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3 years ago
Guest2022

Breaking News: Covid19 Vaccination Card Needed to Enter Public Places by Guest2022

Public and private: They will require a vaccination card with two doses to attend public places, companies and educational ...

oldsouthphoto

No vax for me EVER! Read More

oldsouthphoto replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

Another Legislator's Honey Pot Revealed by Guest2022

At last some investagative journalism in the leading Daily: Reforming the political landscape in DR with corruption rife at the top is going to be hard for the President. Reported today is an apparently legal loophole legislators use to import ...

oldsouthphoto

Always remember the fate of the Sisters Maribel. Read More

oldsouthphoto replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

Another Legislator's Honey Pot Revealed by Guest2022

At last some investagative journalism in the leading Daily: Reforming the political landscape in DR with corruption rife at the top is going to be hard for the President. Reported today is an apparently legal loophole legislators use to import ...

oldsouthphoto

If you don't like the DR in the form it was in LEAVE. Do not ruin it for the rest of us. Read More

oldsouthphoto replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

Another Legislator's Honey Pot Revealed by Guest2022

At last some investagative journalism in the leading Daily: Reforming the political landscape in DR with corruption rife at the top is going to be hard for the President. Reported today is an apparently legal loophole legislators use to import ...

oldsouthphoto

Watch your back out there. There are more snakes than you think. It might just be your head cut off. Read More

oldsouthphoto replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

Another Legislator's Honey Pot Revealed by Guest2022

At last some investagative journalism in the leading Daily: Reforming the political landscape in DR with corruption rife at the top is going to be hard for the President. Reported today is an apparently legal loophole legislators use to import ...

oldsouthphoto

If you are referring to giving a donation for people to look the other way... YES. One of the biggest reasons I love the country. Where who you knows matters. Read More

oldsouthphoto replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

Another Legislator's Honey Pot Revealed by Guest2022

At last some investagative journalism in the leading Daily: Reforming the political landscape in DR with corruption rife at the top is going to be hard for the President. Reported today is an apparently legal loophole legislators use to import ...

oldsouthphoto

And why do you worry about it? I love the way it was and cannot wait for it to return. Read More

oldsouthphoto replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

Another Legislator's Honey Pot Revealed by Guest2022

At last some investagative journalism in the leading Daily: Reforming the political landscape in DR with corruption rife at the top is going to be hard for the President. Reported today is an apparently legal loophole legislators use to import ...

oldsouthphoto

No I don't care. Leave it alone. I am a supporter and backer of Danilo! Read More

oldsouthphoto replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

Another Legislator's Honey Pot Revealed by Guest2022

At last some investagative journalism in the leading Daily: Reforming the political landscape in DR with corruption rife at the top is going to be hard for the President. Reported today is an apparently legal loophole legislators use to import ...

oldsouthphoto

Stop messing with the government. It was perfect in 2009. Now you are allowing things to get messed up. If you like the American Canadian, or Euro systems. GO THERE! Read More

oldsouthphoto replied to a thread
3 years ago
Bettyboopy

Buying furniture in Dominican republic by Bettyboopy

Does anyone know if furniture is expensive in Dominican? Bedroom living room set and fridge and Stive plus washer spinner. Need a good place to go buy these items. Would appreciate any responses. Puerto plata area in the city. Thank you!!

oldsouthphoto

If you were asking me. Most of the cheapest stores are in the area of Colinas Mall in Santiago. Can't remember which one. Read More

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3 years ago
Bettyboopy

Buying furniture in Dominican republic by Bettyboopy

Does anyone know if furniture is expensive in Dominican? Bedroom living room set and fridge and Stive plus washer spinner. Need a good place to go buy these items. Would appreciate any responses. Puerto plata area in the city. Thank you!!

oldsouthphoto

I purchased en entire living room suit for $250 USD in Santiago delivery included to Hato del Yaque. It was local style, couch, loveseat, coffee table and 1 end table. King size comfortable bed was 600 (frame, box spring, pillow top mattress. I ... Read More

oldsouthphoto replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

COVID-19 by Guest2022

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO Worrying signs, with infections ...

oldsouthphoto

I agree completely. I have had C19. I have had worse. It attacks different people differently. As to vaccination, I don't believe in it. I have known many who never had C19 until they received the vaccine and caught it directly from the ... Read More

oldsouthphoto replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

Noise and the DR - Be Warned by Guest2022

Excess noise is a common complaint from expats living and visiting the Dominican Republic. Living in the capital can be painful for those who like peace and tranquility. The noise from constant traffic alone can be uncomfortable, but add to that ...

oldsouthphoto

Has anyone tried noise canceling headsets? Read More

oldsouthphoto replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

Noise and the DR - Be Warned by Guest2022

Excess noise is a common complaint from expats living and visiting the Dominican Republic. Living in the capital can be painful for those who like peace and tranquility. The noise from constant traffic alone can be uncomfortable, but add to that ...

oldsouthphoto

The bars don't bother me but the roosters do. LoL Read More

oldsouthphoto replied to a thread
3 years ago
cjkdm

When helping a little bit becomes dependency by cjkdm

I have visited the DR for over 30 years--mostly Cabarete area to kitesurf. I love the country and area. I have never looked for love here as i did not want a long distance relationship and the cultural/economic differences are too great. I am gay ...

oldsouthphoto

Many Chappiadoras there but there are also real people that you can help change their lives. Not everyone is a player. Been going there 13 years. Read More

oldsouthphoto replied to a thread
3 years ago
GuestPoster153

Punta Cana Condo by GuestPoster153

My wife and I are renting an apartment in Cabarete right now, but will be moving to Punta Cana in December (and plan to buy a condo there). We thought we could start narrowing down where exactly we will try to find a condo in Punta Cana by looking ...

oldsouthphoto

Don't know where to go that you would feel safe. Definitely not NY, Southern OH, South Florida, or Myrtle Beach, SC. Lived in all. Not safe in ANY of them. There are crooks everywhere and you always have to watch your back, USA, Canada, EU... ... Read More