The hoteliers accuse a councilman of cutting trees illegally
CABARETE, Dominican Republic.- The hotels and restaurants grouped in ASONAHORES state their support of the tourism businesses in Sosúa and Cabarete, in their demand of fair treatment by the municipal authorities and in their interest to solve problems that affect the zone’s tourism.
The group’s president, Haydee Rainieri, and executive vice president, Arturo Villanueva, met with their pars of Sosúa and Cabarete, and the Environment and Tourism Protection Association (ASOPROCASO) and the Cabarete Development Association (ADECA), to stress ASONAHORES’s support.
Also present in the meeting were North Hotels Tourism Association president Maximo Iglesias; ADECA president Peter Orr; ASHORESOCA president Diego Giribaldi; Playa Dorada Hotel Association president Roberto Casoni; Punta Goleta president Olga Noboa de Arocha, and other tourism business leaders of the zone.
The zone’s leaders said the privatization of Cabarete’s municipal Treasury and trash collection service violates the State Contracting and Services Law and other regulations, for which they filed suit in court.
They affirm that those organizations aren’t in the State National Suppliers Registry and that those companies seek to collect exorbitant taxes and fees and use questionable practices that create many problems in the community.
They denounce that the company which took over the Municipal Treasury demands tax payments for ground use and construction in excess of those established by law, and try to charge again for permits approved before it was privatized.
The community and business representatives also stated their concern over the need to build a bypass highway and the projects in the billions of dollars which they affirm have been slowed or are stalled because the authorization to build up to 4 floors has yet to be formalized.
They presented the case of Sosúa councilman Gabriel Antonio Canoa, whom they say Environmental Ministry officers caught several times cutting trees and filling the protected area Cabarete Lagoon, but has yet to be charged for those crimes.
Written by: Bailarin 
, 22 May 2009 10:19 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Take a look at the blue print virtual design that infiniti blu has released for the construction of its new Disneyland resort and marina scheduled to begin this year on Sosua bay. Dont worry mom and pop, the problem is solved !
From: Dominican Republic, Parque Colon statue of Anacaona
Sosúa, Cabarete Cheeseball
Written by: Bailarin , 22 May 2009 11:42 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Sosua,Charamicos Taco shell !
Written by: BLANCO, 22 May 2009 11:53 AM
From: Dominican Republic
What is the real story...cabarete sold the teasury to who????and for how much??????where was the provincial govenor??????minister of tourism?????? municipal league??????
something stinks here!!!!!!
From: Dominican Republic, Parque Colon statue of Anacaona
it is your breath blowing back in your face
Written by: Bailarin , 22 May 2009 12:06 PM
From: Dominican Republic
They have been talking about this day and scaring the beach vendors with rumours of 4 star resorts since Columbus discovered Mama Juana and its finally actually coming to fruition . The same thing is happening in Playa Dorada . They just closed down half of the resorts on the strip to convert them and construct new luxury condos and a marina of course . My friend was given 2 weeks notice when Occidental made the annoncement that its closing its doors. The goal of the investors and the Dominican Government is to Bavaroize the North coast and hopefully tame the tiguere and sweep away the sankies.
Written by: Bailarin , 22 May 2009 12:33 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Check out www.sosua.com and hit the Sosua news link to see the design .
Written by: Juango, 22 May 2009 1:22 PM
From: United States, far S. Florida (formerly Santo Domingo)
Too many interested parties. Too many fingers in the pot ! Can we all say together, in unison, WTH, this is a CLUSTER F**K ! At the same time, the Senate yesterday unanimously approved a 99 year lease on a 2500+ tarea parcel to be developed by a company (Italian principals) capatilized at half a millon pesos (500K)...! This company is to build a 1000 room resort in Canoa, ! What a JOKE ! Call me skeptical....No wonder, the DR has lost credibility in most everything that is international in scope.
