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• Culture Ministry Announces the Deadline for Entries for the Annual Literature and Music Award

  Culture Ministry Announces the Deadline for Entries for the Annual Literature and Music AwardsSecretary of State for Culture, through the General Secretary of Books and Reading , announced the deadline for entering works that will participate in the Annual Literature and Music Awards for the year 2008. The deadline has been set for January 31, … Continue reading "Culture Ministry Announces the Deadline for Entries for the Annual Literature and Music Award"

• Preparations Begin for 2008 ITB Fair as the

  Preparations Begin for 2008 ITB Fair as the Dominican Republic Will Be the Host CountryThe countdown begins. Within two months the Dominican Republic will display its tourism splendor in Berlin, Germany as host country  of the 43rd ITB Fair, opening March 4th.This year, the attention of the 170 participating countries will be centered on the Dominican Republican … Continue reading "Preparations Begin for 2008 ITB Fair as the"

• (Versión en español) Tripulación Crucero Mediterráneo entrega juguetes a 300 niños

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• Agreement Reached to Promote Socially Responsible Business Practices

  Agreement Reached   to Promote Socially Responsible Business Practices The National Competition Council (CNC) and the NGO Alliance will work together to promote Socially Responsible Business Practices with the understanding that such initiatives will positively impact human development. Andrés van der Horst Álvarez, Executive Director of the CNC and Brito Fernández, President of the NGO Alliance … Continue reading "Agreement Reached to Promote Socially Responsible Business Practices"

• "GOOD MORNING GUAVABERRY" COCOLA FESTIVAL

  “GOOD MORNING GUAVABERRY” COCOLA FESTIVALThe Cocola “Good Morning Guavaberry” Cultural Festival begins this Sunday, December 23 at 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The festival will open with a parade led by the Guloyas who will dance through the streets of San Pedro de Macorís. There will also be a musical presentation in honor of the … Continue reading "”GOOD MORNING GUAVABERRY” COCOLA FESTIVAL"

• Motorcycles and Vans Given to Officials to Step Up Security in Tourist Areas

  Motorcycles and Vans Given to Officials to Step Up Security in Tourist AreasThe Secretary of State for Tourism (Sectur) and various hotel companies have given 36 motorcycles and four vans to the National Police and to the Tourism Police with the objective of beefing up protection in the country’s tourism areas. Twenty four of the … Continue reading "Motorcycles and Vans Given to Officials to Step Up Security in Tourist Areas"

• Sectur Opens an Information Office

  Sectur Opens an Information OfficeThe Secretary of State for Tourism (Sectur) opened a Tourism Information Access Office (OAI) which will give citizens the opportunity to solicit information about projects underway by this sector in the Dominican Republic.The Office will be coordinated by Epifania de la Cruz and will operate on the first floor of the … Continue reading "Sectur Opens an Information Office"

• “With Certain Heroes” Pays Tribute to Noel and

  “With Certain Heroes” Pays Tribute to Noel and Olga Volunteers Around 4,500 volunteers who worked to save the lives of the victims of Tropical Storms Noel and Olga in the Dominican Republic enjoyed a tribute in their honor last Tuesday with a live concert given by 18 musicians as well as the presence of the President … Continue reading "“With Certain Heroes” Pays Tribute to Noel and"

• Homenaje al maestro Félix Rosario en el Teatro Nacional

  Homenaje al maestro Félix Rosario en el Teatro NacionalLa producción musical “La Magia de un Maestro”, que será presentada el próximo jueves 20 de diciembre en la Sala Principal del Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito, rendirá tributo a la trayectoria musical del maestro Félix Del Rosario tras 56 años en los escenarios.La propuesta musical, organizada por … Continue reading "Homenaje al maestro Félix Rosario en el Teatro Nacional"

• Economic Association Agreement with EU Goes Into Effect

  Economic Association Agreement with EU Goes Into EffectThe Dominican government announced on Tuesday that the Economic Association Agreement, signed by 15 Caribbean countries including the Dominican Republic and the European Commission is in effect and will allow the exportation of various agricultural and industrial products to Europe free of customs taxes.The Secretary of State for … Continue reading "Economic Association Agreement with EU Goes Into Effect"