Travel – Page 543

Deputy Minister of Culture, Gamal Michelén announced that Architect Teódulo Blanchard has been commissioned to convert the Fortaleza Ozama into a military museum. He said the Fortaleza will be off limits for large artistic shows. These had been held there in the past, but in his opinion the loud noise these generated was damaging to …

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The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve posted at the US Embassy is inviting all to be part of their Toys for Tots program. The program has the support of the Círculo Turquesa of the Renaissance Jaragua and Continental Airlines. All are invited to donate a toy and win a trip to New York for three days …

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Minister of Public Works Miguel Vargas Maldonado expressed his approval for the relocation of the Arroyo Barril airport in Samana to El Catey, near Nagua. He told Hoy newspaper that the decision was the consensus among representatives of the government and business sector that met in Samana last week. Aerodom, the private operator of the …

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The Manny Mota Golf Celebrity Classic starts tomorrow, Thursday, 30 November at 7 pm at the Quisqueya Ballpark. A benefit for social programs carried out by the Manny Mota Foundation, the event features a softball game and a salsa concert. The announced participants this year are: Vladimir Guerrero, Juan Marichal, José Canseco, Preston Wilson, Deivi …

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It’s official. On Sunday, 3 December at 2 am, clocks in the DR should be set ahead. President Hipólito Mejía issued the decree yesterday that annuls the decree of 29 October that had set back the time in the Dominican Republic. (29 November 2000)