The 'Water for Haiti' campaign, organised by the ecological organisation SOMONCA and the company 'Tractor del Norte' is continuing with its daily supplies of clean drinking water to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Four locations close to the capital Port-au-Prince are currently receiving fresh water every day, thanks to the efforts of these two organisations. The residents have christened the largest camp 'Campo Sosúa', and the second camp is known as 'Campo Wassenaar', since Wassenaar local authority (in the Netherlands) is the largest sponsor of this project. Camp Sosúa currently sees fresh drinking water being delivered seven times a day!
Apparently the word has quickly spread that fresh water is delivered every day, because every time the guys drive their lorry-load of water to the site, the containers are completely dry! The number of homeless currently being houses in Campo Sosúa is now at least triple the original number!

Children's carnival parade through Sosúa

Source: Sosúa Online

The original aim of www.dominicanarent.be was to attract Belgian and Dutch citizens to rent apartments in Cabarete. But the increasing numbers of applications from Canadians and Americans has resulted in Dominicanarent now expanding their website to also accommodate English-language clients.
Over the past few years Cabarete has grown into one of the loveliest vacation destinations in the DR, particularly due to its ideal location and the many activities that attract tourists of all kinds. It has not just expanded into a Mecca for surfers and kiteboarders, but also for couples looking for romatic dinners on the beach when they can enjoy the sunset and evening atmosphere. In short, its a coastal town that's certainly worth visiting!

As we've previously mentioned, Willy Olivences (el Chamo) has stepped down as candidate Mayor for the PRSC party.

Ilana Neumann

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