Housing and education for the masses!

Which one of these "developers" will be the next one arrested?

When he cut the ribbon, did drug came out of it ???????? lololololololol

Notice the Buildings are all Pure White!

Coincidence or subliminal message?

Trying to slander these people will get you no where .....the pitchforks lose again

The wanker is cutting more ribbons for crap work. The construction of these buildings are being made with so many flaws to be criminal. However, oh well this is DR and the gringos are assholes! When these building collapse, we can blame the Haitians who are the labor force with Dominican Engineers who are not the brightest and the Architect should be jailed.

Basta do you mean to say that abc was there to cut the ribbon ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8GRn-zIDcs

The Lord Prayer
Dedicated to joseann

Pater noster, qui es in cealis
santificetur Nomen Tuum
adveniat Regnum Tuum
fiat voluntas Tua
sicut in cealum, et Res Publica Dominicanum
Panem- joseann- visum video visum progressio nostrum rector Leonelum Fernandezum
et dimite debita de -josean-
et neinducas -josean- in tentationem
sed libera - josean- a malo

AMEN AMEN AMEN joseann
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
I am so happy , I feel like taking a dump !

This project is attractving Word Wide interest. With the problems in currencies shrewd investors are taking advantage of excellent location, facilities and construction quality.
S.

Basta says you cut the ribbon abc

I wonder if Leonel should be taking more “cutting of the ribbon” photo-ups after his recent mess. Uhh…Maybe I should save these photos in case I need them in the future.

Ideal for inestors from the US!
http://www.metrocountry.com/content.aspx?id=7
S.

The same condos are available in Florida for a lot less money with proper police protection and an infrastructure that works.

Not very impressed. For the dollar amount initially invested, there seems to be no innovation. The arquitecture lacks pizzaz. The style is dated as if it was built some time around the 1980's or 90's. Just observ the all white, boxy, bland, cookie cutter design as if it was some kind of an institutional building, like a school or better yet a jail, rather then a luxury vacation condominiums. It looks too much like just another Miami beach or Cancun. Builders and developers should get together, create something unique specifically for the DR that could not be found anywhere else in the immediate hemisphere.

JimH, you are correct. Florida RE is a bargin now, with excellent electrical, potable water, reliable phone & communication & UPS/Fedex, 911 services. Oh,,, and with real supermarkets, shopping & golf . I have been visiting JD/Guayacanes since '79 and yet to see the true attraction to that area. Oh well, what do I know...

brilliant observation, guillermone. the day of this kind of building has passed. maybe it is cheap to build, and is in keeping with the whole idea of ¨build it cheap, and milk it for all it´s worth¨:it is time enough to see really interesting tourism products, instead of these buildings which look like Lefrak City

No jobs in Florida... You have to go in there with good money in your bank

leonel just keeps on dealing he has already done more then hippo whole term

Are there jobs in the DR that will support this infrastructure or is it a holiday resort? Then if its a holiday resort who cares if there are jobs. All the Generals and funcionario's wuill get a free apt. for looking the other way.

Yes Leonel has done more than Hippo. He has created a exonorated narco state.

jim,
same concept in DR has to be used in Florida... You have to go down there when you have a stack of $$$... Its no fun to live on the beach and have to work a normal job... Everyone that I know that moved to Florida for the "nice weather" has returned back to the colder states... There are not as many jobs as before and most people that I know that do live in FL have 2 jobs... FL is only fun if you are tiger woods!

xwill7,
I accept your point but would like you to see on a populace basis that the DR has few individuals that could afford $300,000. versus those in Florida.

My point was that if a tourist wishes to buy a vacation home or a retirement home in the DR there are many other countries that offer much more in the form of lower pricing, safety and functioning infrastructure.

Right now in the DR the pricing is extremely overpriced based on other countries, and from some of the previous articles only DR Generals and Funcuinarios are living in these places so afforability for Dominicans is drawn into question.

jim,
yes, there are wayyyyyy better spots than Juan Dolio... The north coast and Samana are much nicer because you have the mountains right there next to you..With 300,000 you can buy a house in a gated community...

The apartment complex will become a time share in a year from construction. I predict that when phase II of the recession hits the project will be just over halfway to completion and lack of pre-construction sales will cause them to rethink. The property will probably go through 2-3 changes of ownership before completion and these will be just another set of $55/ night cheap hotel rooms, badly run of course.

pleasuretour, i am glad that you said those words, and not i. my sentiments are the same, but, when i express them, people like Blutarsky accuse me of being ¨negative ¨i simply call it ¨realistic ¨:

I thought that they were going to build barahona into a real tourist spot...

pleasuretour, excellent insight. I agree 100% with your comment. I see JD on parr with Boca Chica in 8 years, just a bit newer, but crap none the less. When a major storm hits, the beach will disappear.

