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• Thousands Eligible for Social Security Pensions

  Thousands Eligible for Social Security PensionsSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 3/20/2012 Once thousands of workers are deemed eligible for the Old Age Pension, Disability and Survivor’s Pensions (SVDS in Spanish), passed on June 1, 2003, they will be able to solicit the transfer immediately to the Benefits System, voluntarily and with no time limits, according to … Continue reading "Thousands Eligible for Social Security Pensions"

• Argos Cuban Theater Group Performs in Casa de Teatro

  Argos Cuban Theater Group Performs in Casa de TeatroSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic  3/20/2012 The Argos Theater Group, directed by Carlos Celdrán, one of Cuba’s most outstanding directors, presented “Aire Frio” (Cold Air) by playwright Virgilio Piñera. The play was performed at Casa de Teatro in Santo Domingo on Monday and Tuesday, March 19 & 20th … Continue reading "Argos Cuban Theater Group Performs in Casa de Teatro"

• New Technical Center Built in Peravia Province

  New Technical Center Built in Peravia ProvincePeravia, Dominican Republic  3/20/2012 This new center seeks to meet the needs of the communities around Sombrero and to provide an education in values through their educational actions as well as to train men, women and young people to be respectful, responsible and enterprising members of the community. “We … Continue reading "New Technical Center Built in Peravia Province"

• Eighty Young Leaders Visit Altagracia Girls Home in Bani

  Eighty Young Leaders Visit Altagracia Girls Home in BaniBaní, Dominican Republic 3/20/2012 Young Leaders for Progress and Peace (JLPP in Spanish) donated food, books, school supplies, toys, clothing and hygienic and bathing products to the Altagracia Girls Home in Bani. “When the community in general gets involved in activities in society, it is a commitment … Continue reading "Eighty Young Leaders Visit Altagracia Girls Home in Bani"

• Children´s Library of the Dominican Republic Showing Paintings of Artist Alma Vásquez

  Children´s Library of the Dominican Republic Showing Paintings of Artist Alma VásquezSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 3/20/2012 The painting exhibition, “Mujeres: Gestación de Valores” (Women: Gestation of Values) was inspired by the values campaign known as “Bien por ti” (Good for you), according to painter Alma Vásquez. The exhibition is comprised of 17 paintings of various … Continue reading "Children´s Library of the Dominican Republic Showing Paintings of Artist Alma Vásquez"

• Twenty Third Catholic Book Fair 2012 Gets Underway

  Twenty Third Catholic Book Fair 2012 Gets UnderwaySanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 3/20/2012 Saturday March 17 marked the opening of the XXIII Catholic Book Fair with a free concert given by Alfareros. Saturday March 17 marked the opening of the XXIII Catholic Book Fair with a free concert given by Alfareros. At a cocktail in the … Continue reading "Twenty Third Catholic Book Fair 2012 Gets Underway"

• Ministry of Culture Inaugurates New CENACOD Offices

  Ministry of Culture Inaugurates New CENACOD OfficesSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 3/19/2012 The National Center for the Conservation of Works of Art and Documents is an office that functions under the Ministry of Culture and is in charge of curating, conserving, predicting and reversing the esthetic and material deterioration of the country´s cultural heritage. “Today we … Continue reading "Ministry of Culture Inaugurates New CENACOD Offices"

• (Versión en español) Bajo mi Sombrilla

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• Agreement to protect teens and children of women victims of domestic violence

  Agreement to protect teens and children of women victims of domestic violence Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, March 17, 2012 Both entities are concerned and worried about the recovery of these children and adolescents, helping them in their recovery through psychological care and social and family support. Through the agreement, CONANI proceeds to the identification of children … Continue reading "Agreement to protect teens and children of women victims of domestic violence"

• "Woman’ Scream" is Approaching San Pedro de Macorís

  “Woman’ Scream” is Approaching San Pedro de Macorís Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, March 17, 2012 The opening in the Dominican Republicof the International Poetry Festival “Woman’ Scream” under the slogan ¡La mujer vive! is approaching. Poets and artists from the Eastern part of the country (La Romana, Higüey, Hato Mayor, etc.), Santo Domingo, Santiago, and from … Continue reading "”Woman’ Scream” is Approaching San Pedro de Macorís"