JANUARY 2010

Public Works in recent years invested 55 billion

In the implementation of projects

BREAKING NEWS: Samaná.- Ministry of Public Works and Communications has invested in recent years more than 55 billion pesos in the implementation bridges, roads, highways, pedestrian and paved streets, avenues, buildings and waterworks.

During the two years of management headed by engineer Victor Diaz Rua 113 works have been completed nationwide, with an investment of over 3 billion pesos.

These works inaugurated in management include the Santo Domingo-Samaná highway, the completion of Majluta James Avenue, reconstruction of Hispano-American Avenue and the construction of Vendor Traffic in Santiago and the paving of 1,787.40 km of roads, avenues, streets and roads, through the National Plan of asphalt, among other works.

The SEOPC planned completion in the first months of 2010 of the first phase of Atlantic Touristic Boulevard ranging from zero kilometer Nagua to Sanchez entry. The expansion includes a total length of 34 kilometers.

The completion of the works and major projects outlined in this paper are implemented with local funds and external financing.

Samaná Live, 06.01.10

Governor gives toys to hundreds of children

In Samaná Sports Center

BREAKING NEWS: Samaná.- The governor of this province Miguel Bezi Nicasio handed thousands of toys to children in one of the halls of the sports center of this town located on the west side of town.

Nicasio Bezi said that the aim of giving these gifts to mark the Epiphany is to bring joy to the child population and their parents who lack the resources to buy gifts.

In the midst of a boundless joy for children accompanied by their parents gathered at the Sports Center.

The governor expressed his congratulations Samaná families and said President Leonel Fernández will continue to contribute to the development of the province for the welfare of this people.

Samaná Live, 08.01.10

Meteorology advised operators of small boats to stay in harbor

Waves in the Bay of Samaná

BREAKING NEWS: Samaná.- The National Meteorology Office (Onamet) warns small craft operators they should stay in port due to abnormal waves in both the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

While the rain still weak toward the North, Northeast and Northwest because of the impact on the country of the remnants of the frontal system. Also cool temperatures continue throughout most of the country.

The sky will be half overcast with light rains and gusty winds, especially towards the provinces of Dajabon, Montecristi, La Vega, Maria Trinidad Sanchez (Nagua),Santiago, Espailllat, Puerto Plata, Duarte, Samaná, Sanchez Ramirez (Cotui), Monte Plata, Hato Mayor, El Seibo, La Romana, La Altagracia.

Meanwhile, in the National District and Santo Domingo province sky scattered with rain clouds will sometimes weak.

For the Atlantic, the northeast winds forecast Onamet ten to 20 knots while waves between six to eight feet high, rising out to sea.
Surge in the Bay of Samana also fluctuates between six and eight feet high and increasing offshore winds between ten and 18 knots with higher gusts.

Conditions in the Caribbean Sea waves recorded less than three feet high and increasing offshore winds from the east-northeast between ten and 18 knots, being superior offshore.

Samaná Live, 13.01.10

Agreement signed that favors Samaná Cruises

Bahia Cruise Services and Sellers of Cayo Levantado Association

BREAKING NEWS: Samaná.- The cruise service company Bahia Cruise Services and Sellers of Cayo Levantado Association signed an agreement with the Tourism Ministry, which undertook to develop a series of operations to flow in this tourist area.

Federico Schad, president of Bahia Cruise Services, and Alexis Rodriguez Mejia, president of the Sellers of Cayo Levantado Association, signed the agreement, through which undertook the relocation of vendors from the beach to a neutral point where they built a 15 stands for the sale of handcrafts and energy facilities and drinking water.

The agreement was signed in the presence of the undersecretary of Tourism and the region of Samana, Radhames Martinez Aponte and Elsa de Leon, and Yarin Casquero director of Business & Services.

The sellers committed to selling local brand-name items and items that maintain the ecological balance, so he immediately agreed to ban the sale of shells, starfish and straw hats, to avoid damage to the ecosystem.

Furthermore, placement of exhaust and grease remover in the kitchen, hot water equipment, sink with dispenser, soap, paper and sizes, fire extinguishers and trash collection efficiently, among others.

Also, vendors have made the commitment to current vendor license issued by the Ministry of Tourism and conduct training courses in food handling, post list prices of goods in a place visible to the public, both in pesos and dollars and informing the Sectur for the possible transfer of stalls prior to its execution.

Samaná Live, 18.01.10

International Tourism Fair FITUR 2010

Coral Hospitality Corporation offers its products in Samaná

BREAKING NEWS: Samaná.- The Dominican Republic gained significant benefits in the International Tourism Fair (Fitur-2010), which concluded yesterday in the city of Madrid as the country has made contact with stakeholders, especially the Spanish market, which is keen in the Caribbean region.

Tourism minister Francisco Javier Garcia, the president of the National Association of Hotels and Restaurants (Asonahores), Haydee Kuret de Rainieri, representatives of hotel companies have said that the nation has benefited at the fair.

In this sense, García has said that the Dominican booth was a significant flow of professionals seeking information on Caribbean destination and around the diverse range of hotels.

There were many people looking for new features, new market niches and new opportunities, the truth is that it was a fair production that we can not complain with the behavior of visitors from Europe and other issuers markets, he stated Garcia. For her part, Haydee Kuret de Ranieri, has said that the Dominican participation in Fitur is always important because it is a way to be present in Europe.

Tourism continues to demonstrate that the world economy is the business segment that has suffered under the economic crisis that has gripped the world, so that continues to show strength, and this is good news for us, as we have in tourism the engine of national development and main source of foreign exchange, he pointed Asonahores president.

Kuret de Ranieri has said that while in 2010 there is no recovery in hotel rates, is expected to be a significant increase in the number of guests, would enable the sector recovered gradually to normal.

Meanwhile, Ramon Tejada, director of sales and marketing for Coral Hospitality Corporation, stated that the chain performed well, as it approached new markets like Russia and Switzerland.

We have prepared comprehensive plans for the promotion and international marketing for the European market, which seeks to broaden the recruitment base by offering our products in Puerto Plata, Samaná and Punta Cana, clarified the hotel.

Samaná Live, 26.01.10

Desires Hotels International announces new facility in Dominican Republic

The Cliffs Ocean Resort, near Samaná

BREAKING NEWS: Samaná.- The Miami-based chain, Desires Hotels International has announced its next international openness: The Cliffs Ocean Resort, a new establishment located between Puerto Plata and Samaná.

The project is the first in the Dominican Republic have LEED certification and expects to open in 2011. The services of the new space include large areas and private terraces overlooking the ocean and mountains.

The Cliffs Ocean Resort will feature 102 rooms in its first phase of development, which allow vacationers to enjoy the proximity to the golf course at Playa Grande, designed by Robert Trent Jones.

The new facility will include a luxury spa in highlighting a wide range of Asian treatments that soothe the mind, body, and soul. The project will have room service 24 hours, a health center, airstrip, and commercial shopping area. For those seeking more active holiday there is facility for golf.

The Cliffs Ocean Resort is only 40 miles from Puerto Plata International Airport which has daily flights to the United States.

Samaná Live, 27.01.10