Hotel Benny today and get ready for an unforgettable vacation!
To book or inquire, contact:
Office 809-587-2509
Cell/WA: 849-453-7187
Calle Oscar Dominguez No.13
Gaspar Hernandez, Dominican Republic
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Septic tank cleaning service on the north coast Dominican Republic!
If you are looking for a professional, reliable, and efficient septic tank cleaning service on the North Coast, look no further than Sepcleco – M.R. Septic Cleaning Company. They offer high-quality service for both residential and commercial customers. The owner has lived and worked in the USA for 50+ years
They specialize in:
- Cleaning of grease traps
- Septic tank cleaning
They have a brand new truck, pumps, and equipment to ensure the best results. They also provide a free site inspection and a flexible appointment system to suit your needs. They cover the entire North Coast area from Nagua to Puerto Plata, and they speak both English and Spanish.
Don’t wait, call Sepcleco today and get your septic tank cleaned by the experts!
Contact Manuel:
Office: 1 809-587-2509
WA/Cell: 1 849-453-7187
Based in Gaspar Hernandez
Adolescent pregnancy cases dropped by 9.5% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to preliminary data from the National Statistics Office (ONE). ONE says it is the third year of a downward trend in teenage pregnancies.
In 2022, hospital registries estimated the number of births of teenage mothers at 25,489. Cases then declined to 23,070 in 2023, with an absolute difference of 2,419 births, or a 9.5% decline.
The Children and Adolescents Cabinet (Gana) and the National Council for Children and Adolescents (Conani) released the information. In a joint statement, the entities attribute the decline to the efforts of various institutions, led by Gana, with the technical support and coordination of Conani.
Source: DR1, Conani
Feb 1, 2024
The boom in demand by US citizens for plastic surgeries in the Dominican Republic has led to US medics extolling their competitive advantages. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Public Health in the DR says better controls are in place to ensure quality in the local plastic surgery procedures to reduce risks.
The director of the Renacip, the plastic surgery medical residence at the Gautier public hospital in Santo Domingo, Dr. Severo Mercedes warns patients to consult only with plastic surgeons who keep the higher standards and are members of the Dominican Society of Plastic Surgeons (Sodocipre). Dr. Severo Mercedes warns patients to stay away from physicians who may accept to carry out multiple procedures simultaneously, increasing patient risk.
According to data offered by the president of the Dominican Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (Sodocipre), Sergio Guzmán Padilla, in 2023, 40,000 foreign-residing patients underwent plastic surgery procedures here, most coming from the United States, Spain and Italy.
The Dominican Republic is No. 1 in medical tourism in the Caribbean region, with plastic surgeries being the most demanded medical service. From 2009 to 2022, 93 US citizens died of plastic surgeries in the Dominican Republic. Most of the deaths were due to embolic events, that may occur when a blood clot that forms elsewhere in the body breaks loose and travels to the brain via the bloodstream, causing a stroke.
In a meeting with Center for Disease Control representatives, the Ministry of Public Health gave insights into the controls in place to improve the quality of medical services. The CDC acknowledged during a meeting with Ministry of Public Health officers that plastic surgeons here are offering quality services for better prices and this combination is attracting the patients.
Public Health Minister Victor Atallah says deaths have declined in recent years due to better quality controls.
Source: DR1, Diario Libre
Feb 1, 2024
It’s that time of the year again. At the onset of the Christmas holidays, the Taxes Agency (DGII) announced that only 678,000 persons have renewed their vehicle registration tax called the “marbete,” a small sticker that goes on the windshield of all cars. Time is running out and there are a million cars and light trucks that have not obtained theirs yet. The renewal period ends on 31 January 2024.
Called a “circulation tax,” the sticker is required to drive a car or pickup truck in the Dominican Republic.
What makes this newsworthy is that while it is very easy to obtain one of these stickers, every year folks wait until the very last minute to obtain it. With just a photocopy of the vehicle’s registration, a photocopy of the cedula, and the required fee, the sticker can be obtained at almost any financial institution, especially all of the branches of the various savings and loan associations.
But wait! There is more! The sticker is available online. Just go to dgii.gob.do, click on “Renueve Marbete” and fill out the form. The DGII will deliver the sticker to your door.
