Feliz Navidad de el Presidente Danilo Medina “The Merry Christmas caravan wishing all Feliz Navidad from the Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina. The music came to the Zona Colonial sharing its loudness at 11:30PM leaving a wake of car alarms and sirens in its path. It is loud. You might want to turn down the […]
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National Hero Recognized
The President, Danilo Medina, today presided over the ceremony held in the Colonial Zone where Colonel Rafael Tomás Fernández Domínguez was inducted Military Honors at the Altar de la Patria. Then, guarded by the Guardia de Honor, his remains were taken to the Panteón Nacional where he will be interred with the other national heroes. […]
Danilo Medina Our New President – Restoration Day
Today is Restoration Day/ Día de Restauración. It is the second time Dominican Republic gained their freedom. This time it was freedom from Spain in 1863. It is usually celebrated and remembered reverently. This year it seems to be taking second place because this is the day Leonel Fernandez hands over the office of the […]
Trujillo – His Work and Dominican Republic 1936 Booklet
I was searching the Internet for some interesting information about Dominican Republic to write about. I found this historical book published in 1936. It talks about all the good things Trujillo accomplished in the beginning of his presidency. It shows his arrogance and many little points of propaganda he planted to make it seem that […]
Presidential Elections 2012 Getting Close
On May 20, 2012 Dominican voters will go to the polls to decide who will be the next President of Dominican Republic. The winner will occupy the Presidential Palace in Santo Domingo for the next 4 years when the current President, Dr. Leonel Fernández, term ends August 16, 2012 Election day is on Sunday so […]
Voces Amarillas – Yellow Voices
Voces Amarillas por una Educacíon Digna promueve la Coalición Educación Digna / Yellow Voices for a Dignified Education organized by the Coalition for Dignified Education. The Coalition is looking to get administration of President Fernandez to give more funds to education. They are trying to get the government to dedicate 4% of GDP for education […]
