INFOTEP Celebrates Exhibitions in Sosua

The Institute of Technical and Vocational Training INFOTEP as a body to regulate and coordinate all efforts to prepare manpower to meet the needs productive national jointly with the support of the Strauss Foundation, Casa Marina Hotel, Hector Vazquez, among others, has been developing in the town of Sosua a program of technical training especially for the most needy population and on this occasion graduated 70 people from different sectors of this county.

According to German Strauss Chairman of the Foundation two groups of pastries and one of Pedro completed to prepare for leave to fish, "I never believed in who is preparing to give him a fish, teach them to fish is better because now in its there will be another household income without the need for the mother has to go out and leave their children alone in the midst of so many dangers ¨ said Don Cecilio Mercedes CEO of Casa Marina felt that this is a good step forward for the town itself our people are prepared for social quality improvement and our employees then would be closer "added the possibility of storing the curriculum of each graduating if offered by the need servicing the newly acquired skills.

Proudly Professor Ramon Emilio Aguirre received a plaque in appreciation of their students hand it also recognized the great work of Hector Vazquez Director of Civil Defense who is always aware that students have returned cash to begin serving a village Orphan of municipal authorities who worry about the development of its people,’ the great work it is doing the INFOTEP in the town of Sosua should have the support of municipal authorities and through them to the secretary of education that can yield a place to prepare a suitable space for preparation of the people suggested `` In that same order Colonel Dionisio Lopez, and Mayor Solis Lic. Rita Capellan expressed their congratulations to the graduates then by tasting the delicious delicacies that men and women of Sosua prepared on this day.

Dominican Republic offers multiple benefits, ways to live and invest

Many foreigners dream of finding an activity in the Dominican Republic in order to transfer to this country. Few know that the Dominican Republic offers various investment opportunities at all levels. That does not mean that success is guaranteed, but with some precautions you can do good business and live in the Caribbean!

The Dominican Republic is one of the most stable countries in the Caribbean and Latin Americas, has a strategic geographical location and low cost of living and working alongside the laws to promote foreign investment makes it extremely attractive to those seeking safety and high profitability. In the case of buying and selling real estate, there is no restriction for foreigners regard to the purchase of properties in the Dominican Republic.

In the 1998 presidential decree 21-98 established that foreigners could freely buy all the properties they wanted, along with the title of possession. The new law on freedom of taxes refers to tourist areas with strong potential that need development. Companies that meet certain characteristics will be exempt from taxes for a period ranging from 3 to 10 years. In addition, all benefits can be expatriates to any country in the world.

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Cabarete is the scene of the World Cup Kite boarding

According to Lawrence Sancasani, organizer of the world; this represents an extraordinary attention to Cabarete, making for one week in the capital of kite boarding. It links between the collateral benefits; promotion in terms of sports tourism, the area receives in European countries, USA, South America and Asia, in that order and adds that the entire area of Cabarete is occupied by 90 per cent of their 3500 rooms available.

Promoters also reported that freelance means of Norway, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, England, USA, Spain, Poland, Russia and Brazil, are in the area, reporting to their respective countries. To quote the coming major corridors in the world after the world title this year allocated 45 thousand U.S. dollars prize for both male and female branch.

"Our strong in the area is tourism sports to see the deployment in the international media about the qualities that the area exhibits, are motivated to visit, not only for this event, but also to hear the sport and settle in the area" .

On the other hand, kite boarding schools have a dominant presence in the area since the rise of kite worldwide. It is believed that five thousand people have settled in Cabarete, in the 8 years that global competition leads to take place in the PKRA. "A lot of people come in search of knowledge and expertise necessary to practice kite on our beach, considered among the 3 best in the world to practice this sport," says Sancasani.

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Tourists are entitled to reimbursement of value added tax (VAT)

Any visitor to the European Union, who resides in a country not a member of this group, is entitled to reimbursement of the so-called value added tax (VAT) on their personal purchase, as long as it reaches a minimum of 90.15 Euros (including taxes ) In the same store. This right extends to those who reside in the Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla and Andorra.

