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• Constitutional Reform to be Submitted to Congress on August 16

  Constitutional Reform to be Submitted to Congress on August 16 Dominican President Leonel Fernández announced that he would submit the Constitutional Reform Project to the National Congress on August 16. The reform measures were prepared by a commission of jurists then submitted to popular vote. President Fernández then suggested that the reforms should undergo Assembly … Continue reading "Constitutional Reform to be Submitted to Congress on August 16"

• (Versión en español) Gobierno Inicia Cambio de 10 millones de Bombillas

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• (Versión en español) Diálogo: Arte contemporáneo: ¿Creatividad sin limites éticos?

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• Dominican Film "Pinchos & Rolos" Shows at the New York Latino International Film Festival

  Dominican Film “Pinchos & Rolos” Shows at the New York Latino International Film Festival The short film, “Pinchos & Rolos,” made by US-based Dominican Freddy Vargas was selected to participate in the New York Latino International Film Festival. The film, which was shot in 4 days in the Dominican neighborhood of Washington Heights in upper Manhattan, … Continue reading "Dominican Film “Pinchos & Rolos” Shows at the New York Latino International Film Festival"

• "The History of Merengue" on Tour in United States

  “The History of Merengue” on Tour in United States   The Dominican Merengue will once again fill some of the biggest dance halls in the world, represented by its best protagonists.  Frank Cruz, Francis “Songo” Santana, Vinicio “Mambo” Franco and Joseíto “El Diablo” Mateo will reunite on the stage to sing the most unforgettable Merengue … Continue reading "”The History of Merengue” on Tour in United States"

• (Versión en español) El Festival Brugal, con más merengue que nunca

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• Venezuelan Foreign Minister Meets with Dominican Secretary of State

  Venezuelan Foreign Minister Meets with Dominican Secretary of State The Foreign Minister from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, held an intense work session with Dominican Secretary of State Miguel Mejía to analyze the integration projects and agreements between the two countries. …During the two-hour meeting in the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry, the two … Continue reading "Venezuelan Foreign Minister Meets with Dominican Secretary of State"

• Duty Free Zone Being Re-launched

  Duty Free Zone Being Re-launched Authorities and representatives of the duty free zones announced they will put into effect a project to re-launch the local textile sector with the objective of identifying potential markets and buyers in the United States and Europe. The initiative seeks to reposition the sector, one of the most productive in … Continue reading "Duty Free Zone Being Re-launched"

• Venezuelan Foreign Minister Meets with Dominican Secretary of State

  Venezuelan Foreign Minister Meets with Dominican Secretary of State The Foreign Minister from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, held an intense work session with Dominican Secretary of State Miguel Mejía to analyze the integration projects and agreements between the two countries. …During the two-hour meeting in the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry, the two … Continue reading "Venezuelan Foreign Minister Meets with Dominican Secretary of State"

• Dominican Flag Given to Olympic Team to Travel to China Games

  Dominican Flag Given to Olympic Team to Travel to China Games President Leonel Fernánez gave the national flag to the Dominican Olympic Committee which will travel soon to the games in China. Members of the Committee include Luisín Mejía, president; Juan Vila, Chief of Mission; Sports Minister Felipe (Jay) Payano; Dr. Milton Pinedo, Chief Physician … Continue reading "Dominican Flag Given to Olympic Team to Travel to China Games"