Orquesta Sinfónica Juvenil se muestra renovada durante tres conciertos en el Teatro Nacional

• The Museum of the Dominican Man Hosts a Traditional Japanese Ceramics Exhibition

  The Museum of the Dominican Man Hosts a Traditional Japanese Ceramics ExhibitionThe Museum of the Dominican Man, the Embassy of Japan and the Dominican Association of Former Scholars of Monbukagakusho (ADEMON) has inaugurated the Traditional Japanese Ceramics Exhibition that will remain on display until March 12. The exhibition, displaying 63 works of ceramic art from … Continue reading "The Museum of the Dominican Man Hosts a Traditional Japanese Ceramics Exhibition"

• Santiago Holds its First Carnival Parade of 2008

  Santiago Holds its First Carnival Parade of 2008Carreras Avenue, in the center of town, was the site Sunday of the first Carnival parade to kick off “Santiago 2008.” As is the custom, the parade was characterized by wildly bright colors and a cheerful crowd to match the happy mood.Thousands of people gathered in the area … Continue reading "Santiago Holds its First Carnival Parade of 2008"

• Economy Secretary Announces Survey of Development and Assistance Efficiency is Underway

  Economy Secretary Announces Survey of Development and Assistance Efficiency is UnderwaySecretary of State for Economy, Planning and Development launched the “Second Survey on the Effectiveness of Assistance and Development,” fulfilling its commitment to the country as a signatory of the Paris Declaration. Temístocles Montás, titular of the survey, said the main goal of the survey … Continue reading "Economy Secretary Announces Survey of Development and Assistance Efficiency is Underway"

• (Versión en español) Crean comisión para preservar el área fundacional de la ciudad de Santiago

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• Athletes Win Awards

  Athletes Win Awards The Executive Office of the Dominican Republic handed out awards to various leaders of professional baseball teams as well as to pitchers and team athletic directors for outstanding activity. In keeping with Decree 45-08, the Order of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella Merit Award was bestowed upon, in the Gentleman category, Mr. José … Continue reading "Athletes Win Awards"

• Leila Mejía recognized as Young Person of the Year by the Youth Parliament

  Leila Mejía recognized as Young Person of the Year by the Youth Parliament The Youth Parliament of the Dominican Republic has honored the broadcaster Leila Mejía as the Young Person of the Year for 2007 in recognition of her achievements in communication, her role as a university professor and the social activities she’s undertaking with … Continue reading "Leila Mejía recognized as Young Person of the Year by the Youth Parliament"

• National Youth Prize Awarded to Dean of Philosophy Department at Columbia University

  National Youth Prize Awarded to Dean of Philosophy Department at Columbia UniversityThe Secretary of State for Youth Affairs awarded the winners of the 12th annual National Youth Prizes for the year 2007. Those who received recognition included young Dominicans living here in the country as well as abroad. Awards conferred upon the winners were based … Continue reading "National Youth Prize Awarded to Dean of Philosophy Department at Columbia University"

• Civil Society Seeks Action Against Climate Change

  Civil Society Seeks Action Against Climate ChangeRepresentatives of civil society are asking their environmental ministers and officials throughout Latin America and the Caribbean to include in their country’s national budgets money to be earmarked to finance activities and solutions to confront climate change as the 16thAnnual Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of … Continue reading "Civil Society Seeks Action Against Climate Change"

• (Versión en español) La muestra "Juan Bosch: una vida ejemplar", en Villa Altagracia

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• Environment Minister Agree to Declare Renewable Energy a “High Priority” Issue

  Environment Minister Agree to Declare Renewable Energy a “High Priority” Issue The Preparatory Meeting of the 16thAnnual Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean concluded its work on Wednesday with a proposal that the Environment Ministers of Latin America and the Caribbean declare that renewable energy be regarded … Continue reading "Environment Minister Agree to Declare Renewable Energy a “High Priority” Issue"