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• Three exhibitions remain open at the Museum of Modern Art

  Three exhibitions remain open at the Museum of Modern ArtSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 1/17/2012 The individual exhibitions “Ensimismado” by Raúl Morilla, “¿Quiéntiene la razón?” by Carlos Hinojosa, and “Retrospectiva” by José Rincón Mora, willremain open to the public until the end of February at the Museum of Modern Art (MAM for its acronym in Spanish). The Museum of Modern Art of the Dominican Republic, located at Avenida Pedro Henríquez Ureña, Plaza … Continue reading "Three exhibitions remain open at the Museum of Modern Art"

• 108 young people aspire tobe part ofthe First Class of the Environmental Police

  108 young people aspire tobe part ofthe First Class of the Environmental PoliceSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 1/16/2012 A group of 108 young people was received Monday at the National Environmental ProtectionService (SENPA)during a welcoming ceremony for candidates aspiring to be part of the First Class of the Environmental Police. The group of candidates is made up of youths from different regions of the country, with environmental sensitivity and the attitude to safeguard natural resources. The welcoming ceremony was led by Col. Ruben Tiburcio Veloz, director of the National … Continue reading "108 young people aspire tobe part ofthe First Class of the Environmental Police"

• Ministra de Educaci

  Ministra de Educación afirma que demanda de calidad de la educación se ha convertido en un clamor públicoSanto Domingo, República Dominicana 16/01/2012 La ministra de Educación, licenciada Josefina Pimentel, afirmó que se ha constituido en un clamor público la necesidad de que los sistemas educativos exhiban mayores niveles de competencias en el manejo de sus … Continue reading "Ministra de Educaci"

• Government of Taiwan Donates 1.6 Million Pesos to National Conservatory of Music

  Government of Taiwan Donates 1.6 Million Pesos to National Conservatory of MusicSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 1/15/2012 Through its Embassy in the Dominican Republic, the government of Taiwan donated 1.6 million pesos to the National Conservatory of Music and gave a  van to the National Artisans Center. … “It is a great honor to be able … Continue reading "Government of Taiwan Donates 1.6 Million Pesos to National Conservatory of Music"

• National Hip Hop Festival Returns

  National Hip Hop Festival ReturnsSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic  1/15/2012 The Second National Hip Hop a la Plaza (Hip Hop to the Plaza) Festival will take place Saturday, January 28 at 6:00 pm in the capital’s Plaza Juan Barón del Malecón of Santo Domingo with the participation of 20 groups from different provinces around the country. … Continue reading "National Hip Hop Festival Returns"

• Whale Watching Season Starts

  Whale Watching Season StartsSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 01/15/2012 Starting this Sunday, January 15th, the Bancos de la Plata y laNavidad  Marine Mammal Sanctuary (also known as the Silver Bank Sanctuary) will be the place to be for thousands of domestic and foreign tourists to come and enjoy one of the most beautiful natural spectacles in … Continue reading "Whale Watching Season Starts"

• (Versión en español) Impuestos internos dona 70 computadores a la fundación Fe y Alegría

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• Marianela Medrano Launches Book of Poetry at the Children’s Library of the Dominican Republic

  Marianela Medrano Launches Book of Poetry at the Children’s Library of the Dominican RepublicSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 1/14/2012 Dominican writer and poet, Marianela Medrano, will launch her fifth book of poetry, Diosas de la Yuca, at the Children’s Library of the Dominican Republic (BIJRD in Spanish) on January 18th at 6 pm. Dominican writer and … Continue reading "Marianela Medrano Launches Book of Poetry at the Children’s Library of the Dominican Republic"

• Ministry of Education Reiterates its Challenge to Confront Illiteracy among Population of 15 and Above

  Ministry of Education Reiterates its Challenge to Confront Illiteracy among Population of 15 and AboveSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 1/14/2012 At an event in celebration of National Literacy Day, the Ministry of Education (MINERD in Spanish) announced that, through its General Directorate of Youth and Adult Education, the Ministry has designed a flexible basic education model … Continue reading "Ministry of Education Reiterates its Challenge to Confront Illiteracy among Population of 15 and Above"

• Ministry of Education Inaugurates El Roblito School in Azua

  Ministry of Education Inaugurates El Roblito School in AzuaSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 1/13/2012 A  promise made last July to build a school in the community of El Roblito, Padre Las Casas, Azua, by the Ministry of Education (MINERD in Spanish) was fulfilled last week on January 10th when a new school was inaugurated to satisfy … Continue reading "Ministry of Education Inaugurates El Roblito School in Azua"