Car washes to benefit youth group trip Jun 17, 2009
Proceeds from the car washes will be used to help finance a trip to La Romana in the Dominican Republic to work on the Good Samaritan Hospital and the schools there. Loading content. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
DIRECTV Más Launches Proyecto Esperanza Benefiting The Orphaned Starfish Foundation Jun 5, 2009
LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DIRECTV Ms, DIRECTVs Spanish-language programming service, is launching Proyecto Esperanza (Project Hope), an advertising and PSA campaign aimed at Hispanics in the United States that calls out the plight of orphans in the Caribbean and Latin America. The television campaign will feature Latin superstar Charytin and give people around the country an opportunity to sign up for DIRECTV Ms through a dedicated telephone number and support The... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Helicopter Crashes in Dominican Republic, Killing 2 May 29, 2009
Jimenez says the E480B helicopter crashed Thursday about 20 minutes after taking off from the southern coastal town of La Romana, headed north to Higuero. The copter is owned by Amable Aristy Castro, who ran unsuccessfully in his party's 2007 presidential primary. (Fox News)
Missionary visits Baptist churches May 29, 2009
She uses her nursing and education skills in working with the Good Samaritan Hospital in La Romana, Dominican Republic. She provides medical services to Haitians, who are among the poorest in the country. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Lighthouse bracelets for sale May 26, 2009
Members and friends of the First Baptist Church La Romana mission program are selling these bracelets as a fundraiser for the 2010 mission trip to bring medical relief and educational opportunities to poor residents of the Dominican Republic. For information or to purchase a bracelet, call the church office at 781-545-0058 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call Nancy Antoniello at 781-545-7031. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
First Baptist Church car washes to benefit youth group trip May 9, 2009
Proceeds from the car washes will be used to help finance a trip to La Romana in the Dominican Republic to work on the Good Samaritan Hospital and the schools there. Loading commenting interface. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
KC's Pimentel has elbow fracture Mar 17, 2009
He represented the Royals in last year's Futures Game at Yankee Stadium and pitched a scoreless inning for the World team in a 3-0 victory over the U.S. He's from La Romana in the Dominican Republic. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
MLB officials wantto talk to A-Rod Feb 21, 2009
Numerous pharmacies in locations such as La Romana, Santiago, San Pedro de Macoris, Bani and barrios like Juan Baron and Palenque told ESPNDeportes. com that the substance Primobolan is not available for legal purchase, over-the-counter or even with a prescription. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Drug A-Rod used illegal in Dominican Republic Feb 20, 2009
com reached out to numerous pharmacies in locations such as La Romana, Santiago, San Pedro de Macoris, Bani and barrios like Juan Baron and Palenque. The result was identical: each pharmacy reported that the substance Primobolan is not available for legal purchase, over-the-counter or even with a prescription. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Top 100 Courses Outside the U.S. Feb 7, 2009
Casa de Campo (Teeth of the Dog) La Romana, Dominican Republic 18. Sunningdale G.C. (Old) Sunningdale, England 19. (ESPN -- Golf)
Dominican residents struggle but survive Apr 1, 2008
LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic -- I'm back at one of my favorite places. This country that together with Haiti makes up the island of Hispaniola is one of the poorest in the world, but one of the richest in beauty and hospitality. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Letters: Melrose People feature raises awareness of Haitians plight in Dominican Mar 21, 2008
I enjoyed reading about Linda Buttimer s trip to La Romana in the Dominican Republic ( , March 6, Free Press) ... About 20 Melrose families, including at least eight Lincoln School alum families, generously contributed to the purchasing of medical and construction supplies for my La Romana trip in February, 2007. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Melrose People: Linda Buttimer Mar 6, 2008
Once you leave the city of La Romana, where we worked, and you leave the paved roadways we traveled by school bus, which we d pack with medical supplies, parting gifts, etc ... The bateys are the housing [like small villages] provided by the owners of the La Romana Sugar Refinery there where the people work ... The wagons then get weighed at a weigh station and put on train cars, and taken to the La Romana Sugar Refinery in the city. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Exiled Heir In Kidnap Claim Feb 19, 2008
Quadracci - who's currently on probation for driving his car through a gate and injuring two security guards - claims four men, including a doctor in Santo Domingo, broke into his villa at Casa de Campo in the La Romana area and took him from his home three months ago ... La Romana police chief Edgar Rosario confirms Quadracci did file a criminal complaint, and says police are looking to question the doctor, who failed to show for an appointment with them last Friday. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Vallejo excels on the basepaths Oct 30, 2007
The 21-year-old will be playing with a team the Azucareros del Este in La Romana, Dominican Republic. Vallejo is excited to get the opportunity to play in front of his home fans. (Texas, TheInsiders.com)
