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• First Direct Bogotá-Santo Domingo Flight

  First Direct Bogotá-Santo Domingo Flight Avianca inaugurated its new Bogotá-Santo Domingo route, with the first direct flight arriving at this terminal, replete with tourists and Diplomats from Colombia and the Dominican Republic. “These weekly flights are going to be extremely useful for commerce, tourism, and are a huge step in the consolidation of bilateral relations” … Continue reading "First Direct Bogotá-Santo Domingo Flight"

• Everything Ready for 2008 Merengue Festival

  Everything Ready for 2008 Merengue Festival The 41st edition of the Brugal Merengue Festival 2008 will feature, for the first time, a simultaneous live closing in both the Dominican and Puerto Rican capitals. The Tourism Promotion Office (OPT) in Puerto Rico and the Association of Hotels of Santo Domingo officially launched the event – to … Continue reading "Everything Ready for 2008 Merengue Festival"

• "In the Heights" Wins Tony Awards

  “In the Heights” Wins Tony Awards The Latin Diaspora in the United States continues to churn out successes. The latest was the musical, “In the Heights,” that won four Tony Awards – out of its impressive 13 nominations. The musical won Tony Awards for: Best Orchestration, Best Choreography, Best Original Score and Best Broadway Musical. … Continue reading "”In the Heights” Wins Tony Awards"

• (Versión en español) Impulsan el Desarrollo de Proyectos Emprendedores

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• Manuel Tapia Brea’s Book of Stories Published

  Manuel Tapia Brea’s Book of Stories Published President Leonel Fernández and First Lady Margarita Cedeño de Fernández oversaw the launching of Manuel Tapia Brea’s book of stories, “International Focus 1966-1970” a collection of the journalist’s stories from that period. Bolívar Tapia, in the name of his family, thanked President Fernández for having written the prologue … Continue reading "Manuel Tapia Brea’s Book of Stories Published"

• “Dominican Workers Movement” Photo Exhibit Opens

  “Dominican Workers Movement” Photo Exhibit Opens The Ministry of Culture announced the opening of the “Dominican Workers Movement” photo exhibit on display at the Narcizo González of Villa Juana Cultural Center in the Silvano Lora Hall. “It is very significant that today we are inaugurating this exhibition for the second time and further demonstrating the … Continue reading "“Dominican Workers Movement” Photo Exhibit Opens"

• (Versión en español) Exposición en el MAM

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• Government Initiates Strategic Plan to Confront Food and Energy Crisis

  Government Initiates Strategic Plan to Confront Food and Energy Crisis On Thursday, Dominican President Leonel Fernández began a series of work meetings with various government sectors to draw up an “Integral Development Plan” to confront the various aspects of the world crisis stemming from the rising food and fuel prices. The permanent work group was … Continue reading "Government Initiates Strategic Plan to Confront Food and Energy Crisis"

• The Dominican Republic to Compete in the Latin American Athletic Championships

  The Dominican Republic to Compete in the Latin American Athletic Championships The Dominican Republic is hoping its athletes will win a trophy at the Latin American Athletic Championships that begin this Friday in Iquique, Chile.  “We have great expectations for the 440 relay team, Tyron Reyes running the 800 meter race and Kelvin Herrera in … Continue reading "The Dominican Republic to Compete in the Latin American Athletic Championships"

• President Fernández Proposes Countries Facing International Economic Crises Form Block

  President Fernández Proposes Countries Facing International Economic Crises Form Block Dominican President Leonel Fernández proposed the creation of a block comprised of the 157 countries affected by the rise of oil prices as a way of demanding that oil producers invest part of the unregulated profits they earn in prepaid sales. “The idea is to … Continue reading "President Fernández Proposes Countries Facing International Economic Crises Form Block"