Written by: Bailarin , 22 May 2009 1:31 PM
From: Dominican Republic
It all started with an Italian guy ( Columbus) , it all ends with one Juango..lol
From: Dominican Republic
Dear Bailarin, where do you get your fantastic information from? Did you ever bother to ask the developers of Infiniti Blu if the rumor you are spreading is true? I can just suggest you train more often your grey cells in order to understand and select the news you are reading instead of telling lies. Infiniti Blu's 3rd. Phase doesn't have anything to do with Charamicos and the marine project. Infiniti Blu is located in Batey and there are no blue prints what so ever for any kind of marine project planned by us. We are just mentioning the possible future development of a marine project in Charamicos in our website. That's all.....
Written by: Bailarin , 22 May 2009 2:30 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Infinitisproblem is with the Sosua NEWS SITE . not me..Check it out for yourself. It has the total plan drawn and mapped out with a hospital ,condosand a marina ..From the article , it doesnt look like some todler coloring on the teachers desk ..Is it or is it not Charamicos in Batey it Talks about .? Maybe I miss read something , but a liar Im not .. Please go to Sosua.com and hit the news link and youll find the article and the plans ..If it is true whats the problem ? Just because the majority dont want to see thier country go up in penthouses, Im sure there are many who would love to buy one from you. ..If I misrepresented your company by overlooking the facts , I will publicly apologize for my ignorance ..Let me know !
From: Dominican Republic
Dear Bailarin, Thanks for your comment. The article you are mentioning ist just used in our website as an information about future developments in the area. We are also mentioning Golf courses and Horse back riding in our website, however I can assure you that we are neither planning a Golf course nor will offer horse back riding classes. Sosua News site did receive a complaint from us today to correct their misleading report. Since you are using a public platform you should be more careful about what you are writing. Besides that I would like to invite you to Infiniti Blu to make up your mind before you rally about the country going up in penthouses. Developments like Infiniti Blu give a sense of quality and harmony to Batey which is else where just famous for it bars and prostitutes.
Written by: Bailarin , 22 May 2009 3:16 PM
From: Dominican Republic
And just like magic, the ''READ FULL STORY'' link was miraculosly removed from Sosua news site. It had all the pictures of the hospital . marina and condos ...hmmmm. Simply amazing in a world of cover ups.
Written by: Bailarin , 22 May 2009 3:57 PM
From: Dominican Republic
No one is arguing about the quality and character of Infiniti Blu ,(atleast me), as you are a well recognized company known for providing exceptional quality and If i WERE in the market I wouldnt have any problems dealing with you or recommending you ..I have never heard anything negative about you in the 3 years I've lived here as I have with so many others . However , truth be told, I Live and work in the D.R to get away from highrise America and I AS many others ,hate to see the natural beauty of this Island spoiled by as much as an umbrella stand let alone resort development ..On the positive side, yes , hopefully it will force the government to clean up the streets in Sosua ( hasnt happened in Bavaro yet either ) and create much needed employment for the'' Dominican people.'' Ive been able to that on a much smaller scale but atleast I can still see the water lol... But, even If I dont buy anything from you , can I still use your beaches and maybe get a free weekend or two ? lol
From: Dominican Republic
Thanks for the clearing words. Any how we are the wrong development to adress your complaints about highrise buildings. We are using just 25% of our property for buildings and are offering 15000 m2 of tropical gardens to our residents. We pay a special attention in conserving the natural beauty of the site with the lowest density in the region. If you would have been to Infiniti Blu, you would have known that we are far from an umbrella stand alone resort. You can definitly use our beaches if you come first to our onsite office.
Written by: Escott, 22 May 2009 6:22 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Cabrera and Sosua a 2 days a month for payday
Dear Infinity blue and Ballarin,
What is with the two of you?
Balarin you need to at least look at something before you condemn it for heavens sake man. It is just one of many condos located in Sosua and the country. It is their land because they bought it from the rightful owner and not yours or anyone elses. They can do what they want with it as long as it is within regulation.
