1996News

JCE rules on observers

The Junta Central Electoral has issued the ruling that will apply to the international observers that may visit at the time of next May’s presidential election. The JCE has established that they may travel to all voting centers throughout the country, may be advised of complaints and denunciations, but must abstain from proclaiming winners and …

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1996News

Peña Gómez says DR must strengthen its offer to foreign investors

José Francisco Peña Gómez speculated that if President Bill Clinton were re-elected, the United States is likely to re-establish trade and diplomatic relations with Cuba. Dr Peña Gómez, in a party release, said he considers that the reopening of relations between the two countries could have “devastating effects on tourism and foreign investment in the …

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1996 Travel News ArchiveTravel

Association of Hotels of Santo Domingo strives to improve Merengue Festival

The Association of Hotels of Santo Domingo has been promoting a reorganization of the Festival de Merengue. The idea is that the event should become the principal festival in the city, attracting visitors and locals alike in the style of the Newport Jazz Festival, or the samba-oriented Festival de Rio of Brazil. A committee has …

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