"You are entitled to reimbursement of I.V.A. when leaving the European Union within three months following the month in which the purchase was made, "cites a pamphlet Premier Tax Free. A publication of El Corte Ingles indicates that the amount corresponding to the rate levied on goods, lessening the amount of transaction costs and management, provided that the total amount of the purchase exceeds the amount established by current legislation.

The rate of I.V.A. in Spain, as understood, is 16 percent on the net price, or 13.79 percent if calculated on the basis of the purchase price. However, the return is not automatic. It requires a strict but simple processing. Based on experience, provides management buying into a single store to be by department, offers a wide variety of merchandise (clothing, footwear, beauty products, etc.). Those can be achieved in the same business premises of the amount 90.15 Euros to opt for reimbursement.

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Puerto Plata exhibits new aspect which contributes to more tourists visiting this destination.

The liquidator Walter Musa said that the new aspect that displays the province, especially the city of Puerto Plata, in which rescue and development president Leonel Fernández has invested more than 5 billion pesos, which contributes to more tourists visiting this destination.

Musa went balance to the programme of works created by the current government in a press conference held last weekend to publicize the efforts of the Interior, the city council, Tourism and the Tourism Cluster to rescue the Historical Center. The municipal executive praised the selfless work being done by the team of institutions working in the rescue and revitalization of the historic center of this city, which is composed of people who hurts Puerto Plata and want progress.

He recalled the investments made for the construction of sewerage system, the regeneration of the beach at Long Beach pier reshuffle, the avenue Manolo Tavárez Justo, the settlement of avenues and streets of downtown and outlying areas. However, he noted that such works are not sufficient, since it requires the settlement of downtown Puerto Plata, which led to the asphalt of its streets since the first months of his arrival in the town.

He stressed the effort to solve the problem of water from Columbus Avenue, which is a work that no other receiver had dared to perform the difficult and costly for the budget of the council. It revealed that the area that this route is reconditioning to be stamped sidewalks and lights to complete a modern tourist corridor with the pier and the Avenue Manolo Tavárez Justo. He announced that the council has prioritized the refurbishment of city parks, plan that began with the rescue of Independence Square and the park will continue with Joe Smith of urbanization Gregorio Luperón.

He assured that after conclusion of this work is re-scaled parks Luperon, Regalado and Freedom Square and the family-Redondo Galan restored Plaza Juan Lockward from the malecon. Also, Walter Musa announced that the Bid Committee for granting the terminal loads of tourist and local port soon will announce the company chosen for its construction and operation. Musa informed during a press conference held on Thursday by the government, the city council, Tourism and Tourism Cluster that all these works and others that have built and continue building the council are important for tourism development in the city of Puerto Plata.

Tourism in the Dominican Republic increased by 9.78 percent in May

The arrival of international tourists to the Dominican Republic grew by 9.78 percent last May compared with the same period of 2007, reported today by the local Ministry of Tourism. The agency said that in May there was an increase of 21.19 percent at the entrance to the country of travelers from Canada, and a 12.86 percent of U.S. travelers.

The information noted that 1,677,391 tourists entered the Caribbean nation in the first five months of the year, for an increase of 7.17 percent compared with same period last year. "The goal of the Ministry of Tourism is growing at four percent this year," revealed the body, which stressed that the Canadian market represents the second most important for the country.

In that sense, announced that 412,119 tourists from Canada have stepped on Dominican soil so far this year, so it is expected that after 2008 the figure reached a record of 620,000 Canadian tourists.

The Dominican Ministry of Tourism yesterday launched a series of meetings with private sector operators in order to face the consequences generated by the international crisis, oil prices and cutbacks in flights of the largest airlines in the world.

Tourism provides changes in density parameters for golf courses and undeveloped areas, in the Dominican Republic

The Tourism Secretariat (Sectur) issued Resolution 01-2008, amending the parameters of population density applicable to golf courses and undeveloped areas of national territory, such as mangroves and swamps.

