Puerto Plata Regional News
Cops Arrest in Puerto Plata Missionary Accused of Molesting Boys
Authorities said Duarte had sexual relations with a group of Haitian youngsters while he was a guest in hotels in Port-au-Prince.
22Oct2009 | They | 0 comments | Continued
DR is world’s “second happiest “country
Dominican Republic is the second happiest place in the world, according to an independent research group in Britain with the goal of building a new economy, “centered on people and the environment.”
12Sep2009 | They | 3 comments | Continued
People Making a Difference: Bob Hildreth and Lisa Ballantine
These two innovators, working independently, provide cheap, effective filters that make polluted water potable.
15Jun2009 | They | 0 comments | Continued
Hurricane season to be less intense say experts
But this is no reason to relax vigil, they say. Also… hurricane preparedness tips from the Canadian Embassy.
27May2009 | They | 0 comments | Continued
DR scores as eighth nation in the hemisphere with least crime victims
The number of Dominicans who reported being the victim of a crime rose from 6.8% to 16.2% from 2004 to 2006, then fell to 14.8% in 2008.
27May2009 | They | 0 comments | Continued
Next election term to be six years
The Dominican Republic is on its way back to having elections every four years, finally!
21May2009 | They | 0 comments | Continued
Government lifts tax to kick-start construction
According to Superintendent of Banks Rafael Camilo, there is a housing deficit of 975,000 units, and the government is taking new steps to help fill the need.
12May2009 | They | 0 comments | Continued
Judge defends right to call your kid ‘Dear Pineapple’ if you want
A judicial panel says Dominicans are free to name their kids “Dummy,” “Dear Pineapple” or anything else for that matter.
8May2009 | They | 0 comments | Continued
Amnesty International rails against anti-abortion law
Constitutional and legal reforms now underway in the Dominican Republic could lead to violations of women’s human rights, Amnesty International warned today.
7May2009 | They | 0 comments | Continued
John F ousted for Juan B in street name change
Puerto Plata city council has voted to change the name of a main downtown street, John F. Kennedy Ave., to Profesor Juan Bosch.
2May2009 | They | 0 comments | Continued
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