Latest travel deals Sep 7, 2007
Exciting La Romana, from $479 Escape to the Dominican Republic and stay at the all-inclusive Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus resort on the beautiful white sandy beach of Bayahibe. The deal This three-night package includes round-trip midweek airfare, three nights hotel accommodations, transfers, all meals, snacks and beverages, and activities and motorized watersports. (Newsday -- Long Island)
Down on the Farm Aug 25, 2007
Silverio, 20, was signed in 2003 as a non-drafted free agent out of La Romana, Dominican Republic and has spent the past three seasons playing for the Dodgers in the Dominican Summer League. Silverios. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
SABINO: New MLB arrivals to watch Aug 1, 2007
At 24, Richar has matured from the skinny kid who signed with the Diamondbacks at age 18 from La Romana, Dominican Republic (a short relay throw from the cradle of shortstops, San Pedro de Macoris) to a five-tool infielder who basically forced the Sox hand to move the more pricey Iguchi. A lefthanded hitter, Richar is a good pickup for the rest of this season and an excellent choice for those of you mining for gems for next year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Richar takes unexpected path to achieve goal Jul 23, 2007
And the La Romana, D.R., native hasn't disappointed. Heading into Thursday's game, Richar was batting a robust. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Swapping Stories: The Mercedes trade Jun 22, 2007
Also among the players that Minaya found in that time was a 16-year-old shortstop named Guillermo Mercedes, who signed with Texas in December 1990 out of La Romana in the Dominican Republic ... The December 1990 signing of Mercedes out of La Romana -- which is where the Rangers' Dominican academy was based in the years that he managed the DSL club -- wasn't nearly as heralded as the discoveries of Rodriguez, Gonzalez, Sosa, and Sierra before him, or Santana, Tatis, and Mateo afterwards. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Fort Lauderdale readies to host Sister Cities delegate Jun 6, 2007
La Romana, Dominican Republic. Sefton, England. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
How to hurricane-proof your vacation May 31, 2007
Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic will refund 100% of your money if a hurricane watch or warning is issued for La Romana or your origination city or route, within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival, plus 5% of the refund will be credited to a future visit. Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts offer a "Blue Chip Hurricane Guarantee" that assures a free future vacation if a hurricane interrupts your stay. (USA Today -- Travel)
Keep hurricane from destroying your vacation May 30, 2007
Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic will refund 100 percent of your money if a hurricane watch or warning is issued for La Romana or your origination city or route, within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival, plus 5 percent of the refund will be credited to a future visit. Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts offer a "Blue Chip Hurricane Guarantee" that assures a free future vacation if a hurricane interrupts your stay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Elliott(TM) and Dennis Publishing Bring 5-Star Hospitality to the Dominican Republic May 29, 2007
Situated between the booming city of Santo Domingo and the resort town of La Romana, Maxim Bungalows will cater to people looking for a more urban experience found in places such as South Beach, Florida ... The Gary Player signature Guavaberry Golf Course is within 10 minutes of the property, and La Romana is just one hour away, where guests can enjoy the famous Teeth of the Dog and Dye Fore in the exclusive community of Casa de Campo. (Canada Newswire)
Americans are making the Dominican Republic a No. 1 vacation spot May 28, 2007
Lawyer Carol Ferrero, of Plantation, recently vacationed with her family at La Romana at a Spanish-owned, all-inclusive chain named Iberostar. With its wide range of activities, including theater performances that her daughter eagerly joined in, Ferrero said she'd "go back in one minute.". (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Say I do in these postcard-perfect chapels May 18, 2007
Casa de Campo, La Romana, Dominican RepublicThe Resort: Located on the southeastern coast near the Chavon River, this chic getaway offers guests everything from the world-famous Teeth of the Dog golf course (one of three on the property) to an upscale marina and yacht club, as well as swanky stores like Burberry and Cartier ... Casa De CampoThe Church of St. Stanislaus at Altos de Chavon at Casa de Campo, La Romana, in the Dominican Republic feels like a romantic little chapel you would find on... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Family-friendly spring break deals Mar 1, 2007
com a four-night all-inclusive holiday at the Sunscape Casa del Mar resort in La Romana for just $682 with airfare from Miami thats a 35% savings off the usual price a great cost-cutting option for families who want to preserve their pennies. Kids will delight in the pool and beach activities, while mom and dad can take a well-deserved break at the spa. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Yankees Scouting Report: Jose Tuossen Feb 5, 2007
Date: Feb 4, 2007 The Yankees signed shortstop Jose Tuossen for $350,000 out of La Romana in the Dominican Republic as part of their 'July 2nd' signing group this past year. Despite a very slender build, the Yankees are excited about his gap power and overall game. (NY Yankees, TheInsiders.com)