In its first section, the measure provides that "in projects with golf courses and hotels will apply the gross population density in the area, the area where establishing the hotel development, without considering the area's golf course, for density purpose.”

Also, "the golf courses, with operating real estate projects, will be applied to net area to develop, the density permitted in the zone, plus 30% of the total area of the golf course that net area for calculation density.” Slogan, moreover, that in hotel and real estate projects "with undeveloped areas, indicates the additional percentage, based on the following criteria, which will be added to the net area to develop:

Area not developed in % percentage increase
50% 30%
50% -25% 20%
Less 25% 10%

The promoters of these projects "must provide in both cases - golf courses and undeveloped areas - a level of current and potential use of the land, with contours, locating watercourses, wetlands, mangroves, pastures, forests, etc." Indicating square meters in the entire surface of the extension that correspond to each area useful.

That level "must be backed by a No Objection the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources" and describe in detail "the system of reforestation or forestation allowing balancing the loss of tree" which resulted in the execution of the work, to preserve and increase the value of their biodiversity.

The resolution signed by the head of the Secretariat of Tourism, Felix Jimenez, relies on tourism legislation in force, which empowers this body to "regulate the construction, operation and tourist services, dictating the rules and parameters of development and its management harmonic, according to studies and recommendations.” Its antecedent, the National Plan spatial Tourism of the Dominican Republic (PNOTT) of 1991, drafted by the agreement IDB (Inter-American Development Bank) - Sectur.

Investments of 3,750 million Euros in the tourism sector in the Dominican Republic over the next four years

The president of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernández, announced today in Barcelona the intention of a group of businessmen from the Balearic Islands hoteliers to invest about 3,750 million Euros in the tourism sector in this Caribbean country over the next four years.

In a meeting with the Dominican community in Catalonia, Fernandez explained that these entrepreneurs already operating in his country, and with whom he met last Friday, he expressed interest in expanding their business. In addition, Fernandez advanced to the Dominican government will build a railway linking the two major cities in the Caribbean country, Santo Domingo and Santiago.

Fernandez, who now begins his second consecutive term as head of government, also reported a second metro line in Santo Domingo. "It is our historic goal. A social and economic draft transformation, but in democracy," he said. Fernandez expressed his concern about the external crisis that threatens the world due to high oil prices, which in his view, "is the deepest crisis the world has ever known since the Depression of the 30's."

The Dominican president said the "Wall Street speculation," around a virtual shortage of crude in the year 2016 as a root cause of the current price of fuel, a crisis of prices that also linked with the scarcity of food. The president Fernandez, who referred to the community of Dominicans in Spain, expressed interest in providing solutions to the problems of integration faced by some children and youth.

In this regard, said that a solution will be sought among teachers and Dominicans Catalans to facilitate the integration of youth in the educational system in Catalonia. Also stressed that his government wants to expand to about 10,000 scholarships for training abroad of young talent, so that they can "return to the country and bring the knowledge learned." "We want to dignify the person.

You from Barcelona may play a key role. Confident in a better future, we returned to the national tasks. As the apostle St. Paul: 'Each day brings its desire'. We face the desire of every day to finish building a better Dominican Republic."

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Dominican Republic will have Strategic Development Plan

The country is doomed to prepare for August - September of this year a development proposal with the backing of businessmen, political parties, workers and civil society, and should be submitted to Congress next year.

This was stated yesterday by the secretary of Economy, Planning and Development, Juan Temístocles Montás, who said the nation is bound by law to define a development strategy for the next ten years. He recalled that the law creating the National System of Planning and Investment established that by June of next year the Dominican Government must submit to Congress a national development strategy, which would establish the direction the country for the next 10 to 20 years.

He explained that as this is a proposal that covers more than one presidential term, it leaves open the possibility it will eventually be able to go modifying some of the elements of the Strategic Plan Development. He added that the idea is to go breaking with the pattern of America's immediately from today to tomorrow and take into account where it should go towards the country.

