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• Antonio Méndez Awarded Ultramar Prize for Literature at Book Fair 2009

  Antonio Méndez Awarded Ultramar Prize for Literature at Book Fair 2009 The National Publishing House of the Ministry of Culture presented Antonio Méndez with the Ultramar Prize for Literature at the International Book Fair 2009 for his book: “The Dominican Woman: Immigrant in Search of Equality.” The Dominican author explains that the book is the … Continue reading "Antonio Méndez Awarded Ultramar Prize for Literature at Book Fair 2009"

• (Versión en español) Teatro rodante dominicano "La vida es otra cosa" de Jeannette Miller

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• International Book Fair Dedicates Street to Carmen Quidiello de Bosch on First Day

  International Book Fair Dedicates Street to Carmen Quidiello de Bosch on First Day The Ministry of Culture (SEC) and the General Management of the Book Fair named one of the streets in the fairgrounds after Carmen Quidiello de Bosch as part of the first day of opening event of the XII International Book Fair being … Continue reading "International Book Fair Dedicates Street to Carmen Quidiello de Bosch on First Day"

• President Swears In Dominican Community Council Members Abroad

  President Swears In Dominican Community Council Members Abroad President Leonel Fernández swore in the members of the National Council for the Dominican Communities Abroad (CODEX, Spanish acronym) last Wednesday, in keeping with the recent law 1-08. The president, during a ceremony held in the Council Hall of the National Palace, emphasized the importance of the … Continue reading "President Swears In Dominican Community Council Members Abroad"

• La declaración IR-13 de impuestos se realizará de manera electrónica a partir de febrero

  La declaración IR-13 de impuestos se realizará de manera electrónica a partir de febrero La Dirección General de Impuestos Internos (DGII) da un nuevo paso de avance en materia tecnológica. A partir de la primera semana de febrero, las declaraciones juradas anuales del agente de retención de asalariados (IR-13) para el año fiscal 2007 y … Continue reading "La declaración IR-13 de impuestos se realizará de manera electrónica a partir de febrero"

• 2.5 Million Students to Learn About Contagious Disease Prevention

  2.5 Million Students to Learn About Contagious Disease PreventionOne of the projects of the 2008 “National Year of Health Promotion” will begin this week with a National Health Educational Campaign under the auspices of the Public Health and Education Ministry.The program will set out to educate some 2.5 million public school children about the prevention, … Continue reading "2.5 Million Students to Learn About Contagious Disease Prevention"

• ISR Raises Exemptible Salary to RD $26,334.75 Per Month

  ISR Raises Exemptible Salary to RD $26,334.75 Per MonthThe General Office of Internal Taxes (DGII, Spanish acronym) announced the new income tax scales that will go into effect this year. Those who earn less than RD$26,334.75 per month will be exempt from paying income tax. That is to say, RD$2,147.84 more than last year’s (2007) … Continue reading "ISR Raises Exemptible Salary to RD $26,334.75 Per Month"

• Remodeling of Saona Island Port to Begin in February

  Remodeling of Saona Island Port to Begin in FebruaryThe Rescue and Planning Commission of the Eastern National Park, Saona Island announced that remodeling work will get underway on the port in this touristic community and will cost $1.2 million Dominican Pesos. Luis Simó, deputy tourism secretary for International Affairs and coordinator of the Commission, said … Continue reading "Remodeling of Saona Island Port to Begin in February"

• (Versión en español) Exposiciones en el MAM

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• Santo Domingo to Host the First International Energy Week

  Santo Domingo to Host the First International Energy Week Santo Domingo will host the First International Energy Week (SEIDE, Spanish acronym), organized by the National Energy Commission along with some 30 other public and private institutions working in conjunction with international technical and cooperation organizations. This event will bring together government ministers from the energy … Continue reading "Santo Domingo to Host the First International Energy Week"