2010News

Win-win solutions for coral reefs

The degradation of coastal ecosystems such as coral reefs and mangroves could cost the Dominican Republic tourism industry nearly US$100 million and threaten the livelihoods of Dominican fishermen who depend on these ecosystems for survival. “Coastal Capital: Valuing Coastal Ecosystems in the Dominican Republic”, a new report released last week by the World Resources Institute …
2010News

Running for President

Sociologist Rosario Espinal says that President Leonel Fernandez of the ruling PLD and Miguel Vargas of the PRD are campaigning aggressively in the congressional and municipal elections because they are focusing on setting bases for their own campaigns in 2012, as reported in Hoy. Both politicians are presidents of their respective political parties. She says …