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01 July 2008: Dominican Republic 'ripe for investment' 01 July 2008: Island Margarita property 'good short term investment' 01 July 2008: Dominican Republic a 'property hotspot' 30 June 2008: Foreign property values 'ever-increasing' 30 June 2008: Extra boost for Dominican Republic tourism, report suggests 30 June 2008: Venezuela set for new mining law 30 June 2008: US property investors turn to Caribbean and Latin America 30 June 2008: It may be 'an opportune time' to invest overseas 27 June 2008: Isla Margarita property investment gives 'high returns' 27 June 2008: Investors 'head for emerging markets' 26 June 2008: 'Good time to invest' in top-class foreign property 26 June 2008: Emerging markets to offer 'next tourism boom' 26 June 2008: Dominican Republic 'an increasingly enticing property investment' 25 June 2008: It's a 'fantastic time' to buy overseas property, says expert 25 June 2008: Venezuela to tackle inflation and encourage investment 25 June 2008: Caribbean's "future is bright" 25 June 2008: Caricom holds workshop for Caribbean businesses 24 June 2008: Ireland and UK show 'strong demand' for foreign property 23 June 2008: Dom Rep to receive $75m Opec loan 23 June 2008: Venezuelan economy 'moving up' 20 June 2008: Dominican to invest $1bn in tourism 20 June 2008: Venezuela 'protects foreign property owners' 19 June 2008: Retiring abroad may appeal as living costs soar 19 June 2008: 'Rent out your holiday home' to make a little extra 19 June 2008: Punta Cana 'one of the best' for golfers 18 June 2008: Venezuela boosts relations with Spain 18 June 2008: Caribbean tourism expert outlines strategies to attract visitors 18 June 2008: Caribbean Tourism Summit emphasises investment 17 June 2008: Biotech firm sees strong growth in Venezuela 17 June 2008: Caribbean "top destination for cruises" 17 June 2008: Property demand in emerging markets "overwhelming" 16 June 2008: 'A lot of profit to be made' in overseas property, says expert 16 June 2008: Caribbean appealing option for "bargain vacation" 16 June 2008: Dominican tourism up again 13 June 2008: Dominican's east coast a 'top spot' for golf tourists 13 June 2008: Venezuela maintains highest level of oil production, says minister 13 June 2008: Caribbean 'popular for holiday homes' 12 June 2008: Chavez says Venezuela to earn $75bn in oil 12 June 2008: Dominican minister 'encourages' British investors, says DT 12 June 2008: Caribbean's infrastructure and properties appeal to 'high spenders' 11 June 2008: Global downturn should have 'minimal' impact in Latin America 11 June 2008: Gold mining company gets £10m investment 11 June 2008: Caribbean is 'raising the bar of luxury' 10 June 2008: Spanish businessmen to invest £2.9bn in Dominican tourism 10 June 2008: Property is a 'very good investment', says expert 10 June 2008: Number of overseas property buyers growing 'steeply' 09 June 2008: Dominican to get investment from IFC 09 June 2008: New flights for visitors to Punta Cana 06 June 2008: Tourists 'increasingly' choosing Latin America 06 June 2008: Dominican free zones are 'bastions of stability' 06 June 2008: Women in Latin American show 'highest rates' of entrepreneurial activity 06 June 2008: Dominican to power ahead with biofuels 06 June 2008: 'Pure capital growth' in Caribbean 06 June 2008: Dominican signs trade agreement with Cuba 04 June 2008: Sports tourism aims to boost Dominican economy 04 June 2008: Invest in different property markets, advises expert 04 June 2008: Dominican Republic is a 'serious contender' for investors 03 June 2008: Dominican 'one of the Caribbean's cheapest' holiday spots 03 June 2008: Dominican considers tourism institute 03 June 2008: Fernandez elected at world food and climate change summit 03 June 2008: Head to Margarita for a 'peaceful summer' 02 June 2008: People are turning to Margarita for investment, says expert 02 June 2008: Hotels are 'full' in Isla Margarita 02 June 2008: Holidaymakers 'get more for their money' in the Dominican 30 May 2008: Dominican gold mine to get $2.7bn 30 May 2008: Boom predicted for Margarita Island 29 May 2008: Latin America 'not undermined by US credit crisis' 29 May 2008: Get advice when buying in emerging markets, says expert 28 May 2008: Investors look to Latin American property market 28 May 2008: Dominican plans to bolster tourism industry 28 May 2008: Caribbean protects coasts to boost economy 27 