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• (Versión en español) Seminario de alto nivel sobre derechos humanos emergentes en la República Dominicana

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• Dominican Vice President Meets with Labor Leaders on International Day for Decent Work

  Dominican Vice President Meets with Labor Leaders on International Day for Decent Work On Tuesday Dominican Vice President Rafael Alburquerque received a commission of labor leaders from the country´s three main unions in his office at the National Palace in honor of International Day for Decent Work. The Vice President, who thanked the commission members … Continue reading "Dominican Vice President Meets with Labor Leaders on International Day for Decent Work"

• DANR To Present Film “Dominican Identity and Migrations To Hispaniola” at 11th Annual National Conference in Providence

  DANR To Present Film “Dominican Identity and Migrations To Hispaniola” at 11th Annual National Conference in Providence The Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR) will present the film Dominican Identity and Migrations To Hispaniola during the DANR 11th Annual National Conference taking place October 10-12, 2008 in Providence, RI. The documentary will be shown on Friday, … Continue reading "DANR To Present Film “Dominican Identity and Migrations To Hispaniola” at 11th Annual National Conference in Providence"

• Forestry Law Increases Punishment for Illegal Tree Cutting

  Forestry Law Increases Punishment for Illegal Tree Cutting The Minister of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARENA) announced at the Forestry Dialogue Table (MDB), in his capacity as the sector’s director, that he handed the government the document that will permit the Dominican Republic to adopt clear laws to regulate wood and timber production and to … Continue reading "Forestry Law Increases Punishment for Illegal Tree Cutting"

• (Versión en español) Julio Susana expondrá en el Museo de la Familia Dominicana

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• Tourism Minister Calls for “Radical Changes” in Las Terrenas

  Tourism Minister Calls for “Radical Changes” in Las Terrenas Dominican Tourism Minister, Francisco Javier García, recently proclaimed that “the moment has come for Las Terrenas to radically change” into a model tourism area. To further that goal, the Minister has announced the undertaking of important construction projects to be developed by the Executive Committee of … Continue reading "Tourism Minister Calls for “Radical Changes” in Las Terrenas"

• (Versión en español) Sectur Gradúa a 40 Guías Turísticos para el corredor Diego de Ocampo

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• 36 Full-Feature Films Will Be Projected During the II Dominican Republic Global Film Festival

  36 Full-Feature Films Will Be Projected During the II Dominican Republic Global Film Festival A total of 36 feature-length fiction and documentary films have been confirmed to be screened during the second edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival, which will be celebrated November 19-23, 2008. The Dominican Republic’s most prestigious international film festival … Continue reading "36 Full-Feature Films Will Be Projected During the II Dominican Republic Global Film Festival"

• New Tourism Strategy Oriented Toward US Hispanic Market and Potential Investors

  New Tourism Strategy Oriented Toward US Hispanic Market and Potential Investors The Dominican Republic will capitalize on its close proximity to the United States and the economic crisis gripping that nation. Dominican Tourism Minister Francisco Javier García announced the adoption of innovative strategies oriented toward the US Hispanic niche. “We are now going to target … Continue reading "New Tourism Strategy Oriented Toward US Hispanic Market and Potential Investors"

• (Versión en español) Convocan a diálogo para la reforma Constitucional

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