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• Costa Rican Environmental Mission Visits the Dominican Republic for Exchange on Forestry Policy

  Costa Rican Environmental Mission Visits the Dominican Republic for Exchange on Forestry Policy Omar Ramírez Tejada, Environment Minister, received an Environment delegation from Costa Rica. The group is visiting the DR to become familiar with the details of the National Reforestation Plan of Quisqueya Verde. Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic are developing an exchange … Continue reading "Costa Rican Environmental Mission Visits the Dominican Republic for Exchange on Forestry Policy"

• Dominican Republic Intensifies Efforts to Expand Tourism to the US Midwest

  Dominican Republic Intensifies Efforts to Expand Tourism to the US Midwest The Tourism Promotion Office (OPT) of the Dominican Republic, with its headquarters in Chicago, is undertaking an aggressive strategy to expand its market in the Midwest United States and to open a new niche among this important American demographic.  “to promote destinations that need … Continue reading "Dominican Republic Intensifies Efforts to Expand Tourism to the US Midwest"

• 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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• Félix Sánchez Will Carry Dominican Flag at Beijing Olympics on August 5

  Félix Sánchez Will Carry Dominican Flag at Beijing Olympics on August 5 President of the Dominican Olympic Committee (COD), Luis Mejía, announced that 2004 Gold Medalist Félix Sánchez will carry the national flag for the Dominican delegation at the Beijing Olympic Games when they open in August. Sánchez, ganador de medalla de oro en los … Continue reading "Félix Sánchez Will Carry Dominican Flag at Beijing Olympics on August 5"

• 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"