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• Five Weekly Non-Stop Flights From Russia to Dominican Republic

  Five Weekly Non-Stop Flights From Russia to Dominican Republic Two of the major Russian airlines will increase their weekly non-stop flights from two to five between Moscow and St. Petersburg starting this winter and spring. This new schedule will increase the flow of Russian tourists to the Dominican Republic by 100%. Thanks to this fact, … Continue reading "Five Weekly Non-Stop Flights From Russia to Dominican Republic"

• (Versión en español) Exposición personal de Pedro P. Méndez García

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• (Versión en español) Seminario Wifredo Garcia en el Centro León de Santiago

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• President Fernández Presents his Rescue Plan for Global Financial Crisis

  President Fernández Presents his Rescue Plan for Global Financial Crisis Speaking at the 63rd Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Dominican President Leonel Fernández proposed his ideas for the creation of a rescue plan that would enable poor countries to achieve their goals stated in the Millennium Development Objectives. He called on … Continue reading "President Fernández Presents his Rescue Plan for Global Financial Crisis"

• DR Could Use United Nations Model in its Academic Programs

  DR Could Use United Nations Model in its Academic Programs The Dominican Republic may choose to include the United Nations model in its academic programs so that students can develop competency in such important areas as conservation, environmental protection and conflict management and solutions. “It is to be able to guarantee social equality, access to … Continue reading "DR Could Use United Nations Model in its Academic Programs"

• The Dominican Diaspora Responsible for 8% of the GDP in the First Semester of the Year

  The Dominican Diaspora Responsible for 8% of the GDP in the First Semester of the Year The Dominican community living abroad contributed $59,693.8 billion dollars to the country´s economy during the first semester of 2008 through monetary remittances and money spent on touristic visits. This amount represents 8% of the country´s Gross National Product (GDP), … Continue reading "The Dominican Diaspora Responsible for 8% of the GDP in the First Semester of the Year"

• City Halls around the Country Launch Gender Equality Regulations

  City Halls around the Country Launch Gender Equality Regulations The City Hall of the National District (ADN) released a Gender Equality Regulation that elevates the participation of women on the town hall lists, in keeping with Article 226 found in Law 176-07 with jurisdiction in the National District and municipalities around the country. Article 368 … Continue reading "City Halls around the Country Launch Gender Equality Regulations"

• Mayor David Cicilline To Officially Welcome The DANR 11th Annual National Conference To The City of Providence, RI

  Mayor David Cicilline To Officially Welcome The DANR 11th Annual National Conference To The City of Providence, RI The Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR) is pleased to announce that David Cicilline, Mayor of the city of Providence, Rhode Island will give the official welcome address at the DANR 11th Annual National Conference. He will address … Continue reading "Mayor David Cicilline To Officially Welcome The DANR 11th Annual National Conference To The City of Providence, RI"

• (Versión en español) Cientos de jóvenes participaron de las actividades culturales del I Congreso Nacional de Juventudes

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• Government Announces Second Metro Line for Santo Domingo

  Government Announces Second Metro Line for Santo Domingo President Leonel Fernández announced that by the end of this year the government will be beginning the commercial bidding process for the construction of the second Metro line in Santo Domingo. “We´re seeking to strengthen all our institutions and to create the conditions for a more modern … Continue reading "Government Announces Second Metro Line for Santo Domingo"