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National Police of Haiti and Dominican Republic hold Workshop

A workshop was held at the border frontier in Jimani between the Haitian National Police PNH and the Dominican Republic police force at the request...

by Jean Jacques AUGUSTIN in Dominican Republic on 16/09/2011

Politics

Memorial for the killers of Dominican dictator, Rafael Trujillo

A memorial commemorating those involved in the plot to kill dictator Rafael Trujillo. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 29th April 2011

by Tim Mansel in Dominican Republic on 29/04/2011

Arts & Entertainment

Shakira plays in Santo Domingo as part of her 'the Sun Comes Out' tour

Colombian pop star Shakira performs in Santo Domingo, as part of her "The Sun Comes Out" tour. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 30th...

by viewpress Vp in Dominican Republic on 30/03/2011

16/09/2011 - National Police of Haiti and Dominican Republic hold Workshop - Dominican Republic - A workshop was held at the border...
29/04/2011 - Memorial for the killers of Dominican dictator, Rafael Trujillo - Dominican Republic - A memorial commemorating those involved...
05/01/2011 - Trees to charcoal in Dominican Republic - Dominican Republic - Cutico makes charcoal from trees in...
17/06/2010 - The best of the best special forces competition - Dominican Republic - A combination of Brazilian, Dominican...
02/06/2010 - World Summit on the Future of Haiti - Dominican Republic - World Summit on the future of Haiti,...
30/01/2010 - Pedro Martinez launches project to help aspiring baseball players - Dominican Republic - DMTX. Pedro Martinez, a well known...
18/01/2010 - Dominican Republic and Haiti Summit - Dominican Republic - DMTX. Dominican Republic and Haiti...
17/01/2010 - Polish Heavy Urban Rescue Team arrives in Jimani to help Haiti - Dominican Republic - DMTX. Polish Heavy Urban Rescue Team...
16/01/2010 - Haiti and Dominican Republic border activities after Earthquake - Dominican Republic - DMTX. Haiti and Dominican Republic...

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Insight into the Dominican Republic

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Insight into the Dominican Republic

Haitian workers and theirs families in Batey, Dominican women in Macao and streets of Santo Domingo. Dominican Republic. 26th December 2010
by fabiana puglisi, on 26th of December 2010
Shakira plays in Santo Domingo as part of her 'the Sun Comes Out' tour

Arts & Entertainment

Shakira plays in Santo Domingo as part of her 'the Sun ...

Colombian pop star Shakira performs in Santo Domingo, as part of her "The Sun Comes Out" tour. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 30th March 2011
by viewpress Vp, on 30th of March 2011
Mass Tourism Threatens Traditional Livelihoods in Samana

Our World

Mass Tourism Threatens Traditional Livelihoods in Saman...

Mass tourism has helped to fuel rapid economic growth in the Dominican Republic. But it also threatens the traditional lifestyles of rural communities like the fishermen of Las Galeras ...
by Tommy Trenchard, on 24th of November 2009
Memorial for the killers of Dominican dictator, Rafael Trujillo

Politics

Memorial for the killers of Dominican dictator, Rafael ...

A memorial commemorating those involved in the plot to kill dictator Rafael Trujillo. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 29th April 2011
by Tim Mansel, on 29th of April 2011
National Police of Haiti and Dominican Republic hold Workshop

Society

National Police of Haiti and Dominican Republic hold Wo...

A workshop was held at the border frontier in Jimani between the Haitian National Police PNH and the Dominican Republic police force at the request of the presidents of both countries. ...
by Jean Jacques AUGUSTIN, on 16th of September 2011
Trees to charcoal in Dominican Republic

Environment

Trees to charcoal in Dominican Republic

Cutico makes charcoal from trees in Boca de Nigua, San Cristobal province, Dominican Republic, so as to make ends meet because his income from driving a taxi is not sufficient
by pedro farias-nardi, on 5th of January 2011
The best of the best special forces competition

Politics

The best of the best special forces competition

A combination of Brazilian, Dominican Republic, Guatemalan, Trinidad and Tobago and Colombian Special Operation soldiers train together. The U.S.A sponsored the competition event create...
by Def VID, on 17th of June 2010
World Summit on the Future of Haiti

Our World

World Summit on the Future of Haiti

World Summit on the future of Haiti, solidarity beyond the crisis at the Moon palace Punta Cana hotel, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. 02/06/2010
by Jean Jacques AUGUSTIN, on 2nd of June 2010
Pedro Martinez launches project to help aspiring baseball players

Sports

Pedro Martinez launches project to help aspiring baseba...

