2019 – Page 38

Dominican Cooperstown Hall of Fame member and legendary pitcher Pedro Martinez released the Spanish version of his book, “Pedro, La Historia de Mi Vida” on Thursday, 7 November 2019 in Florida. The activity was a fund-raiser and the profits of the sale of the books will go to the children’s nonprofit led by his wife, …

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The Italian-Dominican Chamber of Commerce announced the 4th Italian Cuisine Week in the World would take place from 18 to 24 November 2019 in 55 countries, including the Dominican Republic. For the event, over a thousand events are organized worldwide, coordinated by the around 300 Italian diplomatic and consular headquarters and Italian cultural institutes. In …

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Contemporary Dominican singer Pavel Núñez presents “Oratoria Mode” his recent concert together with the Pavel Núñez Big Band at the Teatro La Fiesta of the Jaragua Renaissance on the Malecón in Santo Domingo. Saturday, 16 November at 9pm. This is a presentation by Vibra Productions. Tickets range from RD$1,500 to RD$4,500 online at Uepa Tickets, …

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Romantic singer Diomary La Mala presents her concert “Intimo” at the Meridien Events Center on Av. Rómulo Betancourt in Santo Domingo. The show is set for Monday, 18 November 2019 as of 9pm. General admission is RD$1,300. Tickets are for sale at Uepa Tickets online or at the Meridien. 14 November 2019

Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas presented the Oscar de la Renta Award to Dominican Migrants to Dr. Carlos Dante Heredia García, a Dominican ophthalmologist who lives in Spain. Heredia García received the award during a ceremony held on Monday, 12 November 2019 at the National Theater. He is an honorary member of the Barraquer Ophthalmology Center, …

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The Association of Industries of the Dominican Republic (AIRD) honored the spirits company, Casa Brugal with the National Award for Dominican Industry. During the same annual awards luncheon held on 12 November 2019, the Dominican manufacturers association recognized José Manuel Paliza with the Industrial Merit Award. The Senate Permanente Committee for Industry, Commerce and Free …

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According to Ambassador Rudy Coxaj, the Dominican Republic will be the hub for products from Guatemala bound to Europe. The diplomat said local ports will be used for perishables that go to Europe. He estimated at around 100 tons of air cargo and 24 containers of sea cargo will be mobilized through Dominican ports. He …

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In a statement delivered to the Central Electoral Board (JCE) on Tuesday, 12 November 2019, several political parties rejected the contracting of Deloitte to perform forensic auditing of the automated voting system used for the 6 October 2019 primary. “The irregular hiring is aggravated by the information that directly links the representative of Deloitte in …

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The Central Electoral Board (JCE) has released details on the final reports on the income and expenditures of the candidates during the 6 October 2019 primary. The leading contenders were Luis Abinader of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), Gonzalo Castillo and Leonel Fernández of the Dominican Liberation Party (PLD). Luis Abinader The JCE revealed that …

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With most polls showing he is the candidate to beat, Luis Abinader of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) presented his 2020-2024 Government Plan at an event at the Santo Domingo Sheraton on 12 November 2019. The 52-year old presidential candidate proposes a change in the present government model to better satisfy the needs of the …

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