2015 – Page 270

The Ministry of Education says that a tender is being issued for purchasing and supplying musical instruments for 250 school bands. At present, only 47 of the country’s schools have their own bands. Music instruction is part of the afternoon curriculum as part of the extended school day programs nationwide. In an interview with Listin …

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Since the case was first denounced by TV investigative journalists in the Dominican Republic, Roman Catholic priest Alberto Gil (Wojciech Gil) had maintained his innocence of charges of pedophilia in the parish of Juncalito, in the mountains of Santiago province. The Polish priest returned to his home country after El Caribe newspaper reported on the …

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Presented by the Ministry of Culture, three educational classical music concerts will be conducted by Maestro Jose Antonio Molina with members of the National Symphony Orchestra. The concerts will take place in Santo Domingo on Friday, 27 March, 10 and 17 April 2015 at the Sala Enriquillo Sanchez at the Ministry of Culture building on …

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The Ernesto Nunez Quartet is performing at 9pm this evening, Monday, 23 March 2015 at Lulu Tasting Bar in the Colonial City in Santo Domingo. Calle Arzobispo Merino corner Padre Billini. Reservations Tel 809 687-8360. To read more news, see the DR1 News Archives at: http://dr1.com/premium/news/2015/index.shtml

The Minister of Agriculture Angel Estevez has ordered precautions to be stepped up to prevent any spread of Medfly (Ceratitis capitata) after the pest was detected at Punta Cana International Airport. A commission headed by Leandro Mercedes was set up to follow up control and eradication measures after the US imposed an import ban on …

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New York City Consul General Eduardo Selman and Cesar Herasme of the General de Seguros insurance company have announced a new funeral service plan for Dominicans resident in the states of New Jersey and New York who die in the US. The plan is targeted at low-income families. The insurance plan would cost US$30 in …

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Minister of Foreign Relations Andres Navarro and Maria Angela Holguin of Colombia signed a reciprocal agreement in Washington, D.C. yesterday, Thursday 19 March 2015, allowing Colombians to travel to the DR and for Dominicans to travel to Colombia without visas. Both ministers were attending the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly in Washington, D.C. …

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The Police announced yesterday, Thursday 19 March 2015 that eight people have been arrested in connection with the murders of deputy Minister of Energy and Mines, Victor Santos and his 20-year old son Victor Manuel Santos in Cotui on 6 March. While the Police and national prosecutor initially suspected the crime was a contract killing, …

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National District Court of Appeals judges have ordered the re-arrest of two police agents and four civilians accused of breaking into the home of former Haitian ambassador Fritz Cineas located in Los Cacicazgos neighborhood. Presiding judge Eduardo Sanchez Ortiz revoked the release order by judge Margarita Cristo. The appeal was presented by National District prosecutor …

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Major stores are advertising big sales this weekend, 20-22 March 2015 and next to attract buyers of clothing and equipment for Easter Week that starts on 29 March in the Dominican Republic. Check out designer Sully Bonnelly’s bathing suits, flip flops and sandals for sale at Jumbo stores for RD$895 each. The Easter Week is …

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