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• Government-subsidized “Meal Centers”Announce the Organization of 155 Dinners in the Municipalities

  Government-subsidized “Meal Centers”Announce the Organization of 155 Dinners in the MunicipalitiesSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, 12/05/12 The general administrator of the state-subsidized “Meal Centers,” Mr. Ramón María Rodríguez, announced that 155 dinners will be organized in all municipalities of the nation, serving some 5,000 people at each location. Invited guests at the dinners will include the … Continue reading "Government-subsidized “Meal Centers”Announce the Organization of 155 Dinners in the Municipalities"

• Labor Ministry Follows Up Local Committee Reactivation to Eliminate Child Labor

  Labor Ministry Follows Up Local Committee Reactivation to Eliminate Child LaborSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 12/05/2012 The Labor Ministry’s Special Unit to Combat Child Labor held a meeting with local committees in the provinces of Dajabón and San Francisco de Macorís to create working agendas that will ultimately contribute to the eradication of child labor through … Continue reading "Labor Ministry Follows Up Local Committee Reactivation to Eliminate Child Labor"

• "Cierto Lenguaje" Exhibit at the Cultural Center of Spain

  “Cierto Lenguaje” Exhibit at the Cultural Center of SpainSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 12/4/2012 The Cultural Center of Spain is presenting its last exhibition of 2012 with a collection of paintings by Dominican artist, Laura Castro. The exhibition is comprised of 7 paintings that make up a chronological narrative series of a language, which represent what … Continue reading "”Cierto Lenguaje” Exhibit at the Cultural Center of Spain"

• Traveling Show "18 + 12 Illustrators Interpret the 1812 Constitution" Being Presented at Museum of Dominican Man

  Traveling Show “18 + 12 Illustrators Interpret the 1812 Constitution” Being Presented at Museum of Dominican ManSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, 04/12/12 The Ministry of Culture and the Embassy of Spain in Santo Domingo are pleased to present the “18 + 12 Illustrators Interpret the 1812 Constitution” exhibition. The show will be inaugurated on Wednesday December … Continue reading "Traveling Show “18 + 12 Illustrators Interpret the 1812 Constitution” Being Presented at Museum of Dominican Man"

• (Versión en español) CECC/SICA acoge crear Aldea Cultural en República Dominicana

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• Minister Proposes Working Jointly with ADP to Improve Quality of Education

  Minister Proposes Working Jointly with ADP to Improve Quality of EducationSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic,12/02/12 The Minister of Education, Josefina Pimentel, affirmed that she will continue to dialogue with the Dominican Teacher’s Association (ADP in Spanish) to seek solutions to problems affecting teachers, and expressed her willingness to work with the Association to improve the quality … Continue reading "Minister Proposes Working Jointly with ADP to Improve Quality of Education"

• Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) Launches Online Shopping Site

  Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) Launches Online Shopping SiteNueva York 11/29/12 In this Season of Giving, GFDD is thrilled to offer unique gift ideas for everyone on your list through its new online shop.  If you are looking for something special and meaningful, look no further than the charitable gifts offered by GFDD. … Continue reading "Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) Launches Online Shopping Site"

• The Dominican Government Declares its Commitment to Fighting Family Violence and Violence against Women

  The Dominican Government Declares its Commitment to Fighting Family Violence and Violence against WomenSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, 29/11/12 In keeping with the respective commitments made by Mr. Danilo Medina, President of the Republic, in his inaugural speech this past August 16th, the institutions that comprise the National Commission on the Prevention of Family Violence (CONAPLUVI), … Continue reading "The Dominican Government Declares its Commitment to Fighting Family Violence and Violence against Women"

• 2012 Symphony Season Ends with Gala Performance

  2012 Symphony Season Ends with Gala PerformanceSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic 11/29/2012 The magic of music was in the air at the last concert of the season given by the 2012 Symphony Orchestra as it performed under the direction of the maestro José Antonio Molina, titular director of the National Symphony Orchestra, soprano Paola González, baritone … Continue reading "2012 Symphony Season Ends with Gala Performance"

• Ministry of Culture and Philharmonic Foundation Offer Orchestra Conducting Workshop

  Ministry of Culture and Philharmonic Foundation Offer Orchestra Conducting WorkshopSanto Domingo, DominicanRepublic 11/29/2012 The Philharmonic Foundation and the Ministry of Culture’s National System of Orchestras will offer the “II Orchestra Conducting Workshop,” to be given by Maestro Daniel Hurtado, conductor of the Simón Bolívar Symphonic Rock Orchestra in Venezuela. It is indispensable that students active … Continue reading "Ministry of Culture and Philharmonic Foundation Offer Orchestra Conducting Workshop"