May 2008: Dominican businesspeople act to strengthen economy 27 May 2008: Isla Margarita 'top' for long-term investment 27 May 2008: UK housing boom an 'unmitigated disaster' 23 May 2008: Tourists sweet on DR's 'sugar-coloured' beaches 23 May 2008: Portuguese PM's trip to Venezuela a 'success' 23 May 2008: Emerging property markets 'create their own wealth' 23 May 2008: Shell to sell Dominican refinery stake 23 May 2008: British tourist flock to emerging economies, says ABTA 23 May 2008: Emerging property markets 'appealing' 21 May 2008: Latin America trading with US 'robust' 21 May 2008: Dominican goods 'coveted' abroad 21 May 2008: Venezuelan oil projects get Japanese financing 21 May 2008: Dominican gets $42m loan for energy services 20 May 2008: Venezuelan government debates plans ahead of elections 20 May 2008: Dominican commerce leaders promote business in Florida 19 May 2008: President Fernandez wins third term 19 May 2008: Tourism conference optimistic about Caribbean 19 May 2008: Isla Margarita 'very beautiful and very cheap' 16 May 2008: Margarita to 'jump in value' 16 May 2008: LBC: Dominican Republic has best business climate 15 May 2008: Latin American-EU trade tops £127bn 15 May 2008: Caribbean's first tourism summit to increase investment 14 May 2008: Dominican Republic's call centres to create 30,000 jobs 14 May 2008: Venezuela agrees oil for food deal with Portugal 14 May 2008: Foreign property prices 'a lot lower' 13 May 2008: Property is a long-term investment, says expert 13 May 2008: Telefonica's Latin American profit 'may rise' 13 May 2008: 55% vote for Dominican president in new poll 12 May 2008: Europe and Latin America to push forward trade 12 May 2008: Caribbean-US business is 'bearing fruit' 12 May 2008: Galp Energia to buy share of Venezuela gas plant 09 May 2008: Investment in Caribbean reaches new high 09 May 2008: Energy Council inaugurated in Venezuela 09 May 2008: Venezuelan oil reserves rise 30% 08 May 2008: Caribbean property prices getting cheaper, says report 08 May 2008: Buyers 'spoilt for choice' in the Caribbean 08 May 2008: Apple iPhone to launch in Latin America 08 May 2008: Dominican candidates gear up for election 07 May 2008: EU to 'breathe new life' into Latin America relations 07 May 2008: First Moscow flight lands in Dominican Republic 06 May 2008: Broadband expanded over Venezuelan capital 06 May 2008: Dominican Republic property investment gets boost 06 May 2008: German businesses confident in Latin America 02 May 2008: Property expert: Isla Margarita is up-and-coming 02 May 2008: Margarita Island is the 'place to buy,' says expert 01 May 2008: Ikea to open shops in Dominican Republic 01 May 2008: Actor endorses Dominican president 01 May 2008: Latin America one of the "most promising broadband markets" 01 May 2008: Chavez raises minimum wage by 30% 30 April 2008: Dominican Competitiveness Council supports hi-tech businesses 29 April 2008: Air Dominicana gets first plane 29 April 2008: Latin America strong 1Q sales growth 28 April 2008: Dominican hopes to start oil production 28 April 2008: New Venezuelan minister for Women's Affairs appointed 28 April 2008: Venezuela completes oil project repairs 25 April 2008: Fernandez inaugurates £68m public works 25 April 2008: Celebrity Cruises to offer new Caribbean itineraries 24 April 2008: Florida discusses trade with the Dominican Republic 24 April 2008: Belarus to ratify investment agreement with Venezuela 24 April 2008: Rusoro meetings with Venezuelan mines minister 'positive' 24 April 2008: Dominican government reports £1 billion revenue in first quarter 23 April 2008: Latin America resilient despite global credit crunch 23 April 2008: Tourism up in Dominican Republic 22 April 2008: Venezuela's telecommunications market growing fast, claims report 21 April 2008: Dominican Republic pushes rapid growth of call centres 21 April 2008: Economic partnership with Europe will guarantee access to EU market 21 April 2008: Oils prices 'unlikely to fall below $90' 18 April 2008: Latin America: We can retain strong economic growth 18 April 2008: 'Rental yields are good' in Isla Margarita 17 April 2008: Rightmove.co.uk: Most property available in Venezuela is on Margarita Island 17 April 2008: House prices on Isla Margarita island a 'fraction' of other Caribbean destinations 17 April 2008: New US call centre in Dominican Republic to generate 500 jobs 15 April 2008: Dominican Republic's stock