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• German Government Promotes Natural Catastrophe Prevention in the Dominican Republic

  German Government Promotes Natural Catastrophe Prevention in the Dominican Republic German Ambassador Christian Germann and the National Director of the NGO World Vision, Claudio Doñé Castillo, inaugurated the “Mitigation of Disasters Through Early Alert Systems and Strengthening of Local Capacity in the Municipalities of Villa Altagracia, El Seibo and Tamayo.” The German government donated 255,000 … Continue reading "German Government Promotes Natural Catastrophe Prevention in the Dominican Republic"

• "The Generation Gap: Toward a Renovation of Hope” Will Be Launched Today in New York City

  “The Generation Gap: Toward a Renovation of Hope” Will Be Launched Today in New York City The book “The Generation Gap: Toward a Renovation of Hope” by Milton Morrison will be launched in New York City on August 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Caliope Bookstore on Dyckman Street in Washington Heights. The following Saturday, … Continue reading "”The Generation Gap: Toward a Renovation of Hope” Will Be Launched Today in New York City"

• EDANCO 2008, Fourth Contemporary Dance Concert

  EDANCO 2008, Fourth Contemporary Dance Concert A huge gathering of dancers, choreographers, actors and artists will take place on August 1,2 and 3rd . Among other participating will be the Silver Brown Company (USA), Transit (Spain), Archodanse (Haiti), and for the Dominican Republic Tatiana Mejia, Edmundo Poy, Dayme del Toro, Saul Ulerio, Armando Gonzalez, Ileana … Continue reading "EDANCO 2008, Fourth Contemporary Dance Concert"

• Final Phase of Ethanol Production Company

  Final Phase of Ethanol Production Company Miguel Mejía, government minister without portfolio, received Brazilian Ambassador Ronaldo Edgar Dunlop in his office at the National Palace yesterday. They announced at the meeting that the installation of the country’s ethanol production company is nearing completion and will soon be capable of exporting.  “There are Brazilian companies that … Continue reading "Final Phase of Ethanol Production Company"

• “Urgent, Emerging Art: Hulda & Gustavo" in the Lyle O. Reizel Art Gallery

  “Urgent, Emerging Art: Hulda & Gustavo” in the Lyle O. Reizel Art Gallery The Lyle O. Reitzel contemporary art gallery, fulfilling its inherent function of an open, new art space and its commitment to supporting young, emerging artists, is presenting its most recent discovery: Hulda Guzmán and Gustavo Peña. “…The two artists are Dominican honors … Continue reading "“Urgent, Emerging Art: Hulda & Gustavo” in the Lyle O. Reizel Art Gallery"

• (Versión en español) Ballet Nacional de Cuba interpretará "A la caída de la tarde" en su estreno mundial en la República Dominicana

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• Public Policy for Youth Development Unveiled by Government

  Public Policy for Youth Development Unveiled by Government On Friday, Dominican President Leonel Fernández launched the Public Policy Plan for Youth Development 2008-2015, a government initiative meant to guarantee the rights of this segment of the population in terms of education, health, employment, culture, sports and social participation. The government official added that in terms … Continue reading "Public Policy for Youth Development Unveiled by Government"

• (Versión en español) Alegría, mucho ritmo y recuerdos en la inauguración del Festival del Merengue

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• (Versión en español) Folklore dominicano "De Pura Cepa", en la Plaza España

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• Merengue Gains International Attention with Simulcast in DR and Puerto Rico

  Merengue Gains International Attention with Simulcast in DR and Puerto Rico The simulcast show of the closing of the 41st Merengue Festival in Santo Domingo and Puerto Rico will undoubtedly result in a huge boost in international interest in this musical style as well as in Dominican tourism.  “I think it is a good idea … Continue reading "Merengue Gains International Attention with Simulcast in DR and Puerto Rico"