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• (Versión en español) Sectur Gradúa a 40 Guías Turísticos para el corredor Diego de Ocampo

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• (Versión en español) Convocan a diálogo para la reforma Constitucional

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• 36 Full-Feature Films Will Be Projected During the II Dominican Republic Global Film Festival

  36 Full-Feature Films Will Be Projected During the II Dominican Republic Global Film Festival A total of 36 feature-length fiction and documentary films have been confirmed to be screened during the second edition of the Dominican Republic Global Film Festival, which will be celebrated November 19-23, 2008. The Dominican Republic’s most prestigious international film festival … Continue reading "36 Full-Feature Films Will Be Projected During the II Dominican Republic Global Film Festival"

• New Tourism Strategy Oriented Toward US Hispanic Market and Potential Investors

  New Tourism Strategy Oriented Toward US Hispanic Market and Potential Investors The Dominican Republic will capitalize on its close proximity to the United States and the economic crisis gripping that nation. Dominican Tourism Minister Francisco Javier García announced the adoption of innovative strategies oriented toward the US Hispanic niche. “We are now going to target … Continue reading "New Tourism Strategy Oriented Toward US Hispanic Market and Potential Investors"

• More Than 2.5 Million Tourists Visit Between January and August 2008

  More Than 2.5 Million Tourists Visit Between January and August 2008 During the first 8 months of this year, 2,567,050 foreign visitors have arrived at the various airports around the country. This significant figure is equivalent to an increase of 4.5% with respect to the same time last year between August and January 2007… This … Continue reading "More Than 2.5 Million Tourists Visit Between January and August 2008"

• Government and Harvard Announce Teacher Training Agreement

  Government and Harvard Announce Teacher Training Agreement Dominican President Leonel Fernández announced that the government will sign an agreement with one of the departments at Harvard University to train professors in a new system that promises to revolutionize the Dominican education model. …the program will train Dominican middle school, high school and professors at the … Continue reading "Government and Harvard Announce Teacher Training Agreement"

• Alfaguara to Present Rey Andújar’s “Candela” in Santiago and Several Universities

  Alfaguara to Present Rey Andújar’s “Candela” in Santiago and Several Universities Writer Rey Andújar is coming to the Dominican Republic this week, invited by Alfaguara Publishing to present “Candela” at three universities in Santo Domingo and in Santiago de los Caballeros. In the latter city, the activity will take place on Thursday October 2 at … Continue reading "Alfaguara to Present Rey Andújar’s “Candela” in Santiago and Several Universities"

• President Meets US Commerce Secretary and Business People Interested in Investing in DR

  President Meets US Commerce Secretary and Business People Interested in Investing in DR On Monday, President Leonel Fernández met with US Commerce Secretary, Carlos M. Gutiérrez and a group of business people in the National Palace where they discussed establishing a market in the Dominican Republic, taking advantage of the regional opportunities on offer as … Continue reading "President Meets US Commerce Secretary and Business People Interested in Investing in DR"

• Dominican Republic Takes Part in Incentive Travel and Meetings Fair in Chicago

  Dominican Republic Takes Part in Incentive Travel and Meetings Fair in Chicago The Ministry of Tourism together with a group of hotel managers, Destination Management Companies (DMC’s) and tour operators are participating in the “Incentive Travel and Meetings Exhibition” (IT&ME 2008) being held in Chicago, Illinois. The DR’s participation in the fair is aimed at … Continue reading "Dominican Republic Takes Part in Incentive Travel and Meetings Fair in Chicago"

• Frank Jorge Elías Businessman of the Year 2008 in the United States

  Frank Jorge Elías Businessman of the Year 2008 in the United States Frank Jorge Elías, President of Super Channel Caribbean, Dominican View and Super Channel 33 was honored as Businessman of the Year 2008 for his work in business and telecommunications. Mr. Elías received the prize from Latin Pride, a US-based organization that recognizes Latinos … Continue reading "Frank Jorge Elías Businessman of the Year 2008 in the United States"