She complained that always talks about the development of China, but there the political class are thinking about what will be his nation in the next 25 years, and have their goals set. For years, the Dominican business sector, politicians and workers have advocated an agenda for national development. Montás explained that the proposed strategic what we seek is that "we think in strategic terms a bit to where it should go the Dominican Republic in the next ten years."

He who on Monday presented a book in the National Palace on Dominican Republic 20-30 ", as well as a series of statistics since 1990 to date, which will be largely part of the elements to take into account in strategic decisions. Those statistics include a series of information related to the attitude of Dominicans respect the democratic process in the Dominican Republic. It also is awaiting more documents prepared by the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank on key aspects of economic affairs of the Dominican Republic.

The Law on Registration real estate, property titles and their legal influence

In accordance with Article 91 of Law 108.05, ID numbers on the Register, a certificate is the official document issued and guaranteed by the Dominican State, which proves the existence of a property right and their ownership.

The certificate is a document essential because besides being a source of credit constitutes the basis and guarantee of property rights, was alone and as an official document authentic faith makes public its contents. It imposes before all courts in the court order in the country, for his feature "erga omnes", is an official act binding on all and hence the importance of obtaining it.

This document must be guarded as follows:

a. - The original certificate are guarded by the real estate jurisdiction,

b. - The original certificate should not be registering any registration or endorsements, except those expressly provided for him in law,

c. - To establish the legal status of the property, registration of title should ensure that all rights, charges and levies are included in a supplementary registration to the certificate of title,

d. - The duplicate certificate is a true copy of the original certificate and in the cases in question in co-ownership certificate is issued to each owner an extract,

e. - Regarding the legal status of the property and the validity of the duplicate, is credited by official certification issued by the registration of title and corresponding loss if the owner is required to submit a formal application pending before the registration or title together by an affidavit which it considers the publication in a newspaper of national circulation, as evidence of the loss or destruction of the document.

Article 95 of Law 108-05 refers to that part: "If there is any difference between the certificate and doubled prevails the original certificate." The legislation refers to "qualifying function", stressing that acts after the first record, can examine and classify its forms and other circumstances in the register of title, in accordance with the rules.

The registration of titles is only empowered to qualify aspects of form. As for the inscriptions and annotations referred to occur at the request of the interested party, with the requirement that must be the product of sanitation and must be supported by the level approved by the Directorate General Cadastre and measurable. In this case the registrar of title, for provision of the law, not proceed to register the transfer of any rights on the property in question, until it is proven that the registered owner of the right of the Dominican State has received the full amount such expropriation.

That is stated in paragraph 13 of article 8 of the Constitution, respect property rights and expropriation provides: "No one shall be deprived of it but for cause of public utility or social interest, upon payment of its fair value determined by judgment of the competent court ".

The Act also governs real estate register what is known as blocking registrar and the rectification of the register, referring to the conditional sale of real estate was registered supplementary to the certificate and adds that such registration generates a lock to search and prevent acts of disposal. The declaration of good family of a building falls within the supplementary registration of the certificate of title, creating a blockage that prevents registrar dispositions, charges and levies on the property.

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When you come to the Dominican Republic you should visit BANI, a jewel of the south

Baní is sweet and cheerful, cradle of revolutionaries, poets and stories; mangoes, fresh milk, beautiful beaches, but especially for people who rose with the sun to build a reputation for being a "good and hard-working people."

A confluence of colorful butterflies on the road, the unmistakable scent of mango mixed with the sudden appetite for eating fresh milk, announced that within a few minutes to get people to people "and good worker", Baní. Since it became Baní feels the economic movement, is perceived in each villager's love through its territory, which is reflected in the cleanliness of its streets, parks and historical places.

Without doubt, is a province warm thanks to the geographic diversity that is evident in their beautiful beaches, its rich flora and contrast formed by its dry forest and wet area where the rivers converge and greenery. We must not live in Baní to receive gallantry leading the banilejos in their bowels, probably inherited from the brave general of the Cuban revolution Máximo Gómez, who was born in the centre of this southern province. In the house where he was born this hero was lifted a place in his honor formed by a bust, the Cuban national flag and several banks.

