Dominican Special Operations Command in Haiti The government announced on Wednesday that members of the Special Operations Command (COEN in Spanish) of the Dominican Republic will be in Haiti working in the area of security as members of the United Nations Stabilization Mission on Haiti (MINUSTAH). “Their work will be limited to maintaining the security … Continue reading “Dominican Special Operations Command in Haiti”
Spanish Hoteliers Praise the Quality of Dominican Tourism Presidents of various Spanish hotel chains with investment in the Dominican Republic highlighted the quality of service they have seen from the DR as well as the profound interest on the part of the Dominican government to protect the industry. Businesspeople recognize the change the DR has … Continue reading “Spanish Hoteliers Praise the Quality of Dominican Tourism”
President and First Lady Attend the Altagracia Mass of Honor in Higüey Dominican President Leonel Fernández led the traditional Mass on Thursday at the celebration of the Virgin of Altagracia, the patron saint of the Dominican Republic. The President was accompanied by his wife, First Lady Margarita Cedeño de Fernández. Officiating at the Mass was … Continue reading “President and First Lady Attend the Altagracia Mass of Honor in Higüey”
Tourism Numbers End in the Black for 2009 The Dominican Republic closed out 2009 in the black with an increase in international visitors of around 1 percent and with 53 new investment projects approved by the Tourism Promotion Council (CONFOTUR) for an amount of over $12 billion US dollars. The information was released by Tourism … Continue reading “Tourism Numbers End in the Black for 2009”
Hanley Ramírez and Rafael Soriano at the National Palace On Friday, Dominican President Leonel Fernández welcomed to his National Palace office two well-known Dominican pitchers: Hanley Ramírez of the Florida Marlins and Rafael Soriano of Tampa Bay. They talked about their plans in the big league for the coming year. Fast ball pitcher Ramírez, after … Continue reading “Hanley Ramírez and Rafael Soriano at the National Palace”
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Helping Haiti > “United for a better future for Haiti” Summit: Declaration from Santo DomingoTThe earthquake that ravaged Haiti on January 12, 2010 has provoked one of the most serious humanitarian crises of the last several decades. Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their lives and several million are homeless with no way of … Continue reading ““United for a better future for Haiti” Summit: Declaration from Santo Domingo”
Helping Haiti > European Union Recognizes Dominican Work Being Done in Solidarity with Haiti The European Union (EU) expressed its recognition of relief aid and assistance the Dominican Republic has shown to its neighboring Haiti as it faces a humanitarian catastrophe following last week’s devastating earthquake. The EU also confirmed its willingness to offer help, … Continue reading “European Union Recognizes Dominican Work Being Done in Solidarity with Haiti”
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Helping Haiti > President Fernández Proposes Establishment of a Permanent Committee to Monitor Situation in Haiti Dominican President, Leonel Fernández, on Monday proposed the creation of a permanent committee to monitor the work activities that should be adopted to confront the immediate problems that Haiti is facing after last Tuesday’s earthquake. “The entire world is … Continue reading “President Fernández Proposes Establishment of a Permanent Committee to Monitor Situation in Haiti”
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