2018 – Page 20

With prize money of RD$500,000, the life trajectory of marine biologist Idelisa Bonelly de Calventi was recognized on Friday, 30 November 2018, in an event organized by the Ministry of Higher Education at the Santo Domingo Sheraton. During the event, 430 local researchers were admitted to the National Career in Science, Technology and Innovation under …

Read more…

Upon returning to the Dominican Republic from the inaugural of the President of Mexico, President Danilo Medina said late on Sunday, 2 December 2018 that he would speak to the nation regarding the migratory pact this week. President Medina is the Dominican President that has probably been the least available to questioning by the press. …

Read more…

President Danilo Medina left early on the morning of Saturday, 1 December 2018, from San Isidro Air Force Base to attend the inauguration ceremony for Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the newly elected president of Mexico. This was the third visit by Medina to Mexico since he took office. On the official delegation were: Administrative Minister …

Read more…

Legendary trumpeter, 68-year old Bronx-born, Willie Colon will be playing his salsa at the Hard Rock Live in Santo Domingo on Friday, 22 December 2018. He is playing here as part of his global tour celebrating his 50 years in salsa. He promises to play his best hits, from the days he played with the …

Read more…

Contemporary rock singer Pavel Núñez announces his concert at Hard Rock Live for Wednesday, 19 December 2018 at 9pm. He will be releasing new songs from his “Oratoria y otras historias” new album that also features Cuban Pablo Milanes, bachata singer Zacarias Ferreira and ballads singer Laura Rivera. The album has many romantic songs. He …

Read more…

Dominican megastar Juan Luis Guerra and young singer Vicente Garcia will be performing a memorable concert at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana this coming Saturday, 1 December 2018. Latin Grammy winner Vicente García has repeatedly explained that Guerra was a constant inspiration and mentor for his career. The concert will be held …

Read more…

Miss Dominican Republic will be costumed as a carey turtle on occasion of her participation in the Miss Universe 2018 contest in Bangkok, Thailand on 16 December 2018. The pageant will be televised in Santo Domingo. Miss Dominican Republic will be wearing the “I Love Carey” costume in honor of the Hawksbill sea turtle (carey) …

Read more…

German Karl Wittlinger’s play, “Do You Know the Milky Way” will be staged at the Sala Ravelo of the National Theater this weekend – Thursday to Friday, 29, 30, 31 November and 1 December 2018. The starring role is by hotelier-actor Exmin Carvajal. “De genios y locos…todos tenemos un poco” also stars Johnnié Mercedes, both …

Read more…

The 15-minute dramas have caught on and the Microteatro in the Colonial City is a hotspot with young people in the Colonial City. “Comunes y Corrientes” on Wednesday evenings will now include the “Chica de los 15 minutos” play by Argentinean Diego Vicos as of Wednesday, 28 November. The actors, Ismael Almonte (UnIsma) and Fidia …

Read more…

Legendary Dominican pitcher Bartolo Colon will be opening for his beloved Aguilas Cibaeñas when they face off at home against their archrival, the Licey Tigers. Expect a full house at the Cibao Ballpark in Santiago on Thursday, 29 November 2018, when Colon makes his debut. Colon was born and raised in Altamira, Puerto Plata prior …

Read more…