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I need to purchase some aluminum (zinc) roof coating. If choices are available, something with fiber in the mix. It's available everywhere in conus but I can't locate any in the RD.
Many thanks

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My KTC 9,000 BTU air conditioner is on its last legs. Salt air is taking its toll after 6 years.

When I contacted the seller of that unit he told me he only has 12,000 BTU units.
That is too big for my need for such a small room. It will continuously cycle and not work well if 12,000 BTU.

I also looked at REFRRPARTES in Puerto Plata and they don't seem t...

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A viral video capturing a motorcyclist hauling an entire second motorcycle across an elevated urban highway has sparked intense online debate, serving as a glaring symbol of the extreme traffic law violations authorities routinely permit on Dominican roads.

The incident, which took place on the John F. Kennedy Avenue overpass driving from Eas...

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President Luis Abinader announced a new digital infrastructure, enabling the payment of customs and port duties with credit and debit cards, a move tailored to streamline logistics and reduce cash-handling risks for small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

The government made the announcement on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. The digital payment infrastr...

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Thursday, 4 June 2026 is a holiday in the Dominican Republic. DR1 News will not be published on Thursday and the news will be compiled for the Monday, 8 June 2026 news digest. Headline news can be shared 24/7 through the DR1 Forums at dr1.com

Friday, 5 June 2026 remains a regular, mandatory working day. Yet, for those who can ta...

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