market trades RD$6.3 bn 15 April 2008: Dominican Republic named as one of the six most affordable retirement havens 14 April 2008: Dominican Republic popular with Florida businesses 14 April 2008: Dominican beer 'a favourite' in South Florida 11 April 2008: Cheap flights to South America 11 April 2008: Investors confident about Dominican Republic 11 April 2008: Dominican Republic president still leading in polls 11 April 2008: Dominican brewery offers $160m in corporate bonds 11 April 2008: Venezuela to build nickel-iron foundry with Cuba 10 April 2008: Taiwanese businessmen visit Dominican Republic 10 April 2008: Venezuelan unemployment falls again 09 April 2008: Canadian energy company to buy Anadarko Venezuela 09 April 2008: Venezuela to boost oil and gas production 08 April 2008: Venzuela to take control of cement industry 07 April 2008: $450mn investment in Venezuelan oilfield 07 April 2008: Dominican government to expand metro system 07 April 2008: Dominican Republic: world-class golf destination 04 April 2008: Dominican president dances meringues on US campaign tour 04 April 2008: Investors 'should consider South America' 04 April 2008: Tourists flock to Dominican Republic 03 April 2008: Food company expands production in Venezuela 03 April 2008: Buyers priced out of UK seek overseas property 03 April 2008: New telecoms network launches in Dominican Republic 03 April 2008: Food company expands production in Venezuela 02 April 2008: New Delta flights to Dominican Republic 02 April 2008: Dominican Republic 'top' for overseas property investment 02 April 2008: Venezuela: $20bn investment in 'energy revolution' 02 April 2008: Paul McCartney enjoys luxury Caribbean holiday with new love 31 March 2008: New Airline to bring more tourists to Dominican Republic 31 March 2008: New hotel and golf course at Punta Cana resort 31 March 2008: Venezuelan island of Margarita is 'an ideal location' for an investment opportunity 28 March 2008: Caribbean website 'whets the appetite' of potential visitors 27 March 2008: Airline routes key accomplishment for Dominican Republic 27 March 2008: Sustainable Caribbean tourism to be focus of prestigious panel 26 March 2008: 'Sun-drenched' Dominican Republic remembered with pudding 26 March 2008: First-time buyers prepared to buy abroad 25 March 2008: Head to Dominican Republic this Spring, tourists told 25 March 2008: Bond inspires Brits to buy in Caribbean 25 March 2008: Prelim. research essential for overseas investors 20 March 2008: Property investors should not stray too far off map in Caribbean 20 March 2008: Cruises to the Caribbean will remain popular in 08 20 March 2008: Caribbean is key 'emerging market' for property investment 19 March 2008: Dominican ambassador parades investment opportunity 19 March 2008: CMEx summit to discuss Caribbean tourism 19 March 2008: Greenspan to speak on Caribbean emerging markets 17 March 2008: Venezuela holds Pan American Mountain Bike Championships 17 March 2008: Major investment in Dominican Republic scheduled for 08/09 17 March 2008: High School Musical Ice Tour heads for Santo Domingo 14 March 2008: Poll suggests another Fernandez win in May 14 March 2008: 2008 set for surge in tourists to Dominican Republic 13 March 2008: Dominican Republic sees flower exports bloom 13 March 2008: Kim and Reggie lap up the sun in the Dominican Republic 12 March 2008: Dream trip winner snorkels in Venezuela 12 March 2008: Latin America sees broadband usage rocket 12 March 2008: Dominican Republic 'lowers crime and strengthens economy' 11 March 2008: Dominican tourism interest sees growth at trade fair 11 March 2008: Usga golfing license granted to Dominican Republic 28 February 2008: Dominican Republic 'best value for money in Caribbean' 27 February 2008: 'Natural beauty' and climate pull tourists to Dominican Republic 27 February 2008: Venezuelan economic growth exceeds expectations 26 February 2008: Oil and gas integration between Venezuela and Ecuador 26 February 2008: Impressive show celebrates 60 years of Dominican air force 25 February 2008: Dominican Republic tourist numbers to reach 5m by 2012 22 February 2008: Vicar to help Dominican Republic charities 22 February 2008: Metro system debuts in Santo Domingo 21 February 2008: New hotel classification for Dominican Republic 21 February 2008: Art festival to take place in Marcaibo 21 February 2008: US considers Venezuela one of most influential Latin American countries