ECLAC Executive Secretary Receives Order of Duarte Merit Award Dominican President Leonel Fernández conferred upon José Luís Machinea the Order of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella Award during a solemn ceremony in the National Palace. At the same time, he confirmed his commitment to continue working for the same principles and values which have guided his … Continue reading “ECLAC Executive Secretary Receives Order of Duarte Merit Award”
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Government Initiates Strategic Plan to Confront Food and Energy Crisis On Thursday, Dominican President Leonel Fernández began a series of work meetings with various government sectors to draw up an “Integral Development Plan” to confront the various aspects of the world crisis stemming from the rising food and fuel prices. The permanent work group was … Continue reading “Government Initiates Strategic Plan to Confront Food and Energy Crisis”
The Dominican Republic to Compete in the Latin American Athletic Championships The Dominican Republic is hoping its athletes will win a trophy at the Latin American Athletic Championships that begin this Friday in Iquique, Chile. “We have great expectations for the 440 relay team, Tyron Reyes running the 800 meter race and Kelvin Herrera in … Continue reading “The Dominican Republic to Compete in the Latin American Athletic Championships”
President Fernández Proposes Countries Facing International Economic Crises Form Block Dominican President Leonel Fernández proposed the creation of a block comprised of the 157 countries affected by the rise of oil prices as a way of demanding that oil producers invest part of the unregulated profits they earn in prepaid sales. “The idea is to … Continue reading “President Fernández Proposes Countries Facing International Economic Crises Form Block”
Air Dominicana Presents its Credentials for Official Launch Air Dominicana, the first Dominican airline to embark on international flights, without restrictions, in more than a decade, presented its credentials on Wednesday in a historic ceremony held at the Cruceros Terminal of the Las Americas International Airport (AILA). …Air Dominicana reaffirms its confidence in the Dominican … Continue reading “Air Dominicana Presents its Credentials for Official Launch”
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Tourism Ministry Changes Density Parameters for Golf Courses and Undeveloped Areas The Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) released Resolution 01-2008 which modifies the demographic density parameters applicable to golf courses and to undeveloped areas throughout the country to include such areas as mangrove areas, swamps and marshland. “will be applied to the net area to be … Continue reading “Tourism Ministry Changes Density Parameters for Golf Courses and Undeveloped Areas”
Air and Cargo Costs Analyzed to Promote Competitiveness in the Transport Sector In an effort to reasonably confront the high cost of passenger and cargo transport, three state institutions have decided to unite their efforts “to promote, manage and co-finance, in a joint effort, the diagnostics, analysis and reforms necessary for development and competitiveness of … Continue reading “Air and Cargo Costs Analyzed to Promote Competitiveness in the Transport Sector”
President Says Oil Bills Are Becoming Too High to Pay if Prices Keep Rising on International Market Speaking on Tuesday, Dominican President Leonel Fernández warned that countries like the Dominican Republic as well as others in Latin America and the Caribbean are quickly finding it impossible to keep up with the skyrocketing prices of fuel. … Continue reading “President Says Oil Bills Are Becoming Too High to Pay if Prices Keep Rising on International Market”
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