2015 – Page 271

ESPN reports on seven Hispanics, including four Dominicans, who are regarded as the emerging stars in basketball in the NCAA tournament in the United States. US. The Dominicans on the list are: Karl-Anthony Towns, center, University of Kentucky’s Wildcats. Emmy Andujar, forward, Manhattan College’s Jaspers. Angel Nunez, forward with Gonzaga College’s Bulldogs. Joey de la …

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One of the best Dominican singers of all time, Maridalia Hernandez will be appearing as the support act to Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in his Altos de Chavon concert on Saturday, 4 April. Maestro Jose Antonio Molina will conduct the National Symphony Orchestra that will be playing that evening. Bocelli has promised to sing songs …

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Dominican bolero and merengue singer Sergio Vargas promises a romantic concert as of 8:30pm this evening, Friday, 20 March 2015 at the Nader Teatro Bar in Piantini in Santo Domingo. Several of his best-known hits are classic romantic songs, including “Como un bolero,” “No me importa,” “Brindo por ti” and other boleros. Tickets are RD$1,000. …

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Cinema Cafe presents an evening of the greatest hits of Dominican rock at 9pm tomorrow, Saturday, 21 March 2015 at the Plaza de la Cultura nightspot. Av. Pedro Henriquez Urena, Santo Domingo.

Virgilio Feliz and Marea Alta are booked this Friday, 20 March 2015 for the Fiesta Sunset Jazz night at the Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino at Av. Anacaona 101, Mirador Sur in Santo Domingo at 8pm. Admission is free, but reservations recommended by calling 809 562-8222.

Admission to most Colonial City museums and the Columbus Lighthouse in Santo Domingo will be free tomorrow, Saturday, 21 March 2015. Artistic and cultural performances start at the Columbus Alcazar at noon through 4pm. Visit the Columbus Alcazar, Telecommunications Center, Casas Reales, Ozama Fort, and the Dominican Family Museum. Special events are being held at …

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In his address to the plenary of the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly yesterday, Wednesday 18 March 2015, Dominican Foreign Relations Minister Andres Navarro argued in favor of a shift in direction at all levels of the organization. He said that the new structure should take into account the fact that the political …

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The Ministry of Public Health is advising the public on the proper use of mosquito nets in order to prevent health problems. Insecticide-treated mosquito nets are being distributed in low-income areas to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. Health promoters are instructing beneficiaries to air the nets for 24 hours in an open shady area …

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After confirming the fraudulent transfer of members to the Family Health Insurance (SFS) Contributive Regimen who were transferred from the Health Risk Administrator (ARS) without their consent, the Superintendence of Health and Labor Risks (Sisalril) has announced that the affected individuals are free to choose the entity of their preference, by following a procedure that …

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According to a conference held in Barbados and broadcast over the Internet, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes that Guyana, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica are three of the countries least affected by the recent fall in petroleum prices and their Petrocaribe agreements with Venezuela. The keynote speaker, Adrianne Cheasty, is the deputy director of …

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