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TIBB Newsletter #1 |
May/June 2005 |
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Samana, Dominican Republic
MarilynPereira@usa.net Phone: 809-538-2829
/ 809-693-3134 (cell)
http://www.tropicalislandbb.com/
It is with great pleasure that TIBB anounces the creation of its first bi-monthly newsletter!
The purpose of the TIBB Newsletter is to:
An experience or two will be included in each newsletter for those interested in coming to pioneer here in the Dominican Republic. We hope all of you enjoy our newsletter, and we welcome submissions to it from all of you! If you prefer not to receive our newsletter, please kindly send us an e-mail with the word REMOVE in the subject line, and include e-mail address. WHO ARE WE? For information & photos of our facility Click Here To meet our Staff: Click Here To see what we now offer, Click Here. NEWS FOR OUR FORMER GUESTS: For you brothers & sisters who visited us more than a year and a half ago, you will be surprised to learn that TIBB has moved into a beautiful new facility-- much larger and spacious than our previous one-- with a lovely big yard for BBQ’s. More good news: TIBB now has hot water installed, which as you know is a rare occurrence in this country! Further good news: TIBB now has an overflow facility nearby, enabling large groups of brothers to come together as we can now accommodate up to 24 brothers & sisters TIBB SPECIALS FOR JUNE & JULY :
10-Day
Summer Special discounted for those interested in itinerary outlined at
SummerSpecial.htm Additional 5%
discount given for reservations made for between June 1 7-Day Economy & 14-Day Economy 10% discount for reservations made for between May 1st and July 31stt. Click here for discount certificates. N E W ! TIBB has created some new & exciting Semi-All-Inclusives A Paradise Honeymoon ! A Tropical Anniversary! A special gift for Graduation! A special gift for Mom & Dad! See: Semi.htm
C O M I N G ! SEPTEMBER: Discounts for Honeymoon &
NOVEMBER:
Discounts for Whale Watch Economy plans for January/February 2006 |
ENGLISH NEEDGREATER ASSEMBLY ! September 25, 2005 One Day Assembly Villa Gonzalez, Santiago.
(Although, there are no English speaking congregations in the Dominican Republic, the Branch very lovingly provides an English assembly twice a year for those serving where the need is great here.)
SAMANA NEWS!
District Convention for Samana: July 29, 30, 31, 2005
Circuit Overseer's Visit: August 9-14, 2005
Meetings in Samana now average 130 to 170 in attendance. The Kingdom Hall is packed to capacity. Very often there are 20-30 brothers standing outside under umbrellas when it is raining! No room!
The Branch has just approved the purchase of land for building a new Kingdom Hall in Samana!
The
building committee had a meeting on Saturday, May 21st.
We have two couples who have moved here permanently from Italy & another couple who have moved here permanently from Cuba. A Canadian/Ecuadorian family of 5 are also making a supreme effort to stay in Samana permanently as are a couple from Michigan, USA.
Several others from Italy, Sweden, Spain, Germany & Canada, are also serving for a period of time to help out ! Fantastic field service turnouts! 2-3 days a week 15-40 bros.go preaching for ENTIRE DAY!
LATEST NEWS
Government has begun new highway from Santo Domingo to Samana, that will cut travel time to 2 hours! New International Airport to be completed between Nagua & Samana! Nova Scotia Bank now has a branch in Samana! Ocean World is in the Dominican Republic! Swim with the dolphins! Province of Puerto Plata. www.oceanworld.net
Value of peso hovering over: Residency: Now much easier for needgreaters to obtain: Orientation at the branch & then 3 day stay in the capital to obtain papers for deposit with Migration.
New Tax
for Foreigners to Pay Upon Leaving the Country: www.migracion.gov.do/tarifas.htm AIRFARE NEWS!
Florida
to Dominican Rep.
Low cost
fares from Florida:
Spirit
Airlines, the leading low-fare
airline has daily non-stop
service from Ft.
Lauderdale to Santo Domingo.
This
route is now covered by at least
3 airlines: American, Spirit
and US Air. This airport, which is
only 40 minutes from MIA,
is an
alternative to the larger Miami
International Airport & a way to
avoid the long lines &
congestion at MIA.
Boston
to Puerto Plata $283
RT
San
Antonio to Santo Domingo $405
RT
see Travelocity@email.travelocity.com
www.Expedia.com
HOUSE / APARTMENT RENTALS Minimum Stay: 3-6 months: SAMANA: (USD) Room: kitchen privileges, sheets, towels provided: Service group/book study in home. |
Room for 1-2: $105 US monthly Room for 2-4: $140 US monthly Use of entire house/kitchen, etc.. Minimal stay: 3-6 months. Payable 3-6 months in advance. Sister Maria Salomon: Email: Marilyn
Apartment: 2 bedroom $200 House: 2 bedrooms. $160. Minimum stay 6 months Payable 6 mos in advance 5 min. from Kingdom Hall Julia Columna. Email: Marilyn
Studio Apartment for 2: $140 Studio Apartment for 1: $135 Minimum: 3 months, Payable 3 months in advance. 5 min. walk from Kingdom Hall Julia Columna. Email: Marilyn
Apartment: 1 bedroom
$115 Payable 6 months in advance. Small apt. near town, the sea. Sister Ramona de Leon Email: Marilyn
Apartment: 3 bedroom: $175 Minimum stay: 6 months Payable in advance Sister: Romona de Leon Email: Marilyn
FIELD SERVICE EXPERIENCES: Visit: www.TropicalislandBB.com/Preaching1.htm Update: Gisela is now a publisher!! And has three Bible studies of her own!
More
experiences:
ENCOURAGING
WEBSITE: COMMENTS FROM OUR GUESTS!
My dearest Marilyn,
Thank you very very much for your excellent hospitality and beautiful bed & breakfast!
Thank you for all the fans, TV's, towels, VCR's, clean good food, clean rooms! Thank you for all your help with arranging us to go to Playa Rincon. Thank you for use of the computer and...everything!
Love,
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