2013News

ANA asks Congress not to fast track Barrick contract

The Presidency has secured amendments to the Barrick Gold contract that experts say increase the government’s share of the revenue generated by the mining. But in terms of environmental and other technical issues, the contract was not touched. Now the National Environmental Assembly (ANA) environmental network is asking Congress to open the discussion and for …
2013News

ExpoCibao opens in Santiago

The Santiago Chamber of Commerce and Production has opened its ExpoCibao event on the grounds of the Barranquita Sports Complex. Vice President Margarita Cedeno cut the ribbon during the opening ceremony yesterday, Wednesday 11 September. The event provides entertainment and a wide variety of exhibitions ranging from agricultural products to investment opportunities. The ExpoCibao has …
2013News

Colombians to stay in jail

The judge for Permanent Attention of the National District, Jose Alejandro Vargas, has issued arrest warrants for forgery for two Colombians accused of heading an international drug trafficking and money laundering network. They were recently favored with a change in the coercive measures of preventive custody to a bail bond, travel restrictions and periodic presence …
2013News

Contemporary Dance Festival at Bellas Artes

The International Contemporary Dance Festival, Edanco will take place at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Santo Domingo. Performances will be 25 September to 7 October. Contemporary dance companies are coming from Japan, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, Colombia, Italy, Spain, El Salvador, Guadeloupe and Martinique. The event is being sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, the …