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May 7, 2025
Sosúa still has no police station, only a small temporary office on Pedro Clisante street.
Sosúa police station
And it doesn't get any better now that EDENORTE, the electricity company, has cut off the power supply to the office.
The closure is causing surprise and outrage in the community, reported Ángel, a representative of the Dominican Committee for Human Rights in the municipality of Sosúa and the province of Puerto Plata.
The facilities of the National Police Departmental Command and the DICRIM Unit, in the El Batey district, are now without power.
The building houses not only the administrative offices, but also the dormitories for police officers from other provinces.
The lack of electricity therefore constitutes a serious attack on the dignity and minimum working conditions of security personnel.
Ángel described the situation as 'scandalous for Dominican society and for the municipality of Sosúa' and called on the competent authorities to investigate the matter and take measures to prevent a similar incident from happening again.
May 6, 2025
The Parque Mirador, located on the cul-de-sac of Sosúa opposite Playa Alicia, was very neglected.
Although this had already been reported to mayor Wilfredo Olivences and director of city planning, architect Nolberto Mota, nothing happened.
Until Saskia Brockman, together with Joilan Pérez and Mercedes Coste, together with a whole group of volunteers, took on the task of renovating the park.
They appealed to the public.
It's been almost a month since a whole group of volunteers came forward to help with cleaning, painting, electrical work and other jobs.
Other volunteers donated money to purchase electrical supplies, paint and other consumables.
Parque Mirador
Parque Mirador
But what was missing was the money to purchase the expensive materials, security and glazing of the park.
Finally, the mayor of the tourist municipality of Sosúa, Wilfredo Olivences, listened to the hearts of the people and ordered the renovation of Parque Mirador.
Then money became available to purchase expensive materials and completely renovate the park.
Felix Corona made a video of both events on YouTube:
Así Renació el Parque Mirador Sosúa @ Youtube
El Ayuntamiento Municipal Sosúa trabajando @ Youtube
Parque Mirador
May 4, 2025
International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is celebrated on May 4 to honor firefighters internationally for their service and to remember those firefighters who have died in the line of duty.
The red-blue ribbon is a symbol used for International Firefighters Day.
Today, tribute is also paid to all the brave men and women who are part of the Sosúa firefighters team.
Their dedication, courage and commitment to community safety are truly inspiring.
Every day, the firefighters are ready to take on any challenge and risk their own lives to protect ours.
Their work is not limited to extinguishing fires.
They also attend rescues, medical emergencies and other circumstances where they are needed.
They are very grateful for the community's support.
It enables them to continue to carry out their mission and continually improve.
On this special day, everyone should recognize and celebrate the work of these unsung heroes.
Firefighters, thank you for your courage and dedication!
International Firefighters Day
Sosúa Firefeighters
April 30, 2025
More rain
Due to the recent heavy rainfall in the region, the Sosúa Fire Department, in collaboration with Civil Protection, has intensified its efforts to respond effectively to the emergencies that have arisen.
Both institutions have deployed rapid response teams to combat floods, landslides and other risk situations created by the heavy rainfall.
Employees work day and night to ensure the safety of residents and minimize damage to local infrastructure.
April 28, 2025
The Committee of Residents of Puerto Plata in the US and Canada (COPROPUSA) has issued a press release canceling this year's event, 2025.
Every year in August, residents and ex-residents of the Province of Puerto Plata, which includes Sosúa, gather in New York to enjoy music concerts and sports competitions together.
The Board of Directors of the Provincial Committee of Puerto Plata in the United States regrets that after careful consideration it has been decided to cancel the meeting of ex-residents and residents of Puerto Plata, which was scheduled for 2025.
This decision is the result of a series of inconveniences and unforeseen situations that have arisen, making it difficult to organize the event successfully.
The Board of Directors hopes that everyone understands this decision.
Event (ex-) residents of Puerto Plata cancelled
They are hopeful that they can carry out the meeting in Puerto Plata with even more enthusiasm next year, in 2026, God willing.
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