Dolores Vicioso – Page 6889

In spite of having 5,600 different plant species in the Dominican Republic, only the Mahogany tree?s blossom is officially recognized as the national flower; there is no national tree. Among most flower lovers, and among the three botanists consulted by the List?n Diario, there is plenty of discord as to the choice of the national …

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The VI International Book Fair closed down yesterday evening and was hailed a complete success by Tony Raful, the minister of Culture. At the same time, Puerto Rico was named the guest of honor for the next fair in 2004. According to Raful, 24 countries were represented at the fair, with Cuba in the spotlight, …

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A new dam on the Sanate river will facilitate permanent supplies of water for the tourist complexes in B?varo and the eastern part of the country, says Silvio Carrasco, the head of the National Institute for Hydraulic Resources (INDRHI). At present time, the various hotel complexes are using well water to meet their needs. Carrasco …

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The BHD Group has received a US$2.5-million loan from the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) to institute programs and procedures that will substantially reduce the cost of remitting funds from the United States to the Dominican Republic. The process will include the installation of 500 computer terminals in various commercial establishments in the DR as well …

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The Dominican Consulate in New York City is in the news today for a couple of reasons. The first is that it has bounced a few checks and has no credible reason for doing so. The second is that Jos? Pe?a Guaba, the consul, has announced a program of free services for Dominicans living in …

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Baroness Valerie Amos, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs in the UK, headed a breakfast today with 12 NGOs that are trying to develop social, educational and health projects here and in Haiti. According to Andy Ashcroft, the British Ambassador, the baroness will meet with Frank Guerrero Prats at the Foreign Ministry to discuss bilateral and …

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