DMTX. Pedro Martinez, a well known Dominican Republic baseball player, today launched a new project to provide help, assistance and education for aspiring new young baseball players jus...
by Juan Fach, on 30th of January 2010
Dominican Republic and Haiti Summit

Society

Dominican Republic and Haiti Summit

DMTX. Dominican Republic and Haiti celebrate a Summit ¨Join for a better future for Haiti¨. The President of the Dominican Republic Leonel Fernandez, President of Haiti Rene Preval and ...
by Juan Fach, on 18th of January 2010
Polish Heavy Urban Rescue Team arrives in Jimani to help Haiti

Society

Polish Heavy Urban Rescue Team arrives in Jimani to hel...

DMTX. Polish Heavy Urban Rescue Team arrive in Jimani to help the victims of last Tuesday's 7.0 magnitude earthquake which killed and injured thousands of Haitians. Jimani, Dominic...
by Juan Fach, on 17th of January 2010
Haiti and Dominican Republic border activities after Earthquake

Society

Haiti and Dominican Republic border activities after Ea...

DMTX. Haiti and Dominican Republic border aid work activities after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti on January 12th leaving thousands dead and injured. Jimani, Dominican Republic. ...
by Juan Fach, on 16th of January 2010
Haitians are given medical asistance at Jimani Hospitals, Dominican Republic

Society

Haitians are given medical asistance at Jimani Hospital...

DMTX. Hundreds of Haitians who have been affected by the earthquake are provided with medical assistance at Hospital Melenciano General in the city of Jimani at the border with Haiti an...
by Juan Fach, on 16th of January 2010
Humanitarian Aid for Haiti from Dominican Republic

Society

Humanitarian Aid for Haiti from Dominican Republic

Humanitarian Aid for Haiti from Dominican Republic is gathering at Bono Center in Santo Domingo to be sent to Haiti.
by Juan Fach, on 15th of January 2010
Crossing with Dignity

Politics

Crossing with Dignity

Haitians crossed at Deacon. The cross was done legally through the border thanks to the collaboration between Solidaridad Fronteriza (Border Solidarity). Dajabon, Dominican Republic. 07...
by pedro farias-nardi, on 7th of January 2010
Omar Sharif and Michael Madson at III Festival de Cine Global Republica Dominicana

Arts & Entertainment

Omar Sharif and Michael Madson at III Festival de Cine ...

Omar Sharif and Michael Madson, legendary movie stars, were present at the press conference of III Festival de Cine Global Dominicano celebrated in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. 15/11/2...
by Juan Fach, on 15th of November 2009
Mika Haikken visits Dominican Republic on Johnny Walker Campaign

Sports

Mika Haikken visits Dominican Republic on Johnny Walker...

Mika Hakkinen Double F1 World Champion was greeted and welcomed in Dominican Republic as the ultimate designated driver as Global Responsible Drinking Ambassador of Johnnie Walker Campa...
by Juan Fach, on 4th of October 2009
Technology Day 2009

Business

Technology Day 2009

Technology Day 2009 an event organized by RevistaIT Now is held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
by Juan Fach, on 2nd of July 2009
Cats musical show is presented in Dominican Republic

Arts & Entertainment

Cats musical show is presented in Dominican Republic

Cats is an award-winning musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and other poems by T. S. Eliot
by Juan Fach, on 8th of May 2009
Women marching for abortion rights in Santo Domingo

Politics

Women marching for abortion rights in Santo Domingo

More than 100 different organizations marched towards congress in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for the legalization of abortion. 6th May 2009.
by pedro farias-nardi, on 5th of May 2009

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19-09-2009 Laura Pausini

Submitted by Juan Fach on Wed, 26/08/2009 - 00:02.

19-09-2009

Laura Pausini [Primavera Anticipada World Tour 2009] @ Palacio de los Deportes

http://www.dominican.eventsworldwide.net/detalle_evento.php?id=1278

Asociación Dominicana de

Submitted by Juan Fach on Tue, 31/03/2009 - 21:50.

Asociación Dominicana de Cronistas Sociales (ADCS) celebrará hoy 31 de Marzo 2009, en el Teatro La Fiesta del Hotel Jaragua, su tradicional desfile de moda Pasarela Rosa, en esta ocasión con la participación del diseñador español Custo Barcelona, como invitado internacional.

http://www.diariolibre.com/noticias_det.php?id=193712

http://www.hoy.com.do/el-pais/2009/3/30/272157/La-Corte-Interamericana-sesiona-en-el-pais

Casandra 2009 Awards to be

Submitted by Juan Fach on Tue, 10/03/2009 - 13:19.

Casandra 2009 Awards to be held in March 24 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. http://www.acroarte.com.do