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• Dominicanaonline.org's Virtual Library

  Dominicanaonline.org’s Virtual Library This Friday, May 2, 2008, Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) will present the literary works by Dominican authors that comprise Portal Dominicanaonline.org’s Virtual Library. The event will occur at 6:30 pm at the GFDD/FUNGLODE pavilion at the XI Santo Domingo International Book Fair, … Continue reading "Dominicanaonline.org’s Virtual Library"

• (Versión en español) Proyección del Documental "Pelo Bueno Pelo Malo"

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• Juan Daniel Balcácer Wins Eduardo León Jimenes 2008 National Book Fair Prize

  Juan Daniel Balcácer Wins Eduardo León Jimenes 2008 National Book Fair Prize Historian Juan Daniel Balcácer received the Eduardo León Jimenes 2008 National Book Fair Prize on Tuesday April 29 for his book, “Trujillo: The Tyrannicide of 1961.” “Trujillo: The Tyrannicide of 1961” was chosen among 48 books that were competing for the country’s most … Continue reading "Juan Daniel Balcácer Wins Eduardo León Jimenes 2008 National Book Fair Prize"

• Kalunga Eh! Los Congos of Villa Mella Presented at Book Fair

  Kalunga Eh! Los Congos of Villa Mella Presented at Book Fair Carlos Hernández Soto’s book “Kalunga Eh! The Congos of Villa Mella” was featured in the Craft area of 11th International Book Fair of Santo Domingo 2008. …the author, pointed out that his book is the result of an arduous investigation of the themes referred … Continue reading "Kalunga Eh! Los Congos of Villa Mella Presented at Book Fair"

• DR to Receive 10 Million Euros for Education and Environment Ministries

  DR to Receive 10 Million Euros for Education and Environment Ministries The Dominican Republic signed two agreements in the amount of 10 million Euros that will benefit the Ministries of Education and Environment. According to the terms, this financial cooperation agreement is not refundable and is to be directed toward helping ease the global environmental … Continue reading "DR to Receive 10 Million Euros for Education and Environment Ministries"

• (Versión en español) Contribuyentes califican positivamente la Oficina Virtual de Impuestos Internos

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• “A Sea of Stories” Attracts Thousands of Children to Book Fair

  “A Sea of Stories” Attracts Thousands of Children to Book Fair Arriving from everywhere at all hours, children and teens are coming from schools and home to partake in the marvelous “Sea of Stories” at the Children’s Book Fair that forms part of the 11th International Book Fair of Santo Domingo 2008. “A Sea of … Continue reading "“A Sea of Stories” Attracts Thousands of Children to Book Fair"

• FUNGLODE/GFDD Call for Entrants for 2008 Book Awards

  FUNGLODE/GFDD Call for Entrants for 2008 Book Awards With the presentation of books by the 2007 literary and journalism award winners, FUNGLODE/GFDD used the opportunity to announce the opening of its 2008 contest. Other news included the fact that, beginning this year, the competition will be open to all foreigners who hold legal residence in … Continue reading "FUNGLODE/GFDD Call for Entrants for 2008 Book Awards"

• Incubator Business Networks Should Promote Highly Competitive Companies

  Incubator Business Networks Should Promote Highly Competitive Companies The National Competitiveness Council (CNC) negotiated for the implementation of an incubator business network that would facilitate the coordinated development of highly competitive companies based on the availability of intellectual capital and continuous innovation. Currently, the DR works with PROINCUBE which provides assistance to people interested in … Continue reading "Incubator Business Networks Should Promote Highly Competitive Companies"

• Dominican Surfing Team Places 8th - Among Ten Best in the World

  Dominican Surfing Team Places 8th – Among Ten Best in the World For the second year in a row, the Dominican team participated in the World Surfing Championship Masters Category, organized by the International Surfing Association. The national surfing team came in 8th place, classifying among the top ten surfing teams in the world in … Continue reading "Dominican Surfing Team Places 8th – Among Ten Best in the World"