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• (Versión en español) Santo Domingo Jazz Big Band, en Casa de España

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• “Dominican Republic 2030: Toward a Cohesive Nation” Published

  “Dominican Republic 2030: Toward a Cohesive Nation” Published With the assistance of Dominican Vice-President Rafael Alburquerque and José Luis Machinea, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Juan Temístocles Montás, Minister of Economy, Planning and Development presented the document “The Dominican Republic 2030: Toward a Cohesive Nation.” …the biggest … Continue reading "“Dominican Republic 2030: Toward a Cohesive Nation” Published"

• The Passing of Juan A. Paulino, Revered Activist of the Dominican Diaspora in the United States

  The Passing of Juan A. Paulino, Revered Activist of the Dominican Diaspora in the United States Juan A. Paulino (Santiago, Dominican Republic, 1931), revered activist of the Dominican Community in the United States, passed away on May 30, 2008. In response to your interest, we are publishing the following piece by Ramona Hernández, Professor of … Continue reading "The Passing of Juan A. Paulino, Revered Activist of the Dominican Diaspora in the United States"

• Brazilians Confirm Preference for Dominican Republic as Tourist Destination

  Brazilians Confirm Preference for Dominican Republic as Tourist Destination Brazil’s growing predilection for the DR as their favorite tourist destination continues to consolidate. This was confirmed, for one, by the fact that the CVC tourism operators’ agency has extended its charter flights from Brazil to the DR until the first week of August. “This information,” … Continue reading "Brazilians Confirm Preference for Dominican Republic as Tourist Destination"

• Santo Domingo Hosts ECLAC Meeting

  Santo Domingo Hosts ECLAC Meeting The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) will begin its 32nd Ministerial Meeting this coming Tuesday in Santo Domingo where it will discuss strategic themes for development in the region. The meeting, in which representatives from 50 countries will participate, is being called “Productive Transformation 20 Years … Continue reading "Santo Domingo Hosts ECLAC Meeting"

• Renewable Energy Decree Goes into Effect

  Renewable Energy Decree Goes into Effect Dominican President Leonel Fernández decreed into law the Application Regulation of the Renewable Energy Sources Development Incentive Law Number 57-07. This judicial resolution will open the door to a new system in terms of the development of renewable energy in the Dominican Republic that will lower the amount of … Continue reading "Renewable Energy Decree Goes into Effect"

• Dominican Republic and Cuba Move Toward Free Trade Agreement

  Dominican Republic and Cuba Move Toward Free Trade Agreement The Dominican Republic and Cuba agreed on Wednesday to form commissions to begin the writing of a Free Trade Agreement, free of customs duties. President Leonel Fernández and the First Vice-President of the Cuban Council of State Ramón Machado Ventura discussed the relations between their countries … Continue reading "Dominican Republic and Cuba Move Toward Free Trade Agreement"

• (Versión en español) COE informa seguirán las lluvias en 21 provincias del país

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• President Fernández Proposes Creation of Emergency Plan to Combat Food and Oil Crisis

  President Fernández Proposes Creation of Emergency Plan to Combat Food and Oil Crisis The President of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernández, on Wednesday proposed the application of an emergency action plan that would allow the world’s most vulnerable countries to have access to enough resources to confront the rising costs of oil and to adopt … Continue reading "President Fernández Proposes Creation of Emergency Plan to Combat Food and Oil Crisis"

• The General Law of Consumer Rights and Protection Goes into Effect

  The General Law of Consumer Rights and Protection Goes into Effect As of four days ago, Dominican consumers have a new instrument of protection in their hands. The General Law of Consumers and Users Rights and Protection went into effect on May 30. …the consumer has the right to petition directly to the Pro-Consumer organization … Continue reading "The General Law of Consumer Rights and Protection Goes into Effect"