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• Tourism on the Rise for Eleventh Straight Month

  Tourism on the Rise for Eleventh Straight Month The Dominican Republic continues consolidating itself as an attractive tourist destination as is confirmed with the news that, for the 11th straight month, large numbers of foreign tourists are arriving at the various airports around the country. The Dominican Republic continues consolidating itself as an attractive tourist … Continue reading "Tourism on the Rise for Eleventh Straight Month"

• Dominican Republic Participates in Virtual Educa 2008 in Spain

  Dominican Republic Participates in Virtual Educa 2008 in SpainSince yesterday, the Dominican Republic has been participating in Virtual Educa 2008, which will be celebrated until next Friday, July 18 in Zaragoza, Spain, within the framework of the 2008 Zaragoza International Exposition. Representatives of the Ministries of Education and Higher Education, Fundacion Global Democracia y Desarrollo … Continue reading "Dominican Republic Participates in Virtual Educa 2008 in Spain"

• Digital Cities Program Gets Underway

  Digital Cities Program Gets Underway The Administrative Ministry of the Presidency put into effect the Digital Cities Program that will be carried out through a cooperation agreement signed by the Latin American Association of Research Centers and Telecommunication Companies (AHCIET), the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications (INDOTEL) and the Presidential Office for Information and Communication Technology … Continue reading "Digital Cities Program Gets Underway"

• Mega-Concert of the Summer in Santiago

  Mega-Concert of the Summer in Santiago Santiago’s new Cibao Arena Dr. Oscar Gobaira (formerly the Santiago Sports Palace) will be the scene of “Mega-Concert of the Summer,” that will feature the most important elements of Dominican tropical music. The event will raise funds for the various organizations that work for the development of the city … Continue reading "Mega-Concert of the Summer in Santiago"

• Objetual, muestra de arte performance

  Objetual, muestra de arte performance La Secretaría de Estado de Cultura, Arte Estudio y el Museo de Arte Moderno se complacen en invitarle a la presentación del performance Artistas:Sayuri Guzman, Jochi Muñoz,Lina Aybar, Francis Taylor,Yokaira Marrero Martes 15 de Julio 2008 7:30 p.m. de la noche Sala de proyectos Museo de Arte Moderno Fecha de … Continue reading "Objetual, muestra de arte performance"

• President Fernández Warns Against Excessive Speculation in the Oil Market

  President Fernández Warns Against Excessive Speculation in the Oil Market Dominican President Leonel Fernández, in his final declaration at the Petrocaribe summit, called on member countries to remain alert to the excessive and unregulated speculation going on in the international oil markets. He said it has become a decisive factor in the immeasurable and disproportionate … Continue reading "President Fernández Warns Against Excessive Speculation in the Oil Market"

• Attorney General Announces Crackdown on Pirating

  Attorney General Announces Crackdown on Pirating The District Attorney, Business Software Alliance-BSA and Dominican Microsoft announced the intensification of raids on commercial centers or sales points where computer equipment is found to be violating Law 65-00 that governs Intellectual Property and Authors Rights. “This year we are intensifying inspections of these places, many of which … Continue reading "Attorney General Announces Crackdown on Pirating"

• President Fernández Arrives in Venezuela for PetroCaribe Summit

  President Fernández Arrives in Venezuela for PetroCaribe Summit Dominican President Leonel Fernández arrived last Saturday to Venezuela to participate in the 5th Extraordinary PetroCaribe Summit to be officially inaugurated on Sunday. He will also propose the formation of a Petrocaribe block of nations to push for the creation of the so-called Solidarity Oil Fund. The … Continue reading "President Fernández Arrives in Venezuela for PetroCaribe Summit"

• CNC and USAID Promote Commerce and Business Climate for Competitiveness

  CNC and USAID Promote Commerce and Business Climate for Competitiveness The National Competitiveness Council (CNC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID-RD) is promoting the facilitation of commerce, the creation of a business climate and the improvement of collaboration between industries through the Rural Economic Diversification Project. The Project will lend support to … Continue reading "CNC and USAID Promote Commerce and Business Climate for Competitiveness"

• (Versión en español) Grupo Cerca Reconoce a Ministerio de Turismo

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