Dominican Public Function Law Approved The Law of Public Function, that replaces the old Law of Civil Service and Administration, was approved last week by the Senate of the Dominican Republic . Introduced by the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Julio César Valentín, the project was approved unanimously by the senators who … Continue reading “Dominican Public Function Law Approved”
Work Begins on Santo Domingo’s First Metro Train Cars Installation of the first metro cars in Santo Domingo is underway following the arrival of the first convoy to the country. Bearing the allusive colors the Dominican flag, the convoy arrived at the Dominican dock from Barcelona provoking a great deal of admiration from the … Continue reading “Work Begins on Santo Domingo’s First Metro Train Cars”
Contest for the Design of the Emblem for the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage International Call for Participants The Dominican National Commission for UNESCO announced the opening call for the international contest to create the emblem for the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. The … Continue reading “Contest for the Design of the Emblem for the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage”
Satisfactory Results for 2007 Economy in Dominican Republic, says the Central BankGovernor of the Central Bank, Héctor Valdez Albizu, reported that the Dominican economy of 2007 ended on a positive note with widely satisfactory results, showing significant growth and low inflation. While offering preliminary economic data from last year, Valdez Albizu also reported that the … Continue reading “Satisfactory Results for 2007 Economy in Dominican Republic, says the Central Bank”
Culture Ministry Announces the Deadline for Entries for the Annual Literature and Music AwardsSecretary of State for Culture, through the General Secretary of Books and Reading , announced the deadline for entering works that will participate in the Annual Literature and Music Awards for the year 2008. The deadline has been set for January 31, … Continue reading “Culture Ministry Announces the Deadline for Entries for the Annual Literature and Music Award”
Preparations Begin for 2008 ITB Fair as the Dominican Republic Will Be the Host CountryThe countdown begins. Within two months the Dominican Republic will display its tourism splendor in Berlin, Germany as host country of the 43rd ITB Fair, opening March 4th.This year, the attention of the 170 participating countries will be centered on the Dominican Republican … Continue reading “Preparations Begin for 2008 ITB Fair as the”
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Motorcycles and Vans Given to Officials to Step Up Security in Tourist AreasThe Secretary of State for Tourism (Sectur) and various hotel companies have given 36 motorcycles and four vans to the National Police and to the Tourism Police with the objective of beefing up protection in the country’s tourism areas. Twenty four of the … Continue reading “Motorcycles and Vans Given to Officials to Step Up Security in Tourist Areas”
Agreement Reached to Promote Socially Responsible Business Practices The National Competition Council (CNC) and the NGO Alliance will work together to promote Socially Responsible Business Practices with the understanding that such initiatives will positively impact human development. Andrés van der Horst Álvarez, Executive Director of the CNC and Brito Fernández, President of the NGO Alliance … Continue reading “Agreement Reached to Promote Socially Responsible Business Practices”
“GOOD MORNING GUAVABERRY” COCOLA FESTIVALThe Cocola “Good Morning Guavaberry” Cultural Festival begins this Sunday, December 23 at 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The festival will open with a parade led by the Guloyas who will dance through the streets of San Pedro de Macorís. There will also be a musical presentation in honor of the … Continue reading “”GOOD MORNING GUAVABERRY” COCOLA FESTIVAL”
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