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• (Versión en español) DGII, entre los 20 expositores más destacados de Expo Cibao 2008

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• President Leonel Fernández Will Attend the Opening of the UN General Assembly

  President Leonel Fernández Will Attend the Opening of the UN General Assembly President Leonel Fernández traveled to New York City to attend the opening of 63rd session of the United Nations General Assembly. President Fernández will be accompanied by his wife, First Lady Margarita Cedeño de Fernández at the annual reception being hosted by US … Continue reading "President Leonel Fernández Will Attend the Opening of the UN General Assembly"

• (Versión en español) Gobierno dominicano entrega ayuda en solidaridad con el pueblo cubano

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• Dominican Republic and Haiti Reach Agreements on Joint Environmental Protection Measures

  Dominican Republic and Haiti Reach Agreements on Joint Environmental Protection Measures The Dominican Republic and Haiti arrived at a series of joint decisions to protect the environment and natural resources they share on the island of Hispaniola. In October, both countries will initiate the reforestation efforts contained in the National Quisqueya Verde Plan. Both Caribbean … Continue reading "Dominican Republic and Haiti Reach Agreements on Joint Environmental Protection Measures"

• UNAPEC Launches

  UNAPEC Launches Mariano Lebrón Saviñón´s Book The APEC University (UNAPEC) launched Mariano Lebrón Saviñón´s “You Don´t Say and Other Linguistics Topics” (“Usted no lo diga y otros temas de lingüística”) in which the author summarizes the history of the Spanish language. The book includes an alphabetical list of recommendations and examples of correct word usage. … Continue reading "UNAPEC Launches"

• Juan Luis Guerra Becomes First Dominican Named “Artist for Peace” by UNESCO

  Juan Luis Guerra Becomes First Dominican Named “Artist for Peace” by UNESCO The United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) awarded Juan Luis Guerra with the title “Artist for Peace,” making him the first Dominican, and first Caribbean, to receive this distinction from the international organization. “This distinction has been placed in good … Continue reading "Juan Luis Guerra Becomes First Dominican Named “Artist for Peace” by UNESCO"

• President Gives Congress a Proposal for Constitutional Reform Law

  President Gives Congress a Proposal for Constitutional Reform Law Dominican President Leonel Fernández personally handed a Constitutional Reform bill to the National Congress which, among many things, proposes the reunification of presidential and congressional elections for the 2012. It it is a proposal that I am sure will provoke debates and generate controversy but we … Continue reading "President Gives Congress a Proposal for Constitutional Reform Law"

• Government Earmarks RD$6 Billion Pesos for Agricultural Support

  Government Earmarks RD$6 Billion Pesos for Agricultural Support The Dominican government has earmarked 6 billion pesos for the agricultural sector to be used for short, medium and long-term projects as a way of guaranteeing national agricultural production in the face of the world food crisis affecting many nations. “These 2.5 billion pesos will serve as … Continue reading "Government Earmarks RD$6 Billion Pesos for Agricultural Support"

• Commission to regulate investigation into disloyal business practices

  Commission to regulate investigation into disloyal business practices Dominican President Leonel Fernández swore in a Regulatory Commission for Disloyal Business Practices and Safety Measures and Protections. The Regulatory Commission for Disloyal Business Practices and on Measures and Protection of Consumers rights will establish norms and procedures oriented to prevent or correct the damage that can … Continue reading "Commission to regulate investigation into disloyal business practices"

• Head of State accepts credentials from New Ambassadors from France, Uruguay, Benin and Denmark

  Head of State accepts credentials from New Ambassadors from France, Uruguay, Benin and Denmark On Wednesday Dominican President Leonel Fernández received the official credential from new Ambassadors representing four countries: France, Uruguay, Benin and Denmark. Present at the ceremony held in the Ambassadors Hall of the National Palace was Dominican Vice President Rafael Alburquerque and … Continue reading "Head of State accepts credentials from New Ambassadors from France, Uruguay, Benin and Denmark"