About Change Emerging artists from Latin America and the Caribbean
Call for entries, Submission Deadline - April 30, 2010. We are pleased to announce the call for entries to participate in an exhibition of visual arts inspired by the idea of change, featuring artists from Latin America and the Caribbean region working in all media.

Cuny Dominican Studies Institute Announces 2010-2011 Fellows And Visiting Scholars
The CUNY Dominican Studies Institute (CUNY DSI) at The City College of New York (CCNY) has announced 2010-2011 doctoral fellows and visiting scholars in Dominican Studies. Representing diverse academic disciplines...

Dominican Association of the United Nations
More than 500 Dominican as well as students from other countries will have the opportunity to participate in the “New York-Dominican Republic Model United Nations” (NYDRMUN 2010), a program now in its eighth year.

FUNGLODE and Jarabacoa Educators Receive Students from the United States
The Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) along with educators and families of Jarabacoa welcomed eight students and two professors on Saturday from Oroville School of Washington...

New Argentina-Punta Cana Flights to Start Soon
Gol Airlines, an Argentine-registered airline company, announced that April will begin a period of direct charter flights to the Dominican Republic in a route from Buenos Aires-Sao Paulo (Brazil) to Punta Cana.

The Historic Amistad Schooner Docked in the Port of Santo Domingo
The Amistad Schooner, a symbol of the struggle to abolish slavery in America, arrived to the port of Santo Domingo as part of its educational and cultural tour in the Caribbean region where it will raise consciousness...

Carnival Villa Mella 2010 Festivities
With more than 100 colorful dance troupes, endless imagination and authentic costumes, characters and activities, the Villa Mella 2010 Carnival was celebrated to great success and joy.

191 Dance Troupes and Floats Will Take Part in Sunday’s National Carnival Parade on the Malecón
A total of 191 dance troupes and floats, from the various municipalities of Santo Domingo, the District Capital and some 30 provinces, will participate in Sunday’s National Carnival Parade, being organized by the Ministry of Culture.

Tourists Enjoy Closing Activities of La Vega Carnival
Hundreds of tourists enjoyed the closure of the colorful La Vega Carnival which ended with a parade that hosted cultural representations from more than 15 provinces from around the country.

Dominican First Lady Meets with Representatives of the Haitian Government
The First Lady of the Dominican Republic, Margarita Cedeño de Fernández, held a meeting last Tuesday with top representatives of the Haitian Government with whom she shared some ideas on defining...

Dominican Government and European Union Sign 15.33 Million Euro Accord to Support Education along the Border
The Dominican government signed an accord with the European Union delegation that included a new contribution of 15.33 million Euros (equivalent to 800 million pesos) to be used, within the national budget...

President Ponders Latin American Integration Efforts
Dominican President Leonel Fernández highlighted the historic efforts underway to achieve Latin American integration as well as participation in the search for solutions of common problems in the region, citing contributions made by the Contadora and Rio Groups.

President Fernández Proposes Comprehensive Socio-Economic Development Plan for Haiti
Dominican President, Leonel Fernández, called on the international community to implement a long-term, sustainable economic and social development plan to help Haiti recover not just from the January 12th earthquake but also from the historic poverty it has always faced.

Tourism Minister Signs Agreement with Italian Tour Operators and Airlines
Dominican Tourism Minister, Francisco Javier García, signed agreements of cooperation and reinforced already existing agreements with Italy’s main tour operators and airlines with the idea of confirming and expanding the diversity of the Dominican Republic as a destination in this European nation.

President Fernández Arrives in Mexico for Rio Group Summit Meeting
Dominican President Leonel Fernández arrived in Mexico on Sunday to attend the Rio Summit where they will discuss the future of Haiti, among other issues.

Dominican Week to be Celebrated in Puerto Rico
In commemoration of the 166th anniversary of National Independence, the Ministry of Tourism and the Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Puerto Rico have designed a program of various activities to celebrate Dominican week in Puerto Rico.

Tourism Ministry Launches Advertising Campaign in Italy
The Dominican Ministry of Tourism (SECTUR) has mounted a wide-reaching advertising campaign across Italy in the major cities including Milan, Rome, Bari, Naples and Verona, with the goal of publicizing the DR’s diversity...

OAS to feature Dominican Photo Exhibit in May 2010
Following on from the success of Photo Exhibits in both Santo Domingo and Santiago last year, a hugely popular Expo showcasing images from the picture book, “New Perspectives: Dominican Republic” is traveling to the US.

The Dominican Republic Guest of Honor at Quebec 2010 Carnival
The Dominican Republic was the guest of honor at the Quebec 2010 Carnival where the Minister of Tourism introduced the country’s Folkloric Ballet to those gathered at the Plaine d’Abraham. The Dominican dance troupe performed on the outdoor stage...

The Dominican Republic to participate in BIT Milan 2010
The Dominican Republic will participate in the 30th annual International Tourism Exchange (BIT-2010) which will take place in Milan, Italy from the 18th to the 21st of February.

President Fernández Heads Meeting for Haiti-DR Technical Missions
Dominican President, Leonel Fernández, headed a meeting last Saturday involving Haitian and Dominican technical teams that widely discussed the details of a plan of action to rebuild the city of Port-au-Prince, devastated by the January 12th earthquake