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• Education Ministry Forms a National Risk Management Team

  Education Ministry Forms a National Risk Management TeamSanto Domingo,Dominican Republic,12/06/12 With the goal of insuring that all of the nation’s schools are prepared and can respond quickly to any emergency situation or disaster, the Ministry of Education (MINERD in Spanish) created the National Risk Management Team, which will facilitate the formation of risk management committees … Continue reading "Education Ministry Forms a National Risk Management Team"

• National Physical Ed Institute Celebrates Skills of Students Throughout Country

  National Physical Ed Institute Celebrates Skills of Students Throughout CountryGaspar Hernández, Dominican Republic, 12/6/12 As is customary, the National Physical Education Institute (INEFI in Spanish) and the Ministry of Education (MINERD) holds an annual inter-scholastic physical education gathering where students from all around the country show their physical, motor and sports skills as well as … Continue reading "National Physical Ed Institute Celebrates Skills of Students Throughout Country"

• Government-subsidized “Meal Centers”Announce the Organization of 155 Dinners in the Municipalities

  Government-subsidized “Meal Centers”Announce the Organization of 155 Dinners in the MunicipalitiesSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, 12/05/12 The general administrator of the state-subsidized “Meal Centers,” Mr. Ramón María Rodríguez, announced that 155 dinners will be organized in all municipalities of the nation, serving some 5,000 people at each location. Invited guests at the dinners will include the … Continue reading "Government-subsidized “Meal Centers”Announce the Organization of 155 Dinners in the Municipalities"

• Labor Ministry Follows Up Local Committee Reactivation to Eliminate Child Labor

  Labor Ministry Follows Up Local Committee Reactivation to Eliminate Child LaborSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 12/05/2012 The Labor Ministry’s Special Unit to Combat Child Labor held a meeting with local committees in the provinces of Dajabón and San Francisco de Macorís to create working agendas that will ultimately contribute to the eradication of child labor through … Continue reading "Labor Ministry Follows Up Local Committee Reactivation to Eliminate Child Labor"

• "Cierto Lenguaje" Exhibit at the Cultural Center of Spain

  “Cierto Lenguaje” Exhibit at the Cultural Center of SpainSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 12/4/2012 The Cultural Center of Spain is presenting its last exhibition of 2012 with a collection of paintings by Dominican artist, Laura Castro. The exhibition is comprised of 7 paintings that make up a chronological narrative series of a language, which represent what … Continue reading "”Cierto Lenguaje” Exhibit at the Cultural Center of Spain"

• Traveling Show "18 + 12 Illustrators Interpret the 1812 Constitution" Being Presented at Museum of Dominican Man

  Traveling Show “18 + 12 Illustrators Interpret the 1812 Constitution” Being Presented at Museum of Dominican ManSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, 04/12/12 The Ministry of Culture and the Embassy of Spain in Santo Domingo are pleased to present the “18 + 12 Illustrators Interpret the 1812 Constitution” exhibition. The show will be inaugurated on Wednesday December … Continue reading "Traveling Show “18 + 12 Illustrators Interpret the 1812 Constitution” Being Presented at Museum of Dominican Man"

• (Versión en español) CECC/SICA acoge crear Aldea Cultural en República Dominicana

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• Minister Proposes Working Jointly with ADP to Improve Quality of Education

  Minister Proposes Working Jointly with ADP to Improve Quality of EducationSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic,12/02/12 The Minister of Education, Josefina Pimentel, affirmed that she will continue to dialogue with the Dominican Teacher’s Association (ADP in Spanish) to seek solutions to problems affecting teachers, and expressed her willingness to work with the Association to improve the quality … Continue reading "Minister Proposes Working Jointly with ADP to Improve Quality of Education"

• Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) Launches Online Shopping Site

  Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) Launches Online Shopping SiteNueva York 11/29/12 In this Season of Giving, GFDD is thrilled to offer unique gift ideas for everyone on your list through its new online shop.  If you are looking for something special and meaningful, look no further than the charitable gifts offered by GFDD. … Continue reading "Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) Launches Online Shopping Site"

• The Dominican Government Declares its Commitment to Fighting Family Violence and Violence against Women

  The Dominican Government Declares its Commitment to Fighting Family Violence and Violence against WomenSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, 29/11/12 In keeping with the respective commitments made by Mr. Danilo Medina, President of the Republic, in his inaugural speech this past August 16th, the institutions that comprise the National Commission on the Prevention of Family Violence (CONAPLUVI), … Continue reading "The Dominican Government Declares its Commitment to Fighting Family Violence and Violence against Women"