Dominican Government will promote the recovery of the Tourism sector. They have announced that starting at the end of September 2020 there will be medical and trip protection insurance for all visitors to the Dominican Republic. The president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader Corona, announced today a set of initiatives to address the challenges […]
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COVID-19 Pictures 4-14-2020
The Dominican Republic is still under an emergency declaration. They are asking for home isolation and the curfew is from 5PM to 6AM. People can be arrested and have their vehicles confiscated if they are in violation of the curfew. Here are some pictures I took of life during COVID-19. Remember please, I am NOT […]
Addressing COVID-19 In Dominican Republic March 17, 2020
President Danilo Medina’s March 17, 2020 address to the Dominican Republic in regards to Coronavirus / COVID-19 in English and Español The Dominican Republic is taking serious steps to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus / COVID-19. Many non-essential businesses are shut down including museums and events in the Colonial Zone and throughout the entire […]
Protests and Independence Day 2020
February 27 – Independence Day and the Youth Protest “Concentración por la Democracia Trabucazo 2020” This year the regular celebrations in Dominican Republic for Independence Day could be overshadowed by the youth protests “El Trabucazo 2020”. Independence Day / Día de la Independencia Nacional Independence Day is usually celebrated the same every year. The president […]
The Ceiba Colón Partner Has Fallen
The Historical and Legendary Ceiba Colón Partner Has Fallen With a sad and heavy heart, I am writing to inform that a beautiful historical tree has fallen to its demise. The partner tree, sometimes called the daughter tree, of the original legendary Ceiba de Colón has fallen. The legend says the Ceiba de Colón is […]
Después de Trujillo Film
Despues de Trujillo / After Trujillo Despues de Trujillo / After Trujillo is a must-see documentary if you want to learn more about the recent history of the Dominican Republic and understand how the past affects the country in the present day. Watch the Documentary in English. After Trujillo tells the story of Rafael Leonidas […]
