http://www.dominicantoday.com The first online newspaper in english language of the Dominican Republic. en-us Copyright 2008 DominicanToday.com Merit Designs ICM 60 News http://www.dominicantoday.com/rss/rss.gif http://www.dominicantoday.com The first online newspaper in english language of the Dominican Republic. http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/20/33938/Homeboys-latest-movie-heads-to-Dominican-Republics-biggest-screen Santo Domingo.- Homegrown Hollywood movie star and producer Manny Perez will bring his latest film to the country\s most coveted venue, as part of the 3rd Global Film Festival inaugurated by president Loenel Fernandez on Monday with a special tribute to Omar Sharif. This and That Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:28:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/20/33938/Homeboys-latest-movie-heads-to-Dominican-Republics-biggest-screen http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/14/33868/British-band-America-to-perform-in-Dominican-Republic Santo Domingo.– British soft and folk rock band America will perform at the Teatro La Fiesta of This and That Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:20:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/14/33868/British-band-America-to-perform-in-Dominican-Republic http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/13/33861/Dominican-Republic-Clini-Clowns-launched-this-month Cabarete, Dominican Republic.- Clini-Clowns want to be there for sick, bedridden or disabled children in our local hospitals and hospices. We see that one of the best forms of medicine could be the Clown visiting the children’s ward. This and That Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:06:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/13/33861/Dominican-Republic-Clini-Clowns-launched-this-month http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/12/33844/Popular-bank-opens-modern-branch-in-Punta-Cana Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.- The Banco Popular Dominicano on Friday inaugurated a modern office in Punta Cana, Altagracia province (east), with which it expands its initiatives to develop the tourism industry in this region of the country. This and That Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:08:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/12/33844/Popular-bank-opens-modern-branch-in-Punta-Cana http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/10/33830/Puntacanas-Playa-Blanca-hosts-Caribbean-Oktoberfest-bash Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.- True to German tradition and Caribbean style, the Restaurant Playa Blanca, located in the exclusive Puntacana Resort & Club, once again went to great lengths to offer its customers another unique and original activity, this time in alliance with the Dominican National Brewery. This and That Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:36:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/10/33830/Puntacanas-Playa-Blanca-hosts-Caribbean-Oktoberfest-bash http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/10/33829/Omar-Sharif-to-get-Dominican-Republic-kudos Santo Domingo.- President Leonel Fernandez will decorate Egyptian actor Omar Sharif, stellar figure of the 3rd Dominican Global Cinema Festival, slated for November 18, said the organizers today. This and That Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:19:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/10/33829/Omar-Sharif-to-get-Dominican-Republic-kudos http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/20/33940/Christmas-Symphony-to-fest-Puntacana-Groups-40tth-year La Altagracia, Dominican Republic.- The famed conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra will direct a Concert of Christmas Carols hosted by the Punta Cana Foundation, as part of the Puntacana Group’s 40th anniversary activities. This and That Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:17:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/20/33940/Christmas-Symphony-to-fest-Puntacana-Groups-40tth-year http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/20/33932/Omar-Sharif-gets-Dominican-Republics-official-kudos Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Government on Thursday bestowed the Heraldic Order Cristóbal Columbus on the legendary Egyptian actor Omar Sharif, in recognition of his successful film career . This and That Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:51:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/20/33932/Omar-Sharif-gets-Dominican-Republics-official-kudos http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/19/33919/Dominican-film-fest-kicks-off-with-kudos-for-Omar-Sharif Santo Domingo.- President Leonel Fernandez and the First lady Margarita Cedeño Wednesday night headed the inaugural of the 3rd Dominican Global Cinema Festival in the National Theater, where a special recognition was bestowed on the actor Omar Sharif. This and That Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:40:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/19/33919/Dominican-film-fest-kicks-off-with-kudos-for-Omar-Sharif http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/18/33914/Hemispheric-Customs-agents-pay-tribute-to-the-late-Cocco Viña del Mar, Chile.- The more than 300 customs agents from Latin America and the Caribbean present, the International Association of Professional Customs Agents of the Americas (Asapra) held its General Assembly in Viña del Mar, Chile, where a tribute was rendered to Dominican Republic’s late Customs director Miguel Cocco. This and That Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:38:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/18/33914/Hemispheric-Customs-agents-pay-tribute-to-the-late-Cocco http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/17/33899/Brugal-APEC-U-sign-pact-to-benefit-Hotel-Administration-students Santo Domingo.- The company Brugal and APEC University signed an agreement to give continuity to the educative efforts in benefit of Hotel Administration students in the higher learning center. This and That Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:53:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/17/33899/Brugal-APEC-U-sign-pact-to-benefit-Hotel-Administration-students http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/15/33874/Global-Film-Festival-to-open-in-Nagua-with-film-about-immigrants Santo Domingo.– The III Dominican Global Film Festival will be inaugurated in Nagua next Thursday November 17th with US-Mexico production, “Sin Nombre.” On Thursday the 19th, Shalim Ortiz and cast members of “Touched” will interact with the public. “Sin Nombre,” This and That Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:31:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/15/33874/Global-Film-Festival-to-open-in-Nagua-with-film-about-immigrants http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/15/33873/Melia-Santo-Domingo-hosts-Spanish-Food-Festival Santo Domingo.– The first Spanish Food Festival will take place at the Melia Santo Domingo hotel from 17 to 30 November with daily cooking shows at its Da Vinci This and That Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:24:00 GMT http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/this-and-that/2009/11/15/33873/Melia-Santo-Domingo-hosts-Spanish-Food-Festival