VivenciasUSAenRD heads South By Consul General, William Swaney I recently had the chance to visit the southwest and was again struck by the beauty of the DR and by how quickly the landscape and weather can change. Our group left Santo Domingo in the dark and soon found ourselves on the coastal road south of …
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Moving Forward Together CDA Robert Thomas AMCHAM Thanksgiving Speech Good morning, everyone! It is an honor to join you all here today as we celebrate Thanksgiving – my favorite civic holiday. This time-honored American tradition provides us with an opportunity to reflect upon the importance of thankfulness and community. Thanksgiving is part of the fabric …
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SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. Since the United States recorded its first COVID-19 death in February 2020, more than 550,000 Americans have died in the pandemic. More than 30 million Americans have been infected. Millions of Americans lost loved ones, often without having the chance to say goodbye. No one has been immune to the virus. …
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U.S. Social Security Services Visit and Town Hall Santiago, Dominican Republic November 20th 2019 The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is pleased to announce that Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Santiago to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits. We remind …
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By Graham Swaney, Public Diplomacy Intern The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo hosted short environmental film Director/Journalist Marvin Del Cid and Marine Biologist Omar Shamir Reynoso to screen and discuss their documentary, “Cacu: Un Cambio por la Vida” (Cacu: A change for life in English). Del Cid and Reynoso were invited by the Agriculture and …
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The celebration honored great Latin legends of major league baseball, shared pastime of both countries Santo Domingo, D.N. – The United States Embassy in Santo Domingo celebrated the 243 anniversary of the independence of the United States at the Quisqueya Juan Marichal Stadium. The event was presided by Ambassador Robin Bernstein, and honored members of …
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¡Buenas noches! Estoy muy feliz de estar aquí hoy para hablar de un tema muy importante: el importante papel de las mujeres en el desarrollo de una sociedad prospera. Como la segunda embajadora mujer de Estados Unidos en la Republica Dominicana, quiero ser una voz para mujeres. Yo se que juntos, estamos unidos y podemos hacer una diferencia …
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By: Ambassador Robin Bernstein The highlight of 2018 was my appointment as Ambassador to the Dominican Republic – and so far it has been a magnificent journey. I am so grateful that President Trump selected me to serve here in the Dominican Republic. It was my top choice and the position is even more rewarding …
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Santo Domingo, D.N. – The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo celebrated the 242nd anniversary of the United States’ Independence, in a reception headed by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Robert Copley and his wife Yanira Copley. The event began with the presentation of the flags by the Color Guard of the U.S. Embassy Marine Corps, followed by …
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Santo Domingo, DN- The Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the United States Embassy in Santo Domingo, Robert Copley, hosted an International Women’s Day reception on March 8 where he recognized Soraya Checo de Álvarez as the Embassy’s 2018 “Mujer Destacada” (Notable Woman). Checo was selected for her hard work and valuable contributions in the comprehensive education …
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Remarks by Mr. Patrick Dunn U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. During 241st Independence Day Celebration July 6th, 2017 Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, welcome to our 241st Independence Day celebration. We’re delighted you could join us this evening. Images of Independence Day on the fourth …
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Santo Domingo, D.N.– The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo held a reception to celebrate the 241st United States Independence Day. The event was hosted by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Patrick Dunn and his wife Meltem Ercan-Dunn. The event began with the color guard Infantry Corps of the Embassy Marines, followed by the national anthems of both …
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Santo Domingo, D.N. – The United States Embassy in Santo Domingo hosted a welcome reception to honor the new Counselor for Political and Economic Affairs Section, Mrs. Katharine Beamer and bid farewell to the departing Counselor, Mr. Brian Quigley. The event was headed by the Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Mr. Patrick Dunn and his wife, Mrs. …
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The visit is part of their Latin American tour that includes Chile, Haiti, Mexico and Panama Santo Domingo, D.N.– The Embassy of the United States of America in Santo Domingo, in collaboration with the State Department’s American Music Abroad (AMA) program, organized a tour of the American pop band with Afro-Latin influences Karikatura through two …
Read More» Santo Domingo, D.N. – Every February in the United States, we commemorate Black History Month, through which we honor the contributions of African Americans to American culture and society through the ages. To commemorate Black History Month, the United States Embassy in Santo Domingo and the DanceMotion USA program sponsor the dance company Reggie Wilson| …
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