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The Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra is promoting their doctoral studies in the Spanish language. The doctoral program confers the title of “Doctor in Spanish Studies: Linguistics and Literature.” This is a first in the Dominican Republic, acknowledged Superior Education Minister Alejandrina Guzmán upon making the announcement. She congratulated the PUCMM for creating the …

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The city government of the National District reached an agreement in which Agencia Bella would contribute 30% to the cost of building a sidewalk in front of their headquarters on Av. John F. Kennedy. Agency Bella is the importer of Honda vehicles in the Dominican Republic. When the Ministry of Public Works expanded the avenue, …

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The Dominican Public School Teachers Association (ADP) has withdrawn its support to the writ of protection before the Superior Administrative Tribunal (TSA) filed by a group of more than 60 teachers. The recourse seeks the suspension of Order 24-2017 that established the Minister of Education have the final say in choosing from a single slate …

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On the morning of 14 March 2018, the city of Santiago underwent an emergency drill for a catastrophic earthquake. The Ministry of Environment and the Emergency Operations Committee (COE) organized the simulacrum. Sirens sounded throughout the city as of 9:45am with all public and private institutions in the city participating. 911 vehicles were seen transferring …

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The Embassy of Japan is helping the Dominican Rehabilitation Association (ADR) to improve its services offered in Dajabon, on the border of Haiti. Dozens of Japanese immigrants settled in Dajabón many decades ago, that has kept Dajabón in the mindset of the Japanese government. Ambassador Hiroyuki Makiuchi said the US$88,934 donation will make it possible …

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Foreign and cooperation minister for Spain, Alfonso Dastis and the Ambassador of the European Union in the Dominican Republic Gianluca Grippa were witnesses to the launching of a government program to strengthen public education in the Dominican Republic. The Program to Back Education and Technical Professional Training (PRO ETP II) is sponsored by the European …

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The 73rd Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Central American System of Integration (SICA) and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation for the Kingdom of Spain Alfonso Dastis took place in Santo Domingo on 14 March 2018. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss strategies to strengthen cooperation between Spain and the region. …

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Commercial sponsors were not found this year to transmit Major League Baseball games on regular Dominican channels, as reported in Diario Libre. Those following the MLB will now have to watch the games on paid cable TV or on MLB online for pay services. Marketing expert, Alejandro Peña says this follows global trends for more …

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World class gymnast Audrys Nin Reyes had the satisfaction that his prowess in athletics could be converted into a new furnished family home in Barahona, for his parents. Mayobanex Escoto of the governmental National Housing Institute and Sports Minister Danilo Díaz traveled to Barahona to deliver the keys to the dwelling to Audrys Nin Reyes. …

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Movie director José María Cabral was the big winner of the third edition of the Iris Movie Awards, this year celebrated at the Salon La Fiesta of the Hotel Jaragua Renaissance on 12 March 2018. During the awards, the movie community honors the best productions of the year. Cabral won seven awards for his movie, …

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