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• More Than 2.5 Million Tourists Visit Between January and August 2008

  More Than 2.5 Million Tourists Visit Between January and August 2008 During the first 8 months of this year, 2,567,050 foreign visitors have arrived at the various airports around the country. This significant figure is equivalent to an increase of 4.5% with respect to the same time last year between August and January 2007… This … Continue reading "More Than 2.5 Million Tourists Visit Between January and August 2008"

• Government and Harvard Announce Teacher Training Agreement

  Government and Harvard Announce Teacher Training Agreement Dominican President Leonel Fernández announced that the government will sign an agreement with one of the departments at Harvard University to train professors in a new system that promises to revolutionize the Dominican education model. …the program will train Dominican middle school, high school and professors at the … Continue reading "Government and Harvard Announce Teacher Training Agreement"

• Alfaguara to Present Rey Andújar’s “Candela” in Santiago and Several Universities

  Alfaguara to Present Rey Andújar’s “Candela” in Santiago and Several Universities Writer Rey Andújar is coming to the Dominican Republic this week, invited by Alfaguara Publishing to present “Candela” at three universities in Santo Domingo and in Santiago de los Caballeros. In the latter city, the activity will take place on Thursday October 2 at … Continue reading "Alfaguara to Present Rey Andújar’s “Candela” in Santiago and Several Universities"

• President Meets US Commerce Secretary and Business People Interested in Investing in DR

  President Meets US Commerce Secretary and Business People Interested in Investing in DR On Monday, President Leonel Fernández met with US Commerce Secretary, Carlos M. Gutiérrez and a group of business people in the National Palace where they discussed establishing a market in the Dominican Republic, taking advantage of the regional opportunities on offer as … Continue reading "President Meets US Commerce Secretary and Business People Interested in Investing in DR"

• Dominican Republic Takes Part in Incentive Travel and Meetings Fair in Chicago

  Dominican Republic Takes Part in Incentive Travel and Meetings Fair in Chicago The Ministry of Tourism together with a group of hotel managers, Destination Management Companies (DMC’s) and tour operators are participating in the “Incentive Travel and Meetings Exhibition” (IT&ME 2008) being held in Chicago, Illinois. The DR’s participation in the fair is aimed at … Continue reading "Dominican Republic Takes Part in Incentive Travel and Meetings Fair in Chicago"

• Frank Jorge Elías Businessman of the Year 2008 in the United States

  Frank Jorge Elías Businessman of the Year 2008 in the United States Frank Jorge Elías, President of Super Channel Caribbean, Dominican View and Super Channel 33 was honored as Businessman of the Year 2008 for his work in business and telecommunications. Mr. Elías received the prize from Latin Pride, a US-based organization that recognizes Latinos … Continue reading "Frank Jorge Elías Businessman of the Year 2008 in the United States"

• President Fernández Receives International Leadership Award

  President Fernández Receives International Leadership Award President Leonel Fernández received the International Leadership Award from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. This award, established 30 years ago, is bestowed upon individuals from around the world known to be important personalities within the international community. This award, established 30 years ago, is bestowed upon individuals from … Continue reading "President Fernández Receives International Leadership Award"

• (Versión en español) Celebran seminario "Energías Renovables y el Uso Racional de Energía"

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• Biodiversity Law Project Submitted to Congress

  Biodiversity Law Project Submitted to Congress The Executive office submitted a draft law project to Congress that would allow for the adequate administration, conservation and sustainable use of the country´s biodiversity and natural resources. A second draft law project, submitted through the Senate, calls for the “formulation and conduction of policies to secure modern biotechnology.” … Continue reading "Biodiversity Law Project Submitted to Congress"

• (Versión en español) Bartenders de RD expondrán sus destrezas en el XXXIII Concurso Nacional de Cócteles

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