Infinity Blu if I see one other ad to puff your sales that states a 5 year roof guarantee I will puke. It is a NEW BUILDING FOR CHRISTS sake and where I come from 5 year roof guarantee is BS and by law would be responsible for 20 years on that type of construction. Sales must be real bad to puff like that, sorry.
From: Dominican Republic
Its nice to see the Association coming to the rescue and I hope they succeed. Cabarete has the potential to being placed on the world stage.
Ian Shembri, who is an architect of this racket, is a known local bully. He is nothing but a public nuisance and should be shut down.
Shembri should stop watching old mafia movies and start putting his energy into what is best for the future of this incredible destination.
From: Dominican Republic
Dear Escott
May be you should do a reality check before you get too exited. In other(civilized) countries you get a 20 year roof guarantee because there are professional workers doing the job. Try to get your 20 year roof guarantee from another developer in the DR. We are the only developer offering 5 year roof guarantee because of our regular supervision on site. You might not know but this is really a big deal in the DR.
Written by: Bailarin , 26 May 2009 8:49 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Nobody is condemning anything Escott. Its only my opinion and its thier property to do with what they want . Im not judging thier motives nor am I discrediting them as a reputable company . But , facts are facts. If its not Infiniti, somebody else will eventually have thier fun .You know as well as I do that this is all a matter of when, not if . Juan Dolio has been billed as the South Beach of the D.R, and the prices and attitudes will reflect that. If you want to see that in every part of the island, have it .
Written by: cvdoj, 26 May 2009 8:58 AM
From: United States
This message is for InfinitBlu. I'm an engineer living in the US and have been in the construction industry for 8 years. I'd like to work back home in DR but have been unsuccessful at finding leads. Do you know of anyone hiring?
From: Dominican Republic, Parque Colon statue of Anacaona
you are correct about the sewer and cheeseball cabarete ...they are ruined
Written by: Bailarin , 3 Jun 2009 8:02 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Dont you ever have breakfast Dobbsy ?
From: Dominican Republic, Parque Colon statue of Anacaona
Mercure Hotel Hostos and the Conde excellent 250 pesos
Written by: Bailarin , 3 Jun 2009 8:41 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Jamon y queso con pan , cafe , jugo de pina y la vena . 150 pesos mas propina !
From: Dominican Republic, Parque Colon statue of Anacaona
prefer mine French trained kitchen with Croissants and good baguette toasted lots of bacon with made to order omlettes and juices yum yum and a good people show
Written by: Bailarin , 3 Jun 2009 9:11 AM
From: Dominican Republic
I guess you have a French maid in that made to order cell you just moved into also ? Tengo hambre ! Voy a comer..
From: Dominican Republic, Parque Colon statue of Anacaona
yes I do have a french maid and yes she does wear one of those little skimmpy outfits with the garter belt ....how did you know I made this gift to myself
Written by: Bailarin , 3 Jun 2009 11:59 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Because that is the way all you Mexicans posing as Dominicans in Caberete are !
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something stinks here!!!!!!
What is with the two of you?
Balarin you need to at least look at something before you condemn it for heavens sake man. It is just one of many condos located in Sosua and the country. It is their land because they bought it from the rightful owner and not yours or anyone elses. They can do what they want with it as long as it is within regulation.
Infinity Blu if I see one other ad to puff your sales that states a 5 year roof guarantee I will puke. It is a NEW BUILDING FOR CHRISTS sake and where I come from 5 year roof guarantee is BS and by law would be responsible for 20 years on that type of construction. Sales must be real bad to puff like that, sorry.
Ian Shembri, who is an architect of this racket, is a known local bully. He is nothing but a public nuisance and should be shut down.
Shembri should stop watching old mafia movies and start putting his energy into what is best for the future of this incredible destination.
May be you should do a reality check before you get too exited. In other(civilized) countries you get a 20 year roof guarantee because there are professional workers doing the job. Try to get your 20 year roof guarantee from another developer in the DR. We are the only developer offering 5 year roof guarantee because of our regular supervision on site. You might not know but this is really a big deal in the DR.