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• Spanish Hoteliers Praise the Quality of Dominican Tourism

  Spanish Hoteliers Praise the Quality of Dominican Tourism Presidents of various Spanish hotel chains with investment in the Dominican Republic highlighted the quality of service they have seen from the DR as well as the profound interest on the part of the Dominican government to protect the industry. Businesspeople recognize the change the DR has … Continue reading "Spanish Hoteliers Praise the Quality of Dominican Tourism"

• President and First Lady Attend the Altagracia Mass of Honor in Higüey

  President and First Lady Attend the Altagracia Mass of Honor in Higüey Dominican President Leonel Fernández led the traditional Mass on Thursday at the celebration of the Virgin of Altagracia, the patron saint of the Dominican Republic. The President was accompanied by his wife, First Lady Margarita Cedeño de Fernández. Officiating at the Mass was … Continue reading "President and First Lady Attend the Altagracia Mass of Honor in Higüey"

• Tourism Numbers End in the Black for 2009

  Tourism Numbers End in the Black for 2009 The Dominican Republic closed out 2009 in the black with an increase in international visitors of around 1 percent and with 53 new investment projects approved by the Tourism Promotion Council (CONFOTUR) for an amount of over $12 billion US dollars. The information was released by Tourism … Continue reading "Tourism Numbers End in the Black for 2009"

• Hanley Ramírez and Rafael Soriano at the National Palace

  Hanley Ramírez and Rafael Soriano at the National Palace On Friday, Dominican President Leonel Fernández welcomed to his National Palace office two well-known Dominican pitchers: Hanley Ramírez of the Florida Marlins and Rafael Soriano of Tampa Bay. They talked about their plans in the big league for the coming year. Fast ball pitcher Ramírez, after … Continue reading "Hanley Ramírez and Rafael Soriano at the National Palace"

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• President Preval Proposes Aid to Haiti be Coordinated from the Dominican Republic

  Helping Haiti > President Preval Proposes Aid to Haiti be Coordinated from the Dominican Republic Haitian President René Preval proposed on Monday that the monitoring of aid arriving to help his devastated country be coordinated from the Dominican Republic, due to the proximity of the two countries and the initiatives toward this goal taken by … Continue reading "President Preval Proposes Aid to Haiti be Coordinated from the Dominican Republic"

• Operations Center Moved to Jacmel to Receive and Distribute Humanitarian Aid

  Helping Haiti > Operations Center Moved to Jacmel to Receive and Distribute Humanitarian Aid The Center of Operations, coordinated by the Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Rafael Peña Antonio, through the Navy, ordered the transfer of the command center for the reception and distribution of humanitarian aid to be moved to Jacmel, Haiti … Continue reading "Operations Center Moved to Jacmel to Receive and Distribute Humanitarian Aid"

• The Dominican Republic to Bring World Leaders Together to Discuss Haiti Situation

  Helping Haiti > The Dominican Republic to Bring World Leaders Together to Discuss Haiti Situation The Dominican Republic will host a meeting on Monday January 18 in preparation for a World Summit on Haiti in which Spain’s Vice President, María Teresa Fernández de la Vega, will be present. Spain currently holds the presidency of the … Continue reading "The Dominican Republic to Bring World Leaders Together to Discuss Haiti Situation"

• “United for a better future for Haiti” Summit: Declaration from Santo Domingo

  Helping Haiti > “United for a better future for Haiti” Summit: Declaration from Santo DomingoTThe earthquake that ravaged Haiti on January 12, 2010 has provoked one of the most serious humanitarian crises of the last several decades. Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their lives and several million are homeless with no way of … Continue reading "“United for a better future for Haiti” Summit: Declaration from Santo Domingo"

• European Union Recognizes Dominican Work Being Done in Solidarity with Haiti

  Helping Haiti > European Union Recognizes Dominican Work Being Done in Solidarity with Haiti The European Union (EU) expressed its recognition of relief aid and assistance the Dominican Republic has shown to its neighboring Haiti as it faces a humanitarian catastrophe following last week’s devastating earthquake. The EU also confirmed its willingness to offer help, … Continue reading "European Union Recognizes Dominican Work Being Done in Solidarity with Haiti"