I just spent a full week in the Dominican Republic visiting the cities of Santiago and Santo Domingo as well as the towns and the villages in between. The experience was as pleasant as my trip to Trinidad and Tobago during Carnival time. Compared to Haiti, which is still living in the stone age, the Dominican Republic is moving at full speed into modernity and towards development.
Jean H Charles MSW, JD is Executive Director of AINDOH Inc a…
The article bellow describes one growing concerns to me and it should be a concern to all Dominicans. There are many socio-economic issues in the Dominican Republic. One of them is the lawless ongoing corruption that seems to never stop and impunity to those who practice it is about certain. I am happy to see how this new generation of Dominicans, with the help of technology are more aware of the situation in the country and eager to participate in…
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The treatment of Hatians in DR beyond comprehension: Here is the article:
Written by Roger Leduc
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Source: Haiti Liberte
Recent incidents involving Haitian workers in the Dominican Republic should alert even the most jaded observers that an already very serious human rights problem is getting worse. A…
First and foremost, I am a born and raised Dominican who loves my country probably as much as many others do. The reason I started blogging about DR is because I am truly passionate about my country and all it has to offer, not only to the tourist who go visit for a week or two, have a blast, help the hoteliers get richer, and then go back home. But also, what the country has to offer to every single…
I am happy to announce the release of “Country Feelings”. A book that portraits the Dominican life with pictures of my friend and guest writer, Mercedes Ramirez Guerrero, self proclaimed Duchess. I know the passion and love Mercedes put into not only making the book, but also taking every single picture within it. The book makes a perfect gift to all Dominican Republic lovers. Whether you were born in the island or planning your first…
me dan las gracias despues! 
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
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