The park Duarte, profuse greenery, is the point of convergence of many “banilejos”, including young students who complete their education daily slaughter by a "technical stop" in that park. Sitting five minutes in that orchard is reunited with civic values that every citizen must meet: there sees teenagers share a soda and ice cream or a deal to bring garbage to the bin.

While in the city of Baní there is a dynamic economic development and upward, still maintains that essence of people, because those buildings are preserved wooden houses painted in cheerful colors. This province has several qualities that make a visit worthwhile. The banilejos are devotees of Our Lady Rule, showed great faith and devotion to their patron saint. The employers to honor the Virgin are held from 11 to 21 November.

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Project promotes the development of Samana

Samana is in the peephole of those who believe in its potential and its major tourist attractions to captivate the visitor. So are developing projects, such as El Portillo Beach Club & Spa, are betting the enthusiastic promotion of this destination. The way is through a tourist development project for low density housing, designed for a high-level market.

The project, located in a secluded area of beautiful white sand beaches with turquoise waters on the north coast of the peninsula of Samana, in Las Terrenas, is designed around existing natural resources, respecting and caring for vegetation and the environment thus meet the demands of an exclusive tourism.

The country's most renowned architects such as Antonio Segundo Imbert, Gustavo L. Moré and Esteban Prieto Vicioso, have been responsible for the design of each single unit. Three types of units called Beach Villas, Villas and Island Lagoon Villas, comprising a total of 370 rooms that are divided into 55 Beach Villas and 101 apartments.

The project company that handles Promoters Development Portillo consists of over 170 thousand square meters, including aerodrome Portillo that will service the project. Its 350 meters of beachfront is one of its most valuable attractions.

Portillo Beach Club & Spa is a project of modern concept of offering homes for rest and recreation in Las Terrenas, Samana. The main concept is of mixed-use residences. The residences will be divided into three types of units that have air conditioning, dining room, terrace, kitchen and laundry area. On the outside each residence will be part of a package that will keep similarity to the complex and integration. Here the property you like ... contact 809 571-2275

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The breeze at night and the morning sun can be reflected in our face maintaining a lifestyle outdoors. Run wind in favor for deciding to live a season around the place, more independent and open house. Here we help you find the most appropriate furniture.

Do not hesitate and seize any chance to launch their home beyond the walls that are hosting. The garden, the terrace… enjoy the opportunity not to be on the street, without leaving home, get everything is at your fingertips. If you have a large garden don’t hesitate to make the most, and install a pergola. The options range from the most sophisticated to the more simple.

A platform of one or two rungs above ground can be an ideal place to design a totally relaxed space that could be used by small and large. Cushions on the floor, light blankets to avoid the calm of the night or an afternoon cooler than normal, and at the top and on the sides of fine linen fabrics of soft colors hung to move the light, but avoid direct sun is one of the simpler proposals that won’t cost a lot.

The wicker furniture are classic for outdoor decoration. Under the name of wicker furniture is usually included, erroneously, cane furniture and marrow, and has nothing to do with each other. The wicker is a type of plant material, rigid and poorly moldable, hence the category of furniture is always compromised to be of low quality and, therefore, with a facility for extreme crack.

The intense tones are great for creating a congenial atmosphere on the outside of your house. Receive your guests and spend a day outdoors. The proposals focus on outdoor wood as star material, treated in different colors red, navy or natural. The materials are light and easy to transport, so you can change their location at any time. The cushions are tailored to the dimensions of the seat and also are easy to wash for use as simple FAQ on the floor.

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Flights from Santo Domingo to Puerto Rico for the first time in 15 years

The airline Dominican capital Paw Dominican (Pan American World Airways) yesterday inaugurated its flight Santo Domingo-Aguadilla. This is the first travel business entrepreneurship, since the Dominican Republic won the Class I in the field of aviation in the middle of last year.

