2017 – Page 246

Education Minister Andrés Navarro went home to recover from a trip and fall suffered when attending the Te Deum in honor of nation founding father Francisco del Rosario Sánchez at the Santo Domingo Cathedral on Thursday, 9 March 2017. Miguel Medina, public relations officer for the Ministry made the announcement from his Twitter account. “I …

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The Chamber of Accounts (CCRD), the Dominican government auditing agency, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) announced on Thursday, 9 March 2017 the start of the “Citizen Eyes” (Portal Ojo Ciudadano) platform to facilitate citizen participating in the control of public resources. Complaints will be received by telephone and in person (from 8 to …

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The Ministry of Environment issued Resolution 0001/2017 that establishes new mechanisms for increased control and supervision on the environmental impacts of non-metallic raw materials extraction. The Ministry says the new measures seek to simplify and make more transparent the procedures of those granted concessions for the extraction of aggregates. The resolution describes clear guidelines to …

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The municipal government of Sosúa in Puerto Plata announced the Migration Agency (DGM) would visit 15-17 March 2017 to assist foreigners with their legal residency. The migration officials would offer counsel from an office l at the municipal government building of Sosúa. The office will be offering migratory assistance on Wednesday, 15, Thursday, 16 and …

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In his Twitter account, President Danilo Medina highlighted on Thursday, 9 March that the legacy of Francisco del Rosario Sánchez is still in force. He referred to him as a man who, without seeking anything in return, dreamed and fought for a free, sovereign and independent nation. “Sanchez’s legacy remains in force. His courage and …

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The Centro Leon announces the celebration of the bi-annual International Music, Identity and Culture in the Caribbean (MIC) Congress. The event is in its 7th version. This year the event will be 7, 8, 9 April 2017. To register, see Centro Leon Music experts, sociologists, artists participate in talks, workshops and concerts this time focusing …

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As part of the Jazz Nights in the Colonial City, Nicole Santiago and her quintet will be performing on the steps of Calle El Conde on Thursday, 9 March 2017, starting at 8pm. The singer is accompanied by guitarists Gioel Martin and Joel Pacheco, Samuel Atisol on keyboards, Andy Villalona drums and Rocío Damirón, base. …

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Defending World Baseball Classic champion, the Dominican national baseball team opens today, 9 March 2017 against Team Canada. The championship is in its 4th edition. The Dominican Republic is playing in Pool C that opens today at Marlins Park in Miami. Others in the pool are United States and Colombia. Team Dominican Republic includes a …

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The National Weather Service (Onamet) informs us that the greater part of the national territory will continue to enjoy the mild temperatures with cooling winds and scattered showers throughout the day, especially in the northeast and east of the country. For the last few days, the country has enjoyed lower temperatures as cool breezes from …

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The Ministry of Culture announced that the carnival dance group, Los Carnamares from Río San Juan, on the North Coast, is the winner of the RD$1 million cash award for Best Carnival Group. The group participated in the National Carnival 2017 Parade in Santo Domingo on 5 March 2017 and competed with groups from all …

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