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ducketts

@ducketts

Serial expat

English looking for information about Dominican Republic

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English

Lives in Southend on Sea

Speaks English, French

Registration: 11 January 2014

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ducketts replied to a thread
2 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 ...

ducketts

@lennoxnev B5 & B5 strain increased after Jubilee weekend by 40%. in the UK Read More

ducketts replied to a thread
2 years ago
Guest2022

Military on the Streets Again by Guest2022

Travelling around DR you will again be seeing military on the streets as mixed police and military units will be operating to combat the recent increases in crime around the country.This happened six times during the government of President Medina ...

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@lennoxnev One reason why regrettably I won't be coming back to DR.I do miss the country but also after Covid I'm afraid I packed my bags and went back home.The other annoying problem is this constant immigration issue that if you want to stay ... Read More

ducketts 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 ...

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Thanks I'm well. Yes Covid cases are up again (28000 new cases today) not just due to the Delta but because there's a huge number of people who refuse to get vaccinated, sadly, including my wife. Few hospital cases and GP visits back to ... Read More

ducketts 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 ...

ducketts

I think you said yesterday The DR Gov said the Delta variant was not in DR I heard today it has arrived as it has in most other Caribbean islands. There is no escaping it. Be warned Best wishes Read More

ducketts replied to a thread
3 years ago
planner

Issues with re entering the country by planner

We have been warning about this for some time! This is from someone I know and trust and happened THIS WEEKEND. This is not rumor or speculation: I came back to the states for my vac and when I went to the airport yesterday morning I ...

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WillieWeb is correct. However there are plenty of other beautiful islands which don't give you these problems. Many allow you stay up to 6 months or more by paying a monthly fee-simple and easy. Read More

ducketts replied to a thread
3 years ago
planner

Issues with re entering the country by planner

We have been warning about this for some time! This is from someone I know and trust and happened THIS WEEKEND. This is not rumor or speculation: I came back to the states for my vac and when I went to the airport yesterday morning I ...

ducketts

To save all these wretched problems why don't people just apply for an extension online for a further 60 days over and above the 30 days given as tourist i.e. a total of 120 days. I did, not problem. Read More

ducketts 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 ...

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Yes-however in the UK it's been going for weeks. I guess it's a combination of lock-down and 44 m people having been vaccinated. Read More

ducketts replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

Wise Words from Luis Abinader - Beyond Covid19 by Guest2022

The covid19 situation is deteriortaing rapidly worldwide with new record totals of cases and deaths daily with no respite in sight and little help from vaccines for most countries. The President is right to focus attention on the next looming crisis ...

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Lennox you stated "The covid19 situation is deteriorating rapidly worldwide with new record totals of cases and deaths daily with no respite in sight and little help from vaccines for most countries I'm pleased to report the opposite in ... Read More

ducketts replied to a thread
3 years ago
planner

Issues with re entering the country by planner

We have been warning about this for some time! This is from someone I know and trust and happened THIS WEEKEND. This is not rumor or speculation: I came back to the states for my vac and when I went to the airport yesterday morning I ...

ducketts

Yes we knew they were going to get tougher and quire right for those who abuse the system. But as I've said before DR needs to introduce a more user friendly system for those who don't want to live permanently but stay for 4-6 months. So ... Read More

ducketts replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

Expat Living Options in DR by Guest2022

I am not the usual DR expat resident but I have been around the country for may years and lived in quite a few places. I have also lived in several other Caribbean islands too but chose DR. Lots of people have dreams of living in the Caribbean and ...

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I admire your courage. Clearly you have to be of a certain age and a family behind you and have the will to do this. Very commendable. But for many like me this would not be an option. Having been to DR 6 times ( 3 months stay each time) since ... Read More

ducketts replied to a thread
3 years ago
Diksha

Vaccines required in Dominican Republic by Diksha

Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Dominican Republic, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future ...

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I'm fortunate I've had my two jabs and being invited for a booster jab in September. Vaccination is not mandatory but the take up varies enormously in Europe. In France it's about 60% in the UK about 94%. As of the 30th March DR had ... Read More

ducketts replied to a thread
3 years ago
BassistMurf

Considering a visit - leaning toward staying put by BassistMurf

Hello, My name is Steve. I currently live in the middle of the USA where covid is pretty rampant and has been severely mishandled. I have been able to avoid it so far. I am very much in need of a getaway right now. I have a home on Bonaire and ...

ducketts

In a very simple nutshell. Anyone thinking of travelling anywhere should think again. The virus, is kicking and very much alive now with over 500 variants. I've had my first vaccination with a second in 10 days. But I won't travel this ... Read More

ducketts replied to a thread
3 years ago
Veedushi

COVID-19: Are you expats getting vaccinated? by Veedushi

Hello everyone! I hope all is well on your side of the world. Many countries around the world have started their vaccination campaigns since a few weeks. Are you expats looking to get vaccinated too? If not, why? For those who would like to ...

ducketts

Yes had my first dose in January and my second in a couple of weeks Read More

ducketts replied to a thread
3 years ago
BassistMurf

Considering a visit - leaning toward staying put by BassistMurf

Hello, My name is Steve. I currently live in the middle of the USA where covid is pretty rampant and has been severely mishandled. I have been able to avoid it so far. I am very much in need of a getaway right now. I have a home on Bonaire and ...

ducketts

I been travelling to DR every year since 2014. Last year we were stuck for 6 months due to Covid. Considering that Covid is still widespread in most countries around the world. I for one would not go back to DR until this matter is hugely under ... Read More

ducketts replied to a thread
4 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 ...

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These figures for the over 69s for Oxford AZ vaccine are totally wrong and the German Gov have apologised for this error. Read More