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• Alfaguara Infantil presents ‘El último aon’ (The last aon) by Emelda Ramos

• MINERD defends government’s investment in Education

  MINERD defends government’s investment in EducationSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic,March 2, 2012 The Ministry of Education (MINERD)’sDeputy Minister for Planning and Development, Eng. Víctor Sánchez, stated that elementary school teachers’ salaries increased from 5,720 pesos to 14,758 pesos in the period from 2004 to 2011, which is equivalent to an increase of 161%. According to Sánchez, … Continue reading "MINERD defends government’s investment in Education"

• Teachers Recognized With The “Ercilia Pepín” Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching

  Teachers Recognized With The “Ercilia Pepín” Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, March 2, 2012 The award recognizes the efforts of men and women dedicated to teaching. On this occasion, Fatima Silié de la Rosa was recognized in the category “Efficiency in Classroom Work;” Santa Emilia Peña García for “Best Aptitude … Continue reading "Teachers Recognized With The “Ercilia Pepín” Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching"

• "The Love of the Poet" Expo by Daniel Bottero

  “The Love of the Poet” Expo by Daniel BotteroSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, March 1st, 2012 The Museum of Modern Art (MAM for its acronym in Spanish)will open the solo painting exhibition”The Love of the Poet”, by Argentinean artistDaniel Bottero, on Wednesday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m.The exhibition will take place at the MAM, first floor. … Continue reading "”The Love of the Poet” Expo by Daniel Bottero"

• (Versión en español) Este domingo será el Gran Desfile Nacional de Carnaval en el Malecón

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• A Community Technology Center Opened in Hato Mayor

  A Community Technology Center Opened in Hato MayorYerba Buena, Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic, March 1, 2012 Altagracia Suriel reported that in the five centers that have been installed in different municipalities within the province, some 700 people have received basic literacy and over 12,000 have been trained in different topics. The Office of the First … Continue reading "A Community Technology Center Opened in Hato Mayor"

• Museum of Modern Art Extends Exhibitions

  Museum of Modern Art Extends ExhibitionsSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic  2/27/2012 The Museum of Modern Art decided to extend the one-person shows of  Raúl Morilla´s “Ensimismado” and José Rincón Mora´s “Retrospective” due to their overwhelming success. Raúl Morilla´s video installation, “Ensimismado” in which the artist presents a proposal that evokes individualism, alienation and the egotism in … Continue reading "Museum of Modern Art Extends Exhibitions"

• Twenty Third Edition of Catholic Book Fair Opening Soon

  Twenty Third Edition of Catholic Book Fair Opening Soon Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic  2/28/2012 The Catholic Book Fair will be opening its XXIII edition under the slogan, “One Who Reads Little, Knows Little.” The Fair will run from Saturday March 17th to Sunday March 25th at the Casa San Pablo. The Book Fair, whose objective … Continue reading "Twenty Third Edition of Catholic Book Fair Opening Soon"

• (Versión en español) Impuesto Internos celebra conferencia Magistral sobre la "Etica en las Organizaciones"

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• Ministry of Environment Decommissions Illegal Extraction Machines from Haina River Bank

  Ministry of Environment Decommissions Illegal Extraction Machines from Haina River Bank Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic  2/28/2012 The National Environmental Protection Service (SENPA in Spanish) decommissioned machines and equipment that were being used to illegally extract building material from the banks of the Haina River. Forced removals and decommissioning will continue against companies that carry out illegal … Continue reading "Ministry of Environment Decommissions Illegal Extraction Machines from Haina River Bank"