2008News

Strengthening Asian ties

The DR participated in the “Business Leaders Conference between Taiwan, Central American and the Caribbean,” in Taipei, Taiwan with the goal of strengthening its already existent ties with that Asian nation. Among the participating nations were the DR, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Panama. During a reception with delegation representatives Taiwanese President Chen …
2008News

Vice President candidates for 2008

PRD presidential candidate Miguel Vargas Maldonado announced yesterday his choice of former president of the Dominican Olympic Committee Jose Joaquin Puello. Puello, a leading neurosurgeon, worked closely with Vargas Maldonado, who was minister of Public Works during the organization of the 2003 Pan American Games that called for billions in construction works. Puello presided the …
2008News

Sports update

Dominican boxer Juan Carlos Payano has earned a spot in this year’s Olympic Games in China. The young boxer will be fighting in the 51 kilo weight class and has high hopes for bringing the DR an Olympic medal. Payano gained his spot after an impressive showing during the classification games held this pas weekend …