Sosua Kids Express Their Appreciation to West Indies

Parque Las Banderas (Flags Park) finally opens in Sosua

After over a year of work and traffic disruptions, this delightful little park was officially opened last Sunday by the Mayor of Sosua, Vladimir Céspedes.  It is located opposite Banco Popular on Calle Alejo Martinez, just a few minutes' walk from the West Indies Sosua Head Office.

Flags of Israel, Germany, UK, Russia, Spain, Canada, Switzerland, Italy, France, Ecuador and Dominican Republic were all hoisted, with the respective anthems of each country being played.  The Park is intended to celebrate the diverse population of Sosua and reflects the national pride of foreigners and Dominicans alike.
 

Veronica Decoto becomes Mrs. Diaz!

We wish them a lifetime of happiness together.

Veronica has been with West Indies Real Estate for three years.

British Residents on the North Coast enjoy the Ambassador's evening

Almost 100 people attended a "British Evening" in Sosua hosted by H.M. British Ambassador, Mr. Ian Worthington OBE, at Sabatini's Restaurant on 11th July.

The event grew out of links forged last year as a result of a talk, organised by West Indies Real Estate, by the Ambassador on the work of the Embassy. 

We would like to thank the Ambassador, all the sponsors of the event and also give special recognition to James Read, who helped enormously with the perfect organisation, with superb support from the staff of Sosua Bay Hotel.

Early talks are already underway with the hope of organising another function on the north coast next year.  If you did not attend, or we may not have your e-mail address, please contact Linda Stapleton at l.stapleton@westindies-realestate.com and we will add you to our contact list.  If you have no e-mail, please let us have a telephone number.

 The Ambassador recommends that all British people living in the Dominican Republic should register with the Embassy in case of emergency.  It is now possible to do this easily online:  https://www.locate.fco.gov.uk/locateportal/

Even if you have registered under the old system it is advisable to register again online.  This information is purely used in case of emergency.

The Dinner Club - Final Outing of the Season

As a finale to yet another Season of Monthly Dinner Club outings, the presence of the British Ambassador added to making this a very  successful evening.

Ian Worthington O.B.E., The British Ambassador joined 29 other members in a celebration of probably the most popular Expat groups on the north coast.

After a champagne reception, the party sat down to enjoy a first class meal at the excellent Bliss Restaurant, which once again lived up to the high reputation it has gained since it began.

James Read, the organiser of the Dinner Club, once again ensured that the whole evening went without a hiccup.

Many thanks to Jim and Carole for all their hard work.

H.M. British Ambassador, Mr. Ian Worthington, will be hosting a "British Evening" in Sosua on Friday, 11th July.  This follows on from a successful talk on the work of the British Embassy in the Dominican Republic, organised by West Indies Real Estate  in Sosua last year.

Invitations have been sent out to British residents whose contact details we have, but if anyone has been missed and would like to attend, please call into the West Indies office in Calle David Stern, the road leading down to Casa Marina Beach Hotel, and we will be happy to add you to the guest list. 

Alternatively, call Linda Stapleton on 809 571 2820 for further details.

Pastor George De Tellis passed away on 26th June after a long battle with cancer.  After many years as a missionary in Haiti, Pastor George came to Sosua with his wife, Jeanne, in 2000 to continue the work of New Missions.

They are probably best known in the area for the establishment of New Life School and Church in La Mulata and the large tent near Playa Chiquita, where services, clinics and classes are held.  They have also established several schools in areas where children would otherwise be too remote to receive an education. 

We honour his life and send our condolences to his wife and family.

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Once again the ladies meet for lunch and this time at the Waterfront Restaurant in Sosua.  Once a month a group get together without the men to enjoy a leisurely lunch.

Organized by Carole Read, this very successful outing provides an ideal opportunity to get together and meet new and old friends.

The newest golf course on the north coast  of the Dominican Republic is coming along rapidly  as photos show. La Catalonia is destined to become one of the most exciting projects to date.

A ' Ponko ' designed course (creator of a range of renowned courses) will combine with lush indigenous landscaping and the natural contours of the hills, to create a challenging experience for all levels of golfer.

La Colonia will offer a world class hotel/leisure complex, 1000 luxury golf villas and 200 condos in an eco-friendly community.  Phase 1 is now firmly underway and shopping areas, restaurants, spa, beach club and hotel complex will be part of the second phase.  This is the vision of its Founder Juan Diego Vasquez.
 

Villas will be offered including landscaped lots and pools from $345,000. West Indies Real Estate will be offering these designs and others in both their website and overseas exhibitions in London and Canada, through their associate Company - West Indies Connections.

On Saturday 24 May the Asher Foundation will host a benefit evening from 7pm onwards in the Plaza Marina (located in the main street, Pedro Clisante, opposite the Banco Reserves). The Asher Foundation focuses on providing education for around 250 children who would not normally be allowed in school because they do not have the required documentation (birth certificate and ID card). These are usually children from Haitian families. The building in which the children are currently learning is far too small to cater for the huge increase in the number of pupils. The foundation would like to purchase another building that can be converted into a school. The committee hopes that the money raised during this benefit evening will be sufficient to put a down payment on a suitable building.
Everyone is invited to attend this benefit evening, and people in the audience are asked to give generously to this worthy cause. The schoolchildren will perform dance routines, pantomime, short plays and sing songs, and the Yesenia Martinez band will provide the musical backing.

An auction will be held at the end of the concert, where all kinds of products donated by various sponsors will be sold to the highest bidder.
Sponsors include: Compay José (directrice Virgin), Hotel Don Andres, artist Teddy Tejeda, Productos Sosúa, Supermercado Playero and many others.