Online services are available until 14 January 2024. After that, a person has to go to a financial institution — any bank or S&L, or the offices of the DGII.
So far, 14% of the folks have used the Internet, and only 5% have gone to the DGII offices.
For vehicles over five years old, the cost is RD$1,500; for newer vehicles, the cost is RD$3,000.
Those who do not renew their marbete on time pay a penalty of RD$2,000. If a person is stopped by an agent of Digesett (the traffic cops), the fine is another RD$1,000.
Read more in Spanish:
DGII
Source: DR1, Lisitin Dairio
Jan 3, 2024
2 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms/ kitchen/ terrace/ garden in one beautiful natural location
Location: Sabaneta de Yasica, La Catalina
Rent: RD35,000 pesos/month (unfurnished)
A deposit is required
The house is located under a large Saman tree next to a small river with clear fresh water on the large self-sufficient farm Finca de la Vida, which focuses on a self-sufficient lifestyle and the cultivation of organic vegetables and fruits. Therefore, the house works completely self-sufficiently with a new solar system and its own natural water supply system.
Do you want to leave the tourist area and live surrounded by peace and nature? This beautiful place is situated on the edge of the El Choco National Park, nestled between hills and small rivers with fresh mountain spring water, which is also at your disposal. That’s why this little paradise is the ideal place to support your own healthy tranquil lifestyle and live in harmony with nature.
At the same time, this natural paradise is not far from the hotspots of the north coast, and its central location means that beaches, waterfalls, shops, supermarkets, and different excursion options can be reached within a short driving distance.
For inquiries please email info@nicepeoplenetworking.com
Six apartments (4 x 1 bedroom, 2 x 2 bedroom)
Economic apartments for rent in the center of Sosua. Kitchen equipped with double sink, stove, and fridge, dining area. Bedroom with air conditioning, ceiling fan, queen-size bed, desk, night tables, TV, drawer, and mirror. Bathroom with toilet, shower, and sink.
Other amenities:
- 24-hour electricity
- Hot Water
- Cable
- Fully furnished
- Fully equipped kitchen
- TV 36″ flat screen
- Internet
- Surveillance cameras (Inside the hallway and externally on the building)
- Laundry straight across the road from apartments
- Gated with key for tenants.
- Shared Swimming pool
- On-Site Canadian manager
- Close to the beach, nightlife, restaurants, salons, ATMs, banks, and supermarkets.
- Optional maid service
- Ice cream and coffee shop is in the building.
Prices:
$180 for one week (1 BDRM) – 2 months or longer – $350/MO
$220 for one week (2 BDRM) – 2 months or longer – $450/MO
Tenant pays own electricity bill.
Contact details:
Tel: 809-836-9598
Email: jserb@yahoo.com
The Civil Aviation Board (JAC) issued Resolution 234-23, lifting as of Monday, 30 October 2023 the suspension of air operations between the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The ban on flights has been in effect since 14 September 2023.
The suspension of the flights affected travelers from Haiti who regularly connected to global destinations through Dominican airports.
Addressing the subject during the La Semanal press conference on Monday, 30 October 2023, President Luis Abinader said that the flight cancellations affected diplomats in Haiti and others connecting through the DR, and flight restoration will not affect security.
As a result of the cancellation, thousands of Haitians had contracted charter flights abroad, many with Dominican airlines that previously had flown these to the Dominican Republic to connect from here.
The Dominican Republic interrupted the flights when shutting down the borders in protest of constructing a canal that would divert the waters of a river born in the Dominican Republic. The waterworks project is underway with support from the Haitian government.
Source: DR1, DiarioLibre
Nov 2, 2023
The statistics from the 2022 National Census reveal the average age is 29 years.
Carlos Hernandez of the National Statistics Office explains the DR is enjoying what is known as the “demographic bonus,” when the majority of a country’s inhabitants are of productive age. The demographic bonus is described as the condition in which the productive age population is more than the non-productive population.
Hernandez told Diario Libre that this is “the moment of opportunity to generate wealth, where the working-age population exceeds the dependent population.” The demographic bonus happens when the child population (under 15) has decreased and the elderly population (over 65) has not yet aged as much. He says this is a unique and unrepeatable state in the natural evolution of populations.
Source: DR1, diarioLibre
Nov 2, 2023
