Research and Markets: The Dominican Republic: A New International Finance Center for the Americas
DUBLIN—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “The Dominican Republic: A New International Finance Center for the Americas” report to their offering.
Statement by an IMF Mission to the Dominican Republic
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Alejandro Santos visited Santo Domingo during August 3-19 to conduct discussions under the second and third reviews of the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), which was approved by the IMF Executive Board in November 2009 ( Press Release No. 09/393 ). The mission met with President Leonel Fernández, Central Bank Governor Héctor Valdez, Minister of …
Baseball team experiences life-changing trip to Dominican Republic
Early on in last week’s trip to the Dominican Republic, the team of 10 high school-aged players from around Lynchburg realized their visit was about much more than baseball.Playing in a country stricken by poverty, it was an opportunity to make connections with and give material gifts to teenagers like themselves, only poorer.
El Salvador: Transvestites get help to fight AIDS
A revolutionary model for international aid helps El Salvador’s transvestites battle AIDS. read more
STRANGE BEDFELLOWS: Salvador Dali Is like Junk Food
A recently opened exhibit at The High Art Museum in Atlanta boasts forty of Salvador Dalí’s later paintings, some of have “never before been seen in public.” While this rare glimpse at the Surrealist master’s late work invited local and national attention, at least one critic wasn’t so keen on the paintings. That would be Jed Perl, The New Republic’s art critic, who humorously dubs Dalí’s …
Also In Global Health News: Global Fund In El Salvador; World Bank Investment In Nepal; Bed Nets In Africa; Ukraine …
Global Post Examines How Global Fund Impacts HIV Care, Human Rights In El Salvador Global Post examines how the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is impacting HIV/AIDS care and human rights in El Salvador. The article profiles Carla, a Salvadorian transvestite who tested positive for HIV in jail and was able to receive anti-retroviral (ARV) treatment through a program supported …
Syracuse deputy mayor to raise Dominican Republic flag at city hall at noon today
Syracuse, NY — Deputy Mayor John Cowin, elected officials and community members will raise the flag of the Dominican Republic at noon today on the steps of City Hall, at 233 E. Washington St., in recognition of that country’s independence….
The Dominican Republic Call Center Association Opens Hurricane Hotline
The Dominican Republic Call Center Association today announced the availability of a toll-free hotline, which began in 2008, to help answer questions during this very active hurricane season.
Salvador Dalí Sculpture Valued at 100,000 Euros Stolen from Belfortmuseum in Belgium
The bronze statue ‘La Femme aux tiroirs’ (Lady with drawers) by Spanish artist Salvador Dali, at the permanent exhibition of Dali art pieces in the Belfortmuseum in Brugge, Belgium. On 18 August 2010, the work was stolen from the exhibition room of the Belfort tower in broad daylight.
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Dominican court allows US extradition of man who acted as lawyer for US missionaries in Haiti
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – The Dominican Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a man who acted as an attorney for American missionaries accused of taking 33 children out of Haiti can be extradited to the United States for a separate case.
Family embraces Salvadoran student
Marilene Velasco Lopez, 17, arrived this spring from El Salvador to live with the Kannel in Springettsbury Township. She’s preparing for a year of schooling at the Christian School of York.
L.A. has an El Salvador Community Corridor? Yes, and Officials Want it Recognized
View Larger Map Little Bangladesh and Koreatown are on the way to becoming officially recognized L.A. city neighborhoods , but that’s not all. Assemblymember Mike Davis has been working with community members to create the El Salvador Community Corridor along Vermont Avenue. If his legislation passes, signs along the 10 Freeway will let drivers know where to exit to find the culturally rich …
Dominican Republic OKs suspect’s extradition to Vermont
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — The Dominican Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a man who acted as an attorney for American missionaries accused of taking 33 children out of Haiti can be extradited to the United States — and Vermont — for a separate case.
