8 February 2010
La Playa forbidden by La Sirena?
We published an article some time ago about a German-language magazine that is distributed free of charge, every 14 days, along the north coast.
It's a very lively magazine, with excellent layout and interesting articles.
The editors are not afraid to write about various problems.
They do this in a subtle way, by interviewing politicians, and then adding other people's comments (e.g. economy experts) alongside the interview.
But now the magazine is no longer allowed to be distributed in La Sirena, apparently under orders of the manager there.
The store's customers will have to obtain their copies of the magazine elsewhere.
Perhaps the sometimes critical tone of the magazine has offended the management of La Sirena?
This is a negative development, because La Playa is a good magazine that contains valuable information.
By refusing to allow this magazine in the store, La Sirena is failing its German-speaking customers.
La Playa
7 February 2010
The musical Top-10 for February 2010
Our new musical assessor, Paloma, and her new assistant Rosy CD, have put together a new Top-10 for February.
Paloma and Rosy CD
Yes, Paloma has had assistance from Rosy CD, who also wants to be mentioned in Sosúa-News.
Paloma has had a number of very positive reactions to the previous announcement that she would be collating our Top-10.
Lots of clients, both along the beach and at other locations, often tell her that they've seen her in Sosúa-News, and wish her lots of luck with her task.
Paloma says that this has helped her to sell more CDs and DVDs!
This success means that Rosy CD (Paloma's friend who also lives in Santiago) has asked if she can also help put together our monthly Top-10.
Of course both ladies are most welcome, and this month their Top-10 reads as follows:
Top 10
6 February 2010
In Sosúa the 'Help for Haiti' campaign continues
The campaign known as 'Help for Haiti', organised by Ina Hapke and Christin Birkhan, assisted by Héctor Vásquez (Defensa Civil) is still continuing.
On Thursday 28 January another truck-load of humanitarian aid left for Haiti, accompanied by the Civil Defence and military personnel.
This time they took food parcels and clothes, as well as tents and medicines.
Luckily, the donations continue to flow in from all sides, such as a certain Klaus (who wants to remain anonymous) who donated 880 euro, which he collected at his company in Germany.
Help for Haiti
Help for Haiti
On this trip the vehicles headed for Yasmel, an area that is only accessible by helicopter.
More donations are certainly welcome!
Please bring anything you can spare to the Perdomo offices in Sosúa's main street, the Pedro Clisante.
Of course you may also deposit money:
Héctor Vásquez/ Defensa Cicil Sosúa
BanReservas: 200-02-071-000175-5
'We'll keep going', say both Ina Hapke and Héctor Vásquez.
5 February 2010
Carnival in Puerto Plata
The Carnival organising committee in Puerto Plata (UCAPPLATA) recently announced at a public meeting, to which the press was invited, that this year's carnival would start on Sunday 7 February, and continue until Sunday 21 March.
Activities will be organised every weekend between these dates, at various locations.
For example, an exhibition of carnival costumes will be held in the Culture House (Casa de Cultura) on Sunday 7 February, followed by the election of this year's Carnival King and Queen.
These elections will take place from 7pm onwards, on the town by the Town Hall (la Plaza Independencia).
Various events will take place on the following weekends, including parades and live musical entertainment.
The sponsors of the 2010 carnival include Brugal Rum, Presidente Beer and Orange.
However, the town's Mayor, Walter Musa, has also contributed 200,000 pesos.
Carnival in Puerto Plata
So, what is Sosua organising for Carnival?
We're hoping that the local authority and the business community will come up with some kind of initiative.
For a tourist town such as Sosúa, this kind of traditional folklore-based event, with its rich history, could be a special attraction that will bring more tourists to the town.
4 February 2010
La Novia del Atlántico Surf Festival 2010
Next weekend (6-7 February), a surfing competition will be held along the Malecón in Puerto Plata.
La Novia del Atlántico
The competition will be split into several categories, with each winner being awarded a trophy.
The favourites in the 'Open' category are Junior Gómez (from Rio San Juan) and Zion Balbuena (from Sosúa).
Top candidates in the 'Open Bodyguard' category include Miguel Angel Mejía and José Manuel Henríquez (from Charamicos), with Barri and Carlos Cabrera, Maria Trinidad Sánchez (all from Puerto Plata) also competing for the medals.
Top contenders in the 'Juniors' category include Eduar Yaneuris Acevedo Santana and Glenn Willemsz from Cabarete and Sosúa.
The 'Longboard' category is expected to be a fight of the champions: Daniel Alvarez (from Romana) and Mark Saint Hilaire and Alan Nadal from Santo Domingo.
Various artists will also perform in between the various competitions, and there will be a Bikini contest, a breakdance competition and skateboard event.
In short, there's plenty of entertainment for everybody on Puerto Plata's Malecón at the weekend.
3 February 2010
Super Bowl Fiesta 2010 in Sosúa
Disco Classico and Club 59 are hosting a 'Grey Goose V.I.O. Party' on Thursday 4 February.
On Friday 5 February, disco El Chamo, 'Sosúa Life Bar' is organising a Memorial Fiesta in honour of 'Frances'.
Saturday afternoon, 6 February, is the date of Big D's beach party, including BBQ and DJ.
Super Bowl Fiesta 2010
Super Bowl Fiesta 2010
Saturday evening means its party time in Cabarete, at Bambu Bar, which includes many attractions.
Disco Classico is also organising a wet-T-shirt competition on Sunday 7 February. Main prize is 5000 pesos!
2 February 2010
Fire department travels to fire on a motorbike
Last Friday night, around 2am, a fire broke out in the recently opened restaurant known as the 'Wild Coyote Cocktail bar' in Calle Pedro Clisante, which was completely destroyed.
The restaurant was furnished in a lovely Caribbean style, and was an excellent addition to Sosúa's nightlife.
But because the restaurant was mostly constructed of wood, with the roof made of leaves, the fire quickly took hold.
Wild Coyote Cocktail bar
Everything was engulfed in flames within a few minutes, and the huge flames rose up to a height well above the roof.
Everyone waited for Sosúa's fire department to arrive.
When the firemen finally showed up it was on a motorbike!
The firemen took one look at the fire and said that the town's fire truck was still in Santiago awaiting repair, so there was nothing they could do.
Luckily it began to rain at that point, so the fire didn't get the chance to also destroy the neighbouring houses.
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About an hour later the fire truck from the airport showed up, but this was much too late to prevent the restaurant from being ruined.
People also tried to phone the fire department in Gaspar Hernández, but there was no reply, although the commander of the fire department there had agreed to help out whenever there was a fire in Sosúa.
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