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The president of the Dominican Bar Association (CARD), Miguel Surun Hernández called the attention of the Dominican government to the recent US Human Rights Report issued by the US State Department and called for changes in the way the government deals with fighting corruption. Surun Hernández said there is a need to strengthen the mechanisms …

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President Danilo Medina appointed Pedro César Mota Pacheco, former governor of San Pedro de Macorís, as director of the State Sugar Council (CEA). He replaces José Joaquín Domínguez Peña. The CEA is in the public spotlight after a conflict of interest within the organization escalated, allegedly leading to the murder of two radio broadcasters early …

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The government of Taiwan has donated US$222,886 to the Presidency program, Special Fund for the Agropecuarian Development (Feda) to promote the industry of bamboo in the Dominican Republic (Probambú). In a ceremony attended by representatives of the public and private sector agencies and organizations, the Taiwan Ambassador, Valentino Tang, delivered the donation. He said the …

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President Danilo Medina appointed long-time Executive Branch legal advisor Cesar Pina Toribio the new Dominican ambassador to Argentina. Pina has a doctorate in law and has been an advisor to several international organizations, including United Nations entities. Likewise, Francisco Caraballo was named ambassador to the United Nations. Caraballo has a master’s in international relations, and …

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More than 4,000 police officers were promoted effective 27 February 2017, announced the director general of the Police, Mayor General Nelson Ramón Peguero Paredes. The promotions mean the agents will receive significant wage increases as part of the general wage improvements this year. The announcement included 1,426 police officers that were promoted from private to …

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The Presidency and the 911 Emergency System has begun to air a nationwide campaign to create awareness about the damaging effects of loud music. The campaign: “Bajale un chin a esa bulla” (Lower the Noise a Little Bit) is targeted to young people who prefer their music loud. One story line shows youths opening the …

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The Customs Agency (DGA) announces that as of middle of March 2017, businesses will benefit from the new one stop shop for foreign trade (VUCE). Customs officers together with other government agencies involved in the control of imports, exports and transit are working in coordination through a single electronic system. The system will significantly speed …

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Paraguay is the guest country for the 20th International Santo Domingo Book Fair that will take place at the grounds of the Plaza de la Cultura from 20 April to 1 May 2017. The organizers say the Embassy of Paraguay is organizing a mission of 20 Paraguay authors, 700 titles and 2,500 books will be …

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Pamela Sued and Francisco Vasquez were chosen to be the hosts for the 2017 Soberano Awards, the leading show business awards in the Dominican Republic. The show is produced by Edilenia Tactuk. The Soberano Awards are scheduled for Tuesday, 28 March 2017. The red carpet part of the show will be directed by TV producer …

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Rosario Rivera Bond presents “Splash,” at the Museum of Modern Art through mid April, a creative display of recycled art. Colores are literally “splashed” over white background. The abstrat paintings build bridges between tension and harmony. The exhibition was curated by Cuban Rochi Llanesa. For information on upcoming events: http://www.dr1.com/calendar 3 March 2017