Since Friday 5 March, Sosúa is proud to announce the opening of a brand new bar, located opposite El Flow in the Pedro Clisante, which is decorated to resemble a Greek temple. Unfortunately it was raining on opening night, so most of the owner's glorious festive plans had to be cancelled. The idea was to have the band 'El Caballito de Mao' play at this opening party, on a stage outside in the open. Unfortunately, due to the bad weather the band had to play in the bar. But the performance was sensational!
The bar was jam packed with music-lovers, who clearly enjoyed themselves, as they danced, drank and partied. So Sosúa now has another fine bar to add to its collection. One with comfortable seating, a good atmosphere and sexy barkeepers. Above all, and certainly worth considering in these economic times, its prices are competitive with the low prices charged at El Flow.
Bob, the owner of the Rumba Bar, assured us that over the next few weeks, he will contract a band to play at the bar.

Over the past few months we've seen an increase in homeless children hanging around Sosúa's main street, the Pedro Clisante. These are Haitian and Dominican youngsters aged between 6 and 14, who drift around the street, usually sleeping in the open air or in doorways.

Wolfgang Schönner

Last December we spent a week in Sosúa, and went diving with Peter from Holland Duikcentrum. Although we are experienced divers (and have dived over the entire world) we had a great time enjoying the diving in the local waters around Sosúa. I also made a short film that I've put on YouTube, so anyone who is interested can click on the following link: www.youtube.com. We also recommend the saté of Peter's wife Ineke, delicious.
Wim, Rijssen

During a press conference held in Sosúa around a month ago the energy supplier along the north coast, Edenorte, promised that Sosúa and the surrounding areas would receive power 24 hours per day. It's amazing, but Edenorte seems to be keeping its word.

Power 24-hours a day

According to a spokesperson for the consumers association 'Pro Consumidor' the cost of living in the Dominican Republic has increased considerably over the past few months. Basic products, such as fish (bacalao), coffee, cake, chocolate, flour and plastic items, as well as rice, beans, eggs and cooking bananas have dramatically risen in price. The spokesperson for the association does not understand how the government can allow huge amounts of sugar to be exported to the USA while the domestic market is suffering from sugar shortages.

The event known as 'Master of the Ocean 2010', which was held recently in Cabarete, is also known as 'acrobatics on the waves'.

Master of the Ocean 2010

The management team of the Sosúa Bay Casino has succeeded in arranging for the quarter finals of the 'Latin Boxing 2010' competition to be held in Sosúa. Boxers from countries such as the USA, Puerto Rica, Cuba, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic take part in this competition, and include famous names such as Félix Sánchez, Giovanni Lorenzo, Luís Ernesto José, Emiliano Cayetano and Héctor Sánchez. The final list of participants will be announced later. The event will be televised live by 'ESPN Deportes' and Cadena de Noticias (CDN).
Perhaps we should also mention that this event is the result of the fantastic cooperation by the famous Panamanian (former) boxer, Roberto Duran (known as 'fist of stone'), who will be present during the boxing competition. This event is being sponsored by Sosua Ocean Village and Coca-Cola Light. Ticket Express will be responsible for selling tickets online.