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• The OSNJ will perform the first Dominican Symphony

  The OSNJ will perform the first Dominican SymphonySanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, 07/02/13 T he Ministry of Culture and the National Youth Symphony Orchestra (OSNJ for its acronym in Spanish), once again are getting ready during the 2013 Concert Season, with the purpose of promoting the Dominican music with the Gala “Quisqueyana Symphony,” which will be performed … Continue reading "The OSNJ will perform the first Dominican Symphony"

• Ministers Presented Cultural Policy Plan for Central America – DR Integration (2012-2015)

  Ministers Presented Cultural Policy Plan for Central America – DR Integration (2012-2015)Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 07/02/13 T he Dominican Republic and Central America, while moving forward with their profitable economic integration initiatives such as the Free Trade Agreement, advance in their cultural and educational integration through important arrangements and cooperative agreements. One of the main proposals … Continue reading "Ministers Presented Cultural Policy Plan for Central America – DR Integration (2012-2015)"

• Multisectoral partnership is proposed to address pending tasks in Samaná

  Multisectoral partnership is proposed to address pending tasks in SamanáSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, 06/30/13 T he President of the Samaná Tourist Cluster (CTS – Clúster Turístico de Samaná), Rafael Blanco Tejera, proposed the creation of a public-private, as well as a community-based, partnership to address the remaining challenges of that province, so that its full potential … Continue reading "Multisectoral partnership is proposed to address pending tasks in Samaná"

• Dominican Artist at the 33rd Caribbean Festival in Cuba.

• III DREFF Convenes First Volunteer Meeting .

  III DREFF Convenes First Volunteer Meeting .Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 28/06/13 O n Tuesday, July 2, the organizers of the Third DR Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), an initiative of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) and its sister institution in the Dominican Republic, Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE), will convene two separate meetings, one … Continue reading "III DREFF Convenes First Volunteer Meeting ."

• Internal Revenue continues closing businesses that do not comply with tax payments and do not use fiscal printers in their establishments

  Internal Revenue continues closing businesses that do not comply with tax payments and do not use fiscal printers in their establishmentsSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, 06/30/13A ll branches of La Barrica Sports Bar were closed due to violations of articles 221-237-238-250-257 of Law 11-92. Also, Mon Cherie and My Kids stores were closed down for not … Continue reading "Internal Revenue continues closing businesses that do not comply with tax payments and do not use fiscal printers in their establishments"

• The Ministry of Labor graduates 540 youth from the Youth and Employment Program

  The Ministry of Labor graduates 540 youth from the Youth and Employment Program Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 06/30/13 T he Ministry of Labor and the Vocational Technical Training Institute (INFOTEP – Instituto de Formación Técnico Profesional) graduated 540 youths from the various technical courses of the Youth and Employment program, in several municipalities located in the … Continue reading "The Ministry of Labor graduates 540 youth from the Youth and Employment Program"

• Long Night of the Museums, Summer Version.

  Long Night of the Museums, Summer Version.Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 28/06/13 T hroughout the entire day, the Alcázar de Colón Museum successfully implemented a program of activities during the recent “Long Night of the Museums, Summer Version,” which was organized by the Ministry of Culture. With an attractive “Colonial and contemporary dance,” the Alcázar de Colón … Continue reading "Long Night of the Museums, Summer Version."

• III Neptuno National Kite Boarding Cup to be Held in Puerto Plata

  III Neptuno National Kite Boarding Cup to be Held in Puerto PlataSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 6/27/2013Taking the opportunity to promote athletic tourism in Puerto Plata, theKite Association of this province (ASOKITEPOP in Spanish), announced that it was holding the third Neptuno National Kite Boarding Cup on June 29-30 along the city’s waterfront of Neptuno Kite … Continue reading "III Neptuno National Kite Boarding Cup to be Held in Puerto Plata"

• Tax Administration Provides for Renewal of Vehicle Road Tax for Period October - December Including Installments

  Tax Administration Provides for Renewal of Vehicle Road Tax for Period October – December Including InstallmentsSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 06/27/2013A   study by the Tax Administration reveals that 60% of owners of motor vehicles will pay between RD$ 1,200 and RD$ 2,200 for vehicles with a value of RD$ 220,000 ??or less in the market. … Continue reading "Tax Administration Provides for Renewal of Vehicle Road Tax for Period October – December Including Installments"