In this week’s ‘Memories of Casa de Campo’ post, Carol Burke recalls a visit to one of the Bateys in the La Romana region. ‘Batey’ is the name given to the town where the workers of the sugar cane fields live – as the main industry in La Romana and much of the Dominican Republic […]
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Inauguracion de la Sala VIP en La Casino Diamante Dominicus Bayahibe.
Last Saturday the 5th of June, the VIP Lounge at the Casino Diamante Dominicus Bayahibe was inaugurated with an exclusive cocktail party hosted by Edward Yonguer, owner of the VIP Lounge. (Nota de Prensa abajo en Español.)
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Casino Diamante Dominicus Bayahibe VIP lounge opening: Saturday 5th June
This Saturday the 5th of June at the Casino Diamante Dominicus Bayahibe, a special party is taking place – the opening of the Casino’s VIP lounge. (ABAJO EN ESPAÑOL)
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La celebracion del dia de las madres en CODIA
El pasado 27 y 28 de mayo / 2010 el Colgio Dominicano de Ingenieros, Arquitectos y Agrimensores (CODIA) Cede Central y Regional Este La Romana, agazajaron a las Madres Codianas y esposas de Colegiados. (In English below.)
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Dominican basketball star Ivan Almonte plays ball with the boys of the Fundacion MIR
On May 28th the kids from the Campo Nueva Esperanza, the Fundacion MIR’s boys school had the opportunity to spend some time and play basketball with Ivan Almonte professional basketball player. (ABAJO EN ESPAÑOL)
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The Abraham Lincoln School Art Exhibit opens Wednesday 2nd of June
Tomorrow, Wednesday the 2nd of June the Abraham Lincoln School pupils, parents and teachers will be celebrating the opening of their annual Art Exhibit in the Altos de Chavon main art gallery.
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Memories of Casa de Campo: The Friday Market in La Romana
In this week’s ‘Memories of Casa de Campo’ post, Carol Burke remembers the weekly street market in La Romana town – which no longer takes place (I think..) Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping. – Bo Derek Every Friday La Romana had a street market where wayfaring vendors sold their […]
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Only in the DR: Loudry Shopp
This week’s ‘Only in the DR’ post was sent to us by Yollmary Genao and is a photo of a sign for a lavanderia or laundry shop.
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Maqué Muebles: Modern and Rustic Furniture Solutions – special discounts!
Maqué Muebles is a new furniture store in La Romana, which specialises in beautifully handcrafted wooden designs and modern, practical furniture solutions. The following is a greeting from them – where they introduce themselves, their furniture and services to you and offer you a fantastic discount just in time for Mothers Day!
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Destino La Romana Florece Sin Basura: Extraordinaria Jornada de Limpieza abarca desde Cumayasa hasta Yuma
La Romana.- Con la participación record de 1,100 voluntarios que recolectaron más de 5,000 unidades de fundas de 55 galones, la Asociación de Hoteles La Romana Bayahibe celebró la novena versión de la jornada de limpieza anual que organiza en el marco de las acciones programadas dentro de la Campaña Ambiental Educativa La Romana Florece […]
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La Estancia Golf Classic 2010: the prize-giving ceremony!
The 3rd annual La Estancia Golf Classic 2010 golf tournament, last Saturday the 1st of May was certainly one of the most fun golf tournaments I’ve ever played in and even better was the prize-giving party!