The CONTRAST!

Párroco de Capotillo: "Barrio seguro es un sistema represivo..el Estado no ha cumplido promesas"

Denunció que las necesidades de Capotillo y otros barrios pobres no son atendidas por las autoridades gubernamentales, pero cuando la gente no aguanta más y sale a las calles a protestar, entonces el Gobierno pone en marcha la represión y manda guardias y policías.

Puso el ejemplo de los servicios de agua y electricidad, que no son atendidos como se merecen los residentes en los sectores populares.

"De acuerdo con Usted Padre Wilfredo, yo tengo que visitar capotillo con fecuencia , la presencia policial alli es solo para los hombres de trabajos, yo espero que leonel y su PLD reciban una leccion de Capotillo , en el 2008 el gano en capotillo y en el 2006 roberto gano , pero de seguro en estas elecciones el PLD perdera abrumadoramente por el descuido de esta comunidad."

http://www.clavedigital.com/App_P....s/Noticias.aspx?id_Articulo=28249

I don t think so JD has to many new primo investors to go the way of Boca Chica ......It is astonishing what is going on there ....In previous years I did think it was cheeseball but the new Juan Dolio is very different see for yourselves ... http://www.juandolioliving.com/

The new Juan Dolio is not at all like Boca Chica by a long shot

pleasuretour, i hope that readers did not overlook your words ¨phase 2 of the recession ¨. some guys think that there is going to be a slow, but steady upturn, and the tourists will all be back soon. NOT. you have not seen anything yet. and, no amount of lies from tourist board and real estate spinmeisters can camouflage the truth. the industry is in bad shape , all over. hey, this tourism thing is really fragile. you are on top today, tomorrow you are under the barrel. just ask yourself why Brits will keep coming here, when they can go to places like Dubai for less.

There is nothing to do in juandolio... Santiago de los caballeros is where the action is at!

Dread the peddler of gloom and doom is here with his pitch fork to drive the crackers into the ocean and prevent and more maids and gardeners from earning a living

Xwill people dont buy second homes for action ....they buy them to relax and play golf and go to the beach .....that Cabanna hopping with the hookers is for you and heart beat... the young guys

blu,
juan dolio is all hype... The north and northeast coast have a much better landscape to retire in... Mountain & forests all over

Yes that is correct but they are not 20 minutes from a sophisticated city with much to offer ...These residences would be a dream commute in LA or NYC

that old cut and paste from Blutarsky is so tired. new material, please , mr comedian.

the only thing to worry about are the socialist greeny weanies with the pitch forks .....like H Rap Dread...Who is always praying for disaster

you confuse analytical reality with pessimism. maybe you should leave the posting for a few moments and do some real reading. it is a shame to see a man living in a world in which he has no idea of what is taking place around and about him.

Sounds like you are using the old " Magic 8 Ball " again dread

blu,
people that will live at this place will not be working people that need to travel to SD everyday

Yuppies and foreign executives on short 6 month postings now pay 40 to 90 thou to live in a box on Anacaona now the y have the ocean golf and tennis and if Vicini ever put together the Financial Center it will be Katy bar the shithouse door

Xwill feast your eyes on this and you will understand what people are talking about ......and if it happens santo domingo will have 5 million residents before you know it ..... FINANCIAL CENTER OF THE AMERICAS. http://www.ifcamericas.com/

Sigh... here we go again, the same "they're going to collapse" and Haitian and the crap and the envy and the hate... c'mon, why are these Haitians so worried about construction codes in the DR when their so called building are falling apart like sand castles, it only takes half a day of rain to bring down a Haitian school filled with children, and yet, they find time and willingness to come to a Dominican forum to criticize our progress.

BTW, where';s Tan-Horrible-Mami?

BTW, where';s Tan-Horrible-Mami?

lol

Yes Leonel has done more than Hippo. He has created a exonorated narco state

jim the dominican republic already was already a narco state way before leonel arrive on the scene , this started back in the early 90s , when the cia and bill clinton greenlighted the traffic of drugs from colombia to DR and to the final destination united states.

construction quality.= In DR sucks. In JD just look at the 1/2 [too small]rebar that is used and not welded only wired. Dry cement not cured, here for a week needs to be wet 90% for a week

construction quality.= In DR sucks. In JD just look at the 1/2 [too small]rebar that is used and not welded only wired. Dry cement not cured, here for a week needs to be wet 90% for a week

So, so true...and why doesn't the artists concept have rebar sticking out of the top of the building like the finished product will.

Blu, you've been drinking the Kool-Aid for too long.

This project is exactly like a Mexican Navy Submarine
(just a matter of time before the GD adobe walls cave in)

JD will be a snooze fest... I can name 10 beaches that are way better in DR...

