Last Monday, July 20, President Danilo Medina once again declared a state of emergency throughout the national territory for 45 days. This information was shared by the government spokesman, Roberto Rodríguez Marchena, through his Twitter account. “President Danilo Medina declares the national territory in a state of emergency for a period of 45 days starting […]
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Highway to Miches now open
The Bavaro – Uvero Alto – Miches highway will be officially inaugurated later this month, however it is already open, providing easy access to another beautiful destination for us to visit from Casa de Campo!
This week in the Dominican Republic: Jazz Nights in the Colonial Zone, Dominican Major Leaguer success & education reform
In this week’s edition of “This week in the Dominican Republic” we learn about the return of Jazz Nights to the beautiful Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo, the continuing success of Dominicans in Major League Baseball and the signing of the Dominican Republic’s National Education Reform Pact.
This week in the Dominican Republic: colonial zone 45% rebuilt & New World aquaduct found!
In this week’s edition of “This week in the Dominican Republic” we learn about the incredible discovery of an ancient New World aquaduct in Santo Domingo, progress on the naturalization bill, skyrocketing greenhouse gas emissions and that 45% of the Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo has now been rebuilt…
This week in the Dominican Republic: Medina’s State of Nation speech & a 100K marathon
In this week’s edition of “This week in the Dominican Republic” we learn about President Danilo Medina’s priorities for the country as spoke about in his State of Nation speech, a visit from Florida business leaders, as well as a 100K tourism marathon. Medina’s State of Nation speech Yesterday, Thursday February 27th, the Dominican Republic […]
This week in the Dominican Republic: Los Haitises, toll increases, Joe Biden & US$1.5billion funding
In this week’s edition of “This week in the Dominican Republic” we learn about an increase in the toll on the road to Samana, plans to recover and preserve Los Haitises National Park, an impending visit from Vice President Joe Biden and funds of US$1.5billion from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
This week in the Dominican Republic: eco-tourisim projects, US$547.6 million for education & a new convention center
In this week’s edition of “This week in the Dominican Republic” we learn about a new eco-tourism destination, a RD$2.3 billion budget for education, plans to build a new convention centre in Santo Domingo, and that flights to the US have returned to normal.
La Romana Bypass now open
Last Wednesday November 27th, the Dominican Ministry of Public Works and ODEBRECHT celebrated the inauguration of the La Romana Bypass.
“Día de la Restauración” – Today, the Dominican Republic celebrates the restoration of independence and new President Danilo Medina Sánchez takes power
Today (the 16th of August) in the Dominican Republic we celebrate the “Día de la Restauración” (the Restoration of Dominican Independence), which was proclaimed with the “Guerra de Restauración” (Restoration War) on August the 16th of 1863 – a day which every 4 years is the day the newly elected President of the country claims […]
Cándida Montilla de Medina steps out for her first public engagement in Casa de Campo as wife of presidential candidate, Danilo Medina Sánchez
On Thursday the 2nd of February, Cándida Montilla de Medina, wife of presidential candidate, Danilo Medina Sánchez made her first public appearance in Casa de Campo at an exclusive “tea party” hosted at a private Casa de Campo villa by Patricia Proaño, with special guest, Amarilis Santana, the senator of La Romana.