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• DGII colections grew by 16.6% during the first quarter of the year, excluding extraordinary income

  DGII colections grew by 16.6% during the first quarter of the year, excluding extraordinary incomeSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 15/05/2014 The Internal Revenue reported that it had collected RD$118,438.3 million, or RD$20,893.1 million more than what it had collected between January and April, 2013 The Directorate General of the Internal Revenue (DGII) reported that it had … Continue reading "DGII colections grew by 16.6% during the first quarter of the year, excluding extraordinary income"

• DREFF Screens Eco-Films at III Edition of the International Autodidactic Photography Festival in Cuba

  DREFF Screens Eco-Films at III Edition of the International Autodidactic Photography Festival in CubaHolguín, Cuba, May 9, 2014 ThThe Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) participated with the III Edition of the International Autodidactic Photography Festival in the province of Holguín, Cuba May 3-9, 2014 under the title; “Human Species’ Impact on the Environment”. The … Continue reading "DREFF Screens Eco-Films at III Edition of the International Autodidactic Photography Festival in Cuba"

• First 911 simulations were satisfactory and met expectations

  First 911 simulations were satisfactory and met expectationsSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic – May 14, 2014 The results from the first simulations prior to the implementation of the 911 National Emergency and Security Response System met the expectations of the concerned agencies. The announcement was made by government spokesman and Director General of Communications, Roberto Rodríguez … Continue reading "First 911 simulations were satisfactory and met expectations"

• Exhibit by Plastic Artist Jorge Pineda presented in France

  Exhibit by Plastic Artist Jorge Pineda presented in FranceSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 14/05/2014 Renowned Dominican artist Jorge Pineda will present his exhibit “Mambrú” at the Miró Hall of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in France, with the support of the Ministries of Culture and Tourism. Pineda and the Dominican Republic have … Continue reading "Exhibit by Plastic Artist Jorge Pineda presented in France"

• ITSC Carries Out the First Dominican Gastronomic Festival

  ITSC Carries Out the First Dominican Gastronomic FestivalSan Luis, 05/08/2014 The School of Hospitality of Instituto Técnico Superior Comunitario (ITSC), organized the First Festival of Dominican Gastronomy, as part of the final assignments corresponding to the first class of students majoring in Gastronomy, Baking and Pastry, and Food and Beverages Management Services, in which the … Continue reading "ITSC Carries Out the First Dominican Gastronomic Festival"

• The Children and Youth Library of the Dominican Republic celebrates its fifth anniversary

  The Children and Youth Library of the Dominican Republic celebrates its fifth anniversary Santo Domingo, 05/08/2014 In addition to the anniversary, BIJRD opened the photo exhibition titled “For the Love of Books”, and presented the awards of the “Literary Bottles” competition. The Children and Youth Library of the Dominican Republic (BIJRD) celebrated its fifth anniversary … Continue reading "The Children and Youth Library of the Dominican Republic celebrates its fifth anniversary"

• XVII International Book Fair Closes And Peru Is Announced As The 2015 Country Guest of Honor

  XVII International Book Fair Closes And Peru Is Announced As The 2015 Country Guest of Honor Santo Domingo, 05/05/2014 The XVII edition of the International Book Fair of Santo Domingo 2014 (FILRD) concluded last night with a ceremony that brought together the organizers of the event, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Culture, José Antonio … Continue reading "XVII International Book Fair Closes And Peru Is Announced As The 2015 Country Guest of Honor"

• MINERD’s School of Directors releases scientific magazine on educational management

  MINERD’s School of Directors releases scientific magazine on educational management Santo Domingo, 05/06/2014 The School of Directors for Educational Quality (EDCE – Escuela de Directores para la Calidad Educativa) of the Ministry of Education (MINERD) released the first issue of the Educational Management magazine in the pavilion of the XVII International Book Fair of Santo … Continue reading "MINERD’s School of Directors releases scientific magazine on educational management"

• GFDD Projects, Programs and Publications Presented at Santo Domingo's XVII International Book Fair

  GFDD Projects, Programs and Publications Presented at Santo Domingo’s XVII International Book Fair Santo Domingo, 05/05/2014 The International Book Fair in Santo Domingo’s Plaza Cultura came to a successful close on May 5, 2014 after two weeks of bustling activity for visitors and book aficionados.  Now in its 17th year, the Book Fair was dedicated … Continue reading "GFDD Projects, Programs and Publications Presented at Santo Domingo’s XVII International Book Fair"

• Puerto Plata Cruise City Project continues to implement actions of preparedness

  Puerto Plata Cruise City Project continues to implement actions of preparednessPuerto Plata, 05/02/2014 The Chamber of Commerce and Production of Puerto Plata, through the “Puerto Plata Ciudad Crucerista” (Puerto Plata Cruise City) project, has continued implementing a number of initiatives that aim to achieve the comprehensive preparedness of the various local sectors to ensure proper … Continue reading "Puerto Plata Cruise City Project continues to implement actions of preparedness"