Jim, condos in Florida,the part I know Clearwater are twice the price.
http://www.yourwatersedge.com/residences.html
Plus ongoing taxes etc. much higher.
S.

abc you used to be a greeter at Wal Mart in Clearwater until you were deported correct ?

Plenty of jobs in DR given the ongoing boom in construction and sales of property.
Estate agents here are moving into bigger offices to cope with the influx of investors in one of the leading Carribean locations.
.No I told you before I was a professional part time dancing partner for cheerleaders in Cleawater - I was the suave Englishman in the white linen suit... Catch them while you can....
S.

Alec Guiness you are not ....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGu_aNbYvi4

Panama already got you guys beat at this game. It is becoming the destination of choice for those that are looking for a retirement. Here are some of the following reasons better infrastructures then DR, a lot cheaper, a world class Health care system. DR needs to stop this hood rich none sense, start to invest more in it's human capital (metro and all but below average with the region in term of human development) Tourism cannot be the answer to all. Soon as Cuba is open to the American market you guys will be so passé got to focus on the furture. Second don't count on American disposable income to return anytime soon( the era of refy the house pay the CC bills,buy a new Flat screen go on a vacation is done)

PatDiamond, thanks for saying what i have been trying to do for ages. sadly, too many people have been mesmerised by press clippings into believing that we are the shining star of the caribbeans, tourism wise. then , they listen to Blutarsky, who further confuses them. there is no easy money floating around these days. nobody can put the one week trip on the credit card anymore, because either they have no jobs, or they have no credit card with any headroom. those days are GONE.besides, only people wo have never been to another country believe the hype about the superiority of tourism here. lots of buildings, yes. the quality of the product is questionable, and , to hear some tell it, the service quality needs an upgrade. tourism is too fragile..you are here today, gone tomorrow. just ask Puerto Plata if you doubt me. but we have some people that are too lazy to read the tea leaves. if Cuba opens, it is curtains.

you are hoping and praying Dread

Tourism here in DR goes from strength to strength. Greece and Spain are suffering for sure but there are a large number of new flights to th DR.
Cuba may benefit the DR as two centre holidays will become popular as will air itinaries - maybe 3 countries in 10 nights.
Property prices are still rising as more investors arrive.
Not eveyone can afford a million dollars for a beach condo in Florida or the West coast hence the huge interest.
Pensions rise year after year in Europe and vacation times are extended. Now 6 weeks is quite common.
DR is definitely getting its act together with quality excursions, superb food, and overwhelming hospitality.
The new A380 airbus is now seen in the skies in increasing numbers and this will dramatically reduced costs for flights to the region.
S.
S.

more drug dealers

Wow!! So much negativity. What makes you guys so anti-Juan Dolio/DR? (Referring to the few ppl that posted multiple negative comments) I'm one of the owners at the project and I love it. I also love the fact that I can hang out at the beach all day and then go spend a few hours in Santo Domingo. I would take JD any day over Florida and I prefer it over Punta Cana and Samana due its proximity to the capital. The few weeks I was there.... it seems like a lot of the owners at this point are Dominicans that live in Santo Domingo and come on the weekends. A lot of great things are happening in the area. ** Many inaccurate statements by Pat & Dread based on facts. Why?
FYI... Yeah... I'm American, but I was the only American (USA) the whole time I was there. I mention this because of the previous comments about American money.... seems to be a none-factor as such a small percentage seem to be Americans. Anyways, all the best!

tysonapo, when people accuse me of making inaccurate statements, i generally prefer it when they cite examples. it is pretty disingenuous to make such remarks without clarification. my beef with tourism has nothing to do with particular locations, such as Juan Dolio. it has to do with the complete construct of the enterprise. you might find it quite to your liking, as you get to loll about, and have a great time, and own some prime property. there is another side to the equation. that side is called THE LOCALS. they get to work for peanuts in menial jobs, while the top management comprises gringos who cant find work back home. then , 89 cents on the dollar gets repatriated to the core countries, which do not have to endure environmental and cultural degradation. i await, tysonapo. show me where i am ¨inaccurate¨, many times over.

Hey Dread.... I definitely agree and see the huge gap that exists in Dominican society, which exists in many other countries... if not all to a certain degree. It can and should definitely get better. It is painful to hear from the security, who usually work 6-7 days a week and 12 hours a day for around $4000-5000 pesos a month or to go a one or two blocks in from the project and see the living conditions of some of the LOCALS who live in makeshift homes the size of my bedroom, which is the kitchen/bedroom/bathroom/etc. all in one room for a family of 5. Anyways.... I see it and try to help and hope to organize positive organizations that deal with exactly this issue.

As for the inaccurate statements... I apologize.... The statements I was referring to were not from you. All the best Dread! Maybe you can help me out once I get something going over there:-)

tysonapo, no need to apologise. you are a fine individual, as your response shows. i will send you a personal message later in the day. respect.