The event was announced by the president of the local airline, Juan Carlos Hernandez, who also stressed that his company is undertaking the first commercial flights into U.S. territory in about 15 years. "We are the first to offer flights to U.S. territory, since mid-2007 to overcome the Category III, which prevented ships Dominican comes to the United States, whereas now holds the desired Class I," said Hernandez.

The offer of Paw Dominican pressure other airlines to offer more attractive prices on its flights, while other companies that already sell airline tickets over the U.S. $ 200, the newly inaugurated airline travel is available to Puerto Rico at the rate of U.S. $ 189.

Hernandez said that for students from Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, and vice versa, airfare from Santo Domingo, Dominican Paw-Aguadilla cost US$99. Investment in infrastructure and logistics to carry out these services amounted to US$ 30 million, according to company president.

He explained that the funds starts of the company were disbursed for four aircraft with capacity for 19 passengers and the construction of the hangar, among others. The consortium Servair, the sole shareholder of the airline offers flights on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, in times of departure from Santo Domingo 9:00 AM and return of Aguadilla in the extreme northeast of Puerto Rico, at 12 : 45 PM.

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Tourism is one point that connects large sectors of the economy.

The tourism sector has become the largest generator of foreign exchange in the country. Year after year it has been increasing the number of people who prefer to spend their vacation in the Dominican Republic, reaching over two and a half million visitors in 2000.

During the past five years spending on pleasure trips have grown steadily, especially in developing countries, where it provides a steady increase over the next decade. The Dominican Republic is among one of the most famous and beautiful tourist destinations in the world. Over the past five years the number of tourists it receives each year the island has increased importantly.

Tourism is one of the most important sectors of the Dominican economy, because this makes great contributions to this. The movements involve expenditure, especially when it's from one country to another, that's our case, foreign tourists usually consumed in dollars or exchange their currency for ours, this creates an injection of dollars into our economy and so the country can buy services and products not produced.

Tourism is an issue that is part of the life of the Dominican because of this depends much as the economic situation and its way of life, also because foreign tourists are the best cover letter ahead of other countries. We need to be involved with everything related activity, you have to be at the forefront of words and terms used in the area because in this way is this helping the country in its development as tourist image.

The importance of tourism is because it is a point that connects large sectors of the economy. It is a broad concept that embraces percent of areas, which in turn covers hundreds, making this way, that the market goes toward limits increasingly distant. Speaking of tourism is not just to mention hotels and excursions characteristics of each destination.

Tourism also covers plane tickets, rent a car, restaurants, handicrafts, to places of recreation, especially real estate investments and as many more. Foreign investment is also growing in the hotel companies.

The vision of the future of tourism in the Dominican Republic is of such strength that has been set up training schools in Hospitality and Tourism, as in the east, in the destinies of Bavaro, Punta Cana and Macao, as well as the Polo Tourism Barahona, in the areas of Puerto Plata, Sosua and Cabarete.

The Dominican Republic is an ideal destination where the world's most beautiful beaches are

The Dominican Republic is the ideal place, where there are the most beautiful beaches in the world, as described by a report of the United Nations. It offers a magnificent tourist infrastructure, international airports in major areas, with dreams hotels and resorts. That is why the Dominican Republic has remained as the most visited destination in the Caribbean.

Dominican Republic, for its integrated diversity of cultures, the intense life of Santo Domingo and contrast and incredible variety of natural resources, is an ideal destination for all types of travel or vacations.

We are convinced that traveling transforms people and contributes to broadening their world view, their ability to interact with the environment and with different cultures. But I think you would go very well, and life here is not so expensive, you could give it the luxury of it. Here the dollar is RD$33 per US$1.

Observe our culture and our people, learn from the traditions and soak in nature while living an unforgettable experience. In the luggage back, love adventure and anecdotes to relate a few glasses of rum, Dominican hope that the visitor always carries a memory of this wonderful land its culture and its people.

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