Annual Dominican-British Quality Week exceeds all expectations
People January 14, 2016 | 9:41 am
Santo Domingo.- Theactivities of the 8th annual Dominican-British Quality Week hostedby the Public Administration Ministry (MAP) concluded Wednesday, with theparticipation of 20 delegates from Euro[...]
Fathom announces more social impact activities in Dominican Rep.
People January 13, 2016 | 12:11 pm
Seattle, Jan. 13, 2016/PRNewswire/ -- Fathom, the pioneer in social impact travel and CarnivalCorporation's (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) 10th and newest brand, today announcedfour additional social i[...]
UNIBE, PACAM launch plan to prevent violence against women
People January 6, 2016 | 12:16 pm
Santo Domingo.- UNIBE Universityand the association to assist cases of abused women (PACAM) agreed to develop astrategic and comprehensive Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women and DomesticPartner[...]
Dominican Studies Institute announces fellowship
People January 5, 2016 | 5:08 pm
New York.- The CUNYDominican Studies Institute (CUNY DSI) is pleased to announce the 2016 NationalSupermarket Association (NSA) Dominican Studies Fellowship for doctoralstudents and faculty. Applic[...]
Beyonce and Jay Z kick off 2016 in Dominican Republic
People January 2, 2016 | 10:28 am
Santo Domingo.– Hollywood celebrities Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z kicked off 2016 at a beach bash in Dominican Republic's most international resort, Casa de Campo.
According to Entertainment [...]
‘Sand Dollars’ included among top latino films of 2015
People December 31, 2015 | 9:29 am
Santo Domingo.– "Sand Dollars" (Dolares de Arena), the Dominican Republic's official entry to the Oscars, was chosen by NBCNews.com among the ten knockout latino films that are worth ev[...]
La Romana Christmas music blast kicks off Saturday
People December 23, 2015 | 11:49 am
La Romana, DR.- The Christmas Blast kicks off on Sat. until Jan. 2 with performers Anthony Santos, Secreto andDj Emi, Raulin Rodríguez, Don Miguelo and Chiquito Team Band in the traditionalc[...]
Vice president treats orphaned kids to Christmas lunch
People December 22, 2015 | 4:28 pm
SD. Some 500 kids andyoungsters orphaned by femicides, covered by the vulnerable child protectionprograms, on Tuesday were treated to a traditional Christmas lunch hosted byvice president Margarita[...]
Crooner Wason Brazoban halts concerts to seek bigger projects
People December 22, 2015 | 1:56 pm
SD. After 7 years and12 consecutive concerts, the crooner Wason Brazoban says goodbye for now to theperformances to focus on more ambitious projects.
Brazoban has done itagain with a sold out[...]
Haitian ecotourism at its best
People December 8, 2015 | 11:58 am
Comendador, DominicanRepublic.- The rich flora and fauna, spectacular waterfalls, and mountainouslandscape, are all features of Haiti’s tourism product that were presented atthe 19th edition of t[...]
Falcondo helps 13 group from central provinces become NGOs
People December 7, 2015 | 10:56 am
Bonao, MonseñorNouel.-The Company Falconbridge Dominicana (FALCONDO) announced the addition of13 Round Tables as Non-governmental Organizations in equal number ofcommunities that are located a[...]
Maurizzio splashes into Dominican showbiz world
People December 4, 2015 | 9:20 am
SD. DominicanRepublic´s art and entertainment world continues to expand with the emergenceof its latest new talent, Maurizzio, songwriter and music producer, whopromotes his first single in th[...]
Gildan Glow Run raises RD$1.7M for Rehabilitation Association
People December 3, 2015 | 10:46 am
San Pedro de Macoris.- Forthe second consecutive year the Canadian manufacturing company, Gildan, hostedthe Gildan Glow Run run/walk to raise funds for the Dominican RehabilitationAssociation with [...]
US Embassy offers US postgraduate scholarships for local educators
People December 2, 2015 | 9:20 am
Santo Domingo.- The US Embassyon Tuesday announced the call for a scholarship programs of the AmericanInstitutes for Educators to study in the United States Institutes (SUSI), conductedin the Unite[...]
Nonprofit´s ´5 minutes´ web platform promotes volunteerism
People November 27, 2015 | 3:05 pm
Santo Domingo.- TheVida Azul Foundation on Thursday announced ´5 minutes´ a nonprofit web platformthat seeks to bridge the gap between those who want to help and those who need it.
[...]
First Lady signs agreement that benefits children with autism
People November 21, 2015 | 10:03 am
Santo Domingo.– Dominican First Lady Candida Montilla and Health Research director for "Autism Speaks" Michael Rosanoff signed an agreement for the implementation of projects involving [...]
Dominican music icon Juan Luis Guerra wins 2 Latin Grammies
People November 20, 2015 | 8:40 am
Las Vegas.- Dominicanmerengue icon and songwriter Juan Luis Guerra on Thursday won two Grammy at theLatin Grammies gala in Las Vegas, Nevada, eldia.com.do reports.
The first award was forBest[...]
Dominican councilman to head colleague´s bid for US Congress
People November 19, 2015 | 4:55 pm
Northern Manhattan).-Today, Senator Adriano Espaillat announced that Council Member Ydanis Rodriguezwill be his campaign chairman. Council Member Rodriguez has worked closely withSenator Espaillat [...]
Crooner Wason enthralls at Hard Rock Cafe
People November 16, 2015 | 9:46 am
Santo Domingo.- A soldout Hard Rock Café where hundreds of people enjoyed an euphoric but intimateconcert, has become a yearly tradition.
Wason Brazoban was showeredwith warmth by fans w[...]
US Embassy celebrates International Education Week
People November 16, 2015 | 9:01 am
Santo Domingo.- FromMonday the 16th to Sunday Nov. 22 the US Embassy in Santo Domingowith the support of the EducationUSA office of the Dominican American CulturalInstitute and Galeria 360 will be [...]
