2018 – Page 45

An editorial in Diario Libre today observes that the Political Parties Law talks about “simultaneous” carrying out of primaries using the Central Electoral Board (JCE) voting list, meaning at least two parties need to choose this modality for it to happen. The editorial makes the point that while the ruling political party, the PLD, this …

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The Contracts’ Commission for the Chamber of Deputies will present a report critical of the government’s proposal to donate 10,400,000 square meters next to the Cueva de las Maravillas National Park to the Fundación Cueva de las Maravillas, represented by Julio Víctor Giráldez Casasnovas. According to PRD deputy Héctor Feliz, the commission president, following meetings …

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Foreign Relations Minister Miguel Vargas and the United States ambassador Robin S. Bernstein signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding official embassy dependents employment. The agreement will allow family members of diplomatic and consular personnel to work in the country, in observance of the laws and the norms of the state. The Dominican Republic has signed …

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The Dominican Association of Movie Industry Professionals (Adocine) in collaboration with the Government Movie Agency (DGCine) announced on Tuesday, 30 October 2018 the start of the permanent lectures in photography direction and documentary at the DGCine installations. The Cátedras Permanentes de Dirección Fotográfica “Fernando Báez” y de Documental “Máximo José Rodríguez”, are named for the …

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Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas Maldonado decorated Cuban ambassador in the Dominican Republic Carlos Jesús de la Nuez López for his fruitful four-year term in the country. De la Nuez was decorated with the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella, great silver cross. Among the achievements he is recognized for are the signing of …

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President Danilo Medina named Susana Gautreau de Windt as deputy minister of Energy & Mines. Previously she was legal director to the same ministry. Medina also named Cooperstown Hall of Fame’s Vladimir Guerrero as goodwill ambassador. In other appointments, he confirmed Ramón Núñez Ramírez, César Nicolás Penson, Manuel García Arévalo, George Manuel Hazoury, José Ricardo …

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Two-time Dominican Olympic gold medal-winner Felix Sánchez carried the torch marking preparatory events for the celebration of Special Olympics events in the Dominican Republic from 9 to 17 November 2018. The ceremony was presided by First Lady Candida Montilla and Santo Domingo Mayor David Collado. The first pass of torch took place on the front …

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Economy Minister Isidoro Santana has said that the agenda of President Dailo Medina and the official government mission to China in November 2018 will include the discussing of financing of infrastructure projects in the Dominican Republic by Chinese government institutions. Santana, who was the first minister to visit China after relationships were established last May …

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President Danilo Medina travels on Wednesday, 31 October 2018 to the People’s Republic of China. This is the first official visit by a Dominican statesman to China. Medina will meet with President Xi Jinping. Medina and the large Dominican government committee was scheduled to leave at 9am from the San Isidro Air Base. It has …

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The classical ballet company is booked for three days of performances at the National Theater in Santo Domingo. Les Ballets de Monte Carlo is the official national company of the Principality of Monaco. On 21, 22 and 23 February 2018, Les Ballets de Monte Carlo will present “LAC”, based on Swan Lake ballet with Choreography …

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