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• Forestry Law Increases Punishment for Illegal Tree Cutting

  Forestry Law Increases Punishment for Illegal Tree Cutting The Minister of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARENA) announced at the Forestry Dialogue Table (MDB), in his capacity as the sector’s director, that he handed the government the document that will permit the Dominican Republic to adopt clear laws to regulate wood and timber production and to … Continue reading "Forestry Law Increases Punishment for Illegal Tree Cutting"

• (Versión en español) Julio Susana expondrá en el Museo de la Familia Dominicana

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• Tourism Minister Calls for “Radical Changes” in Las Terrenas

  Tourism Minister Calls for “Radical Changes” in Las Terrenas Dominican Tourism Minister, Francisco Javier García, recently proclaimed that “the moment has come for Las Terrenas to radically change” into a model tourism area. To further that goal, the Minister has announced the undertaking of important construction projects to be developed by the Executive Committee of … Continue reading "Tourism Minister Calls for “Radical Changes” in Las Terrenas"

• (Versión en español) Sectur Gradúa a 40 Guías Turísticos para el corredor Diego de Ocampo

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• 36 Full-Feature Films Will Be Projected During the II Dominican Republic Global Film Festival

  36 Full-Feature Films Will Be Projected During the II Dominican Republic Global Film Festival A total of 36 feature-length fiction and documentary films have been confirmed to be screened during the second edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival, which will be celebrated November 19-23, 2008. The Dominican Republic’s most prestigious international film festival … Continue reading "36 Full-Feature Films Will Be Projected During the II Dominican Republic Global Film Festival"

• New Tourism Strategy Oriented Toward US Hispanic Market and Potential Investors

  New Tourism Strategy Oriented Toward US Hispanic Market and Potential Investors The Dominican Republic will capitalize on its close proximity to the United States and the economic crisis gripping that nation. Dominican Tourism Minister Francisco Javier García announced the adoption of innovative strategies oriented toward the US Hispanic niche. “We are now going to target … Continue reading "New Tourism Strategy Oriented Toward US Hispanic Market and Potential Investors"

• (Versión en español) Convocan a diálogo para la reforma Constitucional

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• More Than 2.5 Million Tourists Visit Between January and August 2008

  More Than 2.5 Million Tourists Visit Between January and August 2008 During the first 8 months of this year, 2,567,050 foreign visitors have arrived at the various airports around the country. This significant figure is equivalent to an increase of 4.5% with respect to the same time last year between August and January 2007… This … Continue reading "More Than 2.5 Million Tourists Visit Between January and August 2008"

• Alfaguara to Present Rey Andújar’s “Candela” in Santiago and Several Universities

  Alfaguara to Present Rey Andújar’s “Candela” in Santiago and Several Universities Writer Rey Andújar is coming to the Dominican Republic this week, invited by Alfaguara Publishing to present “Candela” at three universities in Santo Domingo and in Santiago de los Caballeros. In the latter city, the activity will take place on Thursday October 2 at … Continue reading "Alfaguara to Present Rey Andújar’s “Candela” in Santiago and Several Universities"

• President Meets US Commerce Secretary and Business People Interested in Investing in DR

  President Meets US Commerce Secretary and Business People Interested in Investing in DR On Monday, President Leonel Fernández met with US Commerce Secretary, Carlos M. Gutiérrez and a group of business people in the National Palace where they discussed establishing a market in the Dominican Republic, taking advantage of the regional opportunities on offer as … Continue reading "President Meets US Commerce Secretary and Business People Interested in Investing in DR"