The IAD Signs Renewable Energy Agreement Project The Institute of Dominican Agriculture (IAD) and the Vecenergy Bida Dominicana, S.A. Company have signed an agreement in which the former has consented to leasing to the latter 300,000 tareas (a land measurement unit equivalent to 629 meters) of land destined for the cultivation of Jatropha beans to … Continue reading “The IAD Signs Renewable Energy Agreement Project”
Agreement to Help Small Coffee ProducersThe National Council for Competition (CNC) and Oxfam, the Spanish organization, signed an agreement in which they have committed to identify, co-finance and implement educational and strengthening activities for the clusters of small coffee producers. This will include promoting the development of brand names to be produced by coffee collectives … Continue reading “Agreement to Help Small Coffee Producers”
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Indotel to Install Free Wireless Internet in Sosúa José Rafael Vargas, president of the Dominican Telecommunications Institute (Indotel), announced the installation of a modern wireless network system that will offer Internet service free of charge to inhabitants of the tourism area of Sosúa in Puerto Plata in the upcoming two months. Dr. Vargas explained, through … Continue reading “Indotel to Install Free Wireless Internet in Sosúa”
The Museum of the Dominican Man Hosts a Traditional Japanese Ceramics ExhibitionThe Museum of the Dominican Man, the Embassy of Japan and the Dominican Association of Former Scholars of Monbukagakusho (ADEMON) has inaugurated the Traditional Japanese Ceramics Exhibition that will remain on display until March 12. The exhibition, displaying 63 works of ceramic art from … Continue reading “The Museum of the Dominican Man Hosts a Traditional Japanese Ceramics Exhibition”
Santiago Holds its First Carnival Parade of 2008Carreras Avenue, in the center of town, was the site Sunday of the first Carnival parade to kick off “Santiago 2008.” As is the custom, the parade was characterized by wildly bright colors and a cheerful crowd to match the happy mood.Thousands of people gathered in the area … Continue reading “Santiago Holds its First Carnival Parade of 2008”
Economy Secretary Announces Survey of Development and Assistance Efficiency is UnderwaySecretary of State for Economy, Planning and Development launched the “Second Survey on the Effectiveness of Assistance and Development,” fulfilling its commitment to the country as a signatory of the Paris Declaration. Temístocles Montás, titular of the survey, said the main goal of the survey … Continue reading “Economy Secretary Announces Survey of Development and Assistance Efficiency is Underway”
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Athletes Win Awards The Executive Office of the Dominican Republic handed out awards to various leaders of professional baseball teams as well as to pitchers and team athletic directors for outstanding activity. In keeping with Decree 45-08, the Order of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella Merit Award was bestowed upon, in the Gentleman category, Mr. José … Continue reading “Athletes Win Awards”
Leila Mejía recognized as Young Person of the Year by the Youth Parliament The Youth Parliament of the Dominican Republic has honored the broadcaster Leila Mejía as the Young Person of the Year for 2007 in recognition of her achievements in communication, her role as a university professor and the social activities she’s undertaking with … Continue reading “Leila Mejía recognized as Young Person of the Year by the Youth Parliament”
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