UK in The Dominican Republic news feed http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk RSS news feed from UK in The Dominican Republic The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Wed, 16 May 2012 20:24:57 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 20:24:57 GMT 0 2012-05-16T20:24:57Z The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Protecting freedom of expression online http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=761394882 <img src="http://centralcontent.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/3971420/ministers/browne-speaking_thumb" alt="Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne" /><p>&quot;Today, on World Press Freedom Day, we recognise the role the internet continues to play in strengthening freedom of speech across the globe&quot;.</p> Thu, 03 May 2012 13:26:30 GMT http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=761394882 2012-05-03T13:26:30Z Official Launching of the Educational Software “Little Bridge” http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=759015382 <img src="http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/5757405/little-bridge" alt="Title: Official Launching of the Educational Software “Little Bridge”" /><p>On Tuesday April 24 was the official launch of the educational software: &quot;Little Bridge&quot; at the residence of the British Embassy.</p> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:19:41 GMT http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=759015382 2012-04-27T16:19:41Z The British Embassy in Santo Domingo inaugurates photo exhibition on the London 2012 http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=755075282 <img src="http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/5757405/towards-london2012" alt="Towards the Olympic and Paralympic Games London 2012" /><p>This year London, capital of the United Kingdon, has the honour to host the Olympic Games for a third time.</p> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:33:16 GMT http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=755075282 2012-04-19T12:33:16Z Towards the Olympic and Paralympic Games London 2012 http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=745660982 <img src="http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/5757405/towards-london2012" alt="Towards the Olympic and Paralympic Games London 2012" /><p>The expo will be inaugurated officially the 2 of April, with the collaboration of the Ministry of Culture, the Dominican Olympic Committee and the local initiative Creating Olympic Dreams (CRESO).</p> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:06:08 GMT http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=745660982 2012-03-23T16:06:08Z The British Embassy donates polygraph equipment and training to the DNCD http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=745627182 <img src="http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/5757405/dncd-equip" alt="The British Embassy donates polygraph equipment and training to the DNCD" /><p>The DNCD has committed &nbsp;to help with the polygraph training of other law enforcement agencies, including the Armed Forces, the National Intelligence Directorate (DNI) and the Police.</p> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:36:26 GMT http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=745627182 2012-03-23T15:36:26Z IT and Communications training for women in Villa Mella, Dominican Republic http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=745534882 <img src="http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/5757405/villa-mella" alt="IT and Communications training for women in Villa Mella" /><p>The British Embassy in cooperation with the Dominican First Lady&rsquo;s Office are implementing: &ldquo;Women on the Net&rdquo;, an IT and Communication&rsquo;s Programme.</p> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:07:50 GMT http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=745534882 2012-03-23T14:07:50Z The British 5K – First Thematic Fun Run in the Dominican Republic http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=742058082 <img src="http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/5757405/5k-britanico" alt="5K Britanico" /><p>On Saturday 3 March 2012 the British Embassy held the first ever thematic fun run celebrated in the Dominican Republic.</p> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:07:45 GMT http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=742058082 2012-03-14T13:07:45Z First Minister’s St David’s Day Message 2012 http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=736767882 <img src="http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/5757405/stdavid-day" alt="St David's Day" /><p>It is with great pleasure that I send to you warmest greetings on behalf of the people of Wales as we celebrate our national day on March 1st.</p> Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:54:27 GMT http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=736767882 2012-02-29T13:54:27Z ABRSM Awards certificates to 25 young Dominicans http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=735059382 <img src="http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/5757405/abrsm2012-104x70" alt="ABRSM Awards certificates to 25 young Dominicans" /><p>The patron of the ABRSM is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and its President is His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The ABRSM is the most important evaluation body in the world, with its renowned exams is more than 100 countries.</p> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:48:51 GMT http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=735059382 2012-02-24T15:48:51Z The British Embassy Announces “British 5K” http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=727768282 <img src="http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/5757405/5k-pressconference" alt="The British Embassy Annouces “British 5K”" /><p>The initiative will take place on March 3rd, and it&rsquo;s objective is to promote sports, British Culture and trade between the Dominican Republic and UK</p> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:14:49 GMT http://ukindominicanrepublic.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=727768282 2